Configuration: IBM P-III 1GHz, 256 MB RAM, 80GB HDD, Builtin VGA & sound.
Problem occurred when I added new higher capacity HDD. I'm unable to complete any O/S installation. Changed RAM from other working PC, tried with New VGA card, replugged data cables, RAM, HDD, Bios etc.
Tried with Safe Mode in Win98 SE and installed correct driver from manufacturer. But when restarted, same restarting problem.
Suspecting mother board problem..any idea how to check..?
Thanks in advance.
2007-01-03 02:30:07 · 16 answers · asked by shajooae 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Configuration: IBM P-III 1GHz, 256 MB RAM, 80GB HDD, Builtin VGA & sound.
Problem occurred with both HDD's of 40 GB (OLD) & 80 GB (New). Formatted & tried to install each O/S, but unable to complete any O/S installation successfully.
Having HDD 80GB -Primary master & CDROM-Secondary master.
Changed RAM from other working PC, tried with New VGA card, replugged data cables, RAM, HDD, Bios settings etc.
Tried with Safe Mode in Win98 SE and installed correct driver from manufacturer. But when restarted, same restarting problem occurs.
1) When adding new VGA card, bios shows both new PCI VGA card & system builtin VGA. Don't know how to disable the builtin VGA in bios (as it is not not selectable).
1) Suspecting mother board problem..
any idea how to check..?
Thanks for the reply. Still having the same problem.
2007-01-03 03:28:34 · update #1
Hello dear friends,
I have tried all your suggestions. But no luck. Finally I gave my PC to professional support and awaiting for the delivery.
Thank you very much for your kind courtesy in sending your valuable solutions. I'll update if any interesting solution arrived from them.
2007-01-06 23:52:57 · update #2
Motherboard huh? Run a test with Flea power... it wouldn't hurt at least.
Unplug the power cord from the computer.
Hold the power button in for 1 minute.
Plug the computer back in.
Test it.
Did you try swapping IDE cables also? For entirely different ones I mean.
2007-01-03 02:41:02 · answer #1 · answered by Heh? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You were not mentioned the capacity of the newly added HDD.
Because sometime that motherboard may not support the new HDD with the higher capacity ie,you were added.
Do onething ,just you try to install with another HDD in the same capacity of the old harddrive.
Before doing this,first you should check with multimeter whether your SMPS is working properly.ie. output voltage are correct or not. otherwise replace with another SMPS and then try again.
And also stop the system in BIOS setup for one hour without connecting any HDD. Check it. If any restarting problem not come , the motherboard only the problem. That is its not support
the HDD capacity.
Ok .Try it
2007-01-03 16:17:08 · answer #2 · answered by socs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your New Hard Drive is over 137 GIG, then you need to make some registry changes that will allow the drive to function.
Most OS's will not accept the Higher Capacity hard drive on a standard install. Windows 98 SE will not "see" the drive properly.
Depending on the Hard Drive, windows XP Pro will auto correct, but only with the right software and drive in some cases.
If the New Drive is a secondary drive, then it should be easier. But until the appropriate registry change is made, then it will not be recognised.
2007-01-03 02:56:00 · answer #3 · answered by Mictlan_KISS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-06 09:19:39 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm... As you mentioned, it is probably the motherboard and/or processor, so to check, you might wanna plug your HDD (with the OS installed) to another working motherboard/PC, and re-boot it. If it works, you can slowly add the other parts like the RAM, the video card and reboot each time you add. In this manner you'll know if there is also a problem with your HDD or the parts.
2007-01-03 02:46:38 · answer #5 · answered by Guymelef 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is a 6830 series, check for leaking or bubbled capacitors around the microprocessor. The 6830-TAU's specifically had poorly manufactured capacitors.
However, the problem could be with the new hard disk. Just because things are new does not mean they can not be defective.
Try the old hard disk if it is functional to see if the problem resolves itself. You should be able to use at least a 40GB drive in that system.
2007-01-03 02:45:58 · answer #6 · answered by Shawn H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably your Motherboard can't support your new HDDisk. Try upgrade your Bios first if there is any? Which I don't think you can!
use back your old HDDisk or get one of the same capacity suggest is about time to upgrade your system? You waste more more try to upgrade it with newer parts that are not likely to be comparable!
2007-01-03 02:43:56 · answer #7 · answered by FIXIT 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well..it can be some other problem also..maybe some button in ur keyboard is stuck which is restarting your computer...fix some other keyboard in your computer and try...
if not then plug it into direct power supply..remove it from ups..otherwise its a motherboard prob only
2007-01-03 19:28:03 · answer #8 · answered by sthitodhi2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-03 02:45:24 · answer #9 · answered by Brahmanda 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2007-01-03 02:53:46 · answer #10 · answered by gira 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋