R A Jon Hamelin wrote:
Karl F. Larsen, AKA K5DI
Linux User
#450462 http://counter.li.org.
Hi Karl:
Thanks for the quick response.
I pulled the DVD burner in question and replaced it with one that I know
works with F7. Same issue +. Now, upon reboot, I get the message
"Overclocking failed. Press F1 to enter setup". The system has never
been overclocked, so I don't know where this came from. In addition the
system clock is reset and behind by 6 or 7 hours
The media has passed the preinstall test, the burners are used on other
systems with F7 & FC6 with no issues. The F7_live_i386 loads fine on the
machine in question, however, locks after installing, rebooting and
running First Boot. This is my first use of a chipset other than Intel,
and am wondering if it is the SiS chipset??
Once I installed the F7_live_86_64 from ram on the P5B-VM DO, ( Intel
Q965 Express) I had no further problems. I have burned close to 50 DVD's
with the LG burner and no coasters, so I wonder.
I would like to donate the PIII that this machine will be replacing in
time for the new school year, but need the replacement up and running
before this can happen.
Thanks,
Jon
I had this issue for a while on my ASUS. It was so long ago. Since the
issues seems to start before you access the OS, that is where you have
to look.
Try the bios reset and check to see if there is a BIOS update available.
Also check the power supply voltages as I have had really weird
problems occur when my 5V rail dropped below spec. System worked but
weird things happened.
If removing the DVD allows the machine to boot, it could be related to
the PS as the DVD would increase the load. I had one DVD burner
replaced under warranty due to the power supply.
FWIW, two Antec 550W power supplies had the same issue with the 5V rail
dropping low. A known problem from what I see on the net. Purchased
over a year apart.
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