Gigabyte GA-8KNXP (REV 2.0) stability issues

Rick-

What type / size of RAM are you running?

Did you ever run MEMTEST86 on it?

What are your timings?

Thanks.

-Kurt

Rick <yamist.RemoveThis@tiac.net> wrote in message news:<yK23c.9603$%06.76@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net>...
 > Yep, I turned off Delayed Transaction & PSB Parking and I'm pretty stable now. My ram likes to be boosted .1 tho
 >
  > Rick
 >
 > Kurt wrote:
 >
  > > Windows XP crashes & automatically reboots usually under heavy file
  > > i/o (DVD-ROM activity or large amounts of data transfer across the
  > > home network). I have boosted the voltage to the DIMMS by .2V
  > > (anything less was totally unstable). MEMTEST86: ran all tests for 8
  > > hours with zero errors reported.
  > >
  > > I need help troubleshooting the random crashes / instability. Has
  > > anyone else had similar issues?
  > >
  > > Thanks in advance for your time.
  > >
  > > Kurt
  > >
  > >
  > > System specs:
  > > Gigabyte GA-8KNXP (REV 2.0); FG BIOS from factory; purchased Feb. '04;
  > > DPS2 is installed
  > > Intel Pentium 4/ 3.0C GHz 800MHz FSB, 512KB L2 Cache, Hyper Threading
  > > On
  > > Windows XP SP1a with latest updates from MS (includes updated Silicon
  > > Image driver from MS)
  > > Mushkin RAM, 1GB Dual Pack (2x512) PC3200 DDR 222 Special in slots 1 &
  > > 4; Dual ch; CAS settings 2.5-2-2-6
  > > ANTEC 380W Power Supply
  > > Intel ICHR runs 2x80Gb Seagate 80GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model
  > > ST380013AS, RAID 0 (System disk)
  > > Silicon Image runs 2x160Gb Seagate 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model
  > > ST3160023AS, RAID 1 (Data disk)
  > > Sony 16x DVD-ROM
  > > Plextor 708A DVD-RW
  > > Floppy drive
  > > ATECH Pro-9 USB 2.0 9 in 1 compact flash reader
  > > Matrox P650 Video Card, 64MB DDR, AGP<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: Gigabyte GA-8KNXP (REV 2.0) stability issues 

Windows XP crashes & automatically reboots usually under heavy file
i/o (DVD-ROM activity or large amounts of data transfer across the
home network). I have boosted the voltage to the DIMMS by .2V
(anything less was totally unstable). MEMTEST86: ran all tests for 8
hours with zero errors reported.

I need help troubleshooting the random crashes / instability. Has
anyone else had similar issues?

Thanks in advance for your time.

Kurt


System specs:
Gigabyte GA-8KNXP (REV 2.0); FG BIOS from factory; purchased Feb. '04;
DPS2 is installed
Intel Pentium 4/ 3.0C GHz 800MHz FSB, 512KB L2 Cache, Hyper Threading
On
Windows XP SP1a with latest updates from MS (includes updated Silicon
Image driver from MS)
Mushkin RAM, 1GB Dual Pack (2x512) PC3200 DDR 222 Special in slots 1 &
4; Dual ch; CAS settings 2.5-2-2-6
ANTEC 380W Power Supply
Intel ICHR runs 2x80Gb Seagate 80GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model
ST380013AS, RAID 0 (System disk)
Silicon Image runs 2x160Gb Seagate 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model
ST3160023AS, RAID 1 (Data disk)
Sony 16x DVD-ROM
Plextor 708A DVD-RW
Floppy drive
ATECH Pro-9 USB 2.0 9 in 1 compact flash reader
Matrox P650 Video Card, 64MB DDR, AGP


<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Try relaxing the ram timing to 2.5,3,3,7 and see if that helps, if not i would
suspect the power supply because so many drives in your system. DOUG
 >> Stay informed about: Gigabyte GA-8KNXP (REV 2.0) stability issues 

Rick <yamist.RemoveThis@tiac.net> wrote in
news:yK23c.9603$%06.76@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net:

 > Yep, I turned off Delayed Transaction & PSB Parking and I'm pretty
 > stable now. My ram likes to be boosted .1 tho
 >
 > Rick
 >
 > Kurt wrote:
 >
  >> Windows XP crashes & automatically reboots usually under heavy file
  >> i/o (DVD-ROM activity or large amounts of data transfer across the
  >> home network). I have boosted the voltage to the DIMMS by .2V
  >> (anything less was totally unstable). MEMTEST86: ran all tests for 8
  >> hours with zero errors reported.
  >>
  >> I need help troubleshooting the random crashes / instability. Has
  >> anyone else had similar issues?
  >>
  >> Thanks in advance for your time.
  >>
  >> Kurt
  >>
  >>
  >> System specs:
  >> Gigabyte GA-8KNXP (REV 2.0); FG BIOS from factory; purchased Feb.
  >> '04; DPS2 is installed
  >> Intel Pentium 4/ 3.0C GHz 800MHz FSB, 512KB L2 Cache, Hyper Threading
  >> On
  >> Windows XP SP1a with latest updates from MS (includes updated Silicon
  >> Image driver from MS)
  >> Mushkin RAM, 1GB Dual Pack (2x512) PC3200 DDR 222 Special in slots 1
  >> & 4; Dual ch; CAS settings 2.5-2-2-6
  >> ANTEC 380W Power Supply
  >> Intel ICHR runs 2x80Gb Seagate 80GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model
  >> ST380013AS, RAID 0 (System disk)
  >> Silicon Image runs 2x160Gb Seagate 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model
  >> ST3160023AS, RAID 1 (Data disk)
  >> Sony 16x DVD-ROM
  >> Plextor 708A DVD-RW
  >> Floppy drive
  >> ATECH Pro-9 USB 2.0 9 in 1 compact flash reader
  >> Matrox P650 Video Card, 64MB DDR, AGP
 >

Where did you set these values?

Thanks
One2Go<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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google DeleteThis @kurtkuhn.com (Kurt) wrote in news:e768be56.0403080958.7818b403
@posting.google.com:

 > Windows XP crashes & automatically reboots usually under heavy file
 > i/o (DVD-ROM activity or large amounts of data transfer across the
 > home network). I have boosted the voltage to the DIMMS by .2V
 > (anything less was totally unstable). MEMTEST86: ran all tests for 8
 > hours with zero errors reported.
 >
 > I need help troubleshooting the random crashes / instability. Has
 > anyone else had similar issues?
 >
 > Thanks in advance for your time.
 >
 > Kurt
 >
 >
 > System specs:
 > Gigabyte GA-8KNXP (REV 2.0); FG BIOS from factory; purchased Feb. '04;
 > DPS2 is installed
 > Intel Pentium 4/ 3.0C GHz 800MHz FSB, 512KB L2 Cache, Hyper Threading
 > On
 > Windows XP SP1a with latest updates from MS (includes updated Silicon
 > Image driver from MS)
 > Mushkin RAM, 1GB Dual Pack (2x512) PC3200 DDR 222 Special in slots 1 &
 > 4; Dual ch; CAS settings 2.5-2-2-6
 > ANTEC 380W Power Supply
 > Intel ICHR runs 2x80Gb Seagate 80GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model
 > ST380013AS, RAID 0 (System disk)
 > Silicon Image runs 2x160Gb Seagate 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model
 > ST3160023AS, RAID 1 (Data disk)
 > Sony 16x DVD-ROM
 > Plextor 708A DVD-RW
 > Floppy drive
 > ATECH Pro-9 USB 2.0 9 in 1 compact flash reader
 > Matrox P650 Video Card, 64MB DDR, AGP

Very similar to what I have. However I have not had any difficulties
Except I am running Kingston Hyper something RAM two 512 Meg chips.
Everything else is standard. Running two Seagate 160 Gig in Raid 0.

I avoided the GigaByte and Silicon Raid controllers and went with the
Intel. Disabled them in the BIOS.

A question what media do you use with your Plextor?

I have difficulties burning Ritek G04 DVD-R over 3 Gig. Just got a
service call in to sent the drive back to Belgium. What blank media are
you using for burning DVDs.

One2Go<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: Gigabyte GA-8KNXP (REV 2.0) stability issues 

Kurt,

  Memory fails me, so I writ it down,

Gigabyte GA-8KNXP, Intel 875P,
Pentium 4, 3.0 gb, 800 mHz FSB, HT,
2x512 OCZ PC3200EL, (OCZ4001024ELDC-K)
ATI Radeon 9200, 128MB,
RealTech ALC658 UAJ CODEC onboard Audio,
Vantec Stealth VAN-420A PSU (cupla days!)
Lite-on LDW-411S, LDW-851S
PVR-350, WinTV PCI
Seagate 80gb FAT32, 160gb NFTS
WinXP Pro

timing... timing...timing...

CL 2,
A->PC 6,
R->C 3,
RAS PC 2,
7.8us

There ya go, the whole enchalata

MEMTEST86 no time, rendering video fine tho, cupla hours at a time here and there,
holdin temp around 48C under apprx 75 - 95 witha sides off

Kurt wrote:
 > Rick-
 >
 > What type / size of RAM are you running?
 >
 > Did you ever run MEMTEST86 on it?
 >
 > What are your timings?
 >
 > Thanks.
 >
 > -Kurt
 >
 > Rick <yamist RemoveThis @tiac.net> wrote in message news:<yK23c.9603$%06.76@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net>...
 >
  >>Yep, I turned off Delayed Transaction & PSB Parking and I'm pretty stable now. My ram likes to be boosted .1 tho
  >>
   >> Rick
  >>
  >>Kurt wrote:
  >>
  >>
   >>>Windows XP crashes & automatically reboots usually under heavy file
   >>>i/o (DVD-ROM activity or large amounts of data transfer across the
   >>>home network). I have boosted the voltage to the DIMMS by .2V
   >>>(anything less was totally unstable). MEMTEST86: ran all tests for 8
   >>>hours with zero errors reported.
   >>>
   >>>I need help troubleshooting the random crashes / instability. Has
   >>>anyone else had similar issues?
   >>>
   >>>Thanks in advance for your time.
   >>>
   >>>Kurt
   >>>
   >>>
   >>>System specs:
   >>>Gigabyte GA-8KNXP (REV 2.0); FG BIOS from factory; purchased Feb. '04;
   >>>DPS2 is installed
   >>>Intel Pentium 4/ 3.0C GHz 800MHz FSB, 512KB L2 Cache, Hyper Threading
   >>>On
   >>>Windows XP SP1a with latest updates from MS (includes updated Silicon
   >>>Image driver from MS)
   >>>Mushkin RAM, 1GB Dual Pack (2x512) PC3200 DDR 222 Special in slots 1 &
   >>>4; Dual ch; CAS settings 2.5-2-2-6
   >>>ANTEC 380W Power Supply
   >>>Intel ICHR runs 2x80Gb Seagate 80GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model
   >>>ST380013AS, RAID 0 (System disk)
   >>>Silicon Image runs 2x160Gb Seagate 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model
   >>>ST3160023AS, RAID 1 (Data disk)
   >>>Sony 16x DVD-ROM
   >>>Plextor 708A DVD-RW
   >>>Floppy drive
   >>>ATECH Pro-9 USB 2.0 9 in 1 compact flash reader
   >>>Matrox P650 Video Card, 64MB DDR, AGP<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: Gigabyte GA-8KNXP (REV 2.0) stability issues 

when you hold del during POST...
at the first screen you see,
hit ctrl F1 , I have a fancy dancy KB so I have to set FLock too... didn't
at first tho ....
Advanced Chipset ??? explore, don't hit top performance
just yet tho

  rick

One2Go wrote:

 > Rick <yamist RemoveThis @tiac.net> wrote in
 > news:yK23c.9603$%06.76@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net:
 >
 >
  >>Yep, I turned off Delayed Transaction & PSB Parking and I'm pretty
  >>stable now. My ram likes to be boosted .1 tho
  >>
  >> Rick
  >>
  >>Kurt wrote:
  >>
  >>
   >>>Windows XP crashes & automatically reboots usually under heavy file
   >>>i/o (DVD-ROM activity or large amounts of data transfer across the
   >>>home network). I have boosted the voltage to the DIMMS by .2V
   >>>(anything less was totally unstable). MEMTEST86: ran all tests for 8
   >>>hours with zero errors reported.
   >>>
   >>>I need help troubleshooting the random crashes / instability. Has
   >>>anyone else had similar issues?
   >>>
   >>>Thanks in advance for your time.
   >>>
   >>>Kurt
   >>>
   >>>
   >>>System specs:
   >>>Gigabyte GA-8KNXP (REV 2.0); FG BIOS from factory; purchased Feb.
   >>>'04; DPS2 is installed
   >>>Intel Pentium 4/ 3.0C GHz 800MHz FSB, 512KB L2 Cache, Hyper Threading
   >>>On
   >>>Windows XP SP1a with latest updates from MS (includes updated Silicon
   >>>Image driver from MS)
   >>>Mushkin RAM, 1GB Dual Pack (2x512) PC3200 DDR 222 Special in slots 1
   >>>& 4; Dual ch; CAS settings 2.5-2-2-6
   >>>ANTEC 380W Power Supply
   >>>Intel ICHR runs 2x80Gb Seagate 80GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model
   >>>ST380013AS, RAID 0 (System disk)
   >>>Silicon Image runs 2x160Gb Seagate 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model
   >>>ST3160023AS, RAID 1 (Data disk)
   >>>Sony 16x DVD-ROM
   >>>Plextor 708A DVD-RW
   >>>Floppy drive
   >>>ATECH Pro-9 USB 2.0 9 in 1 compact flash reader
   >>>Matrox P650 Video Card, 64MB DDR, AGP
  >>
 >
 > Where did you set these values?
 >
 > Thanks
 > One2Go<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: Gigabyte GA-8KNXP (REV 2.0) stability issues 

One2Go <No.DeleteThis@Mail.com> wrote in message news:<Xns94A79D3F4ED9NoMailcom.DeleteThis@212.159.13.2>...
 > google.DeleteThis@kurtkuhn.com (Kurt) wrote in news:e768be56.0403080958.7818b403
 > @posting.google.com:
 >
  > > Windows XP crashes & automatically reboots usually under heavy file
  > > i/o (DVD-ROM activity or large amounts of data transfer across the
  > > home network). I have boosted the voltage to the DIMMS by .2V
  > > (anything less was totally unstable). MEMTEST86: ran all tests for 8
  > > hours with zero errors reported.
  > >
  > > I need help troubleshooting the random crashes / instability. Has
  > > anyone else had similar issues?
  > >
  > > Thanks in advance for your time.
  > >
  > > Kurt
  > >
  > >
  > > System specs:
  > > Gigabyte GA-8KNXP (REV 2.0); FG BIOS from factory; purchased Feb. '04;
  > > DPS2 is installed
  > > Intel Pentium 4/ 3.0C GHz 800MHz FSB, 512KB L2 Cache, Hyper Threading
  > > On
  > > Windows XP SP1a with latest updates from MS (includes updated Silicon
  > > Image driver from MS)
  > > Mushkin RAM, 1GB Dual Pack (2x512) PC3200 DDR 222 Special in slots 1 &
  > > 4; Dual ch; CAS settings 2.5-2-2-6
  > > ANTEC 380W Power Supply
  > > Intel ICHR runs 2x80Gb Seagate 80GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model
  > > ST380013AS, RAID 0 (System disk)
  > > Silicon Image runs 2x160Gb Seagate 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model
  > > ST3160023AS, RAID 1 (Data disk)
  > > Sony 16x DVD-ROM
  > > Plextor 708A DVD-RW
  > > Floppy drive
  > > ATECH Pro-9 USB 2.0 9 in 1 compact flash reader
  > > Matrox P650 Video Card, 64MB DDR, AGP
 >
 > Very similar to what I have. However I have not had any difficulties
 > Except I am running Kingston Hyper something RAM two 512 Meg chips.
 > Everything else is standard. Running two Seagate 160 Gig in Raid 0.
 >
 > I avoided the GigaByte and Silicon Raid controllers and went with the
 > Intel. Disabled them in the BIOS.
 >
 > A question what media do you use with your Plextor?
 >
 > I have difficulties burning Ritek G04 DVD-R over 3 Gig. Just got a
 > service call in to sent the drive back to Belgium. What blank media are
 > you using for burning DVDs.
 >
 > One2Go

Wish I had the luxury of actually burning a DVD, but I haven't made it
that far.
In fact, I had total lock up of my system last night such that it
won't even make it to the mem test screen. I get a long series of
short beeps. The manual says the BIOS is telling me that it's a power
issue. This leads me to believe I may have an inadequate power suppy
at 380W (Antec). Also, I may rip out the DPS2 and try to power up
without it.

To all, what size power supplies are you running? How much / what
kind of equipment are you feeding? Are you running DPS2 with that?

Thanks.

-Kurt<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: Gigabyte GA-8KNXP (REV 2.0) stability issues 

Wish I had the luxury of actually burning a DVD, but I haven't made it
that far.
In fact, I had total lock up of my system last night such that it
won't even make it to the mem test screen. I get a long series of
short beeps. The manual says the BIOS is telling me that it's a power
issue. This leads me to believe I may have an inadequate power suppy
at 380W (Antec). Also, I may rip out the DPS2 and try to power up
without it.

To all, what size power supplies are you running? How much / what
kind of equipment are you feeding? Are you running DPS2 with that?

Thanks.

-Kurt

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I use 400 and 500 watt Raidmax or Powermax power supplies. They can be had
for around $50 -$60 if you do a pricewatch search. DOUG
 >> Stay informed about: Gigabyte GA-8KNXP (REV 2.0) stability issues 

google DeleteThis @kurtkuhn.com (Kurt) wrote in
news:e768be56.0403091025.171c7bd3@posting.google.com:

 > One2Go <No DeleteThis @Mail.com> wrote in message
 > news:<Xns94A79D3F4ED9NoMailcom DeleteThis @212.159.13.2>...
  >> google DeleteThis @kurtkuhn.com (Kurt) wrote in news:e768be56.0403080958.7818b403
  >> @posting.google.com:
  >>
   >> > Windows XP crashes & automatically reboots usually under heavy file
   >> > i/o (DVD-ROM activity or large amounts of data transfer across the
   >> > home network). I have boosted the voltage to the DIMMS by .2V
   >> > (anything less was totally unstable). MEMTEST86: ran all tests for
   >> > 8 hours with zero errors reported.
   >> >
   >> > I need help troubleshooting the random crashes / instability. Has
   >> > anyone else had similar issues?
   >> >
   >> > Thanks in advance for your time.
   >> >
   >> > Kurt
   >> >
   >> >
   >> > System specs:
   >> > Gigabyte GA-8KNXP (REV 2.0); FG BIOS from factory; purchased Feb.
   >> > '04; DPS2 is installed
   >> > Intel Pentium 4/ 3.0C GHz 800MHz FSB, 512KB L2 Cache, Hyper
   >> > Threading On
   >> > Windows XP SP1a with latest updates from MS (includes updated
   >> > Silicon Image driver from MS)
   >> > Mushkin RAM, 1GB Dual Pack (2x512) PC3200 DDR 222 Special in slots
   >> > 1 & 4; Dual ch; CAS settings 2.5-2-2-6
   >> > ANTEC 380W Power Supply
   >> > Intel ICHR runs 2x80Gb Seagate 80GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model
   >> > ST380013AS, RAID 0 (System disk)
   >> > Silicon Image runs 2x160Gb Seagate 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model
   >> > ST3160023AS, RAID 1 (Data disk)
   >> > Sony 16x DVD-ROM
   >> > Plextor 708A DVD-RW
   >> > Floppy drive
   >> > ATECH Pro-9 USB 2.0 9 in 1 compact flash reader
   >> > Matrox P650 Video Card, 64MB DDR, AGP
  >>
  >> Very similar to what I have. However I have not had any difficulties
  >> Except I am running Kingston Hyper something RAM two 512 Meg chips.
  >> Everything else is standard. Running two Seagate 160 Gig in Raid 0.
  >>
  >> I avoided the GigaByte and Silicon Raid controllers and went with the
  >> Intel. Disabled them in the BIOS.
  >>
  >> A question what media do you use with your Plextor?
  >>
  >> I have difficulties burning Ritek G04 DVD-R over 3 Gig. Just got a
  >> service call in to sent the drive back to Belgium. What blank media
  >> are you using for burning DVDs.
  >>
  >> One2Go
 >
 > Wish I had the luxury of actually burning a DVD, but I haven't made it
 > that far.
 > In fact, I had total lock up of my system last night such that it
 > won't even make it to the mem test screen. I get a long series of
 > short beeps. The manual says the BIOS is telling me that it's a power
 > issue. This leads me to believe I may have an inadequate power suppy
 > at 380W (Antec). Also, I may rip out the DPS2 and try to power up
 > without it.
 >
 > To all, what size power supplies are you running? How much / what
 > kind of equipment are you feeding? Are you running DPS2 with that?
 >
 > Thanks.
 >
 > -Kurt
 >

I tried to keep a quiet PC so I installed the Zalmann flower cooler thus
no DSP2 installed here, but I did by the 400 Watt Zalmann power Supply.
Bad idea to skimp on the PSU. I bought this kit from Quiet PC that has
the 400 Watt PSU, CPU Cooler, NorthBridge cooler and a Hard drive
cooler.

I am running 2 160 Gig Barracudas, 1 160 Gig Maxtor, Plextor DVD Writer,
Mirsumi DVD-Rom and comination drive of 7 in 1 floppy drive plus 6 other
solid state devices for digital camera. ATI AIW 9800 SE and a Capture
card.

One2Go<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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On Tue, 09 Mar 2004 01:08:03 GMT, Rick <yamist.DeleteThis@tiac.net> wrote:

 >Kurt,
 >
  > Memory fails me, so I writ it down,
 >
 >Gigabyte GA-8KNXP, Intel 875P,
 >Pentium 4, 3.0 gb, 800 mHz FSB, HT,
 >2x512 OCZ PC3200EL, (OCZ4001024ELDC-K)
 >ATI Radeon 9200, 128MB,
 >RealTech ALC658 UAJ CODEC onboard Audio,
 >Vantec Stealth VAN-420A PSU (cupla days!)
 >Lite-on LDW-411S, LDW-851S
 >PVR-350, WinTV PCI
 >Seagate 80gb FAT32, 160gb NFTS
 >WinXP Pro
 >
 >timing... timing...timing...
 >
 >CL 2,
 >A->PC 6,
 >R->C 3,
 >RAS PC 2,
 >7.8us
 >
 >There ya go, the whole enchalata




SET it for SPD..

And do not select Top Performance or the other over clocking modes..



Top Performance Can Fry your memory as it set the voltage to 2.9v.


 >http://www.tomshardware.com/motherboard/20040308/index.html
 >MEMTEST86 no time, rendering video fine tho, cupla hours at a time here and there,
 >holdin temp around 48C under apprx 75 - 95 witha sides off
 >
 >Kurt wrote:
  >> Rick-
  >>
  >> What type / size of RAM are you running?
  >>
  >> Did you ever run MEMTEST86 on it?
  >>
  >> What are your timings?
  >>
  >> Thanks.
  >>
  >> -Kurt
  >>
  >> Rick <yamist.DeleteThis@tiac.net> wrote in message news:<yK23c.9603$%06.76@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net>...
  >>
   >>>Yep, I turned off Delayed Transaction & PSB Parking and I'm pretty stable now. My ram likes to be boosted .1 tho
   >>>
   >>> Rick
   >>>
   >>>Kurt wrote:
   >>>
   >>>
   >>>>Windows XP crashes & automatically reboots usually under heavy file
   >>>>i/o (DVD-ROM activity or large amounts of data transfer across the
   >>>>home network). I have boosted the voltage to the DIMMS by .2V
   >>>>(anything less was totally unstable). MEMTEST86: ran all tests for 8
   >>>>hours with zero errors reported.
   >>>>
   >>>>I need help troubleshooting the random crashes / instability. Has
   >>>>anyone else had similar issues?
   >>>>
   >>>>Thanks in advance for your time.
   >>>>
   >>>>Kurt
   >>>>
   >>>>
   >>>>System specs:
   >>>>Gigabyte GA-8KNXP (REV 2.0); FG BIOS from factory; purchased Feb. '04;
   >>>>DPS2 is installed
   >>>>Intel Pentium 4/ 3.0C GHz 800MHz FSB, 512KB L2 Cache, Hyper Threading
   >>>>On
   >>>>Windows XP SP1a with latest updates from MS (includes updated Silicon
   >>>>Image driver from MS)
   >>>>Mushkin RAM, 1GB Dual Pack (2x512) PC3200 DDR 222 Special in slots 1 &
   >>>>4; Dual ch; CAS settings 2.5-2-2-6
   >>>>ANTEC 380W Power Supply
   >>>>Intel ICHR runs 2x80Gb Seagate 80GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model
   >>>>ST380013AS, RAID 0 (System disk)
   >>>>Silicon Image runs 2x160Gb Seagate 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model
   >>>>ST3160023AS, RAID 1 (Data disk)
   >>>>Sony 16x DVD-ROM
   >>>>Plextor 708A DVD-RW
   >>>>Floppy drive
   >>>>ATECH Pro-9 USB 2.0 9 in 1 compact flash reader
   >>>>Matrox P650 Video Card, 64MB DDR, AGP<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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You're probably right, I had forgotten I tweaked it a bit. I also currently have the mem freq up to 210 mHz, but ...
I ran a few rendering jobs in this config as well. But I'd stick to the SPD values until you're stable, SAVE those settings, write 'em down, then Xperiment if you like. I'm not wicked into overclocking. I need the stability more. I'm just a born "fiddler", so I gotta go play with the hardware!


  Rick


Dumdedo wrote:

 >
 >
 > SET it for SPD..
 >
 > And do not select Top Performance or the other over clocking modes..
 >
 >
 >
 > Top Performance Can Fry your memory as it set the voltage to 2.9v.
 >
 >
 >
  >>http://www.tomshardware.com/motherboard/20040308/index.html
  >>MEMTEST86 no time, rendering video fine tho, cupla hours at a time here and there,
  >>holdin temp around 48C under apprx 75 - 95 witha sides off
  >>
  >>Kurt wrote:
  >>
   >>>Rick-
   >>>
   >>>What type / size of RAM are you running?
   >>>
   >>>Did you ever run MEMTEST86 on it?
   >>>
   >>>What are your timings?
   >>>
   >>>Thanks.
   >>>
   >>>-Kurt
   >>>
   >>>Rick <yamist RemoveThis @tiac.net> wrote in message news:<yK23c.9603$%06.76@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net>...
   >>>
   >>>
   >>>>Yep, I turned off Delayed Transaction & PSB Parking and I'm pretty stable now. My ram likes to be boosted .1 tho
   >>>>
   >>>> Rick
   >>>>
   >>>>Kurt wrote:
   >>>>
   >>>>
   >>>>
   >>>>>Windows XP crashes & automatically reboots usually under heavy file
   >>>>>i/o (DVD-ROM activity or large amounts of data transfer across the
   >>>>>home network). I have boosted the voltage to the DIMMS by .2V
   >>>>>(anything less was totally unstable). MEMTEST86: ran all tests for 8
   >>>>>hours with zero errors reported.
   >>>>>
   >>>>>I need help troubleshooting the random crashes / instability. Has
   >>>>>anyone else had similar issues?
   >>>>>
   >>>>>Thanks in advance for your time.
   >>>>>
   >>>>>Kurt
   >>>>>
   >>>>>
   >>>>>System specs:
   >>>>>Gigabyte GA-8KNXP (REV 2.0); FG BIOS from factory; purchased Feb. '04;
   >>>>>DPS2 is installed
   >>>>>Intel Pentium 4/ 3.0C GHz 800MHz FSB, 512KB L2 Cache, Hyper Threading
   >>>>>On
   >>>>>Windows XP SP1a with latest updates from MS (includes updated Silicon
   >>>>>Image driver from MS)
   >>>>>Mushkin RAM, 1GB Dual Pack (2x512) PC3200 DDR 222 Special in slots 1 &
   >>>>>4; Dual ch; CAS settings 2.5-2-2-6
   >>>>>ANTEC 380W Power Supply
   >>>>>Intel ICHR runs 2x80Gb Seagate 80GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model
   >>>>>ST380013AS, RAID 0 (System disk)
   >>>>>Silicon Image runs 2x160Gb Seagate 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model
   >>>>>ST3160023AS, RAID 1 (Data disk)
   >>>>>Sony 16x DVD-ROM
   >>>>>Plextor 708A DVD-RW
   >>>>>Floppy drive
   >>>>>ATECH Pro-9 USB 2.0 9 in 1 compact flash reader
   >>>>>Matrox P650 Video Card, 64MB DDR, AGP
 >
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"Kurt" <google.TakeThisOut@kurtkuhn.com> wrote in message
news:e768be56.0403091025.171c7bd3@posting.google.com...

 > Wish I had the luxury of actually burning a DVD, but I haven't made it
 > that far.
 > In fact, I had total lock up of my system last night such that it
 > won't even make it to the mem test screen. I get a long series of
 > short beeps. The manual says the BIOS is telling me that it's a power
 > issue. This leads me to believe I may have an inadequate power suppy
 > at 380W (Antec). Also, I may rip out the DPS2 and try to power up
 > without it.
 >
 > To all, what size power supplies are you running? How much / what
 > kind of equipment are you feeding? Are you running DPS2 with that?

Truepower 480w here, rock solid. Run this test to give you an idea where
you stand:

<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/" target="_blank">http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/</a>

I ranked 400w with this system, probably more now since I'm charging my PDA
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"Bob Davis" <iclick DeleteThis @nixcox.net> wrote in message news:<6hN3c.14718$PY.1871@lakeread05>...
 > "Kurt" <google DeleteThis @kurtkuhn.com> wrote in message
 > news:e768be56.0403091025.171c7bd3@posting.google.com...
 >
  > > I had total lock up of my system last night such that it
  > > won't even make it to the mem test screen. I get a long series of
  > > short beeps. The manual says the BIOS is telling me that it's a power
  > > issue. This leads me to believe I may have an inadequate power suppy
  > > at 380W (Antec). Also, I may rip out the DPS2 and try to power up
  > > without it.
  > >
  > > To all, what size power supplies are you running? How much / what
  > > kind of equipment are you feeding? Are you running DPS2 with that?
 >
 > Truepower 480w here, rock solid. Run this test to give you an idea where
 > you stand:
 >
<font color=purple> > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/</font" target="_blank">http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/</font</a>>
 >
 > I ranked 400w with this system, probably more now since I'm charging my PDA
 > thru USB, a recent addition.

Bob-

I was afraid that the above link would be suggested since I've read
about it previously on these boards. My machine specs out at roughly
445W. If I can believe this number, then I'm way short at 380W and I
need to upgrade. Also, machines built with this mobo by
tastycomputers.com come with a +550W Antec supply. Looks like they
are serious about mo' power as well.

Now I wonder if I've been subjecting my machine to the equivalent of
one brown out after another? Now with its no post condition, my next
step will be to clear the CMOS to see if I can give it a breath of
life.

How does your Truepower 480W sound? Is it loud? I'm pleased with the
noise level of the Antec 380W. I'll suck up the upgrade even if it
means putting up with a little extra noise; I just hope that it
doesn't sound like a Hoover.

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