Why am I so unlucky?!?!?

carbon_abx · 04-15-2001, 09:20 PM

OK I installed win98se (had to loose win2k

(((((( ) and got the sblive to work. BUT (can you guess my problem by now?) my system locks up spontaniously (this has also happened in win2k).

Does anyone, anyone at ALL know what the hell is going on?

my system:

cusl2-c
320mb crucial 2-2-2 pc100
geforce ddr
promise ata100 controller
sblive value

P.S. gggrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!

non · 04-15-2001, 09:46 PM

You need to provide more detail. Why an additional controller (promise)? Hard drive? Other hardware? bios version? Did you install the chipset drivers ritght after 98 installation?
You can reinsatll w2k as a dual boot system since you have now installed 98.

DaveM · 04-15-2001, 10:00 PM

You your PC100 memory.

Is your system running at 100 Mhz FSB, or are you trying to over clock that slow memory?

If your running PC100 at PC133 speeds, you could be causing your lockups, right there!

TenzoR · 04-15-2001, 11:54 PM

but correctly me if I'm wrong, in CUSL2 you can run RAM at 100 and CPU at 133. So thats not the problem.

Bri · 04-16-2001, 12:06 AM

Too many sides on you RAM sticks?
The 815 chipset "likes" three or less.

Remove some RAM and see if the lockups continue.

Just a thought.

tamarelle · 04-16-2001, 04:45 AM

Hi

I agree with DaveM. You are using pc100 and although the CUSL2 officially accepts it, its very picky about the quality of memory and it will often reject top brands of pc 133, such as Corsair, so perhaps you might want to think about moving up to pc 133?

Cheers

Tam

DaveM · 04-16-2001, 08:21 AM

I mistated my intention, you can run memory at 100 Mhz with a FSB of 133 Mhz.

What I really meant to ask/say was:

Are you running the Memory at a speed higher than the rated 100Mhz?
If you are running the memory faster than it's rated speed, all sorts of problems can show up. Including Lockups or random reboots and even hidden data corruption on your hard drives or other recordable media.

harrym · 04-16-2001, 11:13 AM

". . .it will often reject top brands of pc 133, such as Corsair, . . ."

Really, who has had trouble with Corsair?

Just curious. I'm running two sticks of CAS2 Corsair (256 MB) and have had absolutely zero problems with it.

Harry

tamarelle · 04-16-2001, 11:58 AM

Hi Harrym

I would have to read all the posts but I remember reading several people who had problems with top brands and the consensus is that the CUSL2 is very picky. I've been here since almost the inception of CUSL2.com, and beleive me its true.

I think most of those posts you'll find on the old message board, which I don't even know how to access.

But if I mis-spoke then please accept my apologies.

Tam

harrym · 04-16-2001, 12:57 PM

". . .consensus is that the CUSL2 is very picky."

Agreed, top shelf RAM seems to be the least likely to cause problems on the CUSL2 series.

P.S. - Tamarelle, I know that you are a long term contributor, I have been visiting this excellent site as a member since Sept 2000 myself.

Harry

***Ozzie*** · 04-16-2001, 01:02 PM

carbon

The fact that you couldn't run 2000 would be a concern for me. I would be looking at that memory too...
Even tho' you have Crucial (which is very good) - your particular sticks may not match up well with this board.

You are aware that the Intel spec on this board is 4 sides of memory? I don't know how many sticks you are using - but it might be part of your problem.

It was mentioned already - try removing one of the sticks to see if it helps, or if you have a bud with a different stick you can try...

Tam was right about this board being very picky with memory. It seems to be the one thing that stands out.

04-15-2001, 09:20 PM	#1
carbon_abx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 6	OK I installed win98se (had to loose win2k (((((( ) and got the sblive to work. BUT (can you guess my problem by now?) my system locks up spontaniously (this has also happened in win2k). Does anyone, anyone at ALL know what the hell is going on? my system: cusl2-c 320mb crucial 2-2-2 pc100 geforce ddr promise ata100 controller sblive value P.S. gggrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!
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04-15-2001, 09:46 PM	#2
non Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 279	You need to provide more detail. Why an additional controller (promise)? Hard drive? Other hardware? bios version? Did you install the chipset drivers ritght after 98 installation? You can reinsatll w2k as a dual boot system since you have now installed 98.
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04-15-2001, 10:00 PM	#3
DaveM Whats in a title, anyhow? Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Near Seattle, Wa. USA Posts: 588	You your PC100 memory. Is your system running at 100 Mhz FSB, or are you trying to over clock that slow memory? If your running PC100 at PC133 speeds, you could be causing your lockups, right there! __________________ System spec's in profile.
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04-15-2001, 11:54 PM	#4
TenzoR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 125	but correctly me if I'm wrong, in CUSL2 you can run RAM at 100 and CPU at 133. So thats not the problem. __________________ Asus TUSL2-C Intel Celeron 1.3A @ 1.625GHz 2x256MB Crucial Micron CAS2 PC133 Seagate Barracuda IV 40GB (Onboard Primary Master) Seagate Barracuda IV 80GB (Promise Primary Master) Maxtor DiamondMAX 30GB (Promise Secondary Master) Plextor 16x10x40 (Onboard Secondary Master) Elsa GladiacMX /w Blue Orb SB Audigy Gamer Promise TX2 ATA-100 Controller 3COM 905B 10/100 Ethernet Card Enermax 331W Power Supply Windows XP Professional
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04-16-2001, 12:06 AM	#5
Bri Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 18	Too many sides on you RAM sticks? The 815 chipset "likes" three or less. Remove some RAM and see if the lockups continue. Just a thought.
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04-16-2001, 04:45 AM	#6
tamarelle talented amateur Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Paris, France and Florida Posts: 3,265	Hi I agree with DaveM. You are using pc100 and although the CUSL2 officially accepts it, its very picky about the quality of memory and it will often reject top brands of pc 133, such as Corsair, so perhaps you might want to think about moving up to pc 133? Cheers Tam __________________ Asus P5B Motherboard - Intel Q6600 @ 3.1 ghz ADATA 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) - EVGA 8800 GT PCI - XiFI Platinum - Seagate SATA 320 go, Seagate 320 go - SAMSUNG 18x DL+ Lightscribe DVD and Samsung 20x DL+ Lightscribe DVD - Windows VISTA 64 bit,Server 2003 and Vista Ultimate - Rosewill 19" LCD R912E monitor
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04-16-2001, 08:21 AM	#7
DaveM Whats in a title, anyhow? Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Near Seattle, Wa. USA Posts: 588	Correction I mistated my intention, you can run memory at 100 Mhz with a FSB of 133 Mhz. What I really meant to ask/say was: Are you running the Memory at a speed higher than the rated 100Mhz? If you are running the memory faster than it's rated speed, all sorts of problems can show up. Including Lockups or random reboots and even hidden data corruption on your hard drives or other recordable media. __________________ System spec's in profile.
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04-16-2001, 11:13 AM	#8
harrym Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Montana-Arizona Posts: 85	". . .it will often reject top brands of pc 133, such as Corsair, . . ." Really, who has had trouble with Corsair? Just curious. I'm running two sticks of CAS2 Corsair (256 MB) and have had absolutely zero problems with it. Harry
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04-16-2001, 11:58 AM	#9
tamarelle talented amateur Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Paris, France and Florida Posts: 3,265	Hi Harrym I would have to read all the posts but I remember reading several people who had problems with top brands and the consensus is that the CUSL2 is very picky. I've been here since almost the inception of CUSL2.com, and beleive me its true. I think most of those posts you'll find on the old message board, which I don't even know how to access. But if I mis-spoke then please accept my apologies. Tam __________________ Asus P5B Motherboard - Intel Q6600 @ 3.1 ghz ADATA 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) - EVGA 8800 GT PCI - XiFI Platinum - Seagate SATA 320 go, Seagate 320 go - SAMSUNG 18x DL+ Lightscribe DVD and Samsung 20x DL+ Lightscribe DVD - Windows VISTA 64 bit,Server 2003 and Vista Ultimate - Rosewill 19" LCD R912E monitor
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04-16-2001, 12:57 PM	#10
harrym Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Montana-Arizona Posts: 85	". . .consensus is that the CUSL2 is very picky." Agreed, top shelf RAM seems to be the least likely to cause problems on the CUSL2 series. P.S. - Tamarelle, I know that you are a long term contributor, I have been visiting this excellent site as a member since Sept 2000 myself. Harry
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04-16-2001, 01:02 PM	#11
*Ozzie* missin' TQ Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Apple Valley, MN Posts: 10,242	carbon The fact that you couldn't run 2000 would be a concern for me. I would be looking at that memory too... Even tho' you have Crucial (which is very good) - your particular sticks may not match up well with this board. You are aware that the Intel spec on this board is 4 sides of memory? I don't know how many sticks you are using - but it might be part of your problem. It was mentioned already - try removing one of the sticks to see if it helps, or if you have a bud with a different stick you can try... Tam was right about this board being very picky with memory. It seems to be the one thing that stands out. __________________ Have you supported your forum today? Change is the only constant in life
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