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  Jan 9 2008, 12:47 PM
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https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/Wishli...itle=KJSGrandpa Now when I use the computer its slow and about 5-1 min after its start it locks up and you cant do anything, no CNTL ALT DEL Nothing Mouse laser is still on but it wont move. is this some kind of hardware issue or is something DOA? whats wrong why would it freeze up after using it for a few min. Times it has frozen what I have been doing: Clicking on the sound Icon from the Notification Area During Windows Updates Moving the mouse around in Circles on the Desktop. Doing Nothing Any Ideas??? Thanks |
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Jan 9 2008, 02:16 PM
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 Computer Masochist Group: Moderator Posts: 10,660 Joined: 27-January 07 From: Cleveland, Ohio Member No.: 108,618 |
Did you use thermal compound or pad when attaching the heatsink to the CPU? The best thing to do is to remove everything from the case and run it on the table top (on top of some cardboard) Start with minimum memory and devices attached. Then add them back one at a time
Mark -------------------- Mark
 why won't my laptop work? Having grandkids is God's way of giving you a 2nd chance because you were too busy working your butt off the 1st time around Avatar by Handplane |
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Jan 9 2008, 08:28 PM
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Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 151 Joined: 1-November 07 Member No.: 166,999 |
No, the LGA 775 Intel Doul core does not need thermal compound or a pad. It comes with the included heatsink, you just put it into place.
Ill try the table top computer idea. thanks any other ideas would help |
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Jan 9 2008, 08:37 PM
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 Forum Addict Group: HJT Junior Classmen Posts: 4,104 Joined: 7-January 07 From: UK Member No.: 105,123 |
Are you sure that it doesn't need any thermal paste/pad? If this is the case its the first processor I can think of since the old P2s
The specs say that a heatsink is included, but without the paste to connect the two together it will overheat. This post has been edited by nigglesnush85: Jan 9 2008, 08:40 PM -------------------- Regards
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Jan 9 2008, 08:45 PM
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 Visiting Alien Group: Members Posts: 5,140 Joined: 20-May 07 From: millenium falcon and rockytop Member No.: 131,963 |
go directly into bios and see what temp is reported for the cpu, it should start around 40C at most and only climb a few degrees in bios
if it reaches 60C then you don't even have a thermal pad under the HSF who told you you didn't need thermal paste? the fan is spinning? thermal pads ship with a plastic strip, if it isn't removed, you'll fry the cpu This post has been edited by DaChew: Jan 9 2008, 08:51 PM -------------------- Chewy
life is like a box of chocolates and stupid is as stupid does but you can always run |
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Jan 10 2008, 01:00 AM
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Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 151 Joined: 1-November 07 Member No.: 166,999 |
I took off the Heat sink it has Pasty stuff, I guess I didnt see it. Its there and when you install it, it reacts and works.
I looked at ECS website and it says my processor is only supported if I update my Bios, This is the page I found http://www.ecsusa.com/ECSWebSite/Products/...=44&LanID=9 Any one know how to update a bios? |
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Jan 10 2008, 06:39 PM
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 Hardware Guru Group: BC Advisor Posts: 1,872 Joined: 25-January 07 From: Tiffin, Ohio Member No.: 108,353 |
 . Depending on the flash utility you use here are the tutorials provided by ECS.link
-------------------- ~Chad~ Biostar P4M900-M4, Celeron 2.7GHZ OCD 2.95, 2GB patriot DDR2 667 CL3, 60,20 GB IDE HDD,2 Dell 19" Flat Panel monitors, XFX 512mb OC'd Geforce 9500, Windows XP Professional SP2, SAS, MBAM, MCAFEE STINGER, Zonealarm, Linksys Router, and A Modded Palm TX HandHeld. |
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Jan 10 2008, 06:59 PM
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Visiting Alien Group: Members Posts: 5,140 Joined: 20-May 07 From: millenium falcon and rockytop Member No.: 131,963 |
If the 4 threads you have started in the last 2 days are about the same motherboard I would return it and buy something more reliable than an ecs entry level one, was this a refurb?
This post has been edited by DaChew: Jan 10 2008, 07:00 PM -------------------- Chewy
life is like a box of chocolates and stupid is as stupid does but you can always run |
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Jan 10 2008, 07:27 PM
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Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 151 Joined: 1-November 07 Member No.: 166,999 |
nope its a band new one.
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Jan 11 2008, 05:23 AM
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Hardware Guru Group: BC Advisor Posts: 1,872 Joined: 25-January 07 From: Tiffin, Ohio Member No.: 108,353 |
He just got the motherboard here is the thread where he decided on the MB.
-------------------- ~Chad~ Biostar P4M900-M4, Celeron 2.7GHZ OCD 2.95, 2GB patriot DDR2 667 CL3, 60,20 GB IDE HDD,2 Dell 19" Flat Panel monitors, XFX 512mb OC'd Geforce 9500, Windows XP Professional SP2, SAS, MBAM, MCAFEE STINGER, Zonealarm, Linksys Router, and A Modded Palm TX HandHeld. |
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Jan 11 2008, 09:19 AM
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Visiting Alien Group: Members Posts: 5,140 Joined: 20-May 07 From: millenium falcon and rockytop Member No.: 131,963 |
sneaky,
like you said there QUOTE Just a few things you listed an ECS MB there not a verry solid manufacture. I quit using them a few years ago, had too many failures, many worked ok for a year or so, many died sooner he should be able to spot the bios version at bootup and tell if the bios is the problem -------------------- Chewy
life is like a box of chocolates and stupid is as stupid does but you can always run |
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Jan 11 2008, 08:03 PM
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Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 151 Joined: 1-November 07 Member No.: 166,999 |
I need to find out how to update the bios...
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Jan 11 2008, 08:18 PM
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Computer Masochist Group: Moderator Posts: 10,660 Joined: 27-January 07 From: Cleveland, Ohio Member No.: 108,618 |
QUOTE(PoweredByGoogle @ Jan 11 2008, 08:03 PM)  I need to find out how to update the bios... http://www.overclockers.com/tips120/index04.asp Mark -------------------- Mark
why won't my laptop work? Having grandkids is God's way of giving you a 2nd chance because you were too busy working your butt off the 1st time around Avatar by Handplane |
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