Abit Nf7-s

eXo_abx · 07-07-2003, 09:23 AM

Ok, so I'm running an NF7-S mobo now, instead of the Asus A7N8X that wouldn't even post before.

Sparked up fine, everything running perfectly.

Have a few games installed.

Ok, so I "try" and install an MS-DOS based game, Sierra's King's Quest 6. Near the end of the installation, it says something about "Now installing Windows 1.0 video driver."

Everything seemed to be ok until I turned on the computer the next morning...everything going normally, then right after it goes to a screen saying something like the windows32/configuration or something or other is corrupted and that I need to run XP repair, or whatever.

Well now my mobo won't detect my floppy drive which has the driver to detect my Seagate serial ATA hard drive. So I can't reformat, I can't repair...I dunno what to do.

If someone could help me and finally get me squared away I would be MOST appreciative.

`eXo

eXo_abx · 07-07-2003, 09:24 AM

P.S. Yes, I found out MS-DOS games don't work in XP because XP doesn't HAVE MS-DOS. LoL.

Quote:

Originally posted by eXo
Ok, so I'm running an NF7-S mobo now, instead of the Asus A7N8X that wouldn't even post before.

Sparked up fine, everything running perfectly.

Have a few games installed.

Ok, so I "try" and install an MS-DOS based game, Sierra's King's Quest 6. Near the end of the installation, it says something about "Now installing Windows 1.0 video driver."

Everything seemed to be ok until I turned on the computer the next morning...everything going normally, then right after it goes to a screen saying something like the windows32/configuration or something or other is corrupted and that I need to run XP repair, or whatever.

Well now my mobo won't detect my floppy drive which has the driver to detect my Seagate serial ATA hard drive. So I can't reformat, I can't repair...I dunno what to do.

If someone could help me and finally get me squared away I would be MOST appreciative.

`eXo

eXo_abx · 07-07-2003, 02:49 PM

This may sound weird, but a new floppy drive fixed my problem. lmao.

eXo_abx · 07-09-2003, 01:17 PM

Ok new problem, when I boot up, it says /windows/system32/config corruption, please load the windows restore cd and use 'r' to repair.

What's the deal?

Does that mean I have to reformat? This computer is just giving me problem after problem. Comp runs FINE for a whole day, then after I shut down, and try and turn it on the next day, something always happens, it's really starting to get on my last nerve.

Any suggestions?

XJ. · 07-09-2003, 01:33 PM

You may be getting corruption from your SATA drive. Make sure that your bios and SATA driver a synced up. Check the Abit web site for details.

eXo_abx · 07-09-2003, 02:10 PM

Should I just flash to the new bios?

***Ozzie*** · 07-09-2003, 02:18 PM

I would say so...the newest BIOS is targeted towards reducing SATA data corruption and from what I hear it's an improvement.
Many are saying data corruption on SATA is now a thing of the past.
Check for the best SATA drivers as well.

eXo_abx · 07-09-2003, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ozzie
I would say so...the newest BIOS is targeted towards reducing SATA data corruption and from what I hear it's an improvement.
Many are saying data corruption on SATA is now a thing of the past.
Check for the best SATA drivers as well.

Like the SATA drivers from Seagate? I have a Seagate 120GB serial-ata HD

XJ. · 07-09-2003, 02:51 PM

There are SATA drivers for Abit's boards on Abit's site -> check the downloads section www.abit-usa.com

eXo_abx · 07-14-2003, 12:49 PM

Ok, so I update the bios. Cleared the CMOS and booted up. Goes straight to the same system/config corruption. Now I can't boot from my XP installation CD...I wish I could get this system up and running without any problems, what's the deal? If anyone can tell me how I can get up and running, I'd really appreciate it. Doesn't look like I'm having any luck. *sighs*

XJ. · 07-14-2003, 02:38 PM

Sorry about that eXo, you could try this forum , maybe you'll find some more help there...

Cole_abx · 11-09-2003, 08:33 PM

Im sort of new at this seeing as how ive only built two systems from the ground up but I did build my wife a NF7-S and I also had a little bit of trouble that I couldnt fix either untill I ran out of options and decided to run a memory tester program and low and behold I had a bad stick that I can only imagine was corrupting my installation of my OS and giving me the same error message that you are getting. I dont know enough about this stuff to say that the memory was the problem but as soon as I took the bad stick out and re-installed the OS the problem was solved. Hopefully this can help you.

07-07-2003, 09:23 AM	#1
eXo_abx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 38	Abit Nf7-s Ok, so I'm running an NF7-S mobo now, instead of the Asus A7N8X that wouldn't even post before. Sparked up fine, everything running perfectly. Have a few games installed. Ok, so I "try" and install an MS-DOS based game, Sierra's King's Quest 6. Near the end of the installation, it says something about "Now installing Windows 1.0 video driver." Everything seemed to be ok until I turned on the computer the next morning...everything going normally, then right after it goes to a screen saying something like the windows32/configuration or something or other is corrupted and that I need to run XP repair, or whatever. Well now my mobo won't detect my floppy drive which has the driver to detect my Seagate serial ATA hard drive. So I can't reformat, I can't repair...I dunno what to do. If someone could help me and finally get me squared away I would be MOST appreciative. `eXo __________________ "Beauty is in the eyes of the beer holder." -eXo- =Computer 1: Aristotle=(Personal Gaming Machine) -Case- Skyhawk Matrix -Processor- Athlon XP-2500+ (1.86ghz) -Mobo-ABIT NF7-S -Ram- 2 Corsair 256MB PC3200 (512MB) -Drives- 120GB Seagate Serial ATA HD, CD-R/RW 52x24x52 -Video- Nvidia Geforce FX 5600 256MB
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07-07-2003, 02:49 PM	#3
eXo_abx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 38	This may sound weird, but a new floppy drive fixed my problem. lmao. __________________ "Beauty is in the eyes of the beer holder." -eXo- =Computer 1: Aristotle=(Personal Gaming Machine) -Case- Skyhawk Matrix -Processor- Athlon XP-2500+ (1.86ghz) -Mobo-ABIT NF7-S -Ram- 2 Corsair 256MB PC3200 (512MB) -Drives- 120GB Seagate Serial ATA HD, CD-R/RW 52x24x52 -Video- Nvidia Geforce FX 5600 256MB
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07-09-2003, 01:17 PM	#4
eXo_abx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 38	Ok new problem, when I boot up, it says /windows/system32/config corruption, please load the windows restore cd and use 'r' to repair. What's the deal? Does that mean I have to reformat? This computer is just giving me problem after problem. Comp runs FINE for a whole day, then after I shut down, and try and turn it on the next day, something always happens, it's really starting to get on my last nerve. Any suggestions? __________________ "Beauty is in the eyes of the beer holder." -eXo- =Computer 1: Aristotle=(Personal Gaming Machine) -Case- Skyhawk Matrix -Processor- Athlon XP-2500+ (1.86ghz) -Mobo-ABIT NF7-S -Ram- 2 Corsair 256MB PC3200 (512MB) -Drives- 120GB Seagate Serial ATA HD, CD-R/RW 52x24x52 -Video- Nvidia Geforce FX 5600 256MB
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07-09-2003, 01:33 PM	#5
XJ. Back at the Zone! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NH, USA Posts: 6,365	You may be getting corruption from your SATA drive. Make sure that your bios and SATA driver a synced up. Check the Abit web site for details. __________________ Folding temporarily on hold :-(
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07-09-2003, 02:10 PM	#6
eXo_abx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 38	Should I just flash to the new bios? __________________ "Beauty is in the eyes of the beer holder." -eXo- =Computer 1: Aristotle=(Personal Gaming Machine) -Case- Skyhawk Matrix -Processor- Athlon XP-2500+ (1.86ghz) -Mobo-ABIT NF7-S -Ram- 2 Corsair 256MB PC3200 (512MB) -Drives- 120GB Seagate Serial ATA HD, CD-R/RW 52x24x52 -Video- Nvidia Geforce FX 5600 256MB
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07-09-2003, 02:18 PM	#7
*Ozzie* CRS Designee Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Apple Valley, MN Posts: 10,510	I would say so...the newest BIOS is targeted towards reducing SATA data corruption and from what I hear it's an improvement. Many are saying data corruption on SATA is now a thing of the past. Check for the best SATA drivers as well. __________________ Have you supported your forum today? Change is the only constant in life
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07-09-2003, 02:51 PM	#9
XJ. Back at the Zone! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NH, USA Posts: 6,365	There are SATA drivers for Abit's boards on Abit's site -> check the downloads section www.abit-usa.com __________________ Folding temporarily on hold :-(
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07-14-2003, 12:49 PM	#10
eXo_abx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 38	Ongoing drama.... Ok, so I update the bios. Cleared the CMOS and booted up. Goes straight to the same system/config corruption. Now I can't boot from my XP installation CD...I wish I could get this system up and running without any problems, what's the deal? If anyone can tell me how I can get up and running, I'd really appreciate it. Doesn't look like I'm having any luck. sighs __________________ "Beauty is in the eyes of the beer holder." -eXo- =Computer 1: Aristotle=(Personal Gaming Machine) -Case- Skyhawk Matrix -Processor- Athlon XP-2500+ (1.86ghz) -Mobo-ABIT NF7-S -Ram- 2 Corsair 256MB PC3200 (512MB) -Drives- 120GB Seagate Serial ATA HD, CD-R/RW 52x24x52 -Video- Nvidia Geforce FX 5600 256MB
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07-14-2003, 02:38 PM	#11
XJ. Back at the Zone! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NH, USA Posts: 6,365	Sorry about that eXo, you could try this forum , maybe you'll find some more help there... __________________ Folding temporarily on hold :-(
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11-09-2003, 08:33 PM	#12
Cole_abx What Beautiful eye's !! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: AZ Posts: 500	Im sort of new at this seeing as how ive only built two systems from the ground up but I did build my wife a NF7-S and I also had a little bit of trouble that I couldnt fix either untill I ran out of options and decided to run a memory tester program and low and behold I had a bad stick that I can only imagine was corrupting my installation of my OS and giving me the same error message that you are getting. I dont know enough about this stuff to say that the memory was the problem but as soon as I took the bad stick out and re-installed the OS the problem was solved. Hopefully this can help you.
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