Soltek 75DRV2 KT266A Help me!

[Clayberr]

I need some help, I have just upgraded my cpu and ram I want from a 750 Duron to a 1900+XP (1600Mhz) and added another 256MB of ram now when I boot up it goes in to windows then it just restarts it's self every time I get to windows it reboots. Now I thought processer is over heating but it is not the I took out the ram I had added and every thing is fine how do I fix this I need the extra ram( the ram is good I got it working in another system just to check to see). My system specs are Soltek 75DRV2 motherboard W/KT266A chipset 1900+XP CPU 256MB DDR Samsung ram ( I would like to add 256 DDR Micron to it) Soundblaster live GF3 Ti200 Two eithernet cards (no name) CD/RW/R floppy 300Watt Power suply one 60 gig Hard driver Maxtor. Please help me.

 

[Buz2b]

If I read your post correctly, then when you remove the new RAM all is OK. That narrows it down a bit. Could be either the RAM itself or the Power Supply. The RAM is either incompatible, defective or of poor quality. If it is Crucial you could probably eliminate the poor quality factor and check compatibility. If that is correct then maybe you should try a different stick (borrow one?) to see if it will work. The power supply (300 watt) is probably sufficient but quality can vary alot from one unit to another. Try removing the case cover and unplug the power from a few items (like CD, extra fans, NIC, etc) and see if it will boot with the extra RAM in it. If so then it is probably the Power Supply.
Before you try anything though, see if resetting the CMOS will enable you to use the RAM. Don't forget to write down your BIOS settings first though, so you can go back and "fix" it later.

 

[lsman]

use only the new RAM only and try again. If it works fine, may be the slot2 has some problem.

 

[ddeder]

My guess is your power supply... Use one that is recommended by AMD. Most of the PSU's on AMD's list for the 1900+ are 340w or better. I built a system with that CPU using the Enlight 300w PSU and I know I ran into problems. Switched to the Enlight 340w and the problems disappeared.

 

[Mem]

Reading your post I was thinking PSU as well,so a good 350w like Antec,Sparkle,Enermax should solve the problem,lots of people upgrade their CPU and forget that they need more power so the PSU becomes more important .

I would follow Buz2b advice first since his advice and troubleshooting tips will save you spending money until you need too.