Computer will not stop counting RAM...

[ddeder]

The problems with my video drivers not working properly appear to be solved (for now). Now I have a new problem probably related to my flashing of the bios.

My system:

ASUS P5A-B
64 MB SDRAM

When I power the machine on, it starts counting the RAM (64MB SDRAM) and when it gets to where it should stop counting, it just starts over and begins counting again. It loops indefinitely until I press esc to bypass or del to enter setup. When I hit esc, it boots into Windows without a problem. Any ideas why this is happening?

 

[Elledan]

I can only think of two things right now, being either clearing the CMOS and reflashing the BIOS.

Good luck.

 

[Saltin]

There is an option in most CMOS to disable the RAM count on startup. Look for it. Realize that this may point to some larger problem, and you may want to look into it.

 

[ddeder]

It looks like there is no option to disable the RAM count on startup. I know the RAM is good as I have never had a problem with this before until the first time I booted after flashing the bios. I would like to wait on reflashing the bios again as it appears to have flashed successfully the first time. I don't see how flashing it again could help. What exactly will clearing the CMOS do? Is that done by removing a jumper from the mobo? Once it is cleared, how does it get reset?

Thanks for the replies.

 

[somethingwitty]

edit: i'll leave it up, but nm...my memory is fuzzy enough that i cant recall if it was a re-install or a ram upgrade that fixed it...this is a couple of years ago. sorry i cant help, and you may still find this helpful-but im not sure.


i remember having this problem a loooong time ago-and sadly cant remember how i solved it.

what I *CAN* remember, though, is that I did NOT flash my bios or clear the cmos. the problem went away at some point-though, AFAIK, it might have been the next time i re-installed. basically, this isnt neccessarily going to require you to reset the cmos, flash the bios, etc...a re-install *may* solve it, and, depending on your current status as to what's backed up and how much you've installed, may be worth a shot.

good luck

 

[Saltin]

Cmos is reset by removing the little battery from the mobo. It looks like a watch battery. Take it out, wait about five min, put it in and restart. That may solve your problem

 

[somethingwitty]

<< Cmos is reset by removing the little battery from the mobo. It looks like a watch battery. Take it out, wait about five min, put it in and restart. That may solve your problem >>



most mobo's have a jumper to reset the cmos. check the manual to find out which one, take it off, boot the system, put the jumper back on. pretty sure that's how it's done-havent had to do it b/4 though

 

[WarCon]

Bios should have a fast boot(test) or something to that effect which should make it test it only once.

 

[Saltin]

Yeah thats it. Fast boot doesnt test it at all I think?

 

[ddeder]

Thanks Warcon. There is a Quick Power On Self Test that was disabled. When I enabled it and rebooted, it only counted up the first time and then went into Windows properly. I appreciate the help everyone!