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Thanks Ryan and gdp.
I will try to test the config with another piece of RAM tomorrow. Just got something unclear, if everything goes smoothly, will my CPU being identified as "Sempron 1500MHz" or "Althon XP 1500MHz" during POST? (or something else?) I am really confused about this.. gdp wrote: Ryan J. Paque wrote: John V.N wrote: jpsga wrote: You must have BIOS Rev. F8 CLK_SWITCH in AUTO (on) Set CLK_RATIO to 9.5 Un-plug the system ( from the wall). Clear the BIOS with the jumper. Boot Delete into the BIOS and set the clock to 166MZ also day and date and first boot device. re-boot. If you are running 166X9.5=1577mz all is well. JPS Correction :BIOS must FH or above. Thanks , but I have flashed the BIOS to FJ already, still no luck.. I'm running an Athalon 3200+ w/ F8 just fine on a GA-7N400. But, I have no real suggestions beyond what I suggested earlier today to someone else: * Flash back to F8 (what have you got to lose at this point?) * Remove CMOS battery (do not use the jumper) * Power up system. * Quickly switch the power OFF using the main PSU switch (not the regular case switch) * Unplug the power cord from the case. * Switch CLK_SWITCH to AUTO * Switch CLK_RATIO back to factory default (I don't remember whether they are all OFF or all ON at the moment, check the manual) * Plug the power cord back in. * Hold down the INSERT key * Power up system * If/When monitor comes on, let go of the INSERT key. That usually works for me. You MAY want to check your RAM. Perhaps it is slightly defective and simply cannot handle running at full speed? Ryan He's got a Rev2 Pro2 board. The BIOS for the regular Pro2 does not work. FJ is the latest, FA is the earliest for the Rev2 boards. And the CPU is a Sempron 2200+, not an Athlon XP. Sempron support was added in FH. But I do agree that it might be the RAM causing a problem. |
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John V.N wrote:
Thanks Ryan and gdp. I will try to test the config with another piece of RAM tomorrow. Just got something unclear, if everything goes smoothly, will my CPU being identified as "Sempron 1500MHz" or "Althon XP 1500MHz" during POST? (or something else?) I am really confused about this.. gdp wrote: Ryan J. Paque wrote: John V.N wrote: jpsga wrote: You must have BIOS Rev. F8 CLK_SWITCH in AUTO (on) Set CLK_RATIO to 9.5 Un-plug the system ( from the wall). Clear the BIOS with the jumper. Boot Delete into the BIOS and set the clock to 166MZ also day and date and first boot device. re-boot. If you are running 166X9.5=1577mz all is well. JPS Correction :BIOS must FH or above. Thanks , but I have flashed the BIOS to FJ already, still no luck.. I'm running an Athalon 3200+ w/ F8 just fine on a GA-7N400. But, I have no real suggestions beyond what I suggested earlier today to someone else: * Flash back to F8 (what have you got to lose at this point?) * Remove CMOS battery (do not use the jumper) * Power up system. * Quickly switch the power OFF using the main PSU switch (not the regular case switch) * Unplug the power cord from the case. * Switch CLK_SWITCH to AUTO * Switch CLK_RATIO back to factory default (I don't remember whether they are all OFF or all ON at the moment, check the manual) * Plug the power cord back in. * Hold down the INSERT key * Power up system * If/When monitor comes on, let go of the INSERT key. That usually works for me. You MAY want to check your RAM. Perhaps it is slightly defective and simply cannot handle running at full speed? Ryan He's got a Rev2 Pro2 board. The BIOS for the regular Pro2 does not work. FJ is the latest, FA is the earliest for the Rev2 boards. And the CPU is a Sempron 2200+, not an Athlon XP. Sempron support was added in FH. But I do agree that it might be the RAM causing a problem. Should be Sempron 2200+ since the BIOS is supposed to recognize those processors now. But I'm not absolutely sure. If problems continue, you may want to go to the gigabyte forum at www.amdmb.com They have quite a lot of activity over there. Good luck. |
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gdp wrote:
John V.N wrote: Thanks Ryan and gdp. I will try to test the config with another piece of RAM tomorrow. Just got something unclear, if everything goes smoothly, will my CPU being identified as "Sempron 1500MHz" or "Althon XP 1500MHz" during POST? (or something else?) I am really confused about this.. gdp wrote: Ryan J. Paque wrote: John V.N wrote: jpsga wrote: You must have BIOS Rev. F8 CLK_SWITCH in AUTO (on) Set CLK_RATIO to 9.5 Un-plug the system ( from the wall). Clear the BIOS with the jumper. Boot Delete into the BIOS and set the clock to 166MZ also day and date and first boot device. re-boot. If you are running 166X9.5=1577mz all is well. JPS Correction :BIOS must FH or above. Thanks , but I have flashed the BIOS to FJ already, still no luck.. I'm running an Athalon 3200+ w/ F8 just fine on a GA-7N400. But, I have no real suggestions beyond what I suggested earlier today to someone else: * Flash back to F8 (what have you got to lose at this point?) * Remove CMOS battery (do not use the jumper) * Power up system. * Quickly switch the power OFF using the main PSU switch (not the regular case switch) * Unplug the power cord from the case. * Switch CLK_SWITCH to AUTO * Switch CLK_RATIO back to factory default (I don't remember whether they are all OFF or all ON at the moment, check the manual) * Plug the power cord back in. * Hold down the INSERT key * Power up system * If/When monitor comes on, let go of the INSERT key. That usually works for me. You MAY want to check your RAM. Perhaps it is slightly defective and simply cannot handle running at full speed? Ryan He's got a Rev2 Pro2 board. The BIOS for the regular Pro2 does not work. FJ is the latest, FA is the earliest for the Rev2 boards. And the CPU is a Sempron 2200+, not an Athlon XP. Sempron support was added in FH. But I do agree that it might be the RAM causing a problem. Should be Sempron 2200+ since the BIOS is supposed to recognize those processors now. But I'm not absolutely sure. If problems continue, you may want to go to the gigabyte forum at www.amdmb.com They have quite a lot of activity over there. Good luck. thx very much, I've founnd the problem to be a MOBO's failure.. I've changed it from the vendor and everythings' running perfectly now! |
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