My dad's new rig

[Vegitto]

In the last "My dad's new rig" thread, I asked for a link to decode the writings on the processor. I didn't need it, I know now. Well, I've put the system together (AMD Athlon64 3000+ Venice, 2x512MB TwinMOS, MSI K8N Neo4-F, XpertVision 6600 PCI-E), and when I fire it up, I'm greeted with a BSOD. I can't even access Windows.

Anyone know what to do?

 

[AntiStatic]

first off make sure everything is seated properly, check the ram, vid card etc. Make sure all power connectors are snug.

Does it POST? or instant BSOD?

Remove 1 stick or ram. try ram in a different slot. If you have any, try another brand of memory. If your still having problems disconnect everything you don't need for POST. (sound card, cd drive, hard drive, ect.

 

[RichUK]

Originally posted by: AntiStatic
first off make sure everything is seated properly, check the ram, vid card etc. Make sure all power connectors are snug.

Does it POST? or instant BSOD?

Remove 1 stick or ram. try ram in a different slot. If you have any, try another brand of memory. If your still having problems disconnect everything you don't need for POST. (sound card, cd drive, hard drive, ect.

you dont get instant BSOD, you system POST's then you will get a BSOD, this is induced by windows, that 0x0000000 or whatever is hex error code from windows

 

[Vegitto]

Originally posted by: AntiStatic
first off make sure everything is seated properly, check the ram, vid card etc. Make sure all power connectors are snug.

Does it POST? or instant BSOD?

Remove 1 stick or ram. try ram in a different slot. If you have any, try another brand of memory. If your still having problems disconnect everything you don't need for POST. (sound card, cd drive, hard drive, ect.

Post: I see the WinXP load screen, it abruptly ends followed by BSOD. I tried it with the RAM I delivered with it (1 stick in every possible slot, other stick, too) and with the RAM that was in the old machine (didn't work, either). So now, it's re-installing. Thanks anyways, you guys.

 

[mechBgon]

WinXP doesn't like having the mobo yanked out from underneath it, generally. If the mobos were similar enough, it might work.

 

[Vegitto]

Originally posted by: mechBgon
WinXP doesn't like having the mobo yanked out from underneath it, generally. If the mobos were similar enough, it might work.

Socket A to Socket 939.

I think not.

 

[Keysplayr]

There is a trick to upgrading your platform without reinstalling the OS and all your apps.
Initially, you should always back up your data before doing any work to a PC.
Ok. now this should've been done before you just ripped everything apart and put the new mobo/processor in.

With your dad's old system the way it was, boot into Windows, then insert the Windows 2000/XP CD into the CD drive.

Wait for the autostart options for the CD to come up.
Choose "Install Windows 2000/XP" and then choose "Upgrade (recommended)"

Your computer will start copying files from the CD onto the hard drive and will then countdown 15 seconds and reboot itself. THIS IS WHERE YOU ACT.

When it shuts down in order to reboot, you hold in the power button for 5 seconds to shut the machine off.

NOW you swap all the hardware out. Put in your new mobo, CPU, vid card etc etc.

When your all done swapping parts out, Your going to boot up to the Windows XP installation upgrade you started earlier.

This will detect all of your new hardware and reinstall Windows for you. All this without losing your applications, data. Keep in mind you will still have to update drivers for your new mobo chipset and whatever else came on the CD for the board.

I have done this many many times.

 

[AntiStatic]

Originally posted by: RichUK

Originally posted by: AntiStatic
first off make sure everything is seated properly, check the ram, vid card etc. Make sure all power connectors are snug.

Does it POST? or instant BSOD?

Remove 1 stick or ram. try ram in a different slot. If you have any, try another brand of memory. If your still having problems disconnect everything you don't need for POST. (sound card, cd drive, hard drive, ect.

you dont get instant BSOD, you system POST's then you will get a BSOD, this is induced by windows, that 0x0000000 or whatever is hex error code from windows

Yes you can get instant BSOD. Try running b0rked ram

 

[Vegitto]

Originally posted by: keysplayr2003
There is a trick to upgrading your platform without reinstalling the OS and all your apps.
Initially, you should always back up your data before doing any work to a PC.
Ok. now this should've been done before you just ripped everything apart and put the new mobo/processor in.

With your dad's old system the way it was, boot into Windows, then insert the Windows 2000/XP CD into the CD drive.

Wait for the autostart options for the CD to come up.
Choose "Install Windows 2000/XP" and then choose "Upgrade (recommended)"

Your computer will start copying files from the CD onto the hard drive and will then countdown 15 seconds and reboot itself. THIS IS WHERE YOU ACT.

When it shuts down in order to reboot, you hold in the power button for 5 seconds to shut the machine off.

NOW you swap all the hardware out. Put in your new mobo, CPU, vid card etc etc.

When your all done swapping parts out, Your going to boot up to the Windows XP installation upgrade you started earlier.

This will detect all of your new hardware and reinstall Windows for you. All this without losing your applications, data. Keep in mind you will still have to update drivers for your new mobo chipset and whatever else came on the CD for the board.

I have done this many many times.

Wow. Really? Thanks a billion-kazillion-katrillion. I hope it works, and I also hope it's not too late. Thanks, man.

 

[RichUK]

Originally posted by: AntiStatic

Originally posted by: RichUK

Originally posted by: AntiStatic
first off make sure everything is seated properly, check the ram, vid card etc. Make sure all power connectors are snug.

Does it POST? or instant BSOD?

Remove 1 stick or ram. try ram in a different slot. If you have any, try another brand of memory. If your still having problems disconnect everything you don't need for POST. (sound card, cd drive, hard drive, ect.

you dont get instant BSOD, you system POST's then you will get a BSOD, this is induced by windows, that 0x0000000 or whatever is hex error code from windows

Yes you can get instant BSOD. Try running b0rked ram

if you have b0rked ram then you dont get a POST, or you just get beeps and no picture

 

[blckgrffn]

Holy cow, Keys, that has to be the most useful post that I have read in this section in a long, long time!

:beer: for you!

 

[Keysplayr]

Originally posted by: blckgrffn
Holy cow, Keys, that has to be the most useful post that I have read in this section in a long, long time!

:beer: for you!

Thank you much. It is really usefull when you want a faster PC without losing all your personal settings and apps and such. I hope it goes smoothly for the OP.

 

[GuitarDaddy]

Another option if you already swapped out the compents without taking the steps that Keysplayer outlined.

Boot from the windows CD, and select install a new copy of windows. It will load a lot of files to memory then it will show the attached harddrive(s) and ask which to format/install windows on, select the harddrive and hit "R" for repair.

This method will save you from having to reformat the drive and lose data, however some installed programs may not work and have to be reinstalled.

 

[Vegitto]

Thanks for all the help, but it's too late, already. He formatted the drive . Ah, well, I'll try it out with my 'upgrade', soon . Thanks again, Keys. You rule.

 

[AntiStatic]

not true. i had a a7n8x that would beep then BSOD from a bad stick of ram