noob needs help...

[s3r3nity14]

So i finished my new rig today- ip35 pro, e2180, 8800gt, 2gb ballistix 6400. Problem is whenever i startup i get a checksum error and if i change ANYTHING in the bios, even ram to its correct voltage, i get a system disk error. Now i might be stupidly overlooking something but i wondered if any of you wise fellows might have an explanation for me. Thank you very much...

 

[Lonewolf]

So i finished my new rig today- ip35 pro, e2180, 8800gt, 2gb ballistix 6400. Problem is whenever i startup i get a checksum error and if i change ANYTHING in the bios, even ram to its correct voltage, i get a system disk error. Now i might be stupidly overlooking something but i wondered if any of you wise fellows might have an explanation for me. Thank you very much...

Are you using a new hard drive? Have you tried a fresh install of windows?

 

[s3r3nity14]

yeah its new, you think a reinstall might work?

 

[Lonewolf]

New mobo usually requires a fresh install of windows to be sure no problems arise. You could try clearing the Cmos first.

 

[s3r3nity14]

well i did install a new copy of xp on the new hard drive today didnt seem to have any problems during the install, sorry to be fussy but dont wanna be reinstalling if i dont need to...

 

[s3r3nity14]

though on the plus side i can run crysis all on high at 1280x1024 at stock so its not all bad lol, its just irritating not knowing whats wrong and not being able to o/c

 

[Lonewolf]

well i did install a new copy of xp on the new hard drive today didnt seem to have any problems during the install, sorry to be fussy but dont wanna be reinstalling if i dont need to...

Ok, well if it's a fresh install after you have built your PC clear the cmos by removing the battery for 30 seconds. This should return your bios to default setting's then go through the bios using the mobo handbook as a guide.

 

[s3r3nity14]

ill give it a shot fella and get back to you, thanks.