RE: help

Hi, was just wondering if a dodgy winsock thingy could stop the adsl from
working.

"Peter" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Have you downloaded the 7VM400AM-RZ user manual from this link:
> http://www.giga-byte.com/Motherboard/Support/Manual/Manual_7VM400AM-RZ.htm
>
> If yes, go to page19/40 for item 16) CLR _CMOS (Clear CMOS)
> If you don't have the shunter to short clear CMOS, remove the battery for 30
> seconds would have the same effect to clear CMOS.
>
> Go to page 21/40 and read thoroughly for Chapter 2 BIOS Setup.
> Don't press F8 to enter Q-Flash utility as you are NOT going to update the
> BIOS.
> (Care: the latest BIOS of this mobo model may NOT be suitable for your mobo.
> I think Gigabyte made the mobo specially for IQon so you could not find this
> mobo from Gigabyte website. The chipset for northbridge is the same but the
> chipset for southbridge is different)
> I suggest you to press F7 to load the optimized default and then adjust the
> CMOS
> to suit your needs.
>
> I suggest you to follow the steps:
>
> 1. Unplug the PC from the main AC power supply.
>
> 2. Open the chassis, touch both hands to the metal frame to discharge any
> static charges.
> Care: Must not touch any chips by bare hands as the static charges may
> kill the chips.
>
> 3. Check carefully with the help of a magnifying glass on the surface of the
> mobo.
> Look for any sign of a burned component, color changed marks, broken
> circuitry etc.
> This is to ensure the components/circuitry of the mobo is not damaged by
> the power failure
> and surge current. Any abnormal sign/burned mark/discoloring indicates
> that there is a
> permanent damage to the mobo. Go to step 4 if you are happy with your
> findings.
>
> 4. Clear the CMOS - remove the battery and wait at least 30 seconds and then
> insert the battery.
>
> 5. Ensure all the internal devices are firmly seated and connected by cables
> (if any),
> e.g. the ram sticks, harddisks, optical drives, lan/ modem card, sound
> card, vedio card, etc.
>
> 6. Close the chassis and reconnect the AC power.
>
> 7. Boot into BIOS and press F7 key to load the Load Optimized Default
>
> 8. Adjust the system time clock to currrent time/year
>
> 9. Adjust the BIOS to suit your needs, e.g. change the boot sequence,
> overclock the CPU, etc.
> ( press Ctrl+F1 keys to enter Advanced Settings)
>
> 10. Save and exit BIOS setup.
>
> Let windows to load and re-install all the latest XP compatible
> chipset/audio/vedio drivers.
> (You can get those drivers from IQon website)
> if the same problems persists, there may be problems on the mobo itself and
> need to be repaired/replaced.
>
> Pls post back to NG
>
> Peter
>
>
>
>
>
> "midge05" wrote:
>
> > Hi, when i start the PC i press del to enter setup. On this is the list of
> > CMOS and BIOS etc, when i go into the BIOS i can press the Q-Flash, when i do
> > this i have the choice to reset, do i want to do this?. I think i also have
> > that choice in CMOS, i can press esc, and it asks if i want to reset, but im
> > not sure if this is what i want to do, and i dont want to mess it up. If i
> > do reset, does it do it automatically or do i have to enter things manually.
> >
> > Thanks Jane
> >
> > "Peter" wrote:
> >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > Pls clear the CMOS and load setup default, then set the correct time in CMOS.
> > > Save and exit setup. (Pls refer to the downloaded user manual for how to do
> > > this.)
> > > User manual download link:
> > > http://www.giga-byte.com/Motherboard/Support/Manual/Manual_7VM400AM-RZ.htm
> > >
> > > Pls post back to NG.
> > >
> > > Peter
> > >
> > >
> > > "midge05" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hi, i found the website, and downloaded the driver for the motherboard, but
> > > > still no change
> > > >
> > > > "Peter" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Hi,
> > > > >
> > > > > I have search gigabyte website and found that the 7VM400AM-RZ may be
> > > > > the type of mobo that is most likely the same as your mobo.
> > > > > They use the same VIA chipset KM400A but it support FSB400 but your
> > > > > mobo only support upto FSB333.
> > > > > However, you can download this user manual for your own reference.
> > > > > Link:
> > > > > http://www.giga-byte.com/Motherboard/Support/Manual/Manual_7VM400AM-RZ.htm
> > > > >
> > > > > You may also use the auto update from their download centre to update the
> > > > > drivers
> > > > > Link:
> > > > > http://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Support/DownloadCenter/DownloadCenter_1.htm
> > > > >
> > > > > Go to gigabyte website to have a try and pls post back your findings.
> > > > >
> > > > > > When i clicked shipset, a report came up saying "AGP aperture size is more
> > > > > > than half the memory size, This may cause performance penalty"
> > > > > > Curent AGP is lower than maxium supported. This may cause performance
> > > > > > penalty
> > > > >
> > > > > You can change the AGP aperture size in BIOS.
> > > > > You can refer this to the downloaded user manual.
> > > > > However, I would like to suggest you to add another 256MB of ram.
> > > > > Make sure to use the same type and spec as unmatched ram stick would cause
> > > > > troubles.
> > > > >
> > > > > Note: Pls refer to the downloaded user manual to clear the CMOS and load the
> > > > > load default setup. Don't update the BIOS at this time.
> > > > >
> > > > > Peter
> > > > >
> > > > > "midge05" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > Sorry yes December 2004.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Motherboard name - Gigabyte GA-7VM333M-RZ
> > > > > > Motherboard Chipset - VIA VT8378(A) Unichrome KM400(A)
> > > > > > BIOS type - Award Modular (10/6/04)
> > > > > >
> > > > > > When i clicked shipset, a report came up saying "AGP aperture size is more
> > > > > > than half the memory size, This may cause performance penalty"
> > > > > > Curent AGP is lower than maxium supported. This may cause performance
> > > > > > penalty.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > BIOS Field Value
> > > > > > Award BIOS Message 7VM333M-RZ F5b IQ
> > > > > >
> > > > > > It also says No Battery. If you need any more, let me know, thank you so
> > > > > > much for your help so far.
> > > > > > Jane.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Peter" wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > Hi,
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I think you bought it from Dec 2004 and should be within the warranty period.
> > > > > > > Pls check to clarify whether the problems caused by a power failure is
> > > > > > > included in the warranty. If yes, call them for a repair.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I have searched the IQon website and could not find any useful helps from
> > > > > > > their support centre or download centre. Their download centre don't have
> > > > > > > BIOS for update and the user manual is very basic. It even don't mention how
> > > > > > > to boot into BIOS.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > You may download the belarc advisor from belarc.com or Everest home edition
> > > > > > > from lavalys.com http://www.lavalys.com/products.php?lang=en
> > > > > > > They are all freeware and provide detail info of your PC.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Pls post back the detail info of your PC to NG for analysis and helps.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Peter
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "midge05" wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Hi, i dont have a user manual, thats shows specifics, just the basics. PC was
> > > > > > > > bought in December 2005, and is an IQon. AMD sempron 2800+ processor 2.00Ghz,
> > > > > > > > 244MB of RAM
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > "Peter" wrote:
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Hi,
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Flash the mobo BIOS need to have some PC skills and you must really
> > > > > > > > > understand how to do it as an improper update of BIOS may turn your PC to a
> > > > > > > > > dead stone and the repair charges may be expensive.
> > > > > > > > > Pls refer to the mobo user manual if it is a home made PC or refer to the
> > > > > > > > > owner manual for a brand name PC.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > BTW, You should obtain the latest VIA drivers from viaarena.com or from the
> > > > > > > > > mobo manufacturer's website but not from windows.
> > > > > > > > > Link: http://www.viaarena.com/default.aspx?PageID=2&Type=1
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > If you need more help, pls post back with more info of your PC, the brand
> > > > > > > > > and model of the mobo/PC brand name and model, etc.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Peter
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > "midge05" wrote:
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > Thank you for replying, is it easy to change the battery, can i do it myself
> > > > > > > > > > or should i get a professional to do it. Also how do i flash the bios and
> > > > > > > > > > clear the CMOS. I think i know how to get in to these and load the optimized
> > > > > > > > > > defaults. Will check with windows for latest VIA chipset drivers.
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > "Peter" wrote:
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > Hi,
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > Looks like the main problem is the mobo.
> > > > > > > > > > > Suggest you to change the mobo battery, clear the CMOS and flash the latest
> > > > > > > > > > > BIOS.
> > > > > > > > > > > If you can successfully flash the BIOS, load the default setup then save and
> > > > > > > > > > > exit BIOS. Let windows load and reinstall the latest VIA chipset drivers.
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > If you still can't solve the problems, check the mobo by a qualified
> > > > > > > > > > > technician.
> > > > > > > > > > > Hope it helps.
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > Peter
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > "midge05" wrote:
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > I have windows xp home and an amd sempron 2800+ processor. I have had
> > > > > > > > > > > > trouble for a month now connecting to adsl broadband after a power failure.
> > > > > > > > > > > > Tech support for PC are blaming modem/isp, and vise-versa. I found a folder
> > > > > > > > > > > > titled hotline client on my pc and when i opened it there was a list stating
> > > > > > > > > > > > my system devices and drivers. some of which had not-ok next to the driver
> > > > > > > > > > > > but the staus was ok, i have included the list to see if anyone can say if
> > > > > > > > > > > > these are whats causing my adsl to stop working when i plug in the mouse
> > > > > > > > > > > > (PS/2). Have bought a usb mouse and managed to get connected for a while,
> > > > > > > > > > > > but after disconnecting it failed to connect again and i had the same
> > > > > > > > > > > > problems as before.
> > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > System CMOS/realtime clock - not ok
> > > > > > > > > > > > System board - not ok
> > > > > > > > > > > > motherboard resources - not ok
> > > > > > > > > > > > motherboard resources - not ok
> > > > > > > > > > > > numeric data processor - not ok
> > > > > > > > > > > > acpi power button - not ok
> > > > > > > > > > > > isapnp read data port - not ok
> > > > > > > > > > > > printer port logical interface - not ok
> > > > > > > > > > > > VIA standard host bridge - not ok.
> > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > if anyone knows how i can correct these or a website where i can get
> > > > > > > > > > > > drivers, would be most appreciated.
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