in9 32x max Post code 8b

[Eps]

post code: 8b
What does this code mean?

The computer freezes during boot and just displays some info about the bios "Sil bios bla bla bla"

generally the computer freezes then I restart it and I get this error. I can fix it by turning the power off at my PSU then back on after a few secs.

Whats wrong?

[danroyle]

could you please list your system specs cpu/mobo/ram gfx psu so we can get a better idea of the problem

[ABIT Sean]

post code: 8b
What does this code mean?

The computer freezes during boot and just displays some info about the bios "Sil bios bla bla bla"

generally the computer freezes then I restart it and I get this error. I can fix it by turning the power off at my PSU then back on after a few secs.

Whats wrong?

The post codes would indicate a power issue. As mentioned by danroyal posting your system specs may help identify the fault.

[Eps]

CPU: Intel E6850 2x3.00ghz
RAM: 3gb DDR2 (2x 1gb KVR 667, 2x 512mb 667)
GPU: XFX Nvidia Geforce 8800 GTS
HDD: 2x Sata Total=500gb
OS: WinXP PRO
Mobo: IN9 32x MAX WiFi. (updated BIOS to the most recent revision. Couldn't get into the BIOS before that ^_^.)

Also have a Thermaltake Big Typhoon cooling my CPU.

Want any more info?

I just got a new PSU. Changed from 430W to 730W . Still freezes and dies.

[Eps]

bump . happened like 5 times while playing HL2 D:

[Eps]

Please help me . Just happened again >.>

[DratUK]

We need to know make model and 12 volt amp outputs of the PSU, as Sean said it could be a power issue.

[Eps]

Hiper Type M 730W EPS Active PFC SLI-READY PSU ATX2.2 4xSATA, 2 x PCI-E Connector

Here it is: Products - Power - HPU-4M730

p.s. Thanks so much for the fast reply

[Eps]

Bump >.<. Please help. this is really frustrating. I think it may be an incompatibility with my 8800. It mostly only freezes when I play games .

[Bashball]

I've found on my in9 32-max that the RAM is really fussy over timings, my RAM is OCZ Reaper 1150mhz, set at 800mhz, even with the factory timings from the OCZ website recommended for the 680i chipset there was a lot of blue screens. I had to adjust the timings manually to slow the memory down, since then I rarely get a crash. Also running just 2 sticks of RAM as opposed to 4 sticks helped the stability.

[danroyle]

i'd say go to the 2x1gb sticks of ram it may be the cause of instability plus also the different sizes of memory sticks is more likely to have an adverse effect on your system than a positive one

[Eps]

True. Thanks guys. I'll try it.
@Abit, Bad impression. Certainly won't buy another Abit mobo . <3 Asus

[Bunglebeckett]

You are not alone Eps, my Abit in9 32x does exactly the same thing, but less often than you describe. Mine will crash in windows and on restart lock up at the POST installation of the SataLink driver. I however get no POST error codes; personally I think they may be an issue with the BIOS as I tend to get CMOS errors at POST at the same time. Out of my technical depth however, any suggestions? I have 2x 1GB RAM, so its probably not the RAM. Cheers.