PalmettoTiger
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Lots of questions, most of them are about my mainboard so I'll post here.
I have a Microstar K7T-Pro2, but I'm actually not sure if it's a Pro2 or a Pro2-A. How can I find out? (mainboard has "K7T PRO2 VER:1" stamped on it but I'd like verification from someone more knowledegable than me.)
I have an ASUS V-7100 video card (GeForce2 MX) and sometimes when I do a soft reboot I don't get video. The CD-ROM spins up and the system makes all the usual bleeps, so I know that it's actually booting. But the monitor turns itself off. I vaguely remember hearing that this was specific to Microstar boards and ASUS video cards, was that correct? Is there a fix?
I have 2 128 MB DIMMS already in the machine. If I add a 3rd DIMM does it also have to be 128 MB, or could I add a 512 MB stick? (Microstar website indicates that both the Pro2 and Pro2-A can take up to 1.5 GB of memory, but doesn't specify configuration.)
I want to upgrade my processor as well (currently a Duron 600), and Microstar's website says the mb will support "600 MHz ~ 1.3 GHz." That "approximately" worries me; does anyone know where I can find solid information on that?
I have 2 case fans, but only one is running right now. If I upgrade my proc I'll probably want to use the 2nd one as well, but I only have 1 fan header on my mainboard. Where can I find a splitter, or an adapter for my power supply?
I realize these may sound stupid and/or be answered on the Microstar website, but I poked around there for 45 minutes and gave up. I appreciate your help.
Thanks!
I have a Microstar K7T-Pro2, but I'm actually not sure if it's a Pro2 or a Pro2-A. How can I find out? (mainboard has "K7T PRO2 VER:1" stamped on it but I'd like verification from someone more knowledegable than me.)
I have an ASUS V-7100 video card (GeForce2 MX) and sometimes when I do a soft reboot I don't get video. The CD-ROM spins up and the system makes all the usual bleeps, so I know that it's actually booting. But the monitor turns itself off. I vaguely remember hearing that this was specific to Microstar boards and ASUS video cards, was that correct? Is there a fix?
I have 2 128 MB DIMMS already in the machine. If I add a 3rd DIMM does it also have to be 128 MB, or could I add a 512 MB stick? (Microstar website indicates that both the Pro2 and Pro2-A can take up to 1.5 GB of memory, but doesn't specify configuration.)
I want to upgrade my processor as well (currently a Duron 600), and Microstar's website says the mb will support "600 MHz ~ 1.3 GHz." That "approximately" worries me; does anyone know where I can find solid information on that?
I have 2 case fans, but only one is running right now. If I upgrade my proc I'll probably want to use the 2nd one as well, but I only have 1 fan header on my mainboard. Where can I find a splitter, or an adapter for my power supply?
I realize these may sound stupid and/or be answered on the Microstar website, but I poked around there for 45 minutes and gave up. I appreciate your help.
Thanks!
