Re: New build shuts down during OS install.

The message <dvsqg11i7pc4gl99n0saelk8fjdfvkqd5f@xxxxxxx>
from Nick Harrison <nick@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> contains these words:

> Hi,
> I am building a simple system using:-

> AMD Athlon XP2500 333FSB 512 L2 Cache Barton Retail Boxed Inc Heatsink
> Crucial CT6464Z40B 512MB DDR 400MHz PC3200 CL=3 Memory Module
> MSI KM4M-V SKT A 8xAGP Onboard VGA/Sound/LAN ATA133 MATX CPU support
> Up to XP 3200+ (FSB333)
> Maxtor 40 Gb hard drive and DVD
> New power supply

> I intended it to be a simple system
> The system posts OK and all the drives etc are recognised in the BIOS.
> When I try to install the OS (2000 pro) it boots from CD and starts
> copying the files across. When it gets to the Starting windows 2000
> setup the computer just does an instant shutdown. Repeated this 5
> times. Stops at exactly the same point as far as I can see.
> I've booted from a floppy bootdisc. The system runs fine from a DOS
> prompt for a couple of hours. Temperatures all seem OK.
> I tried a Windows 98 install. If I use the setup disc to start with
> CDrom support it shuts down when installing CD drivers but will boot
> up without CD support. Have tried new cables. Have checked and
> rechecked the master/slave settings. Have tried a new DVD drive/hard
> drive.
> I have set the m/b jumpers for 166 mHz.
> Any ideas? I've run out of ideas.
> Thanks in advance.


I suggest you boot with a memtest86 boot floppy and test the ram. You
can google for the small memtest86 boot disk creator download if you
don't already have such a disk.

--
Regards, John.

To reply directly, please remove "buttplug" .Mail via the
"Reply Direct" button and Spam-bots will be rejected.

.