SOYO TechAID User manual

SOYO TechAID
Version: V1.0
Introduction
Congratulations on you purchase of the SOYO TechAID. Before you begin using this product,
please take some time to read this user guide as it will illustrate the steps for installing and using your
new TechAID.
The purpose of the Soyo TechAid is to make the difficult troubleshooting procedure easier and
quicker. This debugging card will assist any technicians (from novice to advance users) in accurately
and conveniently locating their hardware problems faster, cutting down the troubleshooting time
drastically simply by displaying an easy to follow POST (Power On Self Test) code on its display.
Unpacking your new TechAID:
Your Soyo TechAID should contain the following items:
1) Soyo TechAID
2) Mini Display Card
3) 9 Pin Ribbon Cable
4) Installation Guide
Device Description:
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3.3V LED – This light
should stay on after the
system is turned on. It means
the 3.3v power is present.
+3V3SB LED – This
is the standby power
indicator.
-12V LED – This light
should stay on after the
system is turned on. It
means the -12v power is
present.
+12V LED – This light
should stay on after the
system is turned on. It
means the +12v power
is presen
Connector for the
9 Pin Ribbon
Cable Extender.
2 Digit
POST Code
Display
PCI Interface to be
plugged into an
open PCI slot on
your motherbo
+5V LED – This light
should stay on after the
system is turned on. It
means the 5v power is
present.
PCIRST LED- When the
system is first power up,
this LED will turn
momentary and then off, it
will remain off after the
initial boot u
p
.
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Installation Procedure:
1. With the system power off, insert the TechAID card into one of the open PCI slots on your
motherboard.
2. Power on the system and troubleshoot any power supply problems you may have by using the 6
LEDs on the debugger card. The 6 LEDs on the card represent PCIRST, +3V3SB, +3.3V, +5V,
+12V, and –12v.
a) PCIRST LED- When the system is first power up, this LED will turn on momentary and
then off, it will remain off after the initial boot up. It will stay on if one of the following is
true 1) the reset switch is defective, try disconnect the reset switch. 2) power supply is
defective or 3) the motherboard is defective or grounded to the case.
b) +3V3SB LED – This is the standby power indicator. It will be lit only if the power plug is
plugged into the motherboard, the on/ff switch on the power supply turn on, and the +3v
standby power is present.
c) 3.3V LED – This light should stay on after the system is turned on. It means the 3.3v power
is present.
d) +5V LED – This light should stay on after the system is turned on. It means the 5v power is
present.
e) +12V LED – This light should stay on after the system is turned on. It means the +12v power
is present.
f) -12V LED – This light should stay on after the system is turned on. It means the -12v power
is present.
3. If any of the above LED is not working as indicated, please verify the problem accordingly.
4.As the computer continues to boot, POST codes will be displayed on the debugger card. Each
POST code represents something. You can look up the meaning of the code in the POST code list.
5. For example, if the POST card displays “C1,” it means that something may be wrong with your
DRAM module and its functionality needs to be inspected.
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The following table consists of some of the most common POST Codes. For a complete definition,
please refer to the POST Code List follow.
Most Common POST Codes
POST CODE Cause BIOS POST message Solution
FF, 00 CPU Check the functionality
of the CPU.
1. Check Power connecter and
make sure it is fully seated to
the motherboard power
socket. If you have a Pentium
4 motherboard, please make
sure the 12V 4-pin square
prong is connected to the
motherboard.
2. Remove the board from the
case and make sure it s not
short-circuited to the case.
3. Change CPU (preferably with
a CPU with the same speed).
Inspect and clean the CPU
socket and pins on the CPU
4. Make sure the CPU is
inserted fully and seated
properly in the socket. Try to
reseat your CPU if
necessary.
5. Check with your Motherboard
Manufacturer as well, as your
BIOS may be corrupted.
C1, C6, 31, 4E Memory Setting up the DRAM
refresh rate, and
inspecting the
functionality of the
DRAM controller
1.Make sure the memory
module is seated fully in into
the socket.
2.Make sure the memory
module is not inserted
backward.
3.Change and clean the DRAM
module contact. Try replacing
the module with a known
good DRAM module.
41 BIOS
Setting up the BIOS
controller
1. Clear CMOS and try turning
system on again.
2. Replace BIOS chip as your
current chip may be damaged
or corrupted.
Motherboard Codes that are not listed
in the above list
Motherboard error, please call
your board manufacturer for
assistance.
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