Fails to get past post screen

fenderbass86 · 25 Aug 2006 at 09:17

I recieved my new DS3 yesterday, it worked and I didn't have to install windows again. The only thing that didn't work was the network, I contacted Gigabyte and I was told to go into the BIOS and load the optimised defaults. Now when I turn the computer on, it fails to get past the second post screen where it shows a list of pci devices. Any suggestions?

koolpcs · 25 Aug 2006 at 10:15

Have you tried clearing the Cmos?

Servo · 25 Aug 2006 at 10:28

Change the first boot device, and make sure you have selected the boot hard drive, thats if you have more than one hard drive.

fenderbass86 · 25 Aug 2006 at 13:16

Yep sorted. The network still don't work though.

gam3r · 25 Aug 2006 at 13:18

Have you installed the yukon drivers from the CD that came with the motherboard?

fenderbass86 · 25 Aug 2006 at 13:36

yep, it still says the network cable is disconnected, which it isn't. I think it might be because I didn't have to install windows again when I recieved the new DS3. The network driver was still on the hard drive, so I deleted it and installed a fresh set from the CD but still no joy.

koolpcs · 25 Aug 2006 at 13:51

Strange one this

gam3r · 25 Aug 2006 at 13:54

I would reformat..

fenderbass86 · 25 Aug 2006 at 14:01

gam3r said:
I would reformat..

NOOOOOOOOOO

I gotta do the whole lot again?

Oh well, I thought it might have to come down to this.

gam3r · 25 Aug 2006 at 14:02

Lol. I guess its the only way to make sure.

koolpcs · 25 Aug 2006 at 14:15

Looks like that is the best route.

Servo · 25 Aug 2006 at 15:31

Did you change the motherboard without installing windows?. If so, I'm almost certain thats your problem.

fenderbass86 · 25 Aug 2006 at 15:37

Yeah, my last DS3 packed in, so I got another one without having to install windows. I got a reply from Gigabyte and they suggest re-installing the OS.

Right, i've re-installed Windows, installed the LAN driver from the CD but still nothing. I'm sure this didn't happen on my last DS3.

fenderbass86 · 25 Aug 2006 at 18:22

Or should I just swap the Network card out of my old pc instead of using the onboard LAN?

Mrchu_ · 26 Aug 2006 at 21:50

ive done it with my sound card,wouldnt give it a second thought when compared to a full reinstall(or the thought of a backup reinstall)either with network cards Pfff ,just use that old pci