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7N400 Pro restarts
Hi,
I have just put together a GA-7N400 Pro system with 2x512MB RAM, 2x80GB WD RAID drives, 10 GB application drive, MSI FX5200, Termaltake 420W power. No overclocking. I think I have all the latest drivers and bios. Sometimes one I access different applications it will just reboot. No bluescrueen, just a reboot like I had pressed a button. Latest application was Symantec Internet Security (comes with the MB). Trying to update over the net restarted it and so did trying to remove it. It also seems like the Easy Tune 4 can have the same effect. Any clues greatly appreciated. thanks |
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I removed one memory stick and now the problem is gone. I have tried 2
different brands (Kingston and some generic) same problem. Seems to be a problem with this board. Anyone else had similar experiences? "boh" wrote in message ... Hi, I have just put together a GA-7N400 Pro system with 2x512MB RAM, 2x80GB WD RAID drives, 10 GB application drive, MSI FX5200, Termaltake 420W power. No overclocking. I think I have all the latest drivers and bios. Sometimes one I access different applications it will just reboot. No bluescrueen, just a reboot like I had pressed a button. Latest application was Symantec Internet Security (comes with the MB). Trying to update over the net restarted it and so did trying to remove it. It also seems like the Easy Tune 4 can have the same effect. Any clues greatly appreciated. thanks |
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Had similar prob. Are you trying to use dual channel memory?
As dual channel memory just keeps machine in reboot loop. Bought two 512Mb memory modules PC2700 from Crucial using their memory selector. Both modules use the same chip (infineon) rated at 333DDR. If their are put into Slot 1+2 there work fine, but then the dual channel memory isn`t being used this way. "boh" wrote in message ... I removed one memory stick and now the problem is gone. I have tried 2 different brands (Kingston and some generic) same problem. Seems to be a problem with this board. Anyone else had similar experiences? "boh" wrote in message ... Hi, I have just put together a GA-7N400 Pro system with 2x512MB RAM, 2x80GB WD RAID drives, 10 GB application drive, MSI FX5200, Termaltake 420W power. No overclocking. I think I have all the latest drivers and bios. Sometimes one I access different applications it will just reboot. No bluescrueen, just a reboot like I had pressed a button. Latest application was Symantec Internet Security (comes with the MB). Trying to update over the net restarted it and so did trying to remove it. It also seems like the Easy Tune 4 can have the same effect. Any clues greatly appreciated. thanks |
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Yes, dual channel. There seems to be an un-official 10A bios that handles
the dual channel properly. I guess I will forget about 2 channel for about a month or so and it should be fixed in a proper release. thanks. "Paul" wrote in message ... Had similar prob. Are you trying to use dual channel memory? As dual channel memory just keeps machine in reboot loop. Bought two 512Mb memory modules PC2700 from Crucial using their memory selector. Both modules use the same chip (infineon) rated at 333DDR. If their are put into Slot 1+2 there work fine, but then the dual channel memory isn`t being used this way. "boh" wrote in message ... I removed one memory stick and now the problem is gone. I have tried 2 different brands (Kingston and some generic) same problem. Seems to be a problem with this board. Anyone else had similar experiences? "boh" wrote in message ... Hi, I have just put together a GA-7N400 Pro system with 2x512MB RAM, 2x80GB WD RAID drives, 10 GB application drive, MSI FX5200, Termaltake 420W power. No overclocking. I think I have all the latest drivers and bios. Sometimes one I access different applications it will just reboot. No bluescrueen, just a reboot like I had pressed a button. Latest application was Symantec Internet Security (comes with the MB). Trying to update over the net restarted it and so did trying to remove it. It also seems like the Easy Tune 4 can have the same effect. Any clues greatly appreciated. thanks |
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The same problem here, tried using Dual Channel configurations (1 x 256 Mb
Infineon PC2700 & 1 x 256 Mb Generic Pc2700), it would reboot randomly on whatever applications used and sometimes Windows XP SP1 reported that my video memory is just 32 Mb (Leadtek A250 Geforce4 Ti 4400 128 Mb). Can't wait for the bios update to be released soon. "boh" wrote in message ... Yes, dual channel. There seems to be an un-official 10A bios that handles the dual channel properly. I guess I will forget about 2 channel for about a month or so and it should be fixed in a proper release. thanks. "Paul" wrote in message ... Had similar prob. Are you trying to use dual channel memory? As dual channel memory just keeps machine in reboot loop. Bought two 512Mb memory modules PC2700 from Crucial using their memory selector. Both modules use the same chip (infineon) rated at 333DDR. If their are put into Slot 1+2 there work fine, but then the dual channel memory isn`t being used this way. "boh" wrote in message ... I removed one memory stick and now the problem is gone. I have tried 2 different brands (Kingston and some generic) same problem. Seems to be a problem with this board. Anyone else had similar experiences? "boh" wrote in message ... Hi, I have just put together a GA-7N400 Pro system with 2x512MB RAM, 2x80GB WD RAID drives, 10 GB application drive, MSI FX5200, Termaltake 420W power. No overclocking. I think I have all the latest drivers and bios. Sometimes one I access different applications it will just reboot. No bluescrueen, just a reboot like I had pressed a button. Latest application was Symantec Internet Security (comes with the MB). Trying to update over the net restarted it and so did trying to remove it. It also seems like the Easy Tune 4 can have the same effect. Any clues greatly appreciated. thanks |
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Yes, but, will they address this problem, or simply release a newer board.
I'm experiencing the exact same problem, and was debating whether to return the board and get a new one, or hold off for the BIOS fix...? Kinda of unfair, you pay for the whole product but only get part of it!!! On Mon, 21 Jul 2003 10:10:51 +1000, mouse777 wrote: The same problem here, tried using Dual Channel configurations (1 x 256 Mb Infineon PC2700 & 1 x 256 Mb Generic Pc2700), it would reboot randomly on whatever applications used and sometimes Windows XP SP1 reported that my video memory is just 32 Mb (Leadtek A250 Geforce4 Ti 4400 128 Mb). Can't wait for the bios update to be released soon. "boh" wrote in message ... Yes, dual channel. There seems to be an un-official 10A bios that handles the dual channel properly. I guess I will forget about 2 channel for about a month or so and it should be fixed in a proper release. thanks. "Paul" wrote in message ... Had similar prob. Are you trying to use dual channel memory? As dual channel memory just keeps machine in reboot loop. Bought two 512Mb memory modules PC2700 from Crucial using their memory selector. Both modules use the same chip (infineon) rated at 333DDR. If their are put into Slot 1+2 there work fine, but then the dual channel memory isn`t being used this way. "boh" wrote in message ... I removed one memory stick and now the problem is gone. I have tried 2 different brands (Kingston and some generic) same problem. Seems to be a problem with this board. Anyone else had similar experiences? "boh" wrote in message ... Hi, I have just put together a GA-7N400 Pro system with 2x512MB RAM, 2x80GB WD RAID drives, 10 GB application drive, MSI FX5200, Termaltake 420W power. No overclocking. I think I have all the latest drivers and bios. Sometimes one I access different applications it will just reboot. No bluescrueen, just a reboot like I had pressed a button. Latest application was Symantec Internet Security (comes with the MB). Trying to update over the net restarted it and so did trying to remove it. It also seems like the Easy Tune 4 can have the same effect. Any clues greatly appreciated. thanks -- Using M2, Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/ |
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Dear GhettoGirl and all other victims,
Take it back. If you buy a product and it only partially works, then take it back. You shouldn't have to stuff around with Bios to get a major feature to work as advertised. My opinion on Bios is that the release '1' (may be 1.9 for all I care) version with version 1 motherboard should be as advertised. Certainly there can be bugs and other issues, but the core features in a v1 m/b should work from day 1. If the manufacturer does not state clearly (on the box) that specific (make / model) memory only is supported then take the hard line - particularly if you buy both the memory and m/b from the same vendor: IE if you purchase memory rated at or above that stated as required in the specs, then if that memory works and the m/b doesn't, take the m/b back. It is up to the manufacturer and its distribution channels to require competency in the resellers if a m/b has special requirements. After all, these days m/b's are consumer items - they are sold retail in shop windows! What is acceptable for a bios upgrade? Performance improvements, improvements in the Bios UI (there is need for a LOT), elimination of subtle bugs (EG Award Bios has lousy defaults in some places, seems to be poor at detecting IDE drives that are on SATA controllers), improved usability (what happens if you don't have a Windows '98' keyboard with a power button and want to use standby? You have to have a password!) addition of facilities EG extra boot options, adding in new features, adding in support for CPU's that did not exist at time of product release. What is not acceptable? For a system to boot off memory that is not usuable. Detailed memory checking should be built into the Bios. For defaults to be illogical. For a change in an item in the Bios down the list to affect something up the list (abit). To not being able see IDE devices in the list that are boot discs. To have an unusable system if one loads defaults. Not showing the value of something you need to change (EG memory voltage - why do we need to change this?). To have to 'Clear cmos'. The need for dual bios roms is absurd. If the bios was written correctly you wouldn't need it. I have been using up till now asus m/b's and have *never* had to clear the cmos on a m/b in over ten years! On this 8knxp I have had to do it 3 times because the system doesn't run stably in optimum config - silly me to expect it to! Similarly I have never had to downgrade a bios 'cos the new version was too unstable to use (not on the gigabyte board - abit which I took back). Nine tenths of the hassle I have had with this m/b is due to the bios - all others with canterwood seem to have the award bios, so lets hope the manufacturers get some horrid feedback from consumers indicating they expect some quality - particularly after all these years where they have had so much time to get these things down PAT. Oh and my HT doesn't work! Moan? Me? You bet. I don't build a lot of PC's - maybe 5 a year - but I have never had to stuff around in the bios of a new m/b anywhere near as much as with these bios. It is simply disgusting! Most of the discussion in this news group is around bios - should be the least discussed item. Could they please get there voltage displays correct! If they are not using a register on the SMBus (if thats where they are), could they zero it and leave it alone. Excuse me.... - Tim "ghettogirl" wrote in message news Yes, but, will they address this problem, or simply release a newer board. I'm experiencing the exact same problem, and was debating whether to return the board and get a new one, or hold off for the BIOS fix...? Kinda of unfair, you pay for the whole product but only get part of it!!! On Mon, 21 Jul 2003 10:10:51 +1000, mouse777 wrote: The same problem here, tried using Dual Channel configurations (1 x 256 Mb Infineon PC2700 & 1 x 256 Mb Generic Pc2700), it would reboot randomly on whatever applications used and sometimes Windows XP SP1 reported that my video memory is just 32 Mb (Leadtek A250 Geforce4 Ti 4400 128 Mb). Can't wait for the bios update to be released soon. "boh" wrote in message ... Yes, dual channel. There seems to be an un-official 10A bios that handles the dual channel properly. I guess I will forget about 2 channel for about a month or so and it should be fixed in a proper release. thanks. "Paul" wrote in message ... Had similar prob. Are you trying to use dual channel memory? As dual channel memory just keeps machine in reboot loop. Bought two 512Mb memory modules PC2700 from Crucial using their memory selector. Both modules use the same chip (infineon) rated at 333DDR. If their are put into Slot 1+2 there work fine, but then the dual channel memory isn`t being used this way. "boh" wrote in message ... I removed one memory stick and now the problem is gone. I have tried 2 different brands (Kingston and some generic) same problem. Seems to be a problem with this board. Anyone else had similar experiences? "boh" wrote in message ... Hi, I have just put together a GA-7N400 Pro system with 2x512MB RAM, 2x80GB WD RAID drives, 10 GB application drive, MSI FX5200, Termaltake 420W power. No overclocking. I think I have all the latest drivers and bios. Sometimes one I access different applications it will just reboot. No bluescrueen, just a reboot like I had pressed a button. Latest application was Symantec Internet Security (comes with the MB). Trying to update over the net restarted it and so did trying to remove it. It also seems like the Easy Tune 4 can have the same effect. Any clues greatly appreciated. thanks -- Using M2, Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/ |
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Man, I have the same problem... I cant utilize the dual channel ddr
function without having applications booting me out randomly (mostly games). Inserting memory in the same channel will work fine tho... Oh by the way, I have 2 512M corsair memory modules... ddr2700 and a GA-7n400pro. If they fix this problem though, I'll be real happy. Everything else about this motherboard looks well built... |
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Would love to know where this 10A bios can be found.
Thanks "boh" wrote in message ... Yes, dual channel. There seems to be an un-official 10A bios that handles the dual channel properly. I guess I will forget about 2 channel for about a month or so and it should be fixed in a proper release. thanks. "Paul" wrote in message ... Had similar prob. Are you trying to use dual channel memory? As dual channel memory just keeps machine in reboot loop. Bought two 512Mb memory modules PC2700 from Crucial using their memory selector. Both modules use the same chip (infineon) rated at 333DDR. If their are put into Slot 1+2 there work fine, but then the dual channel memory isn`t being used this way. "boh" wrote in message ... I removed one memory stick and now the problem is gone. I have tried 2 different brands (Kingston and some generic) same problem. Seems to be a problem with this board. Anyone else had similar experiences? "boh" wrote in message ... Hi, I have just put together a GA-7N400 Pro system with 2x512MB RAM, 2x80GB WD RAID drives, 10 GB application drive, MSI FX5200, Termaltake 420W power. No overclocking. I think I have all the latest drivers and bios. Sometimes one I access different applications it will just reboot. No bluescrueen, just a reboot like I had pressed a button. Latest application was Symantec Internet Security (comes with the MB). Trying to update over the net restarted it and so did trying to remove it. It also seems like the Easy Tune 4 can have the same effect. Any clues greatly appreciated. thanks |
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http://www.nforcershq.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=48
under New Beta Bios for 7n400Pro "Paul" wrote in message ... Would love to know where this 10A bios can be found. Thanks "boh" wrote in message ... Yes, dual channel. There seems to be an un-official 10A bios that handles the dual channel properly. I guess I will forget about 2 channel for about a month or so and it should be fixed in a proper release. thanks. "Paul" wrote in message ... Had similar prob. Are you trying to use dual channel memory? As dual channel memory just keeps machine in reboot loop. Bought two 512Mb memory modules PC2700 from Crucial using their memory selector. Both modules use the same chip (infineon) rated at 333DDR. If their are put into Slot 1+2 there work fine, but then the dual channel memory isn`t being used this way. "boh" wrote in message ... I removed one memory stick and now the problem is gone. I have tried 2 different brands (Kingston and some generic) same problem. Seems to be a problem with this board. Anyone else had similar experiences? "boh" wrote in message ... Hi, I have just put together a GA-7N400 Pro system with 2x512MB RAM, 2x80GB WD RAID drives, 10 GB application drive, MSI FX5200, Termaltake 420W power. No overclocking. I think I have all the latest drivers and bios. Sometimes one I access different applications it will just reboot. No bluescrueen, just a reboot like I had pressed a button. Latest application was Symantec Internet Security (comes with the MB). Trying to update over the net restarted it and so did trying to remove it. It also seems like the Easy Tune 4 can have the same effect. Any clues greatly appreciated. thanks |
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