MOVED: HDD Is Running In "PIO", Bios Settings?

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HDD Is Running In "PIO", Bios Settings?

Quote from: -Knight- on 29-October-05, 03:40:27
It is a existing system. i've had this pc for 4-5 years, but it was a week ago i noticed this problem, so i dont know if it has ever been in DMA mode.
yes, 80 cond, 40 pins (well,39)
no. i have no other cables to test..
and i just erased the hdd two days ago and i have not installed any other hardwear or changed the cables after that..it's only xp and all the other updates from MS-web, so it's a cleen hdd now..no crap or anything, just up to dates.
but, i'll try to uninstall those IDE channels, be back in 10 min
I noticed on startup somthing like "DMA ...(something).... and S.M.A.R.T enabled" (something like that)
so i guess my bios has the right settings, but still..PIO
also, my IDE (hdd) cable isnot that good-looking (it's been twisted and looks like it's in bad shape), so i think i'll get anotherone soon (today or monday)
then i guess i'll have to run xp in safe mode, uninstall my IDE channels, shut off pc and replace my IDE (hdd) cable with new one, start up and let xp install drivers again..
let's hope!

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Well, I finally got my Barton 3000+ with 333 MHz FSB and installed it yesterday in my MSI KT3 Ultra2 Mainboard....
System Before changing anything:
PSU: DTK 400 W
+3.3 V / 22 A
+5 V / 35 A
+12 V / 15 A
-5 V / 0.5 A
-12 V / 0.8 A
+5 V VSB / 3 A
So that should make up 400 W as far as I know, my total System drain should be around 300-350 W so even if it would not suffice 400 W it should run the system ?
Mainboard: KT3 Ultra 2 (BIOS v5.7)
CPU: AMD XP 2100 FSB 133 MHz
RAM: 1.536 MB, 3x512 MB Infineon PC3200 (400MHz) CL 3-3-3-8 @400MHz, Cl2.5-3-3-7@333Mhz, 2-2-2-6@266MHz
VGA: MSI RX-9800 Pro 128 MB
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CD-R/RW: TEAC CD-W540E (Firmware 1.0K)
Storage: Western Digital WD800BB (80 GB) (Firmware 17.07W17)
USB-Storage: Maxtor 4 K080 H4 (80 GB)
Monitor: Samsung Syncmaster 172T with Driver Version 1.0
Printer: HP Deskjet 970Cxi with Original HP Driver Version 4.3
OS: Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 4
BIOS Settings: SDRAM 1T Command: "Disabled" It won't work stable with 3 RAM's in it with that setting, but that I did know before.
CPU Fast Command: "Ultra"
System was running stable for nearly 2 years with this Configuration:
So now it goes:
First I changed the CPU form my old AMD XP 2100+ to the new Barton 3000 + with its new Arctic Cool Copper Silent 2TC.
Then I went into BIOS and raised the FSB to 166 MHz, which should be the correct one, or do I have to put 167 MHz in there (since 166.666666 MHz is rounded to 167)?
Then I exited and watched the restart...but it didn't start-up it only got me 3 long beeps at the HOST.
After some whining and beating I plugged out anything and cleared CMOS and started the whole thing again:
System after Clearing CMOS:
Mainboard: KT3 Ultra 2 (BIOS v5.7)
CPU: AMD XP 3000+ FSB 100 MHz
RAM: 1x512 MB Infineon PC3200 CL 2-3-3-7 (BIOS setting CAS Latency by "SPD")
Storage: Western Digital WD800BB (80 GB) (Firmware 17.07W17)
Monitor: Samsung Syncmaster 172T with Driver Version 1.0
OS: Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 4
With all Default settings, the Computer boots up, and is correctly Recognized as a Barton 1300 MHz.
When increasing FSB to 133 MHz it is correctly displayed as a Barton 2200+
NOW...
...after adding one BIOS setting after another I narrowed the problem down to the "CPU Fast Command (decode)" Function...if set to Ultra it does not boot-up when running 166 MHz FSB, it does not even let me into BIOS. I have to clear CMOS and restart from scratch again...
Is this normal and expectable with a Barton 3000+ running at the native 166 MHz FSB or not ?
Since my system before was running on "Ultra" with my old AMD XP 2100+.
There is only one more thing I noticed, the CPU V-Core is shown to be only 1.616 V (setting on "Auto" but it should be 1.65 V ? Should I increase the V-Core to 1.675 V in order to get closer to 1.65 V or shouldn't I worry about ?
Thanks for any Input you can give me on the problem.
Iscaran

Iscaran, you are indeed correct in the statement which you made
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...after adding one BIOS setting after another I narrowed the problem down to the "CPU Fast Command (decode)" Function...if set to Ultra it does not boot-up when running 166 MHz FSB, it does not even let me into BIOS. I have to clear CMOS and restart from scratch again...
This setting can be set to fast/ultra on the KT3 Ultra2 when using PC2100 ram running at 266. However, when using PC2700 ram running at 333, this setting MUST be set to normal for the satisfactory operation of the board. I know that you have PC3200 ram actually installed but it is only running at 333.
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Is this normal and expectable with a Barton 3000+ running at the native 166 MHz FSB or not ?
Yes, absolutely normal
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There is only one more thing I noticed, the CPU V-Core is shown to be only 1.616 V (setting on "Auto" but it should be 1.65 V ? Should I increase the V-Core to 1.675 V in order to get closer to 1.65 V or shouldn't I worry about ?
How are you measuring this ie Bios or o/s utility? Not unknown that these are incorrect. However, if you feel unhappy about this, try setting the V-core manually to 1.65v and check what this gives.
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So 3.3 V x 22 A gives 72.6 W, that could be really a little cutting the edge. Could that cause the board to not respond when setting the "CPU Fast Command" to "Ultra" ?
Getting a more powerful psu will not likely cure this well documented problem.
However, this board mostly draws power from the 3.3 & 5v rails. The 12v is mostly used to power HDD, optical and fans. When you consider that 128Mb of ram draws about 8-10w from the 5v rail and you have a total of 1.5Gb that adds up to 96-120W of juice just for the memory alone. This board will beep at you at o/s level when it's running underpowered but my opinion is the same as osnavi's your 3.3v & 5v rails are too low. Also what is combined 3.3v & 5v wattage. What kind of reading do you get on monitoring utilities.
By the way I have as you can see from my dets below the same board and cpu as you and when I changed from a XP2000 Palomino with PC2100 ram to XP3000 Barton and PC3200, I changed the 'Fast Command' setting from 'Fast' to 'Normal'
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Ideal BIOS Settings for online gaming

this is my 1st computer that i built. i have a lot of experience in wiring high-end electronics, so wiring this little rig with barely any visible wires/cables was a breeze. I bought the processor/mobo with the intention of only doing minor O/C as i dont really know all that much on the hardware side of improving performance. with that said, i've searched for timings and settings for my specific combination, and i cant find any. again, i dont really want to push the config past a safe level, as i will be selling this machine when the 64's come down in price. can someone help me set the proper frequencies/timings? i have a lot to learn, and even in the normal bios settings i don't know if certain things should be enabled or disabled for my main purpose, which is to simply play 3D online games very fast. i will be changing out the GeforceFX5200 PCI for a 5600 AGP in a week or so. I'm noticing that my old Comcrap PIII 1.0Ghz w/512SDRAM with this video card gets just as good a ping ingame as this rig does. the machine starts quickly, runs offline programs quickly, but online it isnt as fast as i'd hoped. from what i've read in the other forums, there are many settings in the bios that are enabled by default that don't need to be. can someone help me decipher which settings are useful and which are not. i loosely understand some of the settings but if someone could help with the questions below and/or do a walkthru for bios geared toward gaming i'd really appreciate it. The machine runs very cool (CPU 104*F/SYS 93*F) but i dont know what else needs adjustment. I simply want to make this machine go as fast and as hard as it can with the right config. i don't want to unlock the processor yet or do anything else major at this point.
1: Best yet safe Voltage for my processor and RAM
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I bought the retail boxed AthlonXP2600+, which clearly states on the packaging "With 333 MHZ Frontside Bus". i bought the board over others, one reason being it supported 400MHz FSB. I go into "Advanced Chipset Features" and when i set the "System Performance" to "Manual", i can then go into the "CPU FSB Clock" settings, but the max it will allow me to go to is 233MHz (which won't boot and i have to flip the jumpers. when i had set it to 200MHz before, it failed to boot as well... PLEASE can someone look over these settings and tell me the OPTIMAL settings for taking this combo as fast as it can go w/o overclocking? What am i doing wrong? what multiplier do i need to be at. I'm under the impression that the combo works best when the clock speed of the board is at the same speed as the processor. here are the BIOS settings with which i need advice:
ADV. BIOS
Virus Warning [Disabled]
External Cache [Enabled]
Quick Boot [Enabled]
1st Boot [Floppy]
2nd Boot [HDD]
3rd Boot [CD]
Boot Other Device [Enabled]
Swap Floppy [Disabled]
Seek Floppy [Enabled]
Boot Up Num Lock LED [On]
Gate A20 Option [Fast]
Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled]
Security Option [Setup]
APIC Function [Enabled]
MPS Table Version [1.4]
BOOT OS/2 for DRAM>64MB [No]
HD S.M.A.R.T. [Enabled]
Video BIOS Cacheable [Enabled]
ADV. CHIPSET
System Performance [High Performance]
CPU FSB Clock [166MHz]
AGP 8x Support [Enabled]
AGP Fastwrite Support [Enabled]
System BIOS Cacheable [Disabled]
Video RAM Cacheable [Enabled]
AGP Aperture Size [128MB]
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FREQUENCY/VOLTAGE CTRL
AGP Clock Value [Default]
xAGP Clock Value [66]
AGP Voltage Adjust [1.5V]
DRAM Voltage Adjust [2.7V]
CPU Ratio [By H/W]
CPU Vcore Select [By H/W]
PCI Clock Auto-Detect [Enabled]
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MOVED: Won't run with 2 CPUs

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Won't run with 2 CPUs

Okay. Power supply info. Had to break my system down because the side that had the info on it was covered by the top of the tower.
Enhance Electronics
Model: ATX-1140F with Outlet
400 Watt Power Supply
+3.3v(28A), +5V(38A), +12V(18A), -12V(.8A), -5V(.5A), +5VSB(2A)
The 4 pin connector is plugged in. =) I did not overlook that.
As for trying it with fewer memory sticks, no I have not tried that but keep in mind that earlier today the previous mobo was in this machine and running with both CPUs and all 3 memory sticks (512, 512, 1024). All in the same memory slots as the original mobo. I pulled each one and inserted it in the new mobo before taking out the next one to be sure I put them back in the same slot.
I checked and double checked all the bios settings and they match. The only thing that has changed since this morning is the replacement mobo and that is the exact same model as the one I replaced. System works fine with 1 CPU but not with 2. What might cause that on this motherboard but not the original one?

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I've read AMD's recommendations for the KT4V BIOS settings http://www.amdforums.com/showindex.php?s=&threadid=186506 , but they seem to be very generic. I would like to know the settings that would give me the highest performance, without causing any instability, using my present system and usage. My son does 3D animation and gaming on this computer. This is a stand alone computer (no network). The latest version BIOS for the KT4V offers an option in Power Management Features to enable CPU HALT Command Detection. I heard that this would work better than Cooler XP in cooling the CPU. I enabled it and my CPU Temp dropped 6-10 degrees C. Is this recommended? What is the down side of this action? My system is as follows: AMD Athlon XP 2500+ w/ Vantec VA4-C7040 CPU fan (w/Arctic Silver 3) MSI KT4V mobo Gainward Golden Sample Ti/450 TV w/ 128MB DDR (GeForce3 Ti 200) 2 - Kingston 512MB PC2700 DDR RAM Antec TRUE550 power supply 1 - 40GB 7200RPM hard drive 1 - 30GB 5400RPM hard drive 1 - CD-ROM 1 - CD-RW 1 - floppy drive Windows XP home Any help would be appreciated. Thank you, Barry

As a result of my research, these are the BIOS settings that I am using. My computer runs well and is stable.
* MSI KT4VL BIOS SETTINGS w/AMD XP 2500+ w/ Barton *
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Standard CMOS Features
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Time Set Correctly Upon first POST and after each BIOS Flash / CMOS Reset
Date Set Correctly Upon first POST and after each BIOS Flash / CMOS Reset
Primary IDE Master
Type AUTO
32Bit transfer Mode ON
Primary IDE Slave
Type AUTO
32 Bit Transfer Mode ON
Secondary IDE MasterType AUTO
32 Bit Transfer Mode ON
Secondary IDE Slave
Type AUTO
32 Bit Transfer Mode ON
Floppy Drive A Set Appropriately
Floppy Drive B Not Installed
Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled
===================
Advanced BIOS Features
===================
Quick Boot Enabled
Full Screen Logo Show Disabled
Boot Sequence
1st Boot Device Floppy
2nd Boot Device CDROM/DVD whatever you use
3rd Boot Device IDE 0
Try Other Boot Devices No
S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks Enabled
BootUp Num-Lock On
Floppy Drive Swap Disabled
Floppy Drive Seek Disabled
Primary Display VGA/EGA
Password Check Setup
Boot to OS/2 No
Internal Cache Enabled
System BIOS Cacheable Disabled
C000,32k Shadow Disabled
APIC Function Enabled
MPS Table Version 1.4
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Advanced Chipset Features
=======================
DRAM Timing Control
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Configure SDRAM Timing By SPD (Set to User first to change RAM timings)
SDRAM frequency 333 for PC2700 and above
SDRAM CAS# Latency 2
Row Precharge Time 2T
RAS Pulse Width 5T
RAS to CAS Delay 2T
SDRAM Bank Interleave 4-Bank
SDRAM Burst Length 8QW
SDRAM 1T Command Enabled
Fast Command Fast (start here and if Windows installs stable set to Ultra)
Fast R-2-R Turnaround Enabled
AGP timing Control
AGP Mode 4X
AGP Fast Write Disabled
AGP Aperture Size 256MB
AGP Master 1 W/S Write Enabled
AGP Master 1 W/S Read Enabled
AGP Read Synchronization Enabled
PCI Delay Transaction Enabled
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Power Management Features
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IPCA Function Yes
ACPI Standby State S1/POS
Call VGA at S3 Resuming Disabled
USB Wakeup From S3 Enabled
Power Management/APM Enabled
Power/Sleep LED Single LED
Suspend Time Out (Minute) Disabled
Display Activity Ignore
CPU Critical temperature 70 degrees C CPU HALT Command Detection Disabled
Power Button Function On/Off
After AC Power Loss Power Off
Set WakeUp Events
Wake Up on Ring Disabled
Wake Up on PME Disabled
Resume On KBC Disabled
Wake Up Key Any Key
Wake Up Password N/A
Resume on PS/2 Mouse Disabled
Resume By Alarm Disabled
Alarm Date 15
Alarm Hour 12
Alarm Minute 30
Alarm Second 30
===================
PnP/PCI Configurations
===================
Plug and Play Aware O/S Yes
Clear NVRAM No (Set One time only to Yes After Installing New Hardware or Moving PCI Cards Around)
PCI Latency Timer 64 (Set Higher for better PCI performance reduce if having sound or LAN problems)
PCI IDE BusMaster Enabled
Primary Graphics Adapter AGP for AGP card - PCI for PCI video card)
PCI Slot 1 IRQ Auto
PCI Slot 2/5 IRQ Auto
PCI Slot 3/6 IRQ Auto
PCI Slot 4 IRQ Auto
===================
Integrated Peripherals
===================
Floppy Disk Controller Auto
Serial Port 1 Disabled
Serial Port 2 Disabled
Serial Port 2 Mode Normal
IR Pin Select IRRX/IRTX
Onboard Parallel Port Auto
Parallel Port Mode ECP (For some Printers you may need to set as Bi-Dir or EPP)
EPP version N/A
Parallel Port IRQ Auto
Parallel Port DMA Auto
Onboard Midi Port Disabled
Onchip IDE Controller Both
Onboard LAN Enabled (Disabled if using PCI LAN card)
Onboard LAN PME Enabled (Disabled if using PCI LAN card)
AC’97 Audio Enabled (unless using PCI sound card)
MC’97 Modem Disabled
USB Controller All 6 USB Ports
USB Legacy Support Disabled (some people with legacy USB devices may need to enable)
Port 64/60 Emulation Enabled
===============
PC Health Status
===============
Chassis Intrusion Disabled
CPU Fan Detect Enabled (set to disabled BEFORE shutting down to install any PSU powered CPU fan)
======================
Frequency/Voltage Control
======================
Spread Spectrum Disabled (return to default setting to troubleshoot EMI problems)
CPU FSB Clock 166
CPU Ratio Auto
CPU Vcore (V) Auto
DDR Voltage (V) Auto (set to 1.6 if you have RAM instability)
Termination Voltage Auto
AGP Voltage (V) Auto

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I have mobo MSI 925X Neo Platinum with 533 RAM (2x512MB). I tried to make some Memory changes in BIOS memmory DDR freq. (from auto to 333MHz), and now I cannot start PC and even, cannot access BIOS to return/reset previous settings. Please advise how to reset BIOS settings? (after switching on the PC, the monitor is still black, HDD runs, but nothing happens). I cannot see any microswitches or resets on the mobo

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or just remove the battery for about 30 seconds
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BIOS settings for P67A-C45(2500k)

Hi, my CPU is underperforming a little in 3DMark and others suggested that something is wrong in my BIOS, so I post this to ask others with a similiar setup to post their BIOS settings.
So my GPU is getting a perfect score while my CPU is not (@ stock).
3DMark Vantage - ~14000-15000 CPU score (should be ~17000)
3DMark11 - ~5000 physics score (should be ~6600)
I have a Kingmax 4 GB and Kingston 4 GB RAM @1333 running in dual channel.
And pls no "if its good in games why care about 3DMark" crap. :P
Edit:
Win7 64 bit
Corsair HX650 PSU
ASUS Xonar DX sound card
ASUS ENGTX560 Ti DCII TOP
WD10EALX HDD
I have the latest CPU driver installed, the bios is not the latest though.

>>Posting Guide<<
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3DMark11 - ~5000 physics score (should be ~6600)
Are you sure?
--> http://www.overclock.net/intel-cpus/940372-i5-2500k-low-3dmark11-score.html

URGENT HELP NEEDED (Bios Settings Failed)

Hey Guys,
I am having problems with my MSI Board, and don't know what to do. I am very much a noob to BIOS/and modding so I apologize in advance. You guys helped me a few months ago getting everything up and running and all was great for months. Then last night I walked away from my PC for a while and when i came back a starting screen was on saying my OC Settings Failed to load, i tried other versions I saved and they all failed as well. I ended up loading failsafe options, and got the "double start" where the computer turns on, then instantly shuts off, then turns on again. This allowed me to load windows 7, which then started to "install updates". So i think while i was away Windows automatically updated and rebooted... but would that effect my BIOS settings?
As I said, I had my system running perfect for months no errors or crashes at all based on the Bios setting you guys help me with in this thread: https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=147854.0
However, last week I removed the heat sink and installed this cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181010&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-Water+Cooling-_-Corsair-_-35181010
All I did was unhook everything from the MB, install the cooler, and then hook everything back up to the MB. The only thing I may have done wrong is not connect the SATA devices (my HDs and ROMS) back in the spots they were in originally. However after I installed the cooler, they system booted right up, and I haven’t had any problems with my system for the past two weeks. I also should note I didnt make any BIOS changes either after I installed the cooler. So I don’t know if I should have done something there. Yet, like I said the system has been fine for the past two weeks, no crashes or errors... it wasn’t until last night after Windows auto updated that this has begun.
The reason I need "URGENT HELP" is because of course I just a new job with deadlines due and so much video editing work I need to do. I would be fine leaving it on failsafe settings, and forgetting the OC setting all together if I new that would make the system stable. But considering its still doing the "double start" even in failsafe mode, im afraid if i start working my system will crash.
So I am begging anybody for any advice or help they could provide. I will provide my system info below. If anybody can guide me as to what settings I should set in BIOS i would appreciate it. Or perhaps there’s a BIOS update that I should use now that I have a cooler and not a heat sink? If you need any more information from me, just ask. I will be monitoring this thread all day, as I desperately need help.
MY SYSTEM:
Intel 980X chip running Win 7 64bit (with MSI BigBang xPower MB installed in my old Dell XPS 730X)
(1) SATA II WD 3gb Hard Drive @ 1.5TB
(2) OCZ SATA II SSD drives @120GB: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227543
(2) Hitachi 6gb SATA III drives @2TB: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145473
3 DVD/CD/BLUERAY DRIVES:
1 SATA DVD DRIVE
1 SATA BlueRay Drive
1 SATA CD Drive
(So 8 SATA Devices Total)
24GIGs of this ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145321
1 NVida Geforce GTX 470
1 Soundblaster X-Fi Titanum Card
New Addition Water Cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181010&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-Water+Cooling-_-Corsair-_-35181010

PROBLEM: My OC BIOS setting wont load. Even on failsafe i get the "double start". I want to get back to my OC (stable) settings.
UPDATE: Since I posted somebody messaged me mentioned I should have "reset the CMOS" after I installed the new cooler. So I did that, and now they system starts fine without the "double start". I am able to load one of my saved OC settings now as well (but any others causes a failure).
NEW QUESTIONS:
1. Since I reset the CMOS and now the system is starting fine on my last OC settings, is it safe to assume the sytem is stable for now?
2. I never made any power changes or BIOS changes after I installed the new cooler. Should I have?
3. After I reset the CMOS was I soupposed to reinstall the drivers from the MSI disk again? I did not, and the system seems to be fine, but I thought I was soupposed to do that after a CMOS reset.
4. Is there a new BIOS version for my setup that may be better now? Im currently on v1.5
Here is a screenshot from CPUZ of the system information currently. This is with it booting normally after my CMOS reboot. I just figured id post it incase it helps with any of my questions. Thanks so much for helping guys!

How to restore default BIOS settings on Toshiba 1410 / 1415 / 2410 laptops? Option to CHGBIOSA?

I have problems booting to any operating system but DOS on Toshiba Satellite 1410 (in very good physical condition) after few years of inactivity (drained down main battery and CMOS battery - now they're charged)
Windows stops with BSOD (error 0x0000008e), Linux stops with kernel panic, bad_area_nosemaphore and IRQ error.
Plain MS-DOS 7.10 seems to run OK.
BIOS was 1.40 with main password set. After first boot it displayed request for entering password and pressing F1 key to set the hardware clock. Now it doesn't display this message anymore.
Two memory modules (Nanya - 256 MB, 266 MHz, CL 2,5) are OK - checked on different versions of MemTest86+
(Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool hangs when starting!)
I dismantled laptop and cleaned very small amount of dust inside with compressed air. Changed thermal paste on the processor (Celeron M 1,8) and bridge. Turned laptop on with extension cards, battery and disk and without them also.
It didn't help.
I flashed the CMOS with BIOS 1.20, 1.30 and 1.40 back again. None of the versions didn't let booting neither Windows nor Linux.
MS-DOS, PC-DOS, FreeDOS still run OK.
What's more interesting - after flashing procedure all BIOS settings were intact (booting priority, battery saving mode, etc.). And yes - I removed the password before flashing!
I was suspicious about problems occuring when laptop was entering 32-bit mode and checked it with Video Memory Stress Test.
When CMOS was flashed with 1.20 BIOS above test was running flawlessly. However, with 1.30 and 1.40 version it stopped >>Unhandled Exceptopn "Access Denied"<< in 8th iteration when lucky. Most of the time it stopped after 2nd or 3rd iteration after framebuffer subtest.
So my question are:
- did CMOS lost its settings or somehow they were corrupted after long period of laptop's inactivity?
- is Video extension of this BIOS flashable?
- why the settings are NOT restored to defaults after each CMOS flashing?
- or maybe there is some hidden switch/option to CHGBIOSA flasher to reset non-flashable CMOS area?
- or is my built-in Video Card (nVidia NV17M) or IRQ enumerator dead?

Hi Jerry! I think I'm on board now, anyway I hope so. I removed both devices and switched them around. The device manager shows two USB devices. One is Mass Storage and one is Composite. I don't realy know which one is the 1TB and which one is the 16 GB. In my boot menu, it just says USB now?? My laptop only has three USB ports. Two on the right and One on the left. I have a wireless mouse plugged in one of the ports on the right as you can see in device manager. I hope this is what you were asking. I can be a little thick headed at times, so let me know what else you want me to try Thank you for your kind reply. It really means a lot to me.
Dokie!
I Love my Satellite L775D-S7222 Laptop. Some days you're the windshield, Some days you're the bug. The Computer world is crazy. If you have answers to computer problems, pass them forward.
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Changed BIOS settings, Monitor won't turn on (Help with resetting CMOS)

Hello,
I have an HP Envoy 700 PC Series. Running Windows 8.
Everything was working fine, until I changed/disabled some settings in the BIOS, an dnow the PC turns on without any display.
I need to reset my Bios settings.
I tried removing the CMOS battery for an hour, still the monitor doesn't turn on.
I tried playing with the jumpers (assuming I'm doing it right).. Any pointers?!
Pc turns on normally without a display. This all happened when I changed my BIOS settings.
Any help would be great.
Thank you

The fact that you removed the CMOS battery usually resets the BIOS so this may not be the problem, however, the computer must be left on for up to 24 hours to permit the battery to charge itself.
You may opt to try another monitor.
You may wish to test or troubleshoot via this:
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/findbysymptom/ht/testmonitor.htm
Please mark my post as SOLVED if it has resolved your problem. It helps others with similar situations.

New Computer locks up then loses some bios settings

I just built a new system with the following pieces
2.40 gigahertz AMD Athlon 64 4000
Board: MS-7025
Bus Clock: 200 megahertz
BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG 02/17/2005
4x 512meg samsung
NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT bfg oc agp
Thermaltake Silent Purepower 480W
NVIDIA STRIPE 372.62G [Hard drive] (400.09 GB) -- drive 0
photosmart printer card reader (HPH11) [Hard drive] -- drive 2
PLATINUM 080G 2F5400 USB Device [Hard drive] (81.96 GB) -- drive 1
Occasionally system will have a hard freeze and require a reboot. When this happens some of my bios setting change (agp becomes pci, I have to setup raid0 again and video card memory becomes 128). This does not happen after a normal startup and no other changes occur i.e. time and date are not reset. Thanks for any help.
Clint

You lose of bios settings is classic lack of power. The 12v output for Thermaltake Silent Purepower 480W is only 18a MAX, meaning you will essentially run @ about 12a under normal conditions. This isn't enough power for the Neo 2, which likes good clean power in the 24a range.

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