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Infinite Loop error and AGP Driving Value relationship

Thanks for the link jolt2. I had not seen that particular thread before. I will check that out.
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- Mar 29, 2002
- Forum: Motherboards
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Infinite Loop error and AGP Driving Value relationship

Thanks for the replies. dexvx, what you're describing is not the infinite loop error as mentioned in my first post. It must be something else causing the symptoms you mention. Regalk, yes I have browsed the amdmb.com forums extensively. However, I have yet to see any concrete info on: 1. What...
- AL77
- Post #6
- Mar 28, 2002
- Forum: Motherboards
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Infinite Loop error and AGP Driving Value relationship

Hmmm, two different forums (GH and Motherboards) and not one reply. Can I assume that either I'm the only one experiencing the infinite loop issue, or like me, there isn't anyone out there that actually has solid documentation on the AGP Driving Value (I'm looking for solid info). It's...
- AL77
- Post #3
- Mar 27, 2002
- Forum: Motherboards
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Infinite Loop error and AGP Driving Value relationship

Suggestions? Opinions? Remarks?
- AL77
- Post #2
- Mar 25, 2002
- Forum: Motherboards
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Infinite Loop error and AGP Driving Value relationship

The below was originally posted in General Hardware, but I received no replies. I'm looking for any insight into this matter. TIA For anyone who is experiencing the "infinite loop video device driver" freeze and error with the Epox 8KHA+, did you have any success in setting a manual agp driving...
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- Mar 24, 2002
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Motherboards
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Infinite Loop error and AGP Driving Value relationship

Last bump...I know I can't be the only who is experiencing the "infinite loop" issue with WinXP. Any info on the AGP Driving Value would be helpful. Thanks.
- AL77
- Post #3
- Mar 22, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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Infinite Loop error and AGP Driving Value relationship

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- AL77
- Post #2
- Mar 22, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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Infinite Loop error and AGP Driving Value relationship

For anyone who is experiencing the "infinite loop video device driver" freeze and error with the Epox 8KHA+, did you have any success in setting a manual AGP driving value. On my friend's system (Epox 8KHA+, 512 MB Crucial 2100, Radeon 8500 Retail, Athlon XP 1700+, AOpen 300 watt psu, WinXP...
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- Mar 21, 2002
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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Max Memory supported by nForce

1.5 GBs according to the nForce previews.
- AL77
- Post #6
- Sep 17, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Antec 300W PSU and 1.4GHz Athlon?

crt1530, there is some controversy on whether or not an Antec PP303X can handle a 1.4GHz Athlon system (look at Cases and Cooling forum). I tried getting info on why AMD hasn't approved it past 900MHz operation, but no one has clear answers (including an Antec representative that browses that...
- AL77
- Post #4
- Sep 10, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Athlon die and new KT266A chipset mobo's

techwanabe, I believe that the Palominos (the desktop version) will start at 1.2GHz, but I'm not sure. The 1.4GHz will be the sweet spot I think (1.53GHz might be pricey at first), and that's the one I'm eagerly waiting for. The performance enhancements are nice, but I really want a cooler...
- AL77
- Post #16
- Sep 6, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Athlon die and new KT266A chipset mobo's

Really? Thoroughbred is cancelled? I thought that was only Mustang.
- AL77
- Post #4
- Sep 6, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Athlon die and new KT266A chipset mobo's

The AMD Palomino (or Athlon 4, or Athlon XP, don't know what name they'll use yet) will not be running on a smaller die, it still will be using a .18micron core. The Athlon die shrink you're thinking of is known as Thoroughbred. Here is a link to AMD's Roadmap. Also the Palomino will be...
- AL77
- Post #2
- Sep 6, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Newegg listing Radeon 7500 and 8500 with an ETA of 9/24/01! Price is reasonable too!

Actually, majewski9, I'm not referring to OEM cards that Dell or other OEMS use, but rather just the "bag" versions you can buy at most mom and pop shops. Wasn't the Radeon 64 DDR OEM only clocked at 166 core/166 MHz DDR memory, as opposed to 183/183 for the retail boxed Radeon 64 VIVO. I think...
- AL77
- Post #8
- Sep 6, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Newegg listing Radeon 7500 and 8500 with an ETA of 9/24/01! Price is reasonable too!

Hmm, OEM versions of the Radeon 7500/8500. I'm not sure I trust ATi OEM cards unless I know for sure what the clock/memory speed is compared to the retail part. ATi often clocks their OEM versions lower than retail counterparts (I'm not just referring to the Radeon LE).
- AL77
- Post #6
- Sep 6, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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When will we see Palomino? I want it now!

I heard the Asus A7N266 may be out this month. I at least would like to get that (if the reviews are positive). The KT266a is the backup, but it doesn't seem that is any closer to being released than the nForce. I can go with an Athlon 1.2GHz for the time being, and upgrade in the future, but I...
- AL77
- Post #7
- Sep 5, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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When will we see Palomino? I want it now!

I also want that Palomino now! I need to build a system in the next few weeks. Idealy, I would like a Palomino Athlon 1.4GHz (or 1.53 depending on price) + nForce 420D. If the Palomino comes out in October as rumours would suggest, it'll probably take a few weeks before I see it in retail...
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- Post #5
- Sep 5, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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System freezes from vibration/shock to system case?

My friend has a Maxtor DMax + 6800 7200RPM HDD. The case is an Antec KS282, a fairly sturdy case, and it sits on top of the desk. My friend has mentioned to me that when the desk is accidentally hit (e.g. hitting keyboard tray or underside of desk strongly with knee when getting up), the system...
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- Aug 30, 2001
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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Oh ... MY ..... GOD! ATI Radeon 8500 $299.99!!!!!

I agree with what others have said about living in the past. I had a Matrox m3D which utilized the PowerVR1 chip (PCX2 IIRC). After the miserable gaming experience that card gave me I decided never to buy a Matrox or PowerVR product again. But, I've seen how the PowerVR technology has matured...
- AL77
- Post #53
- Aug 30, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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HD mounting, vertical ok?

I've had a WD 2.1GB HDD mounted vertically in my Micron Millennia system for 5+ years (I also had it horizontally for a few mths, then put it back vertically). No problems. Dell ships out many systems (e.g. Dimension 4100) with a vertically mounted HDD and I'm sure they have been for years...
- AL77
- Post #10
- Aug 23, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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ECS K7S5A Review over at Firing Squad

Looks interesting. People with this board seem to really like it. The placement of the IDE/Floppy connectors kind of bothers me though. I'm happy to see that the stability of the SiS chipset noted in user and tech site reviews seem to be quite good. Stability is my #1 concern by far. The strong...
- AL77
- Post #2
- Aug 20, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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motherboard screws

Yes, the screws should come with your case, not the motherboard. SeVeRaNCE, if your friend had problems with using metal screws, the head of the screw must have been larger than the small circular metal ring around each screw hole on the mb, and maybe was interfering with the proper electrical...
- AL77
- Post #3
- Apr 10, 2001
- Forum: Motherboards
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Creative finally admits that the SBlive causes problems with VIA motherboards

Well, I built a system for a friend utilizing the Asus p3v4x (apollo pro 133a chipset with the 596B south bridge), a SB Live Value (the one with the digital out), and a Voodoo 3 PCI about a year ago, and I haven't seen any problems that are mentioned. Has everyone dedicated an IRQ to the SB...
- AL77
- Post #20
- Apr 5, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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ICS help

Bleep is correct; you need a crossover cable to connect two computers together (PC to PC) in a network without a hub, switch, or router. A standard Cat5 cable will not work. If you are already using a crossover (Cat5 also) cable, here are some things you can check. I'll assume that you don't...
- AL77
- Post #6
- Apr 2, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Anandtech Depth Printer Reviews

Zdnet.com comes to mind (especially its PC Magazine site). I used to regularly read PC Magazine years ago, but not so much anymore. I find some of their reviews a little baffling (e.g. they seem to often give most printers a good print quality rating. In the past I've seen some of their...
- AL77
- Post #6
- Mar 6, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Should I tackle my own mobo + cpu install?

SerraYX, on AMD's web site, you'll find a Socket A and Slot A installation guide. I read the Slot A guide about a year ago, and it did provide me with some insight. Give it a try.
- AL77
- Post #6
- Mar 5, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Method to limit program CPU usage?

Thanks for the posts!:) Another task manager (ATM) is a great program and is exactly what I was looking for. I downloaded and ran the program. I reduced the priority in the threads of the offending program/process and I now have 'control' over my system again.
- AL77
- Post #6
- Feb 27, 2001
- Forum: Windows
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Method to limit program CPU usage?

Actually I tried that one already, but it is extremely slow (not software, but connection-wise). I've tried many ISPs over the years, and that one was, by far, the slowest. I would often wait a couple of minutes for pages to load, only to have them time out. I also was using Netzero for a while...
- AL77
- Post #3
- Feb 26, 2001
- Forum: Windows
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Method to limit program CPU usage?

I'm trying to find some utility to limit an application's CPU usage, e.g. lowering the CPU priority to the minimum. The Free ISP I have right now, 3web (Canadian based), is consuming almost all of my CPU's (sadly, just a P166) cycles with its bloated ad bar. I don't mind looking at ads, but this...
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- Thread
- Feb 26, 2001
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Windows
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Build a router or buy?? (home DSL)

<< Software routers seem like a pain to set up, and faaaar too many NICs involved >> I can't speak for anyone else, but it was fairly easy (and far cheaper at the time) for me to set up two computers using a crossover cable and MS Internet Connection Sharing for a friend. Yes, one machine (the...
- AL77
- Post #11
- Jan 28, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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SB Live Value: How do I upgrade drivers?

Subversal, I installed the latest drivers (not liveware) just a couple of weeks ago after a fresh format. Under the driver tab for Device Manager --> Sound, video and game controllers --> Creative SB Live! Value --> Properties shows: Creative SB Live! Value Provider: Creative Date: 08/26/1999...
- AL77
- Post #18
- Jan 16, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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SB Live Value: How do I upgrade drivers?

While I don't recall seeing an established procedure for updating the Live series cards on Creative's various sites, I have always just run either the stand-alone (5.42MB) executable (which is supposed to unpack itself and install the drivers, more on this below) or unzipped the Liveware...
- AL77
- Post #13
- Jan 16, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Onvia sucks now

Canadian customers seem to be hit hard by this. We didn't have too much to choose from to begin with, now even less. Not that Onvia.ca was anything special, far from it IMO (terrible inventory system, lot of products out of stock, slow to update prices after price cuts; e.g. CPUs, video cards)...
- AL77
- Post #16
- Jan 12, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Maximum PC rates the Antec SX830... rant...

I can't see how having two 80mm fans at the front and back is not enough for most sytems builders out there, if this is Maximum PC's view. The only complaint I have about the SX830 is the size. I just feel it's oversized for the average person's needs. But, it does look to be well-constructed...
- AL77
- Post #7
- Jan 9, 2001
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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VIA 4-in-1 4.27 BETA available

Xerox Man, there is info on Via's site regarding uninstalling the Via IDE driver under Win98, however, it doesn't mention anything about Win2K Q: How do I uninstall the VIA Busmaster driver and reinstall my Windows default drivers? A:To uninstall our drivers you must run the .exe file. You...
- AL77
- Post #27
- Jan 6, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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VIA 4-in-1 4.27 BETA available

I have only ever used the Via AGP and IRQ routing miniport driver on an Asus p3v4x (Apollo Pro 133a), based on information from the the Chipset FAQ on Via's site. So I've used the Microsoft IDE bus master drivers (DMA checked in Device Manager) since last June and I've never had a problem. HD...
- AL77
- Post #26
- Jan 6, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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CUSL2 - Heat?

IIRC, the Asus CUSL2-C (using the onboard Asus ASIC) reads the CPU temperature from the internal temperture diode of newer Intel CPUs. Does the Soyo do the same, or is the temperture read from the external sensor attached below the CPU in the socket on some (older?) motherboards? The higher MHz...
- AL77
- Post #3
- Jan 5, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Please Help! Asus P3V4X MB

I second what AndyHui said. PCI slot 1 shares an IRQ line with the AGP card. So the best you can do is to use slots 2, 3, and 4. These can technically be assigned their own interrupts. I say technically because in my experience Windows 95/98/ME often does not do a good job in assigning...
- AL77
- Post #5
- Jan 3, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Another reason A+ and MCSE cert's mean squat!

I disagree, they do mean something, when you do the prerequisite studying and practice. If you have put the effort into these certifications they can not only help you find related employment, they can keep you employed. If you just barely scrape by the necessary A+ and MCSE tests, well, you get...
- AL77
- Post #13
- Dec 30, 2000
- Forum: Computer Building
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Using NAT32 question.....

Electric Amish, I do not know the answer to your question 100%, but I can relate to you that I set up ICS to work with two systems and was able to connect to the same server on both machines playing Quake3. Here is my 'educated' guess. Yes, the same public IP address (assigned to your sharing...
- AL77
- Post #7
- Dec 29, 2000
- Forum: Computer Building

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