Problem w/ Athlon XP 2400+

[jepatbentley]

I have a Soltek SL-75DRV5 Motherboard. It works perfectly fine if I use my 1GHz processor, but when I put in the 2400+ it doesn't always start up. It seems that if I let the computer rest for a few minutes after trying to restart or boot up, it works perfectly with the new processor, but all other times I don't get anythin on the screen at all. I have updated bios, so if anyone has any opinions I would really appreciate it.

P.S. I'm using a Thermaltake Volcano 9 to cool the processor.

 

[bootoo]

Good question. Has the 2400+ run in any other motherboard? Do you know it's alive?

 

[jepatbentley]

When I get the system running, which I can do as long as I'm willing to press the reset button 2 or 3 times, it runs perfectly with the 2400+. The only reason I've restarted since I installed it was just to see if I could. I have never experienced a problem this strange, if anyone can shed some light on this I would really appreciate it. Please feel free to ask any questions, I'm very curious to hear what you all have to say.

 

[Alkaline5]

Two things to try:

1) Try raising the CPU voltage to 1.75 (The only real difference besides speed between the 1GHz and the 2400+ should be voltage)
2) Try another Power Supply if you've got one around.

 

[mechBgon]

Sounds like what happens when a power supply is riding the edge. It could also be a memory issue... what memory modules are you using, and what power supply brand/model?

 

[Amorphus]

you say that when you start it up, it doesn';t show anything, and after you press the reset button a few times it's good?

I know what's wrong! ooh! ooh!

the 2400+ is drawing a whole lot of current. more than the 1ghz Tbird that you ahd before.

it's drawing current from the CPU before the PSU's voltages can stabilize, so the PSUs voltages stay below what they need to be to get your comp running. pressing the reset button keeps the system from initializing for a sec, and allows the PSU itself to "initialize", and get up to speed.

of course, I could be wrong. try getting your comp on and up and running, and then from windows, restart it. if a warm soft boot (as opposed to a cold/hard boot) works 100% of the time, thats whats wrong.

I'd advise a new/higher wattage psu.

*(of course, I could be wrong. try borrowing a higher wattage/better quality psu from a friend before going out and buying one)

 

[RedFox1]

I know from my conversation with him a couple days ago that he's running a 450 watt power supply that's only a few months old (Don't know the make and model).

 

[jepatbentley]

Definitely not the power supply, so i guess that leaves the motherboard or I heard someone mention the memory. New motherboard should get here early next week, so we'll see what happens then.

 

[Gerbil333]

Why couldn't it be the power supply? Unless it's an Antec or Enermax PSU of over 400W, I wouldn't trust it. Even if it's labled as a 450W PSU, I still wouldn't trust it unless it's one of those two brands. I don't think Antec or Enermax make that specific output either...

I had the same problem with an Athlon XP 2000+ on an Abit KR7A-RAID about a year ago. A 1600+ worked just fine, but the 2000+ wouldn't always start up with THREE different brands of 350W and 300W power supplies. However, an Enermax 431W and Enermax 350W PSU got the job done just fine.

 

[jepatbentley]

because i put in a brand new antec 430w today, and it's still having the problem.

 

[Gerbil333]

Ok, then I'd also suspect the motherboard or memory.