Odd boot issue

[godh8sme]

Having a problem with an Xpc system

Shuttle XPC ST20G5
AMD 64 3400+
512 pc 3200 ddr
400 gig Sata WD drive
sony dvd burner

Problem goes something like this...

First boot:
goes through post boots OS (Win xp for now) runs all happy and quiet

Shut down

Second boot:
Lights come on fans go full speed NOTHING else no post/boot

Clear CMOS

Third boot:
goes throug post boots OS runs all happy and quiet

Fourth boot same as second, lather rinse repeat

Any idea on this one? I have tried with an IDE drive and have the same issues. And have the latest Bios updates. Kinda lost on this one.

Thank you

[xxtrashcanxx]

Did it ever boot into the operating system or did it fail on the windows boot up scree? Try contacting support the number is on their website. They are very helpfull.

[godh8sme]

the OS boots and runs great. Every other time at least! LOL Tek support tends to be convinced that it is due to the memory not being on the "approved list". Can't do much right now as I am replacing the memory sticks. (had to return both as they were ordered as a matched set)