Resolved: Fails to POST, BIOS error (was: help!!!)

berserker456 · 01-21-04, 08:16 PM

this is my first build and ive had a few problems the only emergency being that it crashes in the bios or post it says "system failure due to cpu overclocking" but i didnt overclock its a p4 3.o and the board is a asus p4c800-e

gruvin2 · 01-21-04, 08:20 PM

Try clearing the CMOS jumper or remove the battery for a minute and try again. It's possible the previos settings are still saved. Also can't hurt to reseat the CPU. The Board should recognize that a new CPU is installed. Good Luck and keep us posted as to your results.

Burning Phoenix · 01-21-04, 08:34 PM

I had the same problem on the same setup as you can see in my sig. I had to change the memory timings manually for my Corsair XMS DDR400. I'm not positive but i think i remember my cpu frequency defaulted to something other than 200. You may want to check that also.

stan03 · 01-21-04, 08:46 PM

can you stay in the bios long enough to do a flash? if yes try getting the most recent ones off of another computer and then flashing them on your current one.

chasingapple · 01-21-04, 09:25 PM

I second the "remove the battery" trick, seems to work better then the typical cmos jumper.

Artsemis · 01-21-04, 09:29 PM

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Originally posted by Burning Phoenix
I had the same problem on the same setup as you can see in my sig. I had to change the memory timings manually for my Corsair XMS DDR400. I'm not positive but i think i remember my cpu frequency defaulted to something other than 200. You may want to check that also.

Exact same thing here... I'd bet money this is it as mine was also defaulted to something other than 200. (It was 100, making my processor a 1.4 when its a 2.8)

zabomb4163 · 01-21-04, 10:02 PM

i fixed the same error messege by switching the cmos jumper.

@md0Cer · 01-22-04, 04:24 PM

Yes, I agree with the CMOS jumper. If I were you I would unplug the system, hit the power switch to get any residual energy out, and then take out the battery for 10-however many seconds you wish. I wouln't know becuase I have never built an Intel based system and I have never owned an asus, but could there be a jumper on the motherboard that determines the FSB speed or any dividers? If so, you may want to set those to the proper settings.

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berserker456 · 01-23-04, 12:33 AM

reflashing the bios didnt work...i reseated the cpu cause i wasnt sure if i fried it or what not and both reflashing and seating caused the problem to just come back later...but the cmos jumper worked...thanks everyone

Newbie_Doo · 01-23-04, 10:06 AM

Relocated from Emergencies. Issue resolved.

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01-21-04, 08:16 PM	Thread Starter #1
berserker456 New Member Join Date: Jan 2004	help!!! this is my first build and ive had a few problems the only emergency being that it crashes in the bios or post it says "system failure due to cpu overclocking" but i didnt overclock its a p4 3.o and the board is a asus p4c800-e
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01-21-04, 08:20 PM	#2
gruvin2 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore, MD	Try clearing the CMOS jumper or remove the battery for a minute and try again. It's possible the previos settings are still saved. Also can't hurt to reseat the CPU. The Board should recognize that a new CPU is installed. Good Luck and keep us posted as to your results.
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01-21-04, 08:34 PM	#3
Burning Phoenix Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Schenectady NY	I had the same problem on the same setup as you can see in my sig. I had to change the memory timings manually for my Corsair XMS DDR400. I'm not positive but i think i remember my cpu frequency defaulted to something other than 200. You may want to check that also. __________________ 3.0c Northwood – ASUS P4C800-E : 512M Corsair XMS DDR400 Dual Xeon 3.2GHZ - ASUS NCCH-DL : 2G Mushkin DDR400 Dual Xeon 2.5ghz quad cores – ASUS DSBF-DE : Mushkin 8GB PC2 6400 : 3x 1TB Seagate
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01-21-04, 08:46 PM	#4
stan03 Member Join Date: Mar 2003	can you stay in the bios long enough to do a flash? if yes try getting the most recent ones off of another computer and then flashing them on your current one.
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01-21-04, 09:25 PM	#5
chasingapple Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Las Vegas Nevada	I second the "remove the battery" trick, seems to work better then the typical cmos jumper.
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01-21-04, 10:02 PM	#7
zabomb4163 Member Join Date: Apr 2002	i fixed the same error messege by switching the cmos jumper.
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01-22-04, 04:24 PM	#8
@md0Cer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Denver, CO	Yes, I agree with the CMOS jumper. If I were you I would unplug the system, hit the power switch to get any residual energy out, and then take out the battery for 10-however many seconds you wish. I wouln't know becuase I have never built an Intel based system and I have never owned an asus, but could there be a jumper on the motherboard that determines the FSB speed or any dividers? If so, you may want to set those to the proper settings. Good Luck! -0cer EDIT: oh and I almost forgot!!!! WELCOME TO THE FORUMS!!!!!!!!! __________________ Current System: XP 1700+ DLT3C 0310 XPMW 185X13.5 = 2.5GHz 1.875Vcore Thermalright SLK-900A Abit KD7 Via KT400 5:2:1 divider PCI: 37Mhz AGP:92.5Mhz 3X256+512=1278MB RAM assortment 185Mhz 2.95Vdimm ATi Radeon X700 Pro 256mb Core:435Mhz Ram: 475Mhz Forton 400 watt PSU Black Cheiftec Dragon full side window
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01-23-04, 12:33 AM	Thread Starter #9
berserker456 New Member Join Date: Jan 2004	reflashing the bios didnt work...i reseated the cpu cause i wasnt sure if i fried it or what not and both reflashing and seating caused the problem to just come back later...but the cmos jumper worked...thanks everyone
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01-23-04, 10:06 AM	#10
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