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Problems installing Xp Pro with SP3
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fandr78
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15. September 2008 @ 20:17 |
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Ok,im upgrading an older computer,lets says its 9 years old.I'm at the last stage when you install,the operating system,MS Xp..However i can get my cmos/bios to recognize my hard drive.But when i do a clean install of Windows xp(booting from my cd-rom first)it sees my hard drive and asks me what to do..I basicly delete the current partition and make a new one,then i start the process of installing Xp..Now i'm past the part where it installs all them drivers first.Then it goes to install the xp files.When its at the part where it configures the files,it does and then it reboots in 15 seconds,and the screen reads if you have a floppy in,remove it..I dont of course..When it reboots,since i have my computer boot from the cd-rom,it does and the whole re-installation starts over again...I never had this problem with xp..SO,i would appreciate and help on this matter,which would be greatly appreciated.
Franco
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ddp
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15. September 2008 @ 22:01 |
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what level computer is this as in p1, p2 or p3?
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fandr78
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15. September 2008 @ 22:22 |
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Originally posted by ddp:
what level computer is this as in p1, p2 or p3?
Hi,its a AMD K6 or something like that..I know,XP might not be compatible with it but if i can't recognize my hard drive in bios,why is it that when i do a clean install,its finds it just fine..I have an older bios,where you have to enter all the stuff manually for your hard drive,or you can enter auto..The auto setting doesnt work for me.I fixed many computers but not like this..Thanks in advance for your help.
Franco
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ddp
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15. September 2008 @ 22:36 |
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the k6 series weren't made for xp & is missing a cache level on the cpu thereby not allowing xp to finish install. even the early p2's have that problem. check board manufacturer for possible bios update to recognise larger drives but doubt you will find 1.
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fandr78
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16. September 2008 @ 15:37 |
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Originally posted by ddp:
the k6 series weren't made for xp & is missing a cache level on the cpu thereby not allowing xp to finish install. even the early p2's have that problem. check board manufacturer for possible bios update to recognise larger drives but doubt you will find 1.
kthanks..What i dont understand is,i tried 3 hard drives,all different sizes..12GB,20GB and 40Gb and all 3 does not get recognized by my bios.I'm at the point where i just want to junk it and start over.Thanks again for your help.
Franco
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ddp
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16. September 2008 @ 16:38 |
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bios probably can't read above 8.4 gig as i ran into that problem on a couple of p2 boards.
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fandr78
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18. September 2008 @ 17:35 |
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Originally posted by ddp:
bios probably can't read above 8.4 gig as i ran into that problem on a couple of p2 boards.
Thank you for being such a big help..You are right,I threw in a 8 GB hard drive and it detected it.I did though,get XP installed on this computer..Currently i only have 128 MB of ram installed and its running like a charm..I'm waiting for some more to arrive in the mail..However, i purchased a PCI Wireless Adapter,the problem now, it doesnt detect my signal from my router..See,i just want to use this computer to browse the internet..Am i doing something wrong?Thanks in advance.
Franco
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ddp
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18. September 2008 @ 22:25 |
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xp picked up the card okay? i presume you have a wireless router?
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fandr78
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20. September 2008 @ 14:45 |
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Originally posted by ddp:
xp picked up the card okay? i presume you have a wireless router?
Hello again.Yeah, XP did pick up the card and yes i do have a router but im still not getting a signal to the pci wireless card.I thought since its a cheaper card,that i got in defective.I went to staples and picked up a good one..Xp detected it but i could not install the software from the disc..So now im figuring since i only have a 400Mhz computer,its not compatible..So now,i just thinking of junking this shitty motherboard and purchase another one but i need one that supports sdram pc100 ram.I also been looking around for combo motherboards,i dont need an expensive one,just one so my wife can check her mail and stuff like that,since mine i use hard everyday.Ok,enough rambling.I think my motherboard is a Micro ATX,the measurements are 9 7/8 x 8 3/4.How can i determine that size in Millimeters,since all this websights describe them like that..As always,thanks for your help in advance.
Franco
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ddp
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20. September 2008 @ 14:54 |
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that is a micro atx board. the psu connector from the psu, is it a rectangular shape with 2 rows of pins for 20 or 24 pins or 2 connectors of 1 row of pins of 6 pins each?
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fandr78
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20. September 2008 @ 15:14 |
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Originally posted by ddp:
that is a micro atx board. the psu connector from the psu, is it a rectangular shape with 2 rows of pins for 20 or 24 pins or 2 connectors of 1 row of pins of 6 pins each?
It is rectangular and has two rows of pins for 20 pin connecter.
Franco
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ddp
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20. September 2008 @ 15:18 |
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being you want to use your ram then the new board will be a used board upto a p4 socket 478.
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fandr78
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20. September 2008 @ 15:26 |
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Originally posted by ddp:
being you want to use your ram then the new board will be a used board upto a p4 socket 478.
Yeah,i would like to keep the same ram.I been looking on Ebay for boards and came across this one,i know it takes different ram but i can take back some of the sdram i bought at bestbuy yesterday.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...:MEWA:IT&ih=004
I like it because its a combo and the fact that i can put in a bigger hard drive then what i would have in my AMD K6.
Franco
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ddp
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20. September 2008 @ 22:03 |
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fandr78
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21. September 2008 @ 14:42 |
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Originally posted by ddp:
you are going to have to replace your power supply as needs 4-pin ATX 12V power supply connector besides the 20 pin power connector.
http://www.pcchips.com.tw/PCCWebSite/Pro...LanID=2
Yeah i already have one picked out..As i do for the new ram i need as well.Now i just have to play the waiting game,for all the parts to come in.I will keep you posted,espcially if i need anymore help.Thanks again.
Franco
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ddp
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21. September 2008 @ 17:03 |
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no problem.
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fandr78
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30. September 2008 @ 18:37 |
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Hello again.Well i have everything i need,motherboard w/ cpu combo,ram and a new power supply.I have everything installed but i get no juice when i power up my computer..However i think i know what is wrong.I have the case switches and indicator LED'S backwards i suppose..If you dont have the power switch on the right header,it wont power up i guess?What i mean is that i found where i should put all these,it its labeled SW1 header in the user's guide.This is a 10 pin header,but it only has 9 pins,this is correct according to the picture in the guide.
I have these 5 to connect to my motherboard.
DC SW
Reset SW
Hdd Led
Comm Led
Power Led
How do i know if i'm putting the + and - , the correct way.What i did notice is that,the power led is a little thicker and 3 holes on the plug.Thanks again for your help.
Franco
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ddp
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30. September 2008 @ 18:47 |
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green, red, yellow & blue wires are "+" & white & black are "-".
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fandr78
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30. September 2008 @ 19:38 |
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Originally posted by ddp:
green, red, yellow & blue wires are "+" & white & black are "-".
I tried doing that but no luck.Here is the diagram in which thee plugs should go...
1 HD_LED_P(+) 2 FP PWR/SLP(+)
3 HD_LED_N(-) 4 FP PWR/SLP(-)
5 RESET_SW_N(-) 6 POWER_SW_P(+)
7 RESET_SW_P(+) 8 POWER_SW_N(-)
9 RSVD_DNU 10 KEY
How could i tell if i power supply is DOA?
Franco
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ddp
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30. September 2008 @ 19:49 |
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does the motherboard have a square 4 pin connector on it & does the psu have1 too/ what is the make & model# of the motherboard?
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fandr78
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30. September 2008 @ 19:57 |
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Originally posted by ddp:
does the motherboard have a square 4 pin connector on it & does the psu have1 too/ what is the make & model# of the motherboard?
Yeah,this motherboard has both a 4 pin and a 20 pin connector.My power supply is 500 watts and has both the 4 pin and connectors.my motherboard is made by PcChips and it is a K7 mother board,with a cpu combo amd 1800+.
Franco
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ddp
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30. September 2008 @ 23:53 |
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did you plug the 4 pin connector in besides plugging in the 20 pin connector? is the voltage switch on back of the psu set correctly to your location?
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fandr78
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1. October 2008 @ 05:52 |
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Originally posted by ddp:
did you plug the 4 pin connector in besides plugging in the 20 pin connector? is the voltage switch on back of the psu set correctly to your location?
Yeah, i have the 4 and 20 pin connector plugged in.I also tried the voltage switch on both settings,no luck.
Franco
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fandr78
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1. October 2008 @ 06:33 |
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Originally posted by ddp:
did you plug the 4 pin connector in besides plugging in the 20 pin connector? is the voltage switch on back of the psu set correctly to your location?
I think it could be my power supply..I plugged my computer into an outlet,instead of plugging my 4 pin and 20 connector into my motherboard,i used a digital multimeter and a voltage detecter on the connectors,no juice what so ever..I have juice going into my PSU but not coming from my connecters..Is this a valid way to determine,if my power supply works? I'm just ready to take it to someone to look at it..I know i have everything hooked up right,except for the power switch and led indicators..As always,thanks for your continued support.
Franco
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1. October 2008 @ 12:48 |
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