Shuttle SFF problem

[vishalthanki]

Spec:
- shuttle fn45 motherboard
- bios version - latest.
- nvidia fx5700 graphics with 128 MB ram
- crucial 256 MB RAM (*2 = 512MB in total)
- 80GB maxtor hard disk
- 2800+ amd xp processor (extreme)

the system does not post with the fsb set to 166, which is the defauilt for 2800+. with 100 and 133 fsb, the system works and can load and boot xp, but results in lower cpu rating (due to lower fsb setting). i have tried the latest bios update, different type of RAM, different graphics card, but the same problem appears. I assume the problem could be with the motherboard, but am not sure. i have 7 of these systems with the same spec and the same problem occurs in all of them. Any ideas anyone???

Thanks,
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[Viper96720]

What's the ram speed rating? Tried with just 1 in?

 

[dbailey]

Does your motherboard have jumper settings for fsb? My gigabyte board has a little dip switch from 100/133 as well as settings in the bios. Also, double check the imprint on your cpu's to make sure you didn't get screwed and actually recieve xp2400's or something.

 

[Dragonbate]

Originally posted by: dbailey
Does your motherboard have jumper settings for fsb? My gigabyte board has a little dip switch from 100/133 as well as settings in the bios. Also, double check the imprint on your cpu's to make sure you didn't get screwed and actually recieve xp2400's or something.

Ditto- I had the same issue with an ecs board I built up- But you would think that with all of the advacements motherboards would be jumperless by now :roll:

 

[vishalthanki]

hi guys,

sorted it out... it was the RAM. tried kingston single stick 512 ddr400, and its fine.

thanks for your help!

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