I agree, it could be a case of processor problems, but I don't think it's
the power supply. If you had already thermal compound on the processor,
which might already be pre-applied, since everything you have is new. You
might want to check, because yes, your processor might be overheating. If
that seems fine, check your ram. What kind of ram do you have and make sure
it's fully compatible with your motherboard. Some motherboards now, is not
compatible with ram that has registered ECC. Check with your motherboard
manufacturer. Try to eliminate all problems, by removing all other cards,
that might be plugged into the motherboard, except the video, if not built
in. Try listening to the hard drive if it powers up fine. Then try
removing the IDE cable to the hard drive, and listen again, is it the same
sound. Back to the RAM, remove your ram and listen to the beeps, is there
anything? Does that same problem occur? My bet would be that the RAM has
some incompatibilities with your system, and not your processor. But who
knows could be! And one more thing, try not to move any of the jumpers on
the motherboard, which is like a common sense thing. But you might want to
check, just in case. Yes these jumpers stand up and move places literally.
Regards,
Michael Sarian
----- Original Message -----
From: "Minson Ngo" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2004 8:54 AM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Custom Built PC
> Sounds like there is something wrong with your processor or power supply.
> Make sure there is good contact between the heatsink and the processor.
> Apply some thermal compound or artic silver if it is needed. Make sure the
> processor is not overheating. If that fails then you may want to reset the
> CMOS and see if that fixes the problem. If not, then you may want to
replace
> the processor with a working one and see if the problem goes away. It is
> possible that your current processor is dead. Also check your power supply
> and make sure it is connected to your motherboard properly and the voltage
> settings on the back of the power supply is set to the correct voltage
> depending on what part of the world you live in. In the United States the
> voltage is set to 115 volts. If all else fails you may want to replace the
> power supply outright. But it really sounds like a processor problem so
> check it out first.
>
> >From: Joe <[log in to unmask]>
> >Reply-To: PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List
> ><[log in to unmask]>
> >To: [log in to unmask]
> >Subject: [PCBUILD] Custom Built PC
> >Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2004 10:45:43 -0600
> >
> >I have built a custom pc using the following:
> >
> >
> >
> >Gigabyte GA-8IHXP
> >
> > Intel 850 E/ICH4 ATX
> >
> > P4 Socket 478/4 RIMM
> >
> > CT5880 H/W Audio/Dual BIOS
> >
> > Intel LAN/USB 2.0/Dual Raid ATA 133
> >
> > W/SPDIF Card
> >
> >
> >
> >PC 800 RIMM Chips
> >
> >
> >
> >MSI GF MX5200-TD Video Card
> >
> >
> >
> >Intel P4 2.4 CPU
> >
> >
> >
> >I have sent the motherboard back to Gigabyte for diagnostics and was sent
> >back to me with nothing apparently wrong with it. However, I had it
running
> >well for several weeks until one day when I came home from work and
turned
> >the monitor on the screen was dark. So thinking it may have locked up I
> >held
> >the power button until all power went off. I waited about 5 minutes or so
> >the powered the unit back up. This is where I got nothing. No video, POST
> >or
> >anything from the pc indicating there where issues. I still had power to
> >the
> >board however. So I decided to contact Gigabyte for possible RMA on the
> >board. They said that it would be best to send them the board and have
them
> >diagnosis it and then they would be in touch with me to let me know. So
> >this
> >is what I did. When I got the board back I reinstalled the board with the
> >same components and tried to get the unit running to no avail. So I
started
> >asking coworkers some questions and have swapped out RIMM chips and video
> >and still no indications of a problem. But still get no post or video on
> >two
> >different monitors which have been checked on other machines to make sure
> >they are not the issue. I still get power across the board and reset
> >appears
> >to function but no video. So far I have tried the two video cards I have
> >bought and one I have had for a bit of time to absolutely no avail.
Please
> >help.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >Thank You,
> >
> >Joseph Quinones Sr.
> >
> >[log in to unmask]
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