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Syntax SV266A motherboard - how to remove the write protect on the Flash Rom

Syntax SV266A motherboard

I have tried flashing the bios in DOS with latest download from the syntaxusa website as well as using the Syntax utility in Windows, but in both cases there is a dialogue box that says the Flash Rom is write protected.

I have looked at the bios menus e.g. Advanced Bios Setup and there seems no mention of anything specific in the manual to remove the write protect on the Flash Rom.

Any help appreciated

tanghz

You need to look at the manual for the CMOS jumpers,
There must one to tell you that needs to be short when you flash the BIOS.
good luck

kalogos

ASKER

Thanks for the tip

I tried it all according to manual with all configurations with CMOS resetting on jumpers but to no avail.

Thought maybe the solution was a bit unorthodox. Have used gigabyte and asus motherboards with no problems. And this is the forst time i have used a Syntax m/board. I think this is the last time I will go elsewhere for a while.

tanghz

which jumper did you closed ?
When you flash it, did you close it or open it?

kalogos

ASKER

3 pin jumper JP1 (1-2-3)
closed 2-3 to clear CMOS
then closed 1-2 back to NORMAL position
restarted but FLASH ROM is still write protected

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tanghz

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