KT4 Ultra + Geil 512mb pc3200 ram = Blank Screen

Hello
Recently purchased one 512mb pc3200 Geil ram, but I cannot get my system to run with this. I have not flashed a new bios so it is still running Amibios 1.2.
Any ideas/suggestions?

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i also see the psu being blamed and yet it has almost never solved the issue for people.
there is a problem and there is no solution right?
all my components are fine, they are up to 'spec' yet they dont work, why?
i am fed up with opening my pc to tweak it, reset cmos, unplug drives, check power supply. at this rate i am going to fry something. you cant keep doing these things without f'ing something up, its messing with probabilities. a half dozen times? fine. dozens? youre screwed.
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KT4 Ultra RAM problems and others

Hi,
just bought KT4 Ultra, with 512MB DDR-RAM 266/2100 CL 2,5 and Athlon XP 2100+, BIOS V1.2.
During boot-up the computer tells me, that I've got 1024 MB RAM although I only have 512MB. Linux says the same and RAM Test Software does too !! I can't install RedHat nor Windows XP, they always crash, prbably due to RAM problem.
I've already tried out all 3 memory slots.
Any suggestion what to do ?
Why does the computer not recognize any device on the 3rd IDE port ( neither IBM Deskstar w/ 40GB, LS 120 Drive, CD-ROM Drive). My BIOS doesn't show ANY options for the 3rd IDE port!
TIA
Snowstorm

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Originally posted by maesus
The 3rd IDE port is controlled by the RAID controller. You have to enable onboard RAID, and it only supports HDD, not optical drives.
Is that in the BIOS under: Serial Ata - enabled ? ( I did that !)
Try http://www.memtest86.com
Already did, it always crashes.
Have you tried another RAM?
'Have no other RAM available right now.
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KT4 ULtra FISR - HD install probs

okay - I have just built my new system -
Athlon XP 2400+
MSI KT4 Ultra FISR
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ATI Radeon 7500
Hercules Digifire 7.1
Seadate Barracuda 80GB
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Please check the windows documentation about hardware......."
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Do I have to disable something in the BIOS - there is a RIAD controller check just after the BIOS splash screen and then it goes onto say that the no drivers were found - so then it carries on with all the other checks and then stops with the above error message.
Somebody please tell me how I can get it to locate my HD and complete the installation of the OS?
Thank you

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Pb ? MSI KT4 Ultra

Hello,
I own a msi kt4 ultra motherboard, 512 Mo Ram Twinmos PC3200 and an athlon xp1700+@2012 MHz (175*11.5)
One day, I managed to boot at 194*10.5 but now, it is very instable with any fsb > 180. Where is the pb ? Is it due to the PCI or the AGP ? (because the coef is still 1/5 nd not 1/6 ?)
Is it very impossible to succesfully boot at 200MHz with a KT4 Ultra ?
Other question :
I manage to boot with my ram at cas 2-3-2-6-2Ways but not 2-2-3 or 2-2-2
It is very strange that I can put the RAS precharge at 2 clocks but not the RAS to CAS
Couls anyone help me ?
(sorry for my english , I'm french...)

but its very doutfull the board would run at it
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http://www.amdforums.com/showindex.php?s=&threadid=234282

BG2 probs with KT4 Ultra

Hello,
While installing Baldur's Gate 2 on my system, I get the following error:
"CRC Error: the file xxxxxxxx.xxx does not match the file in the Setup's .cab file. The medium you are installing from may be defective. Please contact your software vendor."
Underneath I get a prompt with "Abort", "Retry" and "Ignore" buttons. This error appears at several points during the installation process and in reference to several files.
I am running a dual-boot configuration with XP and 98. Under XP, pressing "Retry" makes the hard disk LED light up for a few seconds before displaying the error again. Pressing "Ignore" makes installation continue, until at some point (not always the same) the system reboots itself. Under 98 pressing retry sometimes allows the installation to continue, however it still stops and displays the error message again when it gets to the next problematic file.
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why does this happen?
how do I determine whether it is MSI's driver causing it?
what does this CRC error message thing mean?
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KT4 Ultra unstable

Hello All, I have a problem, I have a KT4 Ultra, xp2400+, 512mb Corsair xms3200cas2, leadtek gforce4 4400, sb audigy, antec 550 watt pure pwr psu, I am not able to run the memory at 333 cas 2 stable, keeps crashing, forget 400 mhz altogether, also could not get to work on an asus A7V333 at all, I have tried 2 CPU's and 2 memory sticks with the same result. Any Ideas?

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http://www.houseofhelp.com/v2/forumdisplay.php?forumid=128

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KT4 Ultra and PC3200 speed detect problem

Hi all,
I am new to the forum, having just bought a KT4 Ultra for my new system. It features the following components:
KT4 Ultra (sorry not sure of model number as I'm posting from work, but I checked for BIOS updates and there's only one which looks like a USB2 compatibility fix)
1 stick of 512Mb PC3200 memory
AMD 2700XP+ (333FSB) CPU
ATI Radeon 9000 128Mb (this will do until DX9 cards available
Intel 100 Pro network card for my ADSL hub (my KT4 did not come with onboard network socket)
350W power supply
Win2K Pro SP3
I have two problems. One is that the machine won't ever shutdown - it always reboots. Having done a search of this forum, I will check the "Wake on LAN" settings in the BIOS as of course, plugged into an ADSL router, the LAN+WAN is constantly live... so I'm hoping that will be fixed later today....
But, the second problem is one of performance - in that with the initial auto detect settings, the BIOS found a 1500+ CPU and 400Mhz memory. When I manually change the bus speed to 166, the CPU is recognised correctly as a 2700, but the memory dropped down to 333Mhz speed. If I then disable the autodetect for the memory and manualyl set 400Mhz and CAS2 speed, I can't even get to the BIOS screen on bootup. I get 4 or 5 short beeps, nothing on the display and need to short pins 2+3 of JCAT1 to reset to factory defaults.
Any idea how I can get my PC to boot with the correct speed memory (ie PC3200@400)?
Thanks for any tips,
Mike.

Hi
I have the same problem when I set FSB to 200Mhz - DDR to 400Mhz and on boot screen i always see DDR 333.
I make a test and when I use 152Mhz FSB (or up) DDR Always is 333Mhz no maters than in Bios is saved DDR400.
My system is
t-bred 1700+ (133x10.5) fabrique unlocked
MSK kt4 ultra (6590)
bios v1.1
256mb ddr 400 samsung c3
msi g4200td 128mb
60gb maxtor diamond max
I make some tests
CPU on 200Mhz FSB x 8.5 multiplier, or 8 or 7.5 or 7 (1.575V)
MEM always show DDR333
WHY ?
It is possible to run FSB/MEM sincrhony on 200Mhz ?
I also make a mem tests with Sandra 2003 when
I use 200Fsb x 8.5 and Bios DDR 333 and
200Fsb x 8.5 and Bios DDR 400
the results is the same .
I'm sure that On boot Screen DDR information is right.
and always DDR is on 333 mhz wneh FSB is more than 152mhz No mather what you set in Bios ( 266 or 333 or 400)
And other strange thing is:
with my previous locked XP 1600+ (10.5 x 133) I can run on 166FSB / MEM with this DDR (samsung) on max aggressive settings 2.5 2-5-2 1 Ultra
now with my new CPU i can't run on 166FSB less tnah 3 3-6-3 2 Normal ?
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KT3 Ultra 2 -- blank screen

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I turn on the machine and nothing. I see nothing on the screen, it says no signal. I have tried different video cards and still nothing.
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After the battery was reinstalled and the machine was turned on, I was able to see the initial screen giving my the system information and telling me to make changes to the bios because something was not right. I went into the bios and change the fsb to 133 (this was the only change I made) and escaped out. At this point nothing happened, blank screen. I tried rebooting this, but nothing. So I did the battery thing again, and tried running it at whatever it started at and nothing.
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I recently upgraded my system to a KT4 ultra, athlon 2200+XP, 512MB Crucial 2100 DDRAM and an MSI GF4 Ti4600.
Now its running ok, but I think its running a tad under par. Its benching about 10900 on 3DMark 2001. Which aint the best.
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After first uninstalling the Nvidia drivers and then powering down and removing the Geforce 4 card, I installed a brand new ATI 9700 that I got from Mwave.com for $199.00. When I turn on the power all I get is a black screen - I can't see anything on the screen but I can see my computer trying to post by watching the lights on the drives and observing the D-Bracket.
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For now I had put my Geforce4 Ti 4200 back in so I can use my computer again.
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Antec case, 400w P/S +3.3/28amps +5/40amps +12/18amps
WinXP Home Sp2. Dx9.0a
MSI KT4 Ultra biosv1.4 (boot) 4x AGP (there is no 8x option in bios)/ Fast Write disabled & enabled/ AGP Aperture size 64&128mb, AGP voltage set to AUTO. NOTHING IS OVERCLOCKED fsb 166, cas 2.5
AMD Barton 2500+
2-512m Corsair XMS3200
2-80 gig Maxtor Raid Strip 0
52xDVD
12x8x4 Burner
Linksys 10/100 ethernet card
Zoom 56k modem
4-80mm fans
My brand new 9700 card:
Model: OEM Generic MIC powered by ATI
Board revision: AO2
S/N:G0306025237
Memory: 128meg Infineon DDR SGRAM 3.3n
MajorDan

for one try removing one of your memory sticks,,try that first,,,make sure your fsb of the cpu and the memory are 166,,,,it will auto detect the 8x agp if the card suports it,,,,,,do you have the card setted all the wat,,,,,,,,,,double check memory settings,,this card i have found does not like fsb messed with or the memory fsb messed with.....set memory to spd,,,,good luck

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Msi doesnt list that memory on there web site,but,that does not mean it will not work,i have corsair cms 3200 platn,it was not listed,i was able to use it at 400 fsb by setting the memory voltage up a little higher, but now i just keep it at 333,i seem to get the best results there or at least untill i can get a 2800 with a 333 fsb...but frankly all benchmarks ive done and seen says to run your memory the same front bus as your memory so it runs synchronosly with the proc insted of asynchronosl.by the way,the kt4 ultra bioswill alow you to set your memory bus at 400,333,266 and your proc at 166or 133.you can set them individualy.so that the memory can run at 400 fsb and the proc can run at 133 or 166 according to which proc you have see ya!! )

KT3 Ultra-2, Blank Screen then Freeze?!

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So i re-entered the BIOS SEtup values again, then while checking some info on a webpage, BANG, it happened again, Blank screen, etc etc etc...What is wrong?
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Please read the trouble shooting guide entirely....it might just solve your problem...

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