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If you really like the integrated boards, check out the Biostar T-Force boards, but then we don't know what cpu you're using. Hopefully, it's a 939. Bronson7

Does your motherboard in fact support Dual Channel? As you say, I haven't seen any bios settings that address dual channel. It's a function of the motherboard. If you're in dual channel, it will tell you in the POST. Your board may not support it and yes, every dual channel board I've seen, with...

have you checked Documents in your Start menu? Bronson7

If none of the above suggestions work,check your manual and see if that light is an Over Temp light. If it is, check your cpu, heat sink, fan set-up. If you unplug your PC for a few minutes and plug it back in then start the PC, does it repeat the problem? If so, I'd be looking for an over temp...

Download and install Belark Advisor.http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html When you open the app, about two thirds down the page, it should show you your key code. Bronson7

I completely agree. Building your own is not cheaper but you sure end up with a better computer for the money and a much better warranty plus all the other benefits previously mentioned. Bronson7

Well, if you're not even into windows yet, you may still be on POST. Have you enabled Quick Post (power on self test) in your Bios? Crazy question, but someone has to ask it. Bronson7

And get yourself a UPS. It's the best thing anyone can do that likes their computer. Bronson7

I backed mine up to my desktop and then burnt it to a CD. Bronson7

Thanks, everyone. Bronson7

Gang, can I reformat, repartition (one big one) and install the OS simply by booting to the CD? In other words can I do it all without the boot floppy? I know I'd have to set the boot priority in the bios to CD. I've heard somewhere that 98 2E can be loaded similar to XP, but havn't found any...

Well, if you're not to concerned about flashy looks, you can't beat an Antec. They also come with good power supplies. Bronson7

My Enlight case has the same thing. They included a couple of risers to screw in to better support the board in areas that did not have the built in risers (if desired). Bronson7 ps I can't see what you're referring to in your photo.

Uh, not positive here but if it's a new build, some boards come with the "clear cmos" jumper in the "clear" position. You may want to check that. Bronson7

+1 on what Praetor said. I'd do one thing at a time till you get it straight. Bronson7

For me, building my own (and family members) has been the way to go. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn't cost less to do that, but you end up with a much better pc for the money and a better warranty if you perform your own labor. Bronson7

That whole activation thing happens AFTER the os is loaded. The guy can't even get to that point. Bronson7

Thanks, Antio. That's exactly what I wanted to know. Bronson7

Gang, someone educate me here. The motherboard accepts an FSB of 400/333. The CPU I'm using has a FSP of 333. So I'm guessing I'm fine with that. The DDR standard for the board is 400 (3200). Should I use DDR 333 instead, to match the CPU. I don't understand the correlation between these two...

Is you video card actively cooled? If so, check its fan. Bronson7