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Hi,
I think I have problems.......
sys config
p4 2.53
epox 4g4a+
(2) WD SE Hard Drives
SB Audigy
Geforce3 Ti500
512 Corsair XMS ddr pc2700
I've had nothing but problems the second I hit the power switch.
I installed the RAM, Chip(h/f), HD's,and Video. RAM in Bank1 (Epox manual says it should be in this bank). I went to boot and all I heard were french sirens. I tried different combinations (no video (used onboard), no Hd just chip and RAM) nothing worked.
I moved to Bank2... same thing (different combinations)
Bank2... I was able to get to the screen that says, "hit delete to enter setup". I couldn't get any further. Ok... so i took a closer look at the jumper for the CPU select. By default, its on CPU select. I set it for 133MHz...no go. Then I set it for 100MHz. I was able to get into the BIOS. In The BIOS, I set the speed to where it should be... 133/2.53. It was bothering me that the RAM belonged in Bank1, not Bank3 so I tried again. Nothing...same sirens. Ok, I put the RAM back in Bank3 and flashe the BIOS to the earlier version (ddr333 support from tweaktown). Still working.... so I moved the RAM to Bank1. Still working. I proceeded to set up my Raid and load XP Pro. Since I was up and running, I started playing...I was able to get the fsb up to 150 but the RAM would not go past 266.
Next I upgraded the BIOS to the latest. I rebooted into the BIOS (new BIOS date was shown) and set the optimized defaults. System rebooted and I get sirens. Now, no matter what I do, I can't get it boot. Sirens on every Bank and combination.
I sent out the RAM to be checked by Corsair but I don't think it's bad. I also tried 512 stick of Mushkin pc2100. Still can't boot. i don't even get BIOS codes. As soon as I hit the power button, my screen says powering off and I get sirens. No codes are displayed. You think I messed up the BIOS with the upgrade? A bad board? Also, my keyboard works when it wants to.
Very sorry for the long post but I don't know where to start now. Any suggestions?
Gregg
I think I have problems.......
sys config
p4 2.53
epox 4g4a+
(2) WD SE Hard Drives
SB Audigy
Geforce3 Ti500
512 Corsair XMS ddr pc2700
I've had nothing but problems the second I hit the power switch.
I installed the RAM, Chip(h/f), HD's,and Video. RAM in Bank1 (Epox manual says it should be in this bank). I went to boot and all I heard were french sirens. I tried different combinations (no video (used onboard), no Hd just chip and RAM) nothing worked.
I moved to Bank2... same thing (different combinations)
Bank2... I was able to get to the screen that says, "hit delete to enter setup". I couldn't get any further. Ok... so i took a closer look at the jumper for the CPU select. By default, its on CPU select. I set it for 133MHz...no go. Then I set it for 100MHz. I was able to get into the BIOS. In The BIOS, I set the speed to where it should be... 133/2.53. It was bothering me that the RAM belonged in Bank1, not Bank3 so I tried again. Nothing...same sirens. Ok, I put the RAM back in Bank3 and flashe the BIOS to the earlier version (ddr333 support from tweaktown). Still working.... so I moved the RAM to Bank1. Still working. I proceeded to set up my Raid and load XP Pro. Since I was up and running, I started playing...I was able to get the fsb up to 150 but the RAM would not go past 266.
Next I upgraded the BIOS to the latest. I rebooted into the BIOS (new BIOS date was shown) and set the optimized defaults. System rebooted and I get sirens. Now, no matter what I do, I can't get it boot. Sirens on every Bank and combination.
I sent out the RAM to be checked by Corsair but I don't think it's bad. I also tried 512 stick of Mushkin pc2100. Still can't boot. i don't even get BIOS codes. As soon as I hit the power button, my screen says powering off and I get sirens. No codes are displayed. You think I messed up the BIOS with the upgrade? A bad board? Also, my keyboard works when it wants to.
Very sorry for the long post but I don't know where to start now. Any suggestions?
Gregg
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