poot Posted February 17, 2006 Posted February 17, 2006 Hello, I have read numerous cold boot issue threads, and I am having my own cold boot issue. I bought this system about a yr ago and let everything run at default speeds etc. then I decided to finally try and get my vx ram to do what it is supposed to. After some trial and errors and a post over at ocz it turned out I had 1 bad stick. so I rma'd the ram and popped in 2x512 corsair 2700 value ram I had, everything was fine until I shut it off. when I turned it on i get 1 long beep 2 short beeps but if I hit reboot or ctrl alt del, it posts and then hangs at dfi pool or boot from cd depending on bios settings. I have to reload my settings or load optimized defaults to get past dmi pool and into windows. I got my ocz ram back and same problem whether im on default settings or my ocd settings. This also only happens if the pc has been off for a while. Everything is fine once it’s on... I tried setting defaults and putting 3.3v jumper back. I have tried with just 1 stick 1 hd etc, clear cmos over night, tried to flash back to the 623-3 official bios. I have tried the 2nd pcie slot. I have tried unplugging USB, extra hd, fans, etc. I am trying to find another video card to use and will try another psu when I get home(antec tru 550w 20p w adapter):/ Although I think it’s really a bios / motherboard issue. any ideas, links, or suggestions? (*this happens if use defaults also) Settings: In Genie Bios 250 Auto 16 16 9 or 8 100 disable 1.450v 1.300V Above VID * 110% 1.30v 1.70v 3.3V Dram Config 200 enable 2.0 02 08 or 06 02 10 16 02 03 02 03 1168, enabled auto 0 normal 4 Level 2 8ns normal 6ns 256 disable 16 04 disable ............. these are the sttings i use, stable 12hrs prime / memtest. just cant turn it off :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
poot Posted February 18, 2006 Posted February 18, 2006 ok tried the other psu & same thing 1 long 2 short(also tried another monitor/ cables/ dvi output / vga output etc), then i reboot, reenter bios settings and its fine. i have to leave it off for atleast 30 mins to reenact the cold boot probs default bios settings or ocd settings.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
watsonte Posted February 18, 2006 Posted February 18, 2006 I have had the same issues with cold boots as well. With two boards actually (SLI-DR, and asus sli-premium. I dont necessarily think its an issue with the board as much as other hardware. I had to fool with mine changing out parts (I happen to have two rigs) So I finally found combinations between the two that work. Sorry I dont know what to tell you. But keep trying to fix the problem your not the only one with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fum Posted February 18, 2006 Posted February 18, 2006 Hi po0t, When I knew I was gonna get hit with a cold boot on my nf2 ultra, I used to "resolve" it by hitting reset right after I powered on. I was running that at 250 fsb... didn't happen when I ran it at defaults. The forums are filled with this topic, but I believe the basic gist of the problem is that the cpu isn't getting the voltage it needs. I seem to recall OCZTony telling me that in order to run my VX, it was recommended to use 123%. Perhaps that was just for the nforce3? Maybe try default vcore + 123%? Also, having such high vdimm and relatively low vcore could also be giving you this issue? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
poot Posted February 18, 2006 Posted February 18, 2006 i forgot mention the leds on pwr up show 3 LEDs with 4th blinking. for a few seconds then 3, 2, 1, then i get the vid beeps 1 long 2 short. fum, if i reboot it posts then hangs at dmi pool, and yes ifi i enter bios & reset my bios settings it will boot in to windows and all is fine. i tried uping the voltage on cpu as we talked about last nite & same boot issues, there is no 123% in the 704-2. forums said 123 could kill the cpu w/ 704 bios anyway... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
poot Posted February 20, 2006 Posted February 20, 2006 switched out the video card with a 7800 gt and it booted right up & it was off all night, put my 6800gt back in and 1 long 2 shorts(it will work with a reboot)i switced back and forth a few times to test. bad video card? what do you guys think? aslo im on 623-3 bios and defaults setting for now.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fum Posted February 20, 2006 Posted February 20, 2006 i think you need to fedex me your 7800... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
poot Posted February 21, 2006 Posted February 21, 2006 well, so far so good, i reset my oc, and have not been able to reenact the cold boot issues. i rma'd my 6800gt, but i think ill keep this 7800gt :shake: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fum Posted February 21, 2006 Posted February 21, 2006 let's not be hasty pooter, you'd be much better off sending me that 7800 so i can test it thoroughly for you... we don't want that cold boot to creep up on you again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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