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lortiawhak
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| Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 11:23 pm Post subject: new pc problem |
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i built a computer and when I start it, after about 30 seconds, the whole thing just shuts down and dies. Because of this, I can't load the OS. i think the problem is the video card, but I'm not sure.
specs:
motherboard: ECS 755-A2
memory: Mushkin 512MB
processor: Athlon 64 3200+
hard drive: Seagate 160MB
video card: Creative Labs model#CT6970
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Exxman
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| Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 11:36 pm Post subject: |
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double check your bios settings...something is not config'd right.
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wheelright
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| Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 11:56 pm Post subject: |
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I second what Ex said. I had the same problem on start-up with mine and it turned out to be the FSB setting didn't match the new memory.
You can still enter the bios settings at the point you're at to make the corrections. Good luck. |
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lortiawhak
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| Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 12:41 am Post subject: |
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what is FSB?
is it a setting in the Bios? |
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wheelright
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| Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 12:48 am Post subject: |
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FSB=Front Side Bus
Yes, it's in the bios settings.
Go through the Mobo manual and check all of settings pertaining to clock speed. It's in there. |
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lortiawhak
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| Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 1:00 am Post subject: |
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also,
switching the power thing from 115v to 230v keeps the machine on, but some funcitons are disabled (off switch, lights). does this have anything to do with my problem?
thanks for the info so far! :D |
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EricEsasco
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| Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 2:34 am Post subject: |
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I hope that your next post is not something like;
:( "What's that burning smell coming from the chassis?" |
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Exxman
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| Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 2:55 am Post subject: |
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or...
" Why are there sparks coming from the ram chips when I turn it on...?"
Lorti, sounds as if you are taking an unnecessary risk man. If you have to ask questions like that voltage one...man, if it weren't for the fuse in the PSU you would be out quite a bit of cash.
You are at the point where you are going to permanently damage the system...if not already. Take it to a shop and let them do it.
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lortiawhak
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| Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 3:14 am Post subject: |
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i going to take it to the shop.
later.... |
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Exxman
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| Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 3:26 am Post subject: |
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Good man.
Exx |
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lortiawhak
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| Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2005 4:13 pm Post subject: |
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| I took the pc to the shop and it turned out that the mobo was defective. I m so happy it wasn't me :D |
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