Asus A7V133/Raid mobo (Updated with pictures!)

[cmaMath13]

Hello,

First, let me say this has nothing to do with the ATA100 intialization.

I have had an Asus A7V and A7V133 now for about 2 years. I have been very happy with them both. I am not experiencing anything wrong, JUST WEIRD.

When I first boot up, my computer sits at the at mobo display screen (show ram, cpu speed etc) for about 1 minute or so!, then it does the RAM check, the promise driver set, load WinXP, ....

I know that the A7V133 has a longer than normal boot time because the ATA100 controller, but that is not the issue. My computer hangs for a minute BEFORE it even gets that far. It does it EVERY time.

Do you have any idea why this would START happening?

Important Specs:
Asus A7V133 Raid mobo (bios 1009 NOW, because thought that might fix it)
AMD XP 1900+ processor (not & never oc, not that I wouldn't mind doing it)
512MB SDRAM PC133 (3 sticks)
450Watt Enermax power supply
Windows XP

Thanks for any help you may be able to give.

Pictures are worth a thousand words, I hope:
http://www.geocities.com/cmamath13/motherboard_problem.html

 

[Labdog]

well, i had a a7v133 but never had this issue. as you said its weird.

 

[PhoenixOfWater]

Are you useing the Raid at all? If not i would look in the book for the jumper to turn it off..that could help

 

[cmaMath13]

No I am not, but I am not sure that is the problem. I have never used RAID, so I not sure why it would start. Does RAID configure before the memory?

Thanks for idea. I will look into it.

 

[cmaMath13]

I checked and the raid 0 jumper is set to ATA100, which is what it is suppose to be.

Does anyone else have any idea why my system would hang like this?

 

[cmaMath13]

Bump with PICTURES of problem included.

Pictures are worth a thousand words, I hope:
http://www.geocities.com/cmamath13/motherboard_problem.html

 

[rimshaker]

Have you changed any memory settings whatsoever right before this problem started happening? Think hard, don't dismiss anything right away. Think of any kind of system settings you changed/tweaked just before. Otherwise, maybe try pulling out your dimms and air blowing any dust in and around the dimm sockets. Maybe they just need to be reseated or something.

 

[cmaMath13]

I have not adjusted any system settings, but I did move some cables around inside my computer. So, maybe I did move a dimm or something. I will check the memory, blow some air on mobo, and check to see if anything else may be loose.

Thanks for your help. I'll let you know.

 

[cmaMath13]

Ok, I physically check the interior of my computer. I removed all RAM modules and sprayed canned air over sockets. I check all IDE cables and connections. I checked all PCI/AGP cards to make sure properly seated. I check power supply connection, too. Everything looks in excellent order.


The behavior remains. Does anyone have any other ideas?

 

[cmaMath13]

Bump.

I really thought someone here would have some idea what was up with my computer. I e-mail tech support at Asus...

 

[jman57]

This may sound wierd but switch keyboards if you have an extra. Had a non-PS2 key (using adapter) and saw it slow and halt at the point you mention. The it booted and ran normally.

 

[cmaMath13]

I will try anything realistic and swapping keyboards is about as "painless" as it gets. I will give it a try, when I get home. Thanks for the idea.

Please, feel free to continue and give me suggestions...

 

[WhiteWizard]

Also, check the RAID/ATA jumper configuration, because its wrong in the printed manual.
JP13 = 1-2
JP14 = 2-3
That's RAID

Alejandro

 

[cmaMath13]

1) I have never used RAID.
2) RAID options at boot up have never appeared.
....

Thanks and I will double check it.

No response from Asus, yet.