hey guys, I just tried to set my OC settings back to stock by clicking the restore to normal button in the suite that came with my mobo (OC program.) and it said i had to restart for the settings to take effect... so then after the computer shut down it wouldnt display anything but it sounded like my computer was still on. (I have an Antec p180 case it is very quiet)

well anyways everything gets power but nothing will post... Would me changing the bios settings back to "normal" make it not post? after I try to turn it on now the fan constantly runs on high forever untill I turn it off so im assuming its something to do with my settings... well anyways If i cant figure it out I will try to bring it to computer wizards (lokie) to see if they can fix it... I just hope its not a serious problem because I only have like $30.

EVGA 8800GT
ASUS P5E x38
2GB ballistics DDR2
quad6600 G0 stepping

have you tryed unpluging the rig and manually clearing the BIOS * its either a jumper or pulling the CMOS battery*

Quote: Originally Posted by HigHTecHReDNecK have you tryed unpluging the rig and manually clearing the BIOS * its either a jumper or pulling the CMOS battery*

no I have not tried that because i dont feel comfortable and I have no clue where the jumper/battery is.

Quote: Originally Posted by DavidVaini no I have not tried that because i dont feel comfortable and I have no clue where the jumper/battery is.

The manual for your mobo can be downloaded here: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.-Support-

According to the directions on page 2-22 (48 of 174 in Acrobat) you use the CLRTC_SW jumper to clear the RTC (Real Time Clock) RAM in CMOS. This jumper is located next to the ICH9R chip on the mobo, between the two PCIx-16 slots. Location image is located on page 2-3 (29 of 174). Here's what the manual says:
1. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord
2. Remove the onboard battery
3. Move the switch from Disable (default) to Enable. Keep the switch on Enable for ~5-10 seconds, then move the switch back to Disable.
4. Reinstall the battery.
5. Plug the power cord and turn on the computer.
6. Hold down the Delete key during boot up to enter BIOS and re-enter data.

-godling

I honestly hope you upgraded your Power supply before you tried to OC......

I helped you build this rig and that PSU doesn't sit well with me, I told you this in the begining.

If you have more troubles Dave, you can come by the shop if you don't feel comortable clearing the bios yourself.

:Edit: Never mind I walk in and its allready here.....Holy crap Dude what did you do to this poor machine?!!

Someone +rep godling for me please. He's having another day of consistently helpful posts and the system won't let me.

Quote: Originally Posted by reflux Someone +rep godling for me please. He's having another day of consistently helpful posts and the system won't let me.

Done......

Quote: Originally Posted by Lokie :Edit: Never mind I walk in and its allready here.....Holy crap Dude what did you do to this poor machine?!!

yeah i brought it to the shop earlier before i red godlings post.

any updates on whats wrong with it?

Quote: Originally Posted by reflux Someone +rep godling for me please. He's having another day of consistently helpful posts and the system won't let me.

You mean owning the Babe Thread for the past several months wasn't helpful?

(Happily, T2 seems to have returned.)

thanks folks! Just here to help ... but the +rep is always appreciated.

-godling

so guys I found out it was the memory so I will have to buy new sticks... so i think im gonna look for 4gb DDR2... any suggestions for a brand or deal?

Quote: Originally Posted by DavidVaini so guys I found out it was the memory so I will have to buy new sticks... so i think im gonna look for 4gb DDR2... any suggestions for a brand or deal?

4gb 2x2gb package under $130

Quote: Originally Posted by DavidVaini so guys I found out it was the memory so I will have to buy new sticks... so i think im gonna look for 4gb DDR2... any suggestions for a brand or deal?

Why 4gb, you really only need two unless your running some really memory intescive programs and even then 32bit OS wont address all 4gb.

Newegg.com - OCZ SLI-Ready Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

Quote: Originally Posted by HigHTecHReDNecK Why 4gb, you really only need two unless your running some really memory intescive programs and even then 32bit OS wont address all 4gb. Newegg.com - OCZ SLI-Ready Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

I have vista ultimate 64bit. I also run a lot of memory intensive programs at the same time.

I searched on newegg and I came up with these possible prospects.

Newegg.com - OCZ Reaper HPC 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

Newegg.com - OCZ Platinum 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

Newegg.com - GeIL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

the last one im not too sure about... never tried geil memory before

Oh...... ok cool. Didnt relize you were wanting 1066Mhz ....... oops

I like the OCZ myself, the reaper ones , only cuz they have better cooling

Quote: Originally Posted by DavidVaini I have vista ultimate 64bit. I also run a lot of memory intensive programs at the same time. I searched on newegg and I came up with these possible prospects. Newegg.com - OCZ Reaper HPC 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

I just picked this up myself ... haven't had time to install the new rig, though, so no personal experience. Got excellent reviews, though.

-godling

Quote: Originally Posted by godling I just picked this up myself ... haven't had time to install the new rig, though, so no personal experience. Got excellent reviews, though. -godling

well once you get it up and running let me know how you like the memory... my previous sticks or crucial balistics ddr2 800mhz were pretty good but went bad so yeah.. im gonna see if i can RMA them and get them back.. but i wanna get better and more ram anyways. oh well if i do get them back i will have 6gb

Just curiuos...some DDR-2 with tight timings won't post unless you bump the voltage above the default 1.8v...did you have it at 2.0v or so for the OC settings?

By dropping it back to defaults, it might not post even at stock with 1.8v, making you think you had bad ram.

Did Lokie throw another set of ram in it and it posted right away?

If so..raise the voltage to 2v with the other sticks, save and reboot and then see if the old ram still works!

Quote: Originally Posted by $SOLID$ Necro Just curiuos...some DDR-2 with tight timings won't post unless you bump the voltage above the default 1.8v...did you have it at 2.0v or so for the OC settings? By dropping it back to defaults, it might not post even at stock with 1.8v, making you think you had bad ram. Did Lokie throw another set of ram in it and it posted right away? If so..raise the voltage to 2v with the other sticks, save and reboot and then see if the old ram still works!

im not sure exactly what they did but I trust those guys know what they are doing and they said my ram was bad... they mentioned that they put some different memory in and it posted.. but i got it back from them and there is no way i can get it to post unless i put different memory in... different memory that I do not have.

so yeah idk if they tried that or not.

Quote: Originally Posted by $SOLID$ Necro Just curiuos...some DDR-2 with tight timings won't post unless you bump the voltage above the default 1.8v...did you have it at 2.0v or so for the OC settings?

That's good to know ... I might need that info when I put my rig together (probably Tue night).

-J

Quote: Originally Posted by godling That's good to know ... I might need that info when I put my rig together (probably Tue night). -J

did you hook up your computer last night?

if so how are you liking the ram so far?