New Computer Case Help!

**Praetor** · 09-12-2004, 03:36 PM

Ok where does it say what HDDs and stuff you've got?

TheChef · 09-12-2004, 03:40 PM

I can get into the bios before the second page appears if I hit the button quickly, then I can look at my HDDs. The hardware monitor on the second page just tells me:
CPU temp
CPU fan speed
AGP Vcore
+12V
-5V
System Fan Speed (which it doesnt read)
CPU Vcore
3.3 V
-12 V

**Praetor** · 09-12-2004, 03:49 PM

Quote:

I can get into the bios before the second page appears if I hit the button quickly,

Doesnt count. When/does your computer show the page where it shows the drives and stuff?

TheChef · 09-12-2004, 03:51 PM

It doesn't anymore. It used to but I went into the bios and made it boot from the CD first so I could install XP and it stopped showing the page with the drives.

TheChef · 09-12-2004, 03:52 PM

It started installing XP but then there was an error the frst time. something had to do with the hardware.

**Praetor** · 09-12-2004, 03:54 PM

Quote:

it stopped showing the page with the drives.

Not sure if you're understanding me....
1. Going into BIOS is "cheating" ... the system is supposed to show you a certaain amount of information regardless
2. Again im gonna ask... the page that shows u the temperatures when you boot up and stuff.... was that in BIOS or not? (doesnt count if it was in BIOS)
3. Roughly this is what you're gonna see at boot up:

- One screen for the VGA Boot up
- The screen where it does the memory check which is the same screen it shows the drives in
- I have a couple ideas but you gotta get those screens before we can proceed

TheChef · 09-12-2004, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Praetor

1. Going into BIOS is "cheating" ... the system is supposed to show you a certaain amount of information regardless
2. Again im gonna ask... the page that shows u the temperatures when you boot up and stuff.... was that in BIOS or not? (doesnt count if it was in BIOS)
3. Roughly this is what you're gonna see at boot up:

- One screen for the VGA Boot up
- The screen where it does the memory check which is the same screen it shows the drives in
- I have a couple ideas but you gotta get those screens before we can proceed

1.
This is what happens when I let the computer boot up on its own
1. A page comes up that only says:
GeForce FX 5500 BIOS
Version 4.4..........
Copyright Nvidia 1996-2003
128.0 MB ram
2. A screen comes up with a big BIOSTAR symbol.
3. Then the harware monitor comes up and under it it says Verfying DMI Pool Data

2.
No it is not in the BIOS.

3.
It does not show the screen with the memry check.

**Praetor** · 09-12-2004, 04:07 PM

Ok some things to try:
1. Pop the memory out, unplugg the connections on the IDE cables
2. Put one stick of memory in
3. Unplug anythin that isnt horribly useful at boottime (i.e., soundcards, network card etc)
4. Do you get that memory/harddriive screen? If yes goto 6, if no goto 2 and swap sticks, if you've gone through all the sticks goto 5
5. Your mobo is toasted or something is seriously wrong with it. Try reseting the BIOS to failsalfes or default settings
6. Now that you have boot somewhat correctly change just the boot order (for CD boot) and install

TheChef · 09-12-2004, 04:11 PM

Should I plug the IDE's back in bfore rebooting?

**Praetor** · 09-12-2004, 04:12 PM

no, hdds arent critical for boot....if ur not getting the memory check then the system isnt even gonna start to check for the drives .... is the RAM the right type?

09-12-2004, 03:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
Praetor Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Age: 25 Posts: 19,951	Ok where does it say what HDDs and stuff you've got? __________________ ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, Q6600@3.7 / ASUS P5ND, E6400@3.8 4GB OCz Platinum XTC 8500 / 4GB CorsairXMS2 6400 5x500GB Seagate 7200.10 / 2x500 Seagate 7200.10 OCz 8800GTX 768MB @ 630/800 / 2x Galaxy 8800GT SLI

09-12-2004, 03:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
TheChef Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New York Age: 17 Posts: 1,383	I can get into the bios before the second page appears if I hit the button quickly, then I can look at my HDDs. The hardware monitor on the second page just tells me: CPU temp CPU fan speed AGP Vcore +12V -5V System Fan Speed (which it doesnt read) CPU Vcore 3.3 V -12 V __________________ Athlon 64 3000+ Venice -- MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum Asus nVidia GeForce 6600 -- Corsair ValueSelect 1024mb Seagate 120GB Barracuda -- Xoxide X-Clear Case FOR SALE http://www.computerforum.com/47630-fs-a64-3000-6600-1gb-ram-w-stuff.html http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=mzvideos

09-12-2004, 03:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
TheChef Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New York Age: 17 Posts: 1,383	It doesn't anymore. It used to but I went into the bios and made it boot from the CD first so I could install XP and it stopped showing the page with the drives. __________________ Athlon 64 3000+ Venice -- MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum Asus nVidia GeForce 6600 -- Corsair ValueSelect 1024mb Seagate 120GB Barracuda -- Xoxide X-Clear Case FOR SALE http://www.computerforum.com/showthread.php?t=47630 http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=mzvideos

09-12-2004, 03:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
TheChef Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New York Age: 17 Posts: 1,383	It started installing XP but then there was an error the frst time. something had to do with the hardware. __________________ Athlon 64 3000+ Venice -- MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum Asus nVidia GeForce 6600 -- Corsair ValueSelect 1024mb Seagate 120GB Barracuda -- Xoxide X-Clear Case FOR SALE http://www.computerforum.com/showthread.php?t=47630 http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=mzvideos

09-12-2004, 04:07 PM	#18 (permalink)
Praetor Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Age: 25 Posts: 19,951	Ok some things to try: 1. Pop the memory out, unplugg the connections on the IDE cables 2. Put one stick of memory in 3. Unplug anythin that isnt horribly useful at boottime (i.e., soundcards, network card etc) 4. Do you get that memory/harddriive screen? If yes goto 6, if no goto 2 and swap sticks, if you've gone through all the sticks goto 5 5. Your mobo is toasted or something is seriously wrong with it. Try reseting the BIOS to failsalfes or default settings 6. Now that you have boot somewhat correctly change just the boot order (for CD boot) and install __________________ ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, Q6600@3.7 / ASUS P5ND, E6400@3.8 4GB OCz Platinum XTC 8500 / 4GB CorsairXMS2 6400 5x500GB Seagate 7200.10 / 2x500 Seagate 7200.10 OCz 8800GTX 768MB @ 630/800 / 2x Galaxy 8800GT SLI

09-12-2004, 04:11 PM	#19 (permalink)
TheChef Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New York Age: 17 Posts: 1,383	Should I plug the IDE's back in bfore rebooting? __________________ Athlon 64 3000+ Venice -- MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum Asus nVidia GeForce 6600 -- Corsair ValueSelect 1024mb Seagate 120GB Barracuda -- Xoxide X-Clear Case FOR SALE http://www.computerforum.com/showthread.php?t=47630 http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=mzvideos

09-12-2004, 04:12 PM	#20 (permalink)
Praetor Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Age: 25 Posts: 19,951	no, hdds arent critical for boot....if ur not getting the memory check then the system isnt even gonna start to check for the drives .... is the RAM the right type? __________________ ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, Q6600@3.7 / ASUS P5ND, E6400@3.8 4GB OCz Platinum XTC 8500 / 4GB CorsairXMS2 6400 5x500GB Seagate 7200.10 / 2x500 Seagate 7200.10 OCz 8800GTX 768MB @ 630/800 / 2x Galaxy 8800GT SLI

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