K7t266 pro BIOS problems.

Is it just me or does it seem that the best BIOS for the k7t266 pro2 board is Version 3.3. Whenever I try 3.4-3.7, I have problems installing Linux, and the motherboard is even unable  to run simple programs liks Norton GHOST.

I had the same problem on my K7T266 ProR with my optical mouse and Nostromo N50 speedpad. I set the BIOS to see USB1 only which didnt work, then I installed the VIA USB filter RC1 and have had no problems for over 24 hours!! Good luck!!

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  • MSI 6380 K7T266 Pro Boot problem

    My computer will not boot. The D-LED on the motherboard (MSI 6380) shows one of the LED in red when booting. Since I do not know is that's LED 1 or 4, the following is the reference from the D-LED in the manual:
    1. Testing RTC (Real Time Clock)
    2. Boot Attempt - This will set low stack and boot via INT 19h.
    Can someone help me?  What seems to the problem and how to resolve it?
    I am using the following:
    MSI 6380 (K7t266 pro), BIOS ver 1.9, PC2100 DDR (256mb), 64mb 4x AGP, 80gig HD, NIC, CDR, and 56K Modem.

    put power on and off agian, acpi enabled !! in bios, do not use pci slot 1 and 5, if there is Creative and a modem on that place

  • K7T266 Pro R and Geforce 2 GTS problem

    Hello everyone. I have been experiencing a problem for some time now regarding lockups and crashes caused by my video card, which vary in severity depending on the driver version used. Since I'm using an MSI K7T266 Pro Raid mobo (version 1) I thought I'd post my question here.
    The exact problem depends on the driver version. Using any Nvidia Detonator drivers at version 40 or newer, my system becomes extremely unstable. On first booting everything seems fine, however if I try to open my Geforce display properties the Windows freezes during the redraw of the display properties window, which goes blank. Sometimes I can call up Close Programs Dialog, which shows DDHELP in the list, and [not responding]. I've never actually gotten an error message from DDHELP or any other error message -- perhaps the computer jams too hard for Windows to get one up. I've seen reports around the Net about DDHELP problems from things like DirectX 8.1, but they're never quite like my problem. The problem is identical on DirectX 8.0, 8.1, and on 9.0.
    No matter what I try to do in Windows with these drivers installed, the computer will lock up in seconds. For example, if I then open IE 5.5, I might be able to get as far as a page or two before the similar thing happens: during the window redraw the computer locks up (usually with a blank or partially-redrawn window), sometimes causing the mouse to lock and sometimes not, and then if I can get the Close Program Dialog open DDHELP has appeared and is Not Responding.
    The most stable driver version I've found so far is 29.42, which does not cause the lockup above and never causes DDHELP to appear. However, it is quite unstable as well, and causes Windows to lock up sporadically during 2D window redraws in various programs. For example, when calling up a Save Document dialog or when opening a pulldown menu the program will lock either before any of the redraw becomes visible on screen or when the new dialog box is "skeletal", only partially drawn. Sometimes the crash is severe enough that I have to do a cold restart on my system.
    The other problem is that sporadically garbage blocks will appear in portions of my screen, like old windows and color bands popping up that do not refresh. This often happens to me in Photoshop 6, and happens usually when I'm scrolling down a window or something.
    These problems with version 29.42 all appear to be 2d window-drawing related. I do not have any problems with 3d games with 29.42. However, the new reference drivers are so unstable on my system that I can't even try to open them.
    With 29.42, the most stable drivers I've found so far, some kind of lockup due to redrawing windows almost always occurs within an hour (sometimes minutes) of booting up.
    For what it's worth, dxdiag tests just fine.
    I was hoping someone could help me figure out what's causing the trouble, what driver I should use, and how to resolve it. If possible, I'd really like to use the newer drivers as I've been told they're much faster. In any event, I hate having such an unstable system where lockups could occur at any moment!
    Here's the lowdown of my system:
    -MSI K7T266 Pro Raid [1] mobo (MS-6380)
         AMIBIOS date: 5/1/2001
         VIA 4in1 drivers version 4.45
         ACPI power management disabled
         PnP Aware OS enabled
    -256 meg PC2100 SDRAM with 266 mhz FSB
         2.5 cas latency
    -AMD Athlon 1.33 gb with 266 mhz FSB
    -Asus AGP-V7700 (Geforce 2 GTS) 32 mb
         AGP 4X, Fast Write enabled, Aperture size 128 mb
         current drivers: Nvidia reference 29.42 (also 40+)
         on IRQ11 (shares with my Ethernet card)
         BIOS version 2.15.01.14
    -Windows 98SE
    -DirectX 9.0 (also tried 8.1 etc)
    -Soundblaster Live! 5.1 on slot 3, drivers from 5/2002
    -Viewsonic PF790 monitor
    -C drive is 30gb Western Digital 7200rpm, FAT32
    -D drive is Raid 0 striped array, pair of 40gb 7200rpm
    -Network Everywhere Fast Ethernet Adapter on slot 5
    -no memory resident programs on loadup except for WinPoET, Explorer, Systray
    If there's anything I've left out that could help, let me know!
    Thanks to anyone in advance,
    Raphael Tehan

    Quote
    Originally posted by backwoodz
    You should post this in the VIA forums........If was me I would first swap the nic card to a differnt slot and try to stop the sharing of videos irq.....secondly try relaxing your memory timings to the most laxed setting
    Thanks, I realized after posting this was the incorrect forum. I've put it in the VIA Socket A boards area, and also am trying the Via Arena forums.
    Are you talking about my mainboard or graphics card memory?
    Here's what I've got set under Advanced Chipset:
    Configue SDRAM timing by: SPD
    SDRAM Frequency: HCLK
    SDRAM CAS# Latency: 2.5
    SDRAM Bank Interleave: disabled
    SDRAM 1T command: enabled
    AGP mode: 4x
    AGP comp driving: auto
    Manual AGP comp. driving: CB
    AGP Fast Write: enabled
    AGP Read Synchronization: disabled
    AGP aperture size: 128 mb
    Do any of these settings seem problematic to you?
    Thanks.

  • K7T266 Pro Raid and Geforce 2 GTS problem

    (Originally posted to wrong group)
    Hello everyone. I have been experiencing a problem for some time now regarding lockups and crashes caused by my video card, which vary in severity depending on the driver version used. Since I'm using an MSI K7T266 Pro Raid mobo (version 1) I thought I'd post my question here.
    The exact problem depends on the driver version. Using any Nvidia Detonator drivers at version 40 or newer, my system becomes extremely unstable. On first booting everything seems fine, however if I try to open my Geforce display properties the Windows freezes during the redraw of the display properties window, which goes blank. Sometimes I can call up Close Programs Dialog, which shows DDHELP in the list, and [not responding]. I've never actually gotten an error message from DDHELP or any other error message -- perhaps the computer jams too hard for Windows to get one up. I've seen reports around the Net about DDHELP problems from things like DirectX 8.1, but they're never quite like my problem. The problem is identical on DirectX 8.0, 8.1, and on 9.0.
    No matter what I try to do in Windows with these drivers installed, the computer will lock up in seconds. For example, if I then open IE 5.5, I might be able to get as far as a page or two before the similar thing happens: during the window redraw the computer locks up (usually with a blank or partially-redrawn window), sometimes causing the mouse to lock and sometimes not, and then if I can get the Close Program Dialog open DDHELP has appeared and is Not Responding.
    The most stable driver version I've found so far is 29.42, which does not cause the lockup above and never causes DDHELP to appear. However, it is quite unstable as well, and causes Windows to lock up sporadically during 2D window redraws in various programs. For example, when calling up a Save Document dialog or when opening a pulldown menu the program will lock either before any of the redraw becomes visible on screen or when the new dialog box is "skeletal", only partially drawn. Sometimes the crash is severe enough that I have to do a cold restart on my system.
    The other problem is that sporadically garbage blocks will appear in portions of my screen, like old windows and color bands popping up that do not refresh. This often happens to me in Photoshop 6, and happens usually when I'm scrolling down a window or something.
    These problems with version 29.42 all appear to be 2d window-drawing related. I do not have any problems with 3d games with 29.42. However, the new reference drivers are so unstable on my system that I can't even try to open them.
    With 29.42, the most stable drivers I've found so far, some kind of lockup due to redrawing windows almost always occurs within an hour (sometimes minutes) of booting up.
    For what it's worth, dxdiag tests just fine.
    I was hoping someone could help me figure out what's causing the trouble, what driver I should use, and how to resolve it. If possible, I'd really like to use the newer drivers as I've been told they're much faster. In any event, I hate having such an unstable system where lockups could occur at any moment!
    Here's the lowdown of my system:
    -MSI K7T266 Pro Raid [1] mobo (MS-6380)
    AMIBIOS date: 5/1/2001
    VIA 4in1 drivers version 4.45
    ACPI power management disabled
    PnP Aware OS enabled
    -256 meg PC2100 SDRAM with 266 mhz FSB
    2.5 cas latency
    -AMD Athlon 1.33 gb with 266 mhz FSB
    -Asus AGP-V7700 (Geforce 2 GTS) 32 mb
    AGP 4X, Fast Write enabled, Aperture size 128 mb
    current drivers: Nvidia reference 29.42 (also 40+)
    on IRQ11 (shares with my Ethernet card)
    BIOS version 2.15.01.14
    -Windows 98SE
    -DirectX 9.0 (also tried 8.1 etc)
    -Soundblaster Live! 5.1 on slot 3, drivers from 5/2002
    -Viewsonic PF790 monitor
    -C drive is 30gb Western Digital 7200rpm, FAT32
    -D drive is Raid 0 striped array, pair of 40gb 7200rpm
    -Network Everywhere Fast Ethernet Adapter on slot 5
    -no memory resident programs on loadup except for WinPoET, Explorer, Systray
    If there's anything I've left out that could help, let me know!
    Thanks to anyone in advance,
    Raphael Tehan

    Quote
    Originally posted by backwoodz
    You should post this in the VIA forums........If was me I would first swap the nic card to a differnt slot and try to stop the sharing of videos irq.....secondly try relaxing your memory timings to the most laxed setting
    Thanks, I realized after posting this was the incorrect forum. I've put it in the VIA Socket A boards area, and also am trying the Via Arena forums.
    Are you talking about my mainboard or graphics card memory?
    Here's what I've got set under Advanced Chipset:
    Configue SDRAM timing by: SPD
    SDRAM Frequency: HCLK
    SDRAM CAS# Latency: 2.5
    SDRAM Bank Interleave: disabled
    SDRAM 1T command: enabled
    AGP mode: 4x
    AGP comp driving: auto
    Manual AGP comp. driving: CB
    AGP Fast Write: enabled
    AGP Read Synchronization: disabled
    AGP aperture size: 128 mb
    Do any of these settings seem problematic to you?
    Thanks.

  • Problem with K7T266 pro, usb not working corectly!

    Have a problem here.
    My MOMO racing wheel (USB) stops responding while playing games, but the wheel works fine on my friends comp. When i start a geme, i can play it for 30-60mins, and then it just stops responding, the lights on the wheel dont glow and it seems disconnected, my only help then is to restart my comp.
    And my specs are:
    MSI K7T266 pro
    AMD athlon 1,4Ghz
    Win98SE
    I use the usb ports, that are in my mainboard.
    Please answer if you know about the problem, or if you have expirianced something like that.

    After killing my K7N2G-ILSR, ive had to revert to my backup K7T266 ProR system. While playing UT2K3 I had those freaking random disconnects of the USB which would kill the FPS and get me fragged, after which time it would happily reconnect and work fine. My optical mouse would also disconnect like that.
    I am running XP Home, VIA 4.43. I set the BIOS to read only USB1 (which didnt work). Then I installed the VIA USB filter RC-1 and havent had a disconnect problem for over 24 hours now. Get the usb filter from MSI website and good luck!

  • Msi k7t266 pro-RU Spontaneous Restart and win xp install problems

    i have the following system:
    athlon 1200ghz cpu with thermaltake cooler
    msi k7t266 pro ru ver 2 bios ver3.7
    nvidia geforce 2 mx400 64mb vcard
    1x 128 ddr pc1600
    1x 256 ddr pc1600
    1x maxtor 7200 rpm 30gb HDD (master)
    1x maxtor 5400 rpm 30gb HDD (slave)
    1x cd-rom
    1x cd-writer
    1 conexant pci modem
    1 lan card
    1 casing fan
    1 chipset fan
    i have the following problems:
    1. i formatted my HDD in my other desktop and installed it in my msi system. i booted from the cd and installed winxp. after installation in windows i proceeded to install updated drivers and such. after installing drivers and win xp sp1 but before being able to install office xp, my pc restarted and its own and when it rebooted i got this messsage: cannot start windows. c:windowssystem32configsystem is corrupted. i was not able to start windows again after this.
    2. after the above problem, i proceeded to attemp to install win xp again. i wasnt succesful because i always get a message saying cannot copy whatever.dll file all the time. so the installation wont continue.
    i hope u can all help me. i feel that the win xp cd might be busted, but then again i am also concerned about problem #1 above. i feel that if i can install windows again i will have the same "spontanous restart" incident that first started and caused (i think) probelm #2
    pls help.
    thanks
    Anton ;(

    Hi!
    Really, I don't think this could be a hardware problem since WinXp takes more than few minutes to install, and you did it, then you installed drivers and SP1. Why did you format HD in the other PC ? I would try a new install, taking out all not necesary stuff, leaving only CPU, memory and video card and formatting again the HD. for a clean install; then go adding the other hardware one by one, installing it's drivers and rebooting each time. Finally before connecting to internet enable Firewall to prevent Blaster Worm ( Don't know if still is going around ). One thing: Be sure HD is well connected and configured: Master if is a slave conected to same wire..etc.- If again you get an error, I would look for a faulty HD.  8)

  • USB problem with K7T266-Pro

    I have an USB problem with Logitech Cordless Wingman Gamepad. I have dowloaded the newest version of logitech gamepad, and the VIA drivers for motherboard K7T266-pro. I also tried to install the USB filter rc1, but the problem remains.
    Here is how the problem occur:
    1. On start up, the gamepad is detected and ready to use.
    2. While I am playing a game, the usb device is reconnecting a lot. I turned of the "Allow this device to turn off to save power" in device manager under all USB root hub. But the problem remains.
    3. After a while, when I have been playing for a while, the gamepad turns off, and the usb device is not recognized error message appears. Under device manager I now have a Unknown Device under USB.
    4. To get it function again I have to restart the computer.
    Anybody who knows the answer for this ?  

    I have a similar problem but with my Logitech optical mouse.  It's also using the usb port and it keeps disconnecting and reconnecting the device in Win XP.  I use to have Win2000 and I experienced the problem but not as often as now.  Also in Win2000 there wasn't an annoying sound when a device would connect and reconnect, and not to mention when your playing a game and the mouse quits for 1/2 a second, really annoying!  Sometimes it will quit completely and I have to either physically reconnect it or reboot to get it working again.  
    I have recently tried fixing the problem:
    a) I flashed my old Bios and put in ver 1.9 from this site
    b) I've updated the Via 4in1 drivers
    c) I've updated the mouse drivers that come from Logitech.
    None of these updates helped.  I've taken my mouse to work to see if it does the same thing, but so far so good.  My pc at work is running Win2000 but different MB.  I don't think there is anything wrong with the mouse.  Although I haven't tried using the PS/2 adapter  that came with it and see if it behaves the same way.  I have a feeling the mouse will work fine, but kinda sucks cause I have usb and I have to revert back to PS/2 just so it works properly.
    I've read on the Via Hardware forum some people having the same problem but with an Abit board.  They changed something in their Bios to resolve it.  If anyone has any ideas, maybe changing something in the Bios that has to do with the usb ports, I would greatly appreciate it.

  • K7t266 pro 1.0 keyboard problem

    I have a K7T266 Pro ver 1.0.  Yesterday my keyboard stopped being recognized, but would still load the OS.  I tried using a different one and clearing the BIOS.  I don't know what else to try.  Also what kinda warranty is on this board.
    Thanks,
    Jay

    hello drkclw
    i am guessing that ur keyboard for the k7t266 pro v1 uses a p/s 2 port rite?
    trust me buddy it happens
    my mobo (motherboard) is the same model as yours but my ps/2 port for my mouse failed
    but my keyboard is still working though
    i guess this mobo is really "buggy"
    even the usb port are buggy -- try reading my post "is it just my k7t266 pro v1 mobo..."
    anyway bout ur warranty try asking the store where u got the mobo from
    my mobo has a 2 year warranty but the ps/2 port for the mouse failed just around the time
    anyway does anyone know how to fix a malfunctioning ps/2 port?

  • K7T266 Pro (MS-6380) safe BIOS-upgrading?

    I'm still using BIOS v.1.0A for my K7T266 Pro...  I guess...
    So what's the safest way to upgrade to V1.9?
    I'm unsure about flashing... and cant afford any comupter-failure for the moment (thou I want a bigger harddisk)!
    Any suggestions?    /Stefan

    Best way is to follow the instructions to flash using 2 floppy disks. One will have the windows98 startup files the second will have the flash program and the update itself. Just make sure you copy the flash util and the update over to the temporary drive it makes. Also if you have a UPS (universal power supply: battery backup) it would be benifical to hook it up just in case the power goes out.
    Just make sure you read the stickies in the bios section of the forum and if you have any other questions feel free to ask. It is always a risk to flash your bios, but it is also a risk everytime you get into a car. You just want to be well informed, before you attempt this, just like you "should" be with driving a car.
    Good Luck
    Jeremy

  • K7T266 Pro with Award Bios (Change FSB)

    Hi,
    I've got an old motherboard and i would put on it an athlon 1400 processor.
    I have installed it correctly on the motherboard but the fsb is equal to 100 mhz.
    I would set it to 133 mhz because the processor runs at 1050 mhz... (10,5 * 100)
    With the Ami Bios, it's easy to change the fsb but with Award Bios, i don't know how change it ...
    I have verified the bios version with MSI Live Update and i have got the latest version ...
    How can i do to change the fsb on my motherboard ?
    Thanks in advance.
    Regards.
    Kris

    Which mainboard you have? ==> http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=searchresult&keywords=K7T266+Pro
    "With the Ami Bios, it's easy to change the fsb but with Award Bios, i don't know how change it ..."
    ?? They all are using AMI BIOS.
    "I would set it to 133 mhz because the processor runs at 1050 mhz... (10,5 * 100)"
    Show us which board you have 1st.

  • MSI K7T266 PRO 2 Upgrade problem

    I have just upgraded the processor on my motherboard  which is an MSI K7T266 PRO 2 .  I was using an AMD Athlon XP 1700 which worked fine, I have now purchased an AMD Athlon XP 2400  with quanspeed architecture (operates at 2000mhz written on packet)  and this will not work with my board .  The board reports that the processor is faulty. Before I contact my retailer can you tell me if this model for any reason is not suitable for my motherboard.
    Can any one help?
     

    Your board does not support XP2400+ T'bred CPU's unless modified. Unmodified it supports up to XP2100+ Palomino only. For details see here:- Link

  • [VIA] K7T266 PRO- RU motherboard: Windows XP on a RAID ARRAY (fasttrak100 LITE)

    Hi All!
    I have a
    MSI  K7T266 PRO- RU motherboard, BIOS is the latest, official from MSI website,
    Problem short description: Windows XP (sp1 or sp2 english, I tried both)
    will not install when I set 2 x 40 Gig = ~80 Gig Stripe Array.
    detailed description:
    motherboard K7T266 PRO- RU  BIOS 1.9 AMI BIOS.
    AMD ATHLON XP 1700 + "Palomino" microprocessor, at default speeds.
    one piece of 512 PC 3200 RAM, can tell details later.
    Power supply: 400 W CODEGEN model : 300X.
    HDD-s : one IBM deskstar, fully functional, and a SEAGATE barracuda. seagate SEATOOLS, IBM DFT 32 no errors both.
    I set in the FASTTRAK 100 LITE "PDC20276R" (written on the chip) bios a STRIPE array. Powerquest drive magic , or the Windows XP CD handles it fine , as a 80 gig disk.
    I downloaded ALL available versions of the FASTTAK 100 LITE driver from the MSI website.
    (only tried: MSI driver FASTTRAK 100 lite, the only available driver on the MSI website, and various drivers from www.promise.com) ( http://www.promise.com/support/download/download2_eng.asp?productId=15&category=driver&os=0&go=GO ) (but I guess they WONT support my raid controller on the motherboard)
    Windows XP CD , booting, Press F6 for additional RAID /SCSI drivers, I put in the floppy, choose WinXP fasttrak lite driver, windows continues, even formatting the 80 GIG disk, copy files- access the FASTTRAK.SYS driver, EITHER it says: no fixed disk present, press F3 to exit windows setup, or windows setup continues, copies files, reboots, and then STOP ERROR
    http://www.martin555.dyndns.org/stop.jpg
    please, help me with the following:
    how to install XP on a raid array.
    is it worth, will it be little bit faster disk load times etc?
    is it secure if I trust the HDD-s?
    any clue, how to overclock the AMD 1700+ athlon XP palomino to its maximum, but still stability?
    AND : I read a lot about some MOD-ded BIOS called " KUNIBERT"  , which makes the LITE raid to a FULL RAID and some other extras? where to get it and what to do?
    email me if you can    martin5   "at"   freemail.hu
    THANKS !

    pardon me, dump? my english is not very perfect.. you mean to trow away, replace to something better, more stable power supply, more powerful?
    you must see... first I would like to resolve the "installing XP on a raid array" problem,( how is it possible, is it worth, will it speed up hard disk access and load times... etc... ) and after that maybe I  will OC the machine...
    it is now , with a 8 cm ventillator and a large aluminium cooler 39 Celsius IDLE and goes to 45 Celsius during EVEREST benchmarking test. (temperatures on 1700+ default setting and OC-'d to 1900+. just experiencing with it. ) (I saw the toms hardware guide movie , smoking processors..)
    cheers, Marton.

  • NEED HELP! Modem keeps disconnecting w/K7T266 Pro & WinXP

    My system:
    K7T266 Pro
    Athlon 1333MH
    256Mb DDR 2100
    MSI GeForce 2 MX, 32Mb
    Zoom V.92 internal modem
    SB Live! 5.1
    2 x 80Gb Maxtor HD
    LiteOn 16x12x40 CD-RW
    USB mouse
    340 W Enlight Power Supply
    This system worked fine on the internet when I was running Win98.  I upgraded to WinXP and now the modem keeps disconnecting shortly after connecting (but it always connects for a short period of time).
    Here's what I have tried:  Reloaded WinXP Home Edition on a newly formatted HD using a clean install (not an upgrade) and the NT file system.  Loaded the latest MSI 4-in-1 drivers and upgraded Bios to latest version (v1.9).  Reloaded all the software.  Got all the latest XP drivers and WinXP updates.  Have tried 4 different brands of modems, internal and external.  Have tried modems in different PCI slots (currently using PCI slot 3 with SB in slot 4).  Have tried modem on different Com ports (currently using Com 3).  Have tried slowing down the com port speed.  There is no IRQ sharing with the modem.  Have tried different phone jacks and cords (the same ones that work fine on the older HP Win98 computer I am writing this on).  Have tried 2 different ISPs (currently using CompuServe).  Have reloaded the ISP software several times (trying different versions) and currently have their latest XP version - ISP says others are not having this problem with their software (have spent hours with their technical help with no resolution).  Not using any ad blocker or anti-virus software (yet).
    Nothing I have tried has made any difference so far.  Am I missing something?  I don't want to go back to Win98!
    Oh ya, another minor annoyance:  My system freezes after sitting idle for a while, even though the Windows power scheme is set to Always On and no screensaver.  Otherwise, everything else works fine.

    Hello everyone,
    I was gone for a few days, but when I got home I was very happy to see some more posts to this thread!!
    Last night I tried disabling the SoundBlaster (with the Windows System Device Manager).  I disabled both the sound card and the game port.  The modem was still disconnecting.
    Until now I hadn't heard of Via chipsets and SoundBlasters not getting along well with each other either.  I had, however, previously tried another sound card - it was an older Diamond Monster card I had, but I couldn't find a WinXP driver for it.  It didn't work well at all with WinXP.  So back to the SoundBlaster Live! 5.1.
    I did find a cure for the other problem I mentioned.  I noticed that the SoundBlaster and all 3 USB controllers were sharing IRQ 10.  I removed the USB optical mouse and tried a PS2 ball mouse.  That solved the problem where the system was freezing after sitting idle for a while.  I sure liked the optical mouse better though.  This same problem may have been related to another one I noticed.  When playing audio CDs, sometimes the sound would stop momentarily and then go on again.  I haven't yet had a chance to see if removing the USB mouse solved that problem as well.  I have also noticed that the volume of audio CDs are controlled by the wave volume and not the CD volume.  Is this normal?  I have both the analog and digital cables connected and the CD digital setting enabled.  It's very annoying, since turning the volume up on audio CDs causes the Windows wave sounds to blast me out when they play.  I don't know how to set the SoundBlaster to use one of the other unused IRQs - can anyone tell me how to?
    I haven't yet tried the PCI latency patches, because I wasn't too hopeful after seeing that it didn't work for Philipponnat.
    Now for the Bios.  I have always had my Primary Graphics Adapter setting on AGP.  The onboard modem and audio settings have always been set to disabled.  I was excited to see that Philipponnat found a cure for the modem disconnections with the PCI latency setting.  When I went to my computer to do the same thing, I was disapointed to find that my Bios does not have a setting by that name, either in the PNP/PCI configuration or anywhere else.  The only thing I found that looked related was one called "PCI Delay Transaction" in the Advanced Chipset Features section, but the only settings available are enabled or disabled.  Mine was set to disabled, but I couldn't tell any difference when I set it to enabled.  Maybe we have different boards - mine is version 1, but I have flashed the Bios to the latest version I found, v1.9.
    I have noticed another strange thing in the Bios.  The Bios no longer detects the power supply fan speed - it always reads zero RPM in Bios even though the lead is hooked up.  The other fans show a reading.  The power supply fan used to show a reading when I first put the computer together.
    I also have S.M.A.R.T. enabled.  I have 2 identical hard drives.  They are Maxtor 80Gb 7200RPM ATA133 drives which are S.M.A.R.T. capable.  Only the primary drive (master on the primary IDE) displays S.M.A.R.T values in SpeedFan.  The other drive is set as a slave on the secondary IDE (my CD-R-RW is set as the master on the secondary IDE).
    There have sure been a lot of wierd things about this motherboard.  Thank you everyone for your input so far.  Still need more help!!
    John

  • Can't set fsb clock (k7t266 pro )

    Hi there,
    I hope someone of you gurus is able and wanting to shed some light on my problem:
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