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Motherboard/hard drive advice

I keep getting this atapi error in my Windows Vista event log: The driver detected a controller error on \Device\Ide\IdePort0. The event ID is 11. And I always have the same binary data: 0000: 00100000 00000001 00000000 C004000B 0008: 00000002 C0000185 00000000 00000000 0010: 00000000...
- zardozwildman
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- Apr 20, 2010
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Motherboards
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Bootable USB DVD drives?

I'd like to buy a bootable USB DVD writer. Just bought a Pioneer, and found out it doesn't do that. Any suggestions?
- zardozwildman
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- Dec 23, 2008
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Asrock 939NF4G-SATA2: mini-review

Update: Verified that BIOS version 1.5 can be used to eliminate the 0075 post code problem.
- zardozwildman
- Post #3
- Apr 5, 2006
- Forum: Motherboards
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Asrock 939NF4G-SATA2: mini-review

Fixed a minor typo. RAM was manually set to 200Mhz, not 166Mhz.
- zardozwildman
- Post #2
- Apr 5, 2006
- Forum: Motherboards
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Best 939 NON-SLI board?

I just posted a review of an Asrock board. You might wanna read it and see if it fits your needs. It's a nice board
- zardozwildman
- Post #7
- Mar 29, 2006
- Forum: Motherboards
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Asrock 939NF4G-SATA2: mini-review

Asrock 939NF4G-SATA2: mini-review Since I've had this motherboard (mobo) for awhile, I thought I'd post a mini-review for it. This mobo is made by Asrock, which is owned by Asus. Motherboard features Nvidia 6100 integrated graphics (up to 256MB RAM) 10/100 Ethernet Realtek 7.1...
- zardozwildman
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- Mar 29, 2006
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Motherboards
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Question about ASRock 939NF4G-SATA2

The board may not always select the correct settings for the RAM. I have 2GB of ram in mine, and had to tune the settings manually. A few tips: You should determine the memory timings and enter them manually. Start with AUTO at first to verify that things are working okay. Use memtest86 to...
- zardozwildman
- Post #2
- Mar 29, 2006
- Forum: Motherboards
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Asrock 939NF4G-SATA2 POST Problem

FYI: Got a reply from AsRock regarding the POST code. Their reply makes me believe that they either don't read the support questions completely, or they don't understand English very well. Anyway, at least I know that a POST code of 0075 is hard drive related. BTW: Upgrading to the latest...
- zardozwildman
- Post #7
- Mar 20, 2006
- Forum: Motherboards
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Asrock 939NF4G-SATA2 POST Problem

Perhaps a POST code of 0075 means the motherboard was unable to read the config info for a device prior to completion of POST. But the only way we'd know for sure is if Asrock will tell us. Doesn't look like there are any options in BIOS 1.3 to delay a POST until the devices are fully powered...
- zardozwildman
- Post #6
- Mar 17, 2006
- Forum: Motherboards
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Asrock 939NF4G-SATA2 POST Problem

BIOS 1.3 is onchip right now. For the curious: The firmware version of my board appears to be 1.05. One of the reasons I bought it was that it wasn't a "1.0" firmware board.
- zardozwildman
- Post #4
- Mar 17, 2006
- Forum: Motherboards
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Asrock 939NF4G-SATA2 POST Problem

I'm using Seagate's 250G SATAII drive
- zardozwildman
- Post #3
- Mar 17, 2006
- Forum: Motherboards
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Asrock 939NF4G-SATA2 POST Problem

I have a minor problem with my new mobo. About every three powerups, the board will stop at the end of a POST. There is a "0075" displayed in the bottom right of the screen. I assume that's a POST code. When it happens, I just cycle power or CtrlAltDel and it boots fine. If anyone out there...
- zardozwildman
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- Mar 17, 2006
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Motherboards
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MSI K8NGM2-FID not on NewEgg (replacement?)

My MSI FID board never worked properly. I could write a novel about all the problems that I encountered with it. Anyway, the board was RMA'd and still on route to NewEgg. Noticed these guys no longer have it listed for sale. What the !@#$% is going on now? It's a brand new mobo, only been...
- zardozwildman
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- Mar 7, 2006
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Motherboards
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New BIOS Version 3.1 available for MSI K8NGM2-FID

pctwo: What hotfix for x2 3800+ are you referring to? Is it for hardware, the OS (Windows), or something else? I tested my MB, which also has x2 3800+. Tested Win2k, 2003 Server, and several Linux distros. All OSes worked fine, except for Win2k. It BSODs with an INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE...
- zardozwildman
- Post #25
- Feb 1, 2006
- Forum: Motherboards
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New BIOS Version 3.1 available for MSI K8NGM2-FID

All I meant from the previous post was my theory is the following: Download a copy of 3.0 or 3.1, use that EXE for a Windows BIOS burn. Then download a copy of 3.13, and use that EXE for DOS burn. Using one of those two EXEs, combined with one of the BIOS files (3.0, 3.1, 3.13, etc) allows...
- zardozwildman
- Post #22
- Jan 27, 2006
- Forum: Motherboards
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New BIOS Version 3.1 available for MSI K8NGM2-FID

Regarding stability, I have 2G (2-1G GSkill DIMMS) that are supposed to run at 2.6-2.75 volts, along with an Althlon64x2 3800. Note my board hasn't been flashed yet, due to the "unknown chipset" problem. However, just wanted to let everyone know that the BIOS defaulted to 2.55 volts. Once I...
- zardozwildman
- Post #19
- Jan 27, 2006
- Forum: Motherboards
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New BIOS Version 3.1 available for MSI K8NGM2-FID

renethx: I'm having a similar problem with flashing from a Win98/DOS floppy. I have tried to flash using the stock 3.0 and 3.1 BIOS. And all I get is the "Unknown Chipset" message. all: Has anyone else besides renethx noticed this problem? Seems he discovered that the EXE that ships with the...
- zardozwildman
- Post #17
- Jan 27, 2006
- Forum: Motherboards

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