Dear Michele:

I have found that the 810e chipset has trouble reading some PC100 SDRAM
modules.  If this is the problem you will usually get a memory error.  But if
you did have this error without the display you could have the condition you
describe.  To eliminate this possible issue I would test your system with a
single 128 MB PC100/16 low density ram module 16Mx64 non ECC, CAS 3 latency.

The two processors test all but eliminates the CPU.  Both ram and CPU are
rated for the same bus speed so that is not the issue.  You could have a bad
motherboard or even a bad parameter in the BIOS.  I am sure you know to reset
the jumper to clear the system to the default setting.

A clearing of the BIOS would not eliminate the boot sequence in the default;
usually Floppy, HD and CD-ROM.  You do not mention what hard drive and floppy
drive you are using.  This system board is ACPI compliant so make sure all of
your hardware will meet this standard.  A conflict there could also cause
this condition. Finally, when you solve these display problems make sure the
operating system is Win 98 SE or better as ACPI boards need an ACPI operating
system.

Let me know what you find out as this problem sounds interesting.

Regards,
Mike Scott

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