KT7A - Cold Booting - Error Code?

[gtd2000]

I have recently rebuilt my system with a V1.3 KT7A which was returned after warranty repair.

I am using Win XP and also running an overclocked XP1600+ at XP2000+ speeds.

Essentially, whenever the PC is initially booted (from cold) - I always get the same Beeeep-beep-beep code.
I am familiar with this beep code normally indicating the graphics card or suchlike.

The strange thing is - it will only give this error code on the 1st and only on the 1st attempt to boot from cold.

If I have been using the PC and restart - it works flawlessly.
If I press start after resetting - it will always boot on the 2nd attempt - without any error codes.

Once the system has booted then there are no problems at all.

This error code also appears when using my Duron 1ghz and also with the XP1600+ at stock speeds.

The only thing that I can think of is that perhaps having not installed the Via 4-in-1's (XP doesn't require) that might be causing some sort of problem?
However - that is shot down because it always boots fine on the 2nd attempt.

Any ideas?

 

[turkeyD]

If I recall correctly I had this same problem when I first set up my KT7A-RAID and I upped the voltage to solve the problem. Too much juice was getting sucked when I powered up to start everything or something.

 

[gtd2000]

I upped the voltage to solve the problem.

By this do you mean you upped the voltage to the CPU?
This is happening at default and overclocked speeds - by simply resetting the system the PC will boot flawlessly.

I'll try setting in the voltage to 1.85v before I shut down the PC for the night next time and see if that makes any difference on a COLD boot.

It's like the PC is still asleep and just needs a kick - then it always responds.

 

[fluxquantum]

interesting. i have similar type problems. i will give this a try. thanks for the info.

 

[gtd2000]

I have found that turning all power off to the the PC it is more likely to give the error code.

If the PC is shut down but left on a live outlet then it will "sometimes" boot without the error code.

Not sure why this is happening - have even tried wiggling and re-inserting the graphics card too. It is a graphics card error code - the monitor light stays orange when I get the beeps also.

As soon as I press "reset" (or power for 4 seconds) and restart, then the green monitor light comes on and all is well