Re: Vista Ultimate 64 acting erraticly.
Well, I have been flashing BIOS's pretty much since the EEPROM first
appeared and it has always worked flawlessly for me. Remember to read the
instructions, though. There is usually (I should say - allways!) a utility
to save your current BIOS to a *.BIN file and store it in a safe place.
Then, the only mantra you have to remember in case of one of these horrible
errors is really "Don't turn off the machine! Don't turn off the machine!
Don't turn off the machine!!!"
This requirement fullfilled, you can allways re-load the old setup from the
BIN file.
That said - flashing your BIOS really IS the scariest thing you can venture
into, gives me the creeping willies every time!
Tony. . .
"Lex Man" <LexMan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C1149DA5-4B88-4507-BACE-2CD3FE02C83E@microsoft.com...
>
>
> "Tony Sperling" wrote:
>
> > Personally, when bringing home a new machine, checking for BIOS updates
is
> > about the first thing I do - I may not actually flash it on the spot,
that
> > will depend on what has been updated, and how many updates have been
> > released between 'my' version and the currently updated version. You can
see
> > your version on the Boot-Screen, just after the graphics card is
identified.
> >
> > Motherboards and PC's that you buy over the counter may have some
> > considerable age to it. A completely new system will hardly be less than
six
> > months old and the update activity of some manufacturers are often high
just
> > in the beginning. So, it is important to be informed on what options you
> > have.
> >
> > Any particular error may not seem BIOS related but with all the other
> > updating that is constantly going on elsewhere, the BIOS's functionality
> > could be stressed to the limits of what it was designed for, including
early
> > development mishaps. Memory timing adjustments and general fine-tunings
are
> > not rarely seen with these updates, as an example.
> >
> > And how old is this machine, and what OS did it run before installing
your
> > Vista?
> >
> > You might want to try running a memory test-suite, and to disconnect and
> > re-seat every connector and internal device on the motherboard and the
back
> > of the machine, including the memory itself, and you could also try
swapping
> > the memory sticks around (Socket 1 -> 2 | Socket 2 -> 1) All this is
> > particularly important even if the ssystem was running fine with 32bit
XP!
> >
> > Oh-, and don't forget to pay a visit to Charlies blog - there's a link
on
> > every single one of his posts here, and a nice resource for everyone in
> > 'dire straights'. And, as a matter of fact, I believe Charlie was one
having
> > his own set of issues with ATI and Vista?
> >
> >
> > Tony. . .
> >
> >
> >
> > "Lex Man" <LexMan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:7F9C494D-C049-4899-BE1B-CFC7E0B8C955@microsoft.com...
> > > I have two six pins on my PSU one is plugged into the back of my
graphics
> > > card without being plugged in the manchine won't turn on. I have all
the
> > > latest drivers excpt for the ATI one which I rolled back to see if it
> > would
> > > help the problem.
> > >
> > > I havn't updated my BIOS becasue I really wanted to leave that as a
last
> > > resort.
> > >
> > > "Tony Sperling" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Since you only just installed - have you looked for updates to ALL
your
> > > > 64bit drivers? Including the ones on the system CD! Is the BIOS
updated?
> > > >
> > > > These items alone may not fix your problem, but are definitely
things
> > you
> > > > want to do before trying the 'despair' option!
> > > >
> > > > Personally, I think your PSU looks O.K. but it depends on what
internal
> > and
> > > > external power consuming devices you have attached. Arctic Cooling
has a
> > > > good name to it, but we should appreciate that all brands push
'some'
> > sh*t
> > > > on to the market as well. At the end of the day, 500 watt isn't a
whole
> > lot
> > > > any more and those watts will have to be the best quality. Your
temps
> > may be
> > > > just a 'tad' high, but couldn't be serious, I don't think.
> > > >
> > > > At the very least, make sure all devices have their own connector to
the
> > PSU
> > > > and doesn't share it with even a single fan - (as an example).
> > > >
> > > > A '939' socket probably isn't completely new - how old apprx?
> > > >
> > > > Try and disconnect everything the machine doesn't need for
> > > > booting-and-starting Windows, and see how it fares?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Tony. . .
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Lex Man" <LexMan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:FDDB4F44-AF58-4171-A33F-A4234BDEE281@microsoft.com...
> > > > > On the specs of my computer:
> > > > >
> > > > > AMD 64 4800+ 939 socket
> > > > > Asus A8R32-MVP Delux motherboard
> > > > > Creative Audigy Sound Card ZX Platinum
> > > > > ATI 3850 256mb HD graphics card
> > > > >
> > > > > I just installed Vista 64 bit ultimate and it works fine for about
> > twenty
> > > > > minutes before things start playing up. I lose aero and video and
> > sound
> > > > > playback becomes erratic.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> >
> >
> >
>
> Ok I've updated my BIOS also ran through my machine with OneCare scanner
> don't know if it will help but I will check tomorrow.
>
> I don't like flashing bios's as it can lead to horrible problems when it
> doesn't work right. If it doesn't work I'm going to give up and call it a
> day.
>
> Thanks Lex-Man
>
>
