SB51G problem

External Since: Dec 25, 2003 Posts: 3

I bought an SB51G (Neon) for my son for Christmas. We assembled it today:

- Intel P4 2.4GHz CPU
- 512MB Crucial P2700 (DDR333) memory
- Western digital 160 MB disk
- Lite-ON DVD/CR-RW

We loaded XP on it and began with the stsem update, then started adding
applications. During this, after doing an update for Word 2000, we
re-booted.

The system then failed to re-boot, it would show the XP splash screen
for a few seconds, then reset/re-boot.

We tried using the XP CD to "repair" the system - it failed to repair,
so we tried ro re-install XP.

Now, each time after loading Windows from the CD, and selecting
"Install", we get the "Agree to these terms" screen, and press F8 to
continue - at which point the system resets and re-boots - this is
totally reproducible.

So, since this was working (for several hours), and now refuses to work,
it would seem to me that it has to be HW (leaving the system to cool off
has no effect).

I tried re-seating the memory, and even moving it into the second slot -
same problem.

I will buy some more memory tomorrow and try replacing it - if that
doesn't fix it, any uggestions what to try next? There doesn't seem to
be much that isn't Shuttle left - I don't really suspect the disk or CD
drive...

Can anyone think of any scenario in which the CPU could be at fault?

Other suggestions?

External Since: Dec 25, 2003 Posts: 3

Actually, I lied about the symptoms (re-reading AFTER posting is not a
good idea!).

What happens after loading XP and pressing F8 is actually a BSD with a
message: REGISTRY_ERROR, and words to the effect that the system has
been shut down to prevent further damage.

That really looks like memory to me ... we will find out when I can get
a new memory card.

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Philip Peake wrote:
> I bought an SB51G (Neon) for my son for Christmas. We assembled it today:
>
> - Intel P4 2.4GHz CPU
> - 512MB Crucial P2700 (DDR333) memory
> - Western digital 160 MB disk
> - Lite-ON DVD/CR-RW
>
> We loaded XP on it and began with the stsem update, then started adding
> applications. During this, after doing an update for Word 2000, we
> re-booted.
>
> The system then failed to re-boot, it would show the XP splash screen
> for a few seconds, then reset/re-boot.
>
> We tried using the XP CD to "repair" the system - it failed to repair,
> so we tried ro re-install XP.
>
> Now, each time after loading Windows from the CD, and selecting
> "Install", we get the "Agree to these terms" screen, and press F8 to
> continue - at which point the system resets and re-boots - this is
> totally reproducible.
>
> So, since this was working (for several hours), and now refuses to work,
> it would seem to me that it has to be HW (leaving the system to cool off
> has no effect).
>
> I tried re-seating the memory, and even moving it into the second slot -
> same problem.
>
> I will buy some more memory tomorrow and try replacing it - if that
> doesn't fix it, any uggestions what to try next? There doesn't seem to
> be much that isn't Shuttle left - I don't really suspect the disk or CD
> drive...
>
> Can anyone think of any scenario in which the CPU could be at fault?
>
> Other suggestions?
>