Need suggestions on why I keep crashing

[nadk]

Set up: axia y, 1.33Ghz, 266 FSB CPU, on a KT7A Raid MB, with Kyro II video card. 40G WD HDD. Win ME.

I did over clock experiments with a non Axia CPU, and of course had many crashes. I then replaced the CPU with the AXIA one I have now, and the system is unstable. It boots up OK, but often locks up within a few minutes. I am running the CPU at std speed right now.

Do you guys find that Win ME or Win 98 SE is better for stability? Particularly in overclock systems?

I think I will reinstall the OS since it may have got currupted, but was not sure which one.

Any possible HW conflicts anyone know of?

[Wega!]

Have u overclocked?
What are ur temps?

[Vovan]

nadk (May 31, 2001 01:47 p.m.):
Set up: axia y, 1.33Ghz, 266 FSB CPU, on a KT7A Raid MB, with Kyro II video card. 40G WD HDD. Win ME.

I did over clock experiments with a non Axia CPU, and of course had many crashes. I then replaced the CPU with the AXIA one I have now, and the system is unstable. It boots up OK, but often locks up within a few minutes. I am running the CPU at std speed right now.

Do you guys find that Win ME or Win 98 SE is better for stability? Particularly in overclock systems?

I think I will reinstall the OS since it may have got currupted, but was not sure which one.

Any possible HW conflicts anyone know of?

My system works perfectly: I have a blue core Athlon.
Win Me by the way, is quite stable even more than SE, but it doesn't mean it has no dummy functions/programs.
Try marking the CPU with pencil of course , before O"Cing!
Have an Abit KT7 and it doesn't boots if your briges are not good penciled.
Try rising Voltage (my is 1.82).

[L1quid]

maybe your just too hot, or, try re-installing all the hardware one at a time, first the basic ones then the other expansion cards, and make sure to put it securely in place.

[nadk]

The temps are 29-36 deg. I am not over clocking at all right now.

What do you mean pencil the CPU? The L1 bridges are already shorted and this is a 1.33 GHz CPU and I am running it at 10x133

Am I missing something here?

[KaHNZa]

well, if you are running at default speed and you still get lockups, I'd say its your OS. You should try reinstalling it and seeing if that helps.

[TranceBear]

I have found that if you switch branda of chips, you need to do a complete format of your hard-drive. When I switched to an AMD from a Pentium, AMD highly recomended to nuke the hard-drive for there would be no conflicts. I hope this helps.

[Megahurtz]

The great unknown quantity is your video card. I am not aware of any compatibility issues with the Kyro II, but it is very new.

Has the system ever been stable, under any condition(s)?

I see two good suggestions in this thread, but without a more detailed picture of your set-up, I don't know which direction you may want to move.

Did you follow the installation sequence found here (http://www.viahardware.com/faq/kt7/kt7faq.htm)? Please see the miscellaneous
section.

Reformatting and installing one component at a time are both good suggestions.

Concerning the penciling of any bridges, you're okay there..you're not missing a thing.

If you still require assistance, a complete listing of your system parameters will help..Do you have a recommended PSU?

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