20 Most Recent Asrock GE PRO-M2 Motherboard Questions & Answers

The most likely problem is that some of the information is missing. is the Bios file on the Stick and is it un-compressed? you also need to ensure that the Bios flashing software is on the stick. But, for better info, go to the website where you downloaded the BIOS file and read the instructions there. They always give instructions for BIOS flashing. (well I haven't found one that doesn't yet)

you can find it from asrock.com

Your board only support up to Windows XP , look under OS supported under General Specifications

http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?Model=GE%20PRO-M2

Yes, absolutely.

The capacitors are failing to do their job -- namely to regulate the voltages.

Take a backup of everything, before the motherboard "dies" an ugly death.

According to the downloadable manual on the manufacturer's web-site:

http://www.asrock.com/MB/manual.asp?Model=GE%20PRO-M2

the maximum RAM supported is 2GB, and it is a Socket 478 CPU interface.

Since you don't have the "GE PRO-HT" motherboard,
you cannot use a "hyper-threading" CPU.
So, you can use any non-hyper-threading Pentium/Celeron that has a Socket 478 interface.

check the cd and the hard disk.

Hi liangsan_lie,

I went back to the archieves to see some issues that have never been answered. And Found yours. You've probably solved it by now, but
There could be many things that could stop the board from turning on, Determining if it works is like detective work. What I do, is take everything off the board to start. Then add the minimum to start a board to see if it will start. That's one drive (cd or otherwise) the CPU, and one bank of memory. (that's not a required eliminate, but it helps avoid beep codes) Also, make sure you have your pin's set on the board absolutely correct, or that could be your problem to begin with. Now, you should get the power supply on, and the cpu. If those don't power up, it's then either one of the five elements. The CPU, Power supply, Ram, Drive, or the motherboard. The next step is to replace each one of the first four to see if you get any change. If no change, then I usually get another board that I can test the first four, and make sure that they work. After that, then I say you have a DOA Board

Good Luck

there isnt always a specific place for them just find a port that it will fit into i believe the ones that fit it are on the bottom right edge of the board if you have the case standing up and looking from the side

Can you still see a faint image if you look at the screen closely? If so, you just don't have backlight and you should check your inverter. he part is available on common auction websites so you can try the repair yourself. There are also independent Laptop Repair places that will replace the inverter or check what else could be wrong Laptop Repair NYC.

GO TO ASROCK.COM AND DOWN LOAD THE DRIVER

Rate me for the solution I gave you about reseating the memory please. Have a great day.

You're gonna have to replace the motherboard.

Check to see if it's under warranty through your motherboard manufacturer's website.

Most of them are covered for 3 years.

Best of luck!

try this link it should have all the drivers you need

http://www.lostmydrivers.com/bios-and-system-update-drivers/asrock/page_5.html

http://www.asrock.com/mb/download.asp?Model=P4i45GV%20R5.0

Follow that link above, download the drivers for your sound and install them, hopfully that will help you get the sound back


Good luck to you

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Some time the system will work due to insufficient power source this problem may occur replace SMPS and check the CPU heat by touching it. If it warm then the CPU is functioning. Else contact your nearest hardware vendor.

Hope this will solve your problem.

Hi gallardolagu,

You can download the sound drivers for your motherboard at the following location:

http://www.asrock.com/mb/download.asp?Model=GE%20PRO-M2

Hope that helps,

Take care,

Michael

go to bios and see there whether it is showing showing your hard disk or not if it is showing then re-install your XP again format your hard disk with the slow formating option,while re-installing it.

no, the proc will lose speed. the FSB is a part of the equation that determines the processors speed. A lower FSB speed will mean reduced performance.

I always suggest this and many times I get yelled at, but I'm just trying to help...

Did you plug in both power cords? There are two, one is rectangular and one is a smaller square shaped connector.

If that's not it and you've tried pulling all the cards and devices (RAM, HDD, CD/DVD) then you most likely have a bad motherboard.

Good luck.