> > If I boot the machine now it will run all through till it says
> > 'CMOS checksum error' because I have cleared the CMOS...
> > If I press DEL on the keyboard the system locks up for some strange
> > reason. And if I then reboot the machine it won't pass the CPU
> > initialisation...
It seems odd to me that you get the error after clearing the CMOS, when I've
used that to get to a known state, and it sets to factory defaults on
startup.
I have had a similar problem and was advised by my supplier to try changing
the battery. This didn't seem to have the desired effect (although I tried
another used battery, rather than buy a new one). Leaving the FSB setting
down to 66Mhz did however. This after running for 8 months at 100Mhz, I
suspect tweaking CPU voltages up may cure that, though I've not taken time
to test it. However see later for another possible factor ...
So are you over clocking? Memory timings? Perhaps you'ld like to try a new
battery as an inexpensive option.
There is a note in the manual (p3-6) I noticed, describing at problems if
you change the BIOS settings and then press reset or Power Off, saying the
BIOS will not read correctly. When I spotted this I wondered if this was
the source of my troubles. As usual with board manuals the statement is too
skimpy to really be sure what they mean, and it seems a rather strange
defect to have, as it would not be that rare a thing to do, particularly
after a shudown :)
Sorry not to be more certain, it's just I've not had a concentrated
methodical tilt at this one. When I did have the problem, it appeared
intermittent, occuring during evenings, but not in the morning when I was
about to take machine in to demonstrate the problem, fun, fun, fun!!
> > What could possibly cause this?
> >
> > Things I tried / did:
> > 1) I resetted the BIOS
> > 2) Keyboard works perfect on my other BP6 (typing on it now...)
> > 3) VideoCard, 3.5", HD and 1x 433MHz Celeron is all that is installed.
> >
> > I can't imagine it's the keyboard, because it does work on this other
> > BP6 system (typing on it...), and the videocard and/or CPU are not
> > suspected either...
> >
> > Could the motherboard be broken??
>
> Which slot is the only CPU on? I cant remember if it matters or not, but
> check that.
It shouldn't matter, though Abit recommend using the one nearest the RAM
slots, possibly the tracks are shorter, and less prone to stability issues.
Rob
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