Build issue

Whenever people ask me about building a new computer themselves, the following is the advice I give them.

To start with, here are a few tips that may help you in your endeavor. First, if you don’t have a ground strap, then you will need to discharge, any static charge that you hold, by touching the computer case, or any metal object. Before handling any static sensitive objects CPU, memory sticks (dims), motherboard, and expansion cards, be sure to discharge yourself first.

• If you are building your own computer, first try and put it together outside the case, this has a couple advantages, the first being saving your sanity. You want to start with the bare minimum, that being the motherboard, CPU, and the power supply. You may need a front panel speaker, if there isn’t a beeper, on the motherboard, and also the on/off switch, from the computer case, plugged into the motherboard’s front panel terminals. Now, when you turn the computer on, you should see all your fans spinning and hear a bunch of beeps, so you now know that the motherboard, power supply, and the CPU all work.
• Now, this is very important, before going any further, unplug the power cord, from the power supply. Be sure to discharge your static, and now, install one stick of memory, I know, you want to put them all in, but only one stick, for now. Plug the power cord back in, and turn it on, you should hear a series of beeps (1 long 3 short), as the computer searches for the video card. Ok, turn it off, and unplug the power cord again, from the power supply
• Now, discharge yourself and inset your video card, then connect your monitor to the video card. Plug the power cord back in and turn it on. You should get the Power On System Test (POST) one beep. Then, you should get a display, on your monitor screen, showing your basic boot screen, and a boot disk error, because you don’t have any drives installed. Up to now, if you have the monitor display, and the disk error, your system is sweet.
• Now, start putting these components, in the computer case, but first, be sure to look at the number, and the placement of the standoffs. Make sure you don’t have more standoffs than you need, and they all will line up with the mounting holes, on your motherboard. Sometimes, a standoff will be slightly leaning too far to one side, and may have a tendency to short out a circuit on the motherboard. In the case of the misaligned standoff, maybe try persuading it over in the correct direction with a needle nose pliers, or use a small piece of electrical tape around that mounting hole, on the motherboard.
• Once you have these components installed, in the case, and have your boot display, on the monitor, along with the disk error, then you know you have a good start.
• Now, install the drives, partition, and format your hard drives, setup the BIOS, install the operating system, and add the remaining hardware and drivers. Now. go take your computer for a spin around the block.

I know it is a hassle, to do it, this way, but, by putting it together outside the case first, you verify that your system works, without being shorted on the standoffs, and spending hours trying to find the bad component. Then once you assemble the system inside the case, you know where to look.

Well, over the past few days (I planned to work on it Monday, but didn't) I've been either too busy, to lazy, or it was to late at night to work on it, I may have to wait until next week (tomorrow = yard work, thursday = permit test, possibly Friday)

But anyways, heres an update on the Hardware information, compiled with Everest.

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As from the everest report.txt
Computer:
Computer Type ACPI Multiprocessor PC
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
OS Service Pack Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 6.0.2900.2180 (IE 6.0 SP2)
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Computer Name HARRISON-7B20B7
User Name Harrison
Logon Domain HARRISON-7B20B7
Date / Time 2005-07-12 / 23:37

Motherboard:
CPU Type Intel Pentium 4 530J, 3000 MHz (15 x 200)
Motherboard Name Dell Dimension 4700
Motherboard Chipset Intel Grantsdale-G i915G
System Memory 1280 MB (DDR2 SDRAM)
BIOS Type Phoenix (11/23/04)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port ECP Printer Port (LPT1)

Display:
Video Adapter Sapphire RADEON X700 PRO Secondary (128 MB)
Video Adapter Sapphire RADEON X700 PRO (128 MB)
3D Accelerator ATI Radeon X700 Pro (RV410)
Monitor Dell 1704FPT (Analog) [17" LCD] (Y42994BKBCZK)

Multimedia:
Audio Adapter Intel 82801FB ICH6 - AC'97 Audio Controller [B-1]

Storage:
IDE Controller Intel® 82801FB Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 2651
IDE Controller Intel® 82801FB/FBM Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 266F
SCSI/RAID Controller NERO IMAGEDRIVE SCSI Controller
Disk Drive Maxtor 6Y160M0 (160 GB, 7200 RPM, SATA)
Disk Drive WD CR HS-5-IN-1 USB Device
Disk Drive WD CR HS-CF USB Device
Disk Drive WD 1600JB External USB Device (149 GB, USB)
Optical Drive CD-ROM Drive
SMART Hard Disks Status OK

Partitions:
C: (NTFS) 149566 MB (137402 MB free)
H: (FAT32) 152588 MB (88846 MB free)
Total Size 295.1 GB (220.9 GB free)

Input:
Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse HID-compliant WheelMouse

Network:
Primary IP Address 192.168.1.101
Primary MAC Address 00-0F-66-6B-C9-C0
Network Adapter Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter (192.168.1.101)

Peripherals:
USB1 Controller Intel 82801FB ICH6 - USB Universal Host Controller [B-1]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801FB ICH6 - USB Universal Host Controller [B-1]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801FB ICH6 - USB Universal Host Controller [B-1]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801FB ICH6 - USB Universal Host Controller [B-1]
USB2 Controller Intel 82801FB ICH6 - Enhanced USB2 Controller [B-1]
USB Device Generic USB Hub
USB Device Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter #5
USB Device Logitech USB WheelMouse
USB Device USB Composite Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
USB Device USB Mass Storage Device
USB Device USB Mass Storage Device

DMI:
DMI BIOS Vendor Dell Inc.
DMI BIOS Version A05
DMI System Manufacturer Dell Inc.
DMI System Product Dimension 4700
DMI System Version
DMI System Serial Number 70B8P61
DMI System UUID 44454C4C-30001042-8038B7C0-4F503631
DMI Motherboard Manufacturer Dell Inc.
DMI Motherboard Product 0M3918
DMI Motherboard Version
DMI Motherboard Serial Number ..CN708214BT04Y3.
DMI Chassis Manufacturer Dell Inc.
DMI Chassis Version
DMI Chassis Serial Number 70B8P61
DMI Chassis Asset Tag
DMI Chassis Type Mini Tower

--------[ DMI ]---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[ BIOS ]

BIOS Properties:
Vendor Dell Inc.
Version A05
Release Date 11/23/2004
Size 512 KB
Boot Devices Floppy Disk, Hard Disk, CD-ROM, LS-120
Capabilities Flash BIOS, Shadow BIOS, Selectable Boot, EDD, BBS
Supported Standards DMI, APM, ACPI, PnP
Expansion Capabilities PCI, USB

[ System ]

System Properties:
Manufacturer Dell Inc.
Product Dimension 4700
Serial Number 70B8P61
Universal Unique ID 44454C4C-30001042-8038B7C0-4F503631
Wake-Up Type Power Switch

[ Motherboard ]

Motherboard Properties:
Manufacturer Dell Inc.
Product 0M3918
Serial Number ..CN708214BT04Y3.

[ Chassis ]

Chassis Properties:
Manufacturer Dell Inc.
Serial Number 70B8P61
Chassis Type Mini Tower

[ Processors / Processor #1 ]

Processor Properties:
Manufacturer Intel
External Clock 800 MHz
Maximum Clock 4000 MHz
Current Clock 3000 MHz
Type Central Processor
Voltage 1.8 V
Status Enabled
Upgrade ZIF
Socket Designation Microprocessor

[ Caches / Cache #1 ]

Cache Properties:
Type Internal
Status Enabled
Operational Mode Write-Back
Maximum Size 16 KB
Installed Size 16 KB
Error Correction None

[ Caches / Cache #2 ]

Cache Properties:
Type Internal
Status Enabled
Operational Mode Varies with Memory Address
Maximum Size 1024 KB
Installed Size 1024 KB
Error Correction Single-bit ECC

[ Memory Devices / CHANNEL A DIMM 0 ]

Memory Device Properties:
Form Factor DIMM
Type SDRAM
Type Detail Synchronous
Size 1024 MB
Speed 400 MHz
Total Width 64-bit
Data Width 64-bit
Device Locator CHANNEL A DIMM 0

[ Memory Devices / CHANNEL B DIMM 0 ]

Memory Device Properties:
Form Factor DIMM
Type SDRAM
Type Detail Synchronous
Speed 400 MHz
Total Width 64-bit
Data Width 64-bit
Device Locator CHANNEL B DIMM 0

[ Memory Devices / CHANNEL A DIMM 1 ]

Memory Device Properties:
Form Factor DIMM
Type SDRAM
Type Detail Synchronous
Size 256 MB
Speed 400 MHz
Total Width 64-bit
Data Width 64-bit
Device Locator CHANNEL A DIMM 1

[ Memory Devices / CHANNEL B DIMM 1 ]

Memory Device Properties:
Form Factor DIMM
Type SDRAM
Type Detail Synchronous
Speed 400 MHz
Total Width 64-bit
Data Width 64-bit
Device Locator CHANNEL B DIMM 1

[ System Slots / PCI_1 ]

System Slot Properties:
Slot Designation PCI_1
Type PCI
Usage Empty
Data Bus Width 32-bit
Length Long

[ System Slots / PCI_2 ]

System Slot Properties:
Slot Designation PCI_2
Type PCI
Usage Empty
Data Bus Width 32-bit
Length Long

[ System Slots / PCI_E_1 ]

System Slot Properties:
Slot Designation PCI_E_1
Type PCI-E x1
Usage Empty
Length Long

[ System Slots / PEG ]

System Slot Properties:
Slot Designation PEG
Type PCI-E x1
Usage In Use
Length Long

[ Port Connectors / PARALLEL ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Parallel Port PS/2
Internal Reference Designator PARALLEL
Internal Connector Type None
External Connector Type DB-25 pin female

[ Port Connectors / SERIAL1 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Serial Port 16550A Compatible
Internal Reference Designator SERIAL1
Internal Connector Type None
External Connector Type DB-9 pin male

[ Port Connectors / KYBD ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Keyboard Port
Internal Reference Designator KYBD
Internal Connector Type None
External Connector Type PS/2

[ Port Connectors / MOUSE ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Mouse Port
Internal Reference Designator MOUSE
Internal Connector Type None
External Connector Type PS/2

[ Port Connectors / USB1 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type USB
Internal Reference Designator USB1
Internal Connector Type None
External Connector Type USB

[ Port Connectors / USB2 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type USB
Internal Reference Designator USB2
Internal Connector Type None
External Connector Type USB

[ Port Connectors / USB3 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type USB
Internal Reference Designator USB3
Internal Connector Type None
External Connector Type USB

[ Port Connectors / USB4 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type USB
Internal Reference Designator USB4
Internal Connector Type None
External Connector Type USB

[ Port Connectors / USB5 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type USB
Internal Reference Designator USB5
Internal Connector Type None
External Connector Type USB

[ Port Connectors / USB6 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type USB
Internal Reference Designator USB6
Internal Connector Type None
External Connector Type USB

[ Port Connectors / USB7 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type USB
Internal Reference Designator USB7
Internal Connector Type None
External Connector Type USB

[ Port Connectors / USB8 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type USB
Internal Reference Designator USB8
Internal Connector Type None
External Connector Type USB

[ Port Connectors / ENET ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Network Port
Internal Reference Designator ENET
Internal Connector Type None
External Connector Type RJ-45

[ Port Connectors / MIC ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Audio Port
Internal Reference Designator MIC
Internal Connector Type None
External Connector Type Mini-jack (headphones)

[ Port Connectors / LINE-OUT ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Audio Port
Internal Reference Designator LINE-OUT
Internal Connector Type None
External Connector Type Mini-jack (headphones)

[ Port Connectors / LINE-OUT ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Audio Port
Internal Reference Designator LINE-OUT
Internal Connector Type None
External Connector Type Mini-jack (headphones)

[ Port Connectors / LINE-OUT ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Audio Port
Internal Reference Designator LINE-OUT
Internal Connector Type None
External Connector Type Mini-jack (headphones)

[ Port Connectors / LINE-IN ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Audio Port
Internal Reference Designator LINE-IN
Internal Connector Type None
External Connector Type Mini-jack (headphones)

[ Port Connectors / HP-OUT ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Audio Port
Internal Reference Designator HP-OUT
Internal Connector Type None
External Connector Type Mini-jack (headphones)

[ Port Connectors / MONITOR ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Video Port
Internal Reference Designator MONITOR
Internal Connector Type None
External Connector Type DB-15 pin female

[ On-Board Devices / AC'97 Audio Controller ]

On-Board Device Properties:
Description AC'97 Audio Controller
Type Video

--------[ Power Management ]--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Power Management Properties:
Current Power Source AC Line
Battery Status No Battery
Full Battery Lifetime Unknown
Remaining Battery Lifetime Unknown

--------[ Sensor ]------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sensor Properties:
Sensor Type HDD
GPU Sensor Type National LM63 (ATI-I2C 4Ch)

Temperatures:
GPU 46 °C (115 °F)
GPU Ambient 41 °C (106 °F)
Maxtor 6Y160M0 37 °C (99 °F)

--------[ CPU ]---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CPU Properties:
CPU Type Intel Pentium 4 530J, 3000 MHz (15 x 200)
CPU Alias Prescott
CPU Stepping E0
Instruction Set x86, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3
Original Clock 3000 MHz
Min / Max CPU Multiplier 14x / 15x
Engineering Sample No
L1 Trace Cache 12K Instructions
L1 Data Cache 16 KB
L2 Cache 1 MB (On-Die, ECC, ATC, Full-Speed)

Multi CPU:
Motherboard ID DELL Dim 4700
CPU #0 Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU 3.00GHz, 2992 MHz
CPU #1 Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU 3.00GHz, 2992 MHz

CPU Manufacturer:
Company Name Intel Corporation
Product Information http://www.intel.com/products/browse/processor.htm

CPU Utilization:
CPU #1 / HTT Unit #1 67 %
CPU #1 / HTT Unit #2 100 %

--------[ CPUID ]-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CPUID Properties:
CPUID Manufacturer GenuineIntel
CPUID CPU Name Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU 3.00GHz
CPUID Revision 00000F41h
IA Brand ID 00h (Unknown)
Platform ID 13h (Socket 775)
IA CPU Serial Number Unknown
Microcode Update Revision 9
HTT / CMP Units 2 / 1

Instruction Set:
64-bit x86 Extension (AMD64, EM64T) Not Supported
Alternate Instruction Set Not Supported
AMD 3DNow! Not Supported
AMD 3DNow! Professional Not Supported
AMD Enhanced 3DNow! Not Supported
AMD Extended MMX Not Supported
Cyrix Extended MMX Not Supported
IA-64 Not Supported
IA MMX Supported
IA SSE Supported
IA SSE 2 Supported
IA SSE 3 Supported
CLFLUSH Instruction Supported
CMPXCHG8B Instruction Supported
CMPXCHG16B Instruction Not Supported
Conditional Move Instruction Supported
FEMMS Instruction Not Supported
MONITOR / MWAIT Instruction Supported
RDTSCP Instruction Not Supported
SYSCALL / SYSRET Instruction Not Supported
SYSENTER / SYSEXIT Instruction Supported

Security Features:
Advanced Cryptography Engine (ACE) Not Supported
Data Execution Prevention (DEP, NX, EDB) Supported
Hardware Random Number Generator (RNG) Not Supported
Montgomery Multiplier & Hash Engine Not Supported
Processor Serial Number (PSN) Not Supported

Power Management Features:
Automatic Clock Control Supported
Enhanced Halt State (C1E) Supported
Enhanced SpeedStep Technology (EIST, ESS) Not Supported
Frequency ID Control Not Supported
LongRun Not Supported
LongRun Table Interface Not Supported
PowerSaver 1.0 Not Supported
PowerSaver 2.0 Not Supported
PowerSaver 3.0 Not Supported
Processor Duty Cycle Control Supported
Software Thermal Control Not Supported
Temperature Sensing Diode Not Supported
Thermal Monitor 1 Supported
Thermal Monitor 2 Not Supported
Thermal Monitoring Not Supported
Thermal Trip Not Supported
Voltage ID Control Not Supported

CPUID Features:
36-bit Page Size Extension Supported
CPL Qualified Debug Store Supported
Debug Trace Store Supported
Debugging Extension Supported
Fast Save & Restore Supported
Hyper-Threading Technology Supported
L1 Context ID Supported
Local APIC On Chip Supported
Machine-Check Architecture Supported
Machine-Check Exception Supported
Memory Type Range Registers Supported
Model Specific Registers Supported
Page Attribute Table Supported
Page Global Extension Supported
Page Size Extension Supported
Pending Break Event Supported
Physical Address Extension Supported
Self-Snoop Supported
Time Stamp Counter Supported
Virtual Machine Extensions Not Supported
Virtual Mode Extension Supported

If you want the full report message me on AIM anytime I'm there (Rubbergovernment).
It's not the full report, it goes into more detail on things.

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