WHAT is wrong with my machine!!?!?!?!??

[gigapet]

I am attempting to install xp pro on a new machine i just put together. The system starts booting up and i get the windows professional screen and then 2 seconds after it shows this screen the system completely shuts down. WTF???????? HELP ME!!!!!!!!

thanks in advance

- manangement

 

[Bovinicus]

Give us a rundown of your entire system specs, including heatsinks, fans, and power supply.

Try unhooking all hardware except what is necessary (CPU, memory, video). Add in each component after a successful boot. This way you can isolate what is causing the problem.

Also, look through every BIOS option and make sure it's correct. Load fail-safe defaults and start over if you are unsure which option to select.

Usually hardlocking or random shutdowns are related to heat or power. I am eyeing one of these components. However, I am not ruling out anything yet, even a possible faulty software installation if the problem occurs in the same place every time.

 

[gigapet]

i have a asus a7m-266-d with two 1.666 amd mp

512 pc 2100 ddr

60 gb maxtor

pioneer dvd

generic modem

128mb ati video card

oh and a generic floppy

anything else u need to know??

 

[gigapet]

reset the bios defaults and the same thing happened

 

[Justorq]

This system configuration needs a lot of power to operate ... check if your power supply is sufficient...
Justin

 

[gigapet]

How would I know if it was a power isssue vs. a heat issue?

 

[gigapet]

thanks for your response can u define though what a sufficient power supply would be cuz i am just using what came with the case

 

[thorin]

I'd try to help but I have a headache. What's with all the YELLING in your sig?

Thorin

 

[gigapet]

help
anyone?????

what type of powersupply am i supposed to have??

I have the proper heatsink and fans so i dont htink its heat.

 

[Flightsim]

I'm no expert, but I would say that a 350W or better PSU would suit your system fine. What brand and wattage is your current PSU? Maybe you just have a crappy generic 300W PSU. Antec and Enermax are my favorite brands.

 

[Viper96720]

Since it's dual cpu's I would go with at least 400W for the PS and not generic. Can you try the memory in different slots? Did you set cpu multiplier, voltage and fsb with jumpers or in bios jumper free mode. Set it with the jumpers manual says its more stable that way. What are your temperatures in the bios?

 

[MarkHark]

And not forgetting the obvious... If your did overclock your system, undo it first of all

 

[CraigRT]

I'd be sure to use at least a 400W PSU for a dual CPU setup. but that's just me.

 

[Viper96720]

Some 760MPX boards can run with just one cpu. Try it with one cpu see if it works. Swap the cpu and see if it works. Then if it does you probably have a power supply that's not strong enough

 

[CraigRT]

Originally posted by: Viper96720
I'm not sure if its possible with this board but some 760 boards can run with just one cpu. Try it with one cpu and if it works then get a new powersupply.

good idea actually.... i am sure it will run with just 1 CPU.. i've seen that done before.. should be a good test!

 

[ed21x]

make sure all mandatory motherboard cooling zones are connected to the fan...

 

[Bovinicus]

gigapet, look on your power supply. Tell us how much wattage is on each rail. There should be a little chart with +3.3v +5v and +12v. Under those numbers should be some number in amps. Tell me the number of amps. Also, who manufacturers it and what is the model number? That should all be on the little sticker on the PSU. Power needs are extensive with dual CPUs, so it is definitely possible you didn't buy a sufficient PSU.

 

[Beandog]

Yea that def sounds like a power supply issue. Just had a system, single CPU, do the exact same thing. Only I spent like 4 days trouble shooting before I decided to get a new PS. I figured if my old ECS board with an Athlon that was finicky about PS could run on it, surely my new MSI KT3ULtra2 with an XP1600 could By the way, if you get a new PS or new case and PS, go Antec...they are top quality, and the Antec TRU series 330, 380, 430 etc have seperate power to the 3.3, 5, and 12v lines, whereas most PS combine power on the 3.3 and 5v lines. Thats why the Antec TRU series like the TRU330 beats out most 400watt and above generic PS. Check out Toms hardware, he did a huge review of PowerSupplies back in Sept2002 I think, and the Antec TRU380 was like number 3 out of the bunch and the results were very eye opening. With all the new processors and power hungry Video and PCI cards now, it pays to just bite the bullet and get that quality PS instead of spending hours pulling out your hair diagnosing random boots and erratic random problems

 

[PCMarine]

With that kind of problem, I would check the RAM, as It most likely is faulty. Faulty RAM causes problems much similar to yours.

 

[timu]

Originally posted by: PCMarine
With that kind of problem, I would check the RAM, as It most likely is faulty. Faulty RAM causes problems much similar to yours.

correct, i agree. io had similar problem in the past because of faulty ram. may be your ram is not connected to the slot properly or its a faulty ram. unhook the ram and replace it properly. if possible check the ram in a different machine.

 

[Justorq]

Get an Antec 430W PSU or maybe a little more ... you can never be too sure­... !!!
Actually faulty RAM might cause this too ... but I still think he should try a new PSU
Justin

 

[Bovinicus]

Many things could cause this. Faulty memory, faulty motherboard, and faulty PSU are the most likely. I think PSU, but memory is also a strong possibility. Motherboard is unlikely, but possible.

Also, another small possibility is damaged HDD sectors. Does the hard drive get louder and make "grindey" (Or abnormal) noises when this happens? If not, then that is probably not the problem.

 

[tk149]

If you have a working PC, download Memdoc or something to test your memory. It'll boot off a floppy, and you can run a burn-in test to make sure your memory is okay.

If your memory checks out, then try a different power supply. Most people seem to like Antec, Sparkle, and Enermax (although some people disagree about Enermax).