Fitted new MOBO, but no windows CD??

[ultimate]

driver_irql_not_less_or_equal, do a google searchfor this as there are many things that cause this but I would have a look at the ram to see if it is seated properly and video card.

As you have a heat problem and the hs fan is not spinning then a replacement fan would be in order, jeez mate you sure having probs

[tigerboyce]

tell me about it.

although good thing is that ive only spent about £60 so far and i got quoted £400 for someone to do it

[Splash]

That error usually points to memory errors if the Windows install hasn't even completed. That said if you're cpu is running at 70 then you're looking at either a failed CPU fan, or a failing motherboard in my eyes. One will be much cheaper to replace than the other so I would suggest that you grab a new HSF. if that doesn't solve your issue... probably looking at a replacement motherboard.

[tigerboyce]

maan not again..

pretty sure its the fan though as it isnt physically spinning, and the rpm in bois = 0. also the pc actually works and can nter the bois so i dought its mobo. hopefully

im def going to shop, let them do it

[Splash]

Could be that the CPU fan socket is duffed though... I'm assuming it's the CPU fan rather than any other that's not spinning?

[Vega]

I bought a second hand pc from someone, it came with a restore disc but there is no XP microsoft sticker anywhere on the tower ... ive changed a few things in the unit but when i restored the pc using the disc supplied the xp version hasnt been activated so i gotta reinstall xp every 30 days ....WHY? any help as to how this could be fixed would be appreciated ..thanks

[Splash]

No license=no install. Buy a new OS

[tigerboyce]

Could be that the CPU fan socket is duffed though... I'm assuming it's the CPU fan rather than any other that's not spinning?

well yes the cpu fan wont spin. i tried aking the whole fan out, fully cleaning dust, and reconnecting and still no joy -,-

[ultimate]

Can I just get my head round this one, the computer you have got now cost £60 and you have been quoted £400 to repair it, something doesnt quiet add up here and if this is the case, please tell me if I am wrong, I would bin your problem computer sharpish and buy a new base unit with a far better spec for far less, just makes sense to me?

Hope I am wrong

[tigerboyce]

no the pc cost like £1300 when i bought it but i got quoted £400 for a guy to fix it. by doing it myelf it cost £60 total but more things are going wrong:

1. error on OS load up - driver_irql_not_less_or_equal
2. Fan not going.


1. could this be because of the fan problem?
2. im going to buy one to see what happens

[ultimate]

Thanks for the explanation

As to your to faults I would say yes that fitting a fan that works would solve your other prob as it does appear to be a heat problem provided that the fan itself is faulty and is obviously the cheapest option.

Let us know if this solves your problem.

[wja96]

Hi,

Could you post the full component specifications you are using. I am particularly interested in the hard disk configuration - are you using RAID? If so, where did you source the RAID drivers?

If the motherboard is a gigabyte S3/DS3/DS4/DQ6 then the fan not spinning is no problem - it just means the PWM fan control circuit hasn't got up to a high enough temperature to bring it in.

Also - if it is a Gigabyte motherboard - which colour SATA sockets are you using for the boot partition hard drive(s)?

More information=faster, more focussed assistance.

[tigerboyce]

oh its sorted now. just needed new mobo then a new cpu fan and reinstall.

thx. closed