asus a7n8x-x restart probs

[ibmike]

just got my new mobo and ram
asus a7n8x-x
generic 256 mb pc 3200
just swopped over from old mobo all connectors in right places etc but would not boot just got to xp splash screen then restarted and gave me options for safe mode etc and just kept doing the same
using my usual xp 1800+ would there be any probs with using a 266 cpu with pc 3200 ??
or should it run ok??

cheers for any help

[Volcano]

using my usual xp 1800+ would there be any probs with using a 266 cpu with pc 3200 ??

No there should be no probs there.

Did you get a new PSU ?,what power is/was it?

have you set optimal defaults in the bios?

Have you updated the bios to the newest one?

[ibmike]

no same psu 350w
yes tried optimal defaults
not tried bios (yet)

[Volcano]

Silly question but.... Did you do a fresh instal of windows after installing the new mobo?

[Austin]

By default WinXP simply restarts upon errors rather than supplying info or BSOD. You could have problems with PC3200 esp generic (yuk) as Asus nForce2 have been known to be a little pickier, always best to seek out something on their approved list (assuming they have one). You will almost certainly find your mobo wishes to run the RAM at 400mhz (PC3200) whilst keeping FSB at std XP1800+ 266mhz ... sounds good? Well it isn't, slower and quirkier, almost ALWAYS best to keep things sync'ed (KT333/400 being the exceptions). Change the default of running RAM 'By SPD/AUTO' to 1:1, 3:3, PC2100 with 266FSB, PC2700 with 333FSB etc. Also as Volcano points out, you need to reinstall Windows when you change something like a mobo as there are plenty of specific drivers and settings for your old mobo installed. Fresh install is ideal, rerunning setup and keeping your files is fine though. Insert WinXP CD, boot from it then answer NO to the first recovery prompt (otherwise you get Recovery Console) and YES when you are prompted for recovery/fix a 2nd time (should be obvious).

[ibmike]

would it be worth also trying an old stick of pc 2100???

[Austin]

So long as you have FSB=266mhz (2x133) then yes, just be sure you have RAM speed set to AUTO/SPD (with PC2100) or 1:1 (etc) to ensure it does run in sync. You may also want to use safer slower (higher) RAM timings (or NORMAL vs TURBO / FAST).

[ibmike]

all these settings are new to me on the asus mobo the mobo i have atm has no adjustments
the only ones i am used to was on my old kt7a and kg7L so little bit different
shall re install mobo this weekend and hope for the best