20 Most Recent Syntax SV266A SKA KT266A Motherboard Questions & Answers

Click start control panel view devices and printers you should see your webcam from there if you are have trouble with your webcam Click start control panel administrative tools computer management device manager scroll down image devices you could see a yellow question mark? right click to reinstall drivers or update driver xp Click start right click on computer select properties device manager scroll to image devices expand right click to update driver in W7 http://download.cnet.com/2000-20_4.html on the home page you should see a search tab just type in what you are looking for IE: webcam name webcam driver you might have to try a few times to get it right software if you dont have the driver you will need to download one here rather doing a driver hunt which can take hours http://download.cnet.com/slimdrivers-free/3000-18513_4-75279940.html Windows XP/Vista/7/8 It might take some time being a freeware driver solution note: it will find all of your outdated drivers this is a free driver solutions This will automatically search for and find the correct driver you will have to update every driver individually once you update you might be asked whether you want to restart or make a system restore point click no to both of these then continue updating each driver free then restart once all of the drivers have been updated Some webcams and programs require additional software, although that should be installed with the webcam if things are right. But is does not harm to check if your Java, Flash and Quicktime software are installed and up to date. But certainly check your DirectX software, since all video applications, including webcams, use DirectX for video processing. Try downloading the latest DirectX version and install it (Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c - Windows Vista: DirectX 10). http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Which-version-of-DirectX-is-on-your-computer Hope this helps.

I have a question...isn't it true that if i have windows XP i don't need the drivers for the Syntax SV266A SKA KT266A motherboard anymore. Because, except for the driver sound, everything was actually working (the LAN internet wasn't working because...:D... i forgot about the DNS server.

The KT266A is a VIA motherboard chipset,http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_VIA_chipsets#Slot_A_and_Socket_AThe motherboard chipset for your motherboard, consists of a Northbridge, and Southbridge chip.The Northbridge is a VIA 8366AThe Southbridge is a VIA VT8235http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Motherboard_diagram.svg[Note*CPU = Central Processing Unit. Another term used is Microprocessor, or Processor for short ]The Northbridge chip handles the faster capabilities of a computer.Handles the Processor, Ram Memory, and HIGH-speed graphics.[A graphics card installed into a PCI expansion slot is Not high-speed graphics.Integrated Graphics is Not high-speed graphics.AGP and PCI Express are high-speed graphics. If you have an AGP graphics expansion slot, it is handled by the Northbridge chip.If you have a PCI Express expansion slot, it is handled by the Northbridge chip ]The Southbridge chip handles the slower capabilities of a computer. This is shown in the diagram.The VIA KT266A's Northbridge chip, (VT 8366A) supports AMD processors with UP TO a 266MHz Front Side Bus. (266MHz FSB)In the chart you see under the FSB heading -> 100 - 133MHz100MHz to 133Mhz.AMD processors are 'Double-Pumped'.Therefore 133MHz becomes 266MHz.233Mhz with the jumpers at their present positions?Weird!Looking at the motherboard, as it is mounted in the computer case; Processor to the Top, Ram Memory slots to the Right, 5 White PCI slots to the Bottom;The J4 jumper is above the CMOS battery. The CPU Frequency Select jumper.(The J1 jumper is right next to the CMOS battery. To the left. That is the Clear CMOS jumper)The jumper has 3 pins. Number 1 pin is on the LEFT.From Left to Right; Pins 1, 2, and 3.With a jumper block,http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Jumperblock-shunts.jpg,on Pins 1 and 2, you have a 100MHz FSB.With a jumper block on Pins 2 and 3, you have a 133MHz Front Side Bus.Processor you pick have a broken pin?You can use AMD Athlon processors with up to a 133Mhz FSB, or AMD Duron processors with up to a 133MHz FSB.[Actually 200MHz FSB, and 266MHz FSB. Remember what I stated about Double-Pumped ]Example,http://www.weirdstuff.com/cgi-bin/item/13160Here is a link to a free User Manual, for the Syntax SV266A motherboard,http://www.scribd.com/doc/41762039/Manual-Sv266a(Just keep scrolling down)For additional questions please post in a Comment.Regards,joecoolvette

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Power supplies are one of the most common failures for computers but as you have found they are also very easy to replace and a nominal cost.

I probably average 4 power supplies a week on my bench and always do as you did and suggest to clients to get a higher rated supply.

Bob.

I stumbled across a site awhile ago with all of the syntax mobo stuff. It's not active anymore, but the archived version seems to be pretty complete.http://web.archive.org/web/20061105180703/http://64.168.125.230/support/SyntaxDownloads/

if your computer came with a motherboard disc the sound drivers could be on it click start control panel administrive tools computer management device manager scroll to sound,video and game controllers you might see a yellow question mark? Right click to reinstall drivers click start control panel sounds and audio,volume,advanced,speakers make sure you have selected the (((appropriate speakers))) also audio you will find 3 drop down lists make sure you have the correct settings there also click start control panel sounds and audio devices you can adjust the volume there also select speaker volume you can change your settings there you can also tick in the box place icon in taskbar if his does not fix the problem

have you tried this control panel sounds and audio,volume,advanced,speakers select the appropriate speakers from the drop down list or navigate to the device manager scroll to system devices + to expand,system speaker right click properties then select use this device (enable) also you might check the speakers plug/outlet is usually at the back of the computer you will have to open up the computer to check the lead attached to the rear of the input plug make sure the connection is good try cleaning your computer of dust using a fine air blower from a compressor making VERY sure that there is no MOISTURE in the air line specifically around the sound card and the CPU central processing unit dust causes static to build up in a computer hope this helps don

Which operating system were you using earlier?
Try downloading the drivers for that version.
Then right click on those drivers and click on "Troubleshoot Compatibility"
Then install it in the old operating system mode.

if your computer came with a motherboard disc the sound drivers could be on it you might have to uninstall then restart your computer then reinstall both the sound drivers and the sound card make sure you have both of these devices backed up to a disc before uninstalling a yellow? question mark means you need to install/update driver to do this right click to install driver also click start control panel administrive tools computer management device manager scroll to sound,video and game controllers you might see a yellow question mark? Right click to reinstall drivers click start control panel sounds and audio,volume,advanced,speakers select appropriate speakers also audio you will find 3 drop down lists make sure you have the correct settings there also click start control panel sounds and audio devices you can adjust the volume there also select speaker volume you can change your settings there you can also tick in the box place icon in taskbar if his does not fix the problem

have you tried this control panel sounds and audio,volume,advanced,speakers select the appropriate speakers from the drop down list or navigate to the device manager scroll to system devices + to expand,system speaker right click properties then select use this device (enable) also you might check the speakers plug/outlet is usually at the back of the computer you will have to open up the computer to check the lead attached to the rear of the input plug make sure the connection is good try cleaning your computer of dust using a fine air blower from a compressor making VERY sure that there is no MOISTURE in the air line specifically around the sound card and the CPU central processing unit dust causes static to build up in a computer you might have to get a portable usb sound card if you mean dont have a sound card installed hope this helps don

Hi, here is the weblink for your Syntex SV266A, please download it:

http://web.archive.org/web/20060504120038/http://64.168.125.230/support/SyntaxDownloads/download_manuals/manual_sv266a.pdf

Thanks,
Shiva

The SV266A has a VIA Rhine network chip and you can find the drivers at http://www.viaarena.com