can not even get to setup?

[srotwell]

My machine is about a year old with an NForce 2 MB, 512K, XP 2100+, running Win XP.

The screen started flickering and the video went real bad. I shut the machine down and now can not even get to setup or able to set it to safe mode. It just starts up, does the memeory check and shorlty there after locks up in boot up. Any ideas? I can not even get it to where I can tinker around.

Thanks!

 

[andyb]

Have u tried flashing the CMOS or tried it with a different graphics card? If not try it.

 

[srotwell]

no I have not and do not have any other video cards. How do you flash the CMOS?

Thanks.

 

[andyb]

I can not even get it to where I can tinker around.
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When you said this did u mean the bios?

Try flashing your CMOS on (jumper on your motherboard)if you dont know where this is read your manual.

Also try a different graphics card in it.

 

[srotwell]

I've checked my user's manual and can not find out how to Flash. I have never done this before and really have no idea how to do it. I am not totaly ignorant as I do build my own machines. My MB is the Epox 8RDA. Can any one explain or point me in the right direction.

 

[Coyote]

Ermm... It's "clear" the CMOS.

You "flash" the BIOS. Two different things altogether.

So go back and check ur manual for "clearing" the CMOS and you should find it

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[Coyote]

What's ur vid card?

I'd check to see if the fan on the vid card was still working too

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Win98SE<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by Coyote on 03/16/04 03:51 PM.</EM></FONT></P>

 

[srotwell]

OK - i moved the jumper on the MB to "Clear" and started up the machine. Now I just beeps like some kine of warning alarm. I shut it down and moved the jumber back to "Normal", turned it on and keep getting the warning alarm with no picture or anything?

 

[jihiggs]

the warning alarm is probly a warning that your cpu fan is not running, or doesnt have a speed sensor or simply nothing is plugged into the cpu header. there should be a key combination to bypass the alarm. rtfm closely. your problem is likely bad ram.

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[blah]

pull everything out, start, see if it will not beep, put cpu, ram in, start, see if it will not beep, put vid card in, see if it will not beep, and so on. One of the componants is baaaad, so mobo tells you what is going on. In manual should be the beep code error explanations.

..this is very useful and helpful place for information...

 

[EPoXTech]

Hi

BIOS upgrades will usually contain one or more of the following: additional BIOS features, fixes for various bugs and/or compatibility problems, and additional CPU support. The newest BIOS upgrade will always contain the fixes from earlier releases.

If your system is working without problems or conflicts, then it is not recommended that you flash your BIOS. If you are considering updating your BIOS, we strongly suggest that you first contact your dealer or system assembler and also read or online FAQs.

BIOS files on our website are self-extracting files and contain the directions for flashing in a readme.txt file. There may be more than one BIOS download available. The newest one has the more recent date.

http://www.epox.com/USA/article.asp?ID=1451

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[EPoXTech]

Hi srotwell

1. Power off.
2. Set JP1 (or JBAT1 on some systems) to CLEAR. (Refer to manual for jumper location.)
3. Wait for 5 to 10 seconds.
4. Set jumper back to NORMAL.
5. Power on.
6. Enter CMOS and set appropriate settings or load defaults.

EPoX International, Inc.
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[EPoXTech]

Hi srotwell

If you are having trouble with stability try the following multi-step procedure.

1) Update to the latest BIOS from our website if possible (if you have not already done so).
2) Load the BIOS defaults (optimized or fail-safe).
3) Shutdown and remove all cards and devices EXCEPT for video, RAM, CPU, CPU heatsink/FAN.
4) Ensure your CPU temperature remains within 30-55 Degrees C. Check in the CMOS or use USDM for this information.
5) Check that your power supply is ok for your particular processor. We generally suggest 350-400W or better.
6) Set all voltage and clock jumpers to the factory default.
7) Retest.

8) If you use a variable RPM fan ensure its set for full speed.

9) If using AGP set the AGP aperature size to 64M in the BIOS.

EPoX International, Inc.
Web: <A HREF="http://www.epox.com" target="_new">http://www.epox.com</A>
Specifications subject to change without notice.