Im out of ideas.. can you help?

Defcon5 · 25 May 2006 at 22:47

Ive got my mates pc here, having some trouble with it.

Consists of...

Barton 2500 (333 fsb)

MSI KT4V mobo (based on via kt 400)

2 x 512 crucial DDR333

Geforce Ti4200

Basically it was cutting out whenever he tries to copy a dvd. gaming and everythings fine, just that.

Now it bsods as windows is loading, however i cleared cmos and i cant do anything as it wont boot til i reenter the bios values, but i cant do that as it wont accept my keyboard (through usb or that other one)

Its not the psu, ive tried mine, and ive tried my ram too.

So does anyone have any ideas?

Thanks in advance!

Stelly · 25 May 2006 at 22:49

have you tried putting the writer into your computer and using your computer to write files with his writer??

Stelly

Defcon5 · 25 May 2006 at 22:55

Yeah it works fine. Im thinking to mobos borked.

Plus after the cmos clear on the post screen it shows the cpu as 1.1ghz?

Stelly · 25 May 2006 at 22:58

Defcon5 said:
Yeah it works fine. Im thinking to mobos borked.

Plus after the cmos clear on the post screen it shows the cpu as 1.1ghz?

Try flashing the BIOS?

Stelly

Defcon5 · 25 May 2006 at 23:06

I cant find a bios for this exact board, would a similar board do?

Dr. Gonzo · 25 May 2006 at 23:09

Have you tried plugging the keyboard in a PS/2 port and pressing the F (Function) Lock?

Defcon5 · 25 May 2006 at 23:12

Dr. Gonzo said:
Have you tried plugging the keyboard in a PS/2 port and pressing the F (Function) Lock?

Sorry but what do you mean?

Stelly · 25 May 2006 at 23:12

Defcon5 said:
I cant find a bios for this exact board, would a similar board do?

MSI do a utility that finds it all for you... can remember the name of it but it lets you flash your BIOS in Windows.... really cool

Stelly

Defcon5 · 25 May 2006 at 23:19

Stelly said:
MSI do a utility that finds it all for you... can remember the name of it but it lets you flash your BIOS in Windows.... really cool

Stelly

Sounds good, but get into windows is what im trying to do!

Dr. Gonzo · 25 May 2006 at 23:24

If your having trouble using a MS keyboard and you can't gain access to the bios or other features its because every time an MS keyboard is swapped out/changed/messed around with it will automatically reset the F Lock to the 'off' position. Disabling all function keys and any advanced features of the keyboard.

Beyond that I can't see why your keyboard wouldn't work in another system...?

Defcon5 · 25 May 2006 at 23:25

So how would i change it to the on position?

Dr. Gonzo · 25 May 2006 at 23:28

Defcon5 said:
So how would i change it to the on position?

By plugging it in and as the system posts pressing the 'F Lock' key just above the number pad...

Defcon5 · 26 May 2006 at 10:31

There isnt one though

split · 26 May 2006 at 14:06

Now it bsods as windows is loading, however i cleared cmos and i cant do anything as it wont boot til i reenter the bios values, but i cant do that as it wont accept my keyboard (through usb or that other one)

Any chance your putting 'that other one' (PS2 I trust) in when the mahines on?
Finding a BIOS for the board is an absolute sinch (www.google.com > MSI KT4V) KT4V (Pure/Basic Version) BIOS's on right) BUT it should be only as a last resort if you know what your doing.

This board...KT4V (Pure/Basic Version)

Defcon5 · 26 May 2006 at 14:25

Cheers for the link.

No i havnt put it in while its on, ps2 ports arent hot swappable are they?

split · 26 May 2006 at 14:28

No i havnt put it in while its on, ps2 ports arent hot swappable are they?

No they are not.
I just wondered if your used to USB if you had remembered.

jr_123 · 26 May 2006 at 14:59

Could be a dodgy Ide cable shorting the system, check it mate. Ive got one that used to do that lol

Tis' a strange problem.