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More info?)
Hi,
I also have this mainboard, and I have also had the 'failed CPU test
message' I stripped my system down to bare bones and discovered that for me
the error message disappeared when I removed it from the case, it has
something to do with 'GROUNDING' when the mainboard touches a standoff I get
that failed CPU test error message.
Also noticed going from 2000+ to 2400+ processor, the latter processor runs
but my system files slowly degrade to the point of my entire system
crashing, this I think is caused by generic memory, the memory just won't
cut it or there is errata with the proccessor ( faulty processor ) the
reason I know this is because I discovered that one of the auto - microsoft
downloads there is a micro-code patch for the proccessor.
Anyway maybe I have given you a clue to help you resolve your problem.
I am thinking of getting a new mainboard and processor probably a 939
mainboard and processor not sure which way to jump NVIDIA or VIA, maybe the
Nvidia chipset is better than the VIA or Acer chipset.
Best regards,
Ben.
<dterzis@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1114196878.604030.322810@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com...
> Hi...
>
> Thanks for the detailed comments. As an old Asus fan, I am torn between
> A7V600-X and A7V880, so the ones you mentioned are not candidates
> anyway.
>
> Any further comments still appreciated.
🙂
>
> Dimitris
>
>
> Paul wrote:
>> In article <1114031151.507633.290540@l41g2000cwc.googlegroups.com>,
>> dterzis@yahoo.com wrote:
>>
>> > Hi folks...
>> >
>> > I have a 3-year old system, based on an Asus A7V333, with 1GB
> PC2100
>> > DDR SDRAM (2x256, 1x512) and an 80GB ATA-133 HDD.
>> >
>> > After changing the CPU fan with a more silent model, I got the
>> > notorious "System failed CPU test" problem, frequently associated
> (from
>> > what I 've read in other posts) with this motherboard. I can't be
>> > bothered to try and fix it anymore, so I am looking for a
> replacement.
>> >
>> > The Asustec VIA A7V400-MX seems a good alternative, but I would
> like to
>> > hear a few opinions before proceeding with the order. So, if anyone
> has
>> > any suggestions, I would be grateful.
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> >
>> > Dimitris
>>
>> A7V400-MX
>> 1) Room for two DIMMs only.
>> 2) Up to FSB400, but only up to DDR333 for memory.
>>
>> A7V8X-E
>> 1) Room for three DIMMs.
>> 2) Up to FSB400, and with DDR400 memory in dual channel.
>> You could run 2x256MB in slot 1 and 2, and 1x512MB in slot 3,
>> and it would run dual channel. This yields a small improvement
>> in practical memory bandwidth (0 to 5%). The reason for the
>> small improvement, is DASP already does a good job when only
>> one channel is available.
>> 3) Big minus ? Can be picky about RAM, when trying to achieve
>> FSB400, DDR400 operation. If you are using FSB333 for the
>> processor, and DDR333 memory, should be clear sailing.
>>
>> With all Asus microATX (three PCI slot) boards, I recommend
> downloading
>> and reviewing the BIOS features before buying. Some boards had no
>> useful adjustments to speak of, and a lack of adjustments means
>> you cannot easily troubleshoot those boards, without swapping a
>> lot of different components through the board until something works.
>> Useful things to have are FSB clock, DDR clock, DDR timing adjust,
>> Vdimm, Vagp, Vcore adjustments. For Athlons, multiplier adjustments
>> that work, are useful if you ever plan on using AthlonXP-M mobile
>> processors (the multiplier can be set on those). Mobile processors
>> can be cheaper than buying a 3200+ Barton.
>>
>> For an example of a board that is devoid of useful adjustments,
>> have a look at the A7N8X-VM/400 manual.
>>
>> HTH,
>> Paul
>
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