Having XP load problems on new seti computer.

[Evadman]

Hey guys, hoping someone has had this problem and can help me out.

I am trying to load XP into a new system. It is a K7S5A with a 1700+, GF3 200 Ti, 256 DDR memory. When I try to load the OS, I get "file not coppied correctly" errors, and then it may blue screen on me later. It comes up with "<filename> failed to start because of ????"
I have tried a different cd-rom with no avail.

I tried Win 2k and the system hung right on "saving settings" and did not re-start. any ideas?

This is one of my new seti computers, and hope someone has come across this

 

[Russ]

It's either the RAM or the motherboard.

Russ, NCNE

 

[Baldy18]

I've gotten that error with every single computer I've tried to load XP on. I have not had problems loading other OS's on those computers though so I doubt it has to do with hardware.

 

[MoFunk]

Try to give the ram more voltage. I had a similar issue and was solved with upping the voltage to the ram. There may be a jumper for that on your mobo, check the manual.

 

[Baldy18]

Is it possible for one OS to require the RAM to need more voltage than with another OS?

 

[Evadman]

I shall order some more memory, and see if that solves the problem. thanks guys! 🙂

I trust Russ because he is "NCNE" 🙂

 

[sduguid]

Also keep in mind that the K7S5A can be very finicky with power supplies, thus causing problems with other components.

 

[MoFunk]

Make sure you try the voltage before you order new ram!

 

[Evadman]

Unfortunately, my K7S5A does not have over-volt settings for anything, let alone ram 🙁 for $50 I am not going to complain tho 🙂

 

[GunDog]

Try disabling PnP OS in bios. Worth a shot 😀

Force

 

[Kravahn]

sduguid is correct... Power supply(PS) is a major concern with the K7S5A mobo... If you have a bigger one, try it before you buy new ram. Find a buddy who has a 400W and test it... 9 out of 10 times the PS is the problem with the K7S5A's...

[edit] btw, easiest way to test is to have only the mobo, hd, ram, and video card installed. If OS isn't installed yet, add the cd-rom to the list. The fewer components the better... will let you know if your PS is ok, and if it is ok with a minimum of accessories but not with a full case, you prolly need a new PS.