No. It would be buying a new mobo. Only difference between that and actually buying a mobo is that i+your PC would get positive confirmation that it is a mobo that needs replacing.

CPUs have implemented memory controllers. As far as I understand, you problems come to light when you plug in 2 Gig sticks. Memory controller is one responible of allocating memory addresses (read:...

New ram, as G.Skill?

Also, your CPU might be the root of the problems aswell, but nevertheless, if it isn't RAM, then my money is on mobo.

Officially, it is a screamer.

Which Windows are we talking about?

Are there any yellow exclamation marks in device manager?

Also, make sure that your windows have latest service pack installed.

@ Zazabar
Mixing different sticks of ram is not a good idea. You can expect freezes and BSODs.

@ rumeshkumar
Start a new thread!

P4C800-Deluxe is clearly better.

Check this (http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/MemorySupport/motherboard_memory_ga-x38-dq6.pdf) list, Zazabar. It's direct link for your mobo RAM aproved list, by Gigabyte.


Edit:
Hmmm.. there...

Bare this in mind:
SATA cables are EXTREMELY sensitive to a human touch (bare metal parts), so if you're not gonna use them, DON'T remove the wrapping.

I agree.. for $120 you can get much better performance-wise motherboard, but it wouldn't match your CPU and RAM.

Anyway, that is really good price, and reviews for that motherboard are promising,...

If your RAM fits, I say go for it.

Btw, what is the price? Only price I managed to dig up is $125 which was in 2004...

DDR2 technology is 2-3 years old (sales-wize) and is in no way compatible with your CPU. Your only hope of getting compatible motherboard for that CPU is 2nd hand market.

Usually, the falshing program gives you option to save your current BIOS, and BIOS providers usually keep all BIOS versions.

USB sticks are pretty much the same as HDs when it comes to booting....

Definitely try updating BIOS.

If that doesn't work, then try downgrading BIOS to a lower version than it is now.

Here (http://support.ts.fujitsu.com/com/support/downloads.html) you can find all the XP drivers you need for your laptop.

I have realtec too (intergrated) and only problems I had (not related to SP3) was that nVidia chipset drivers tended to overwrite the realtec drivers. nVidia's drivers worked too, but without 3d...

(this is a copy-paste from this (http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs-020642.htm))

Try this first:
Click Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs.
Look for the following...

Ohh..

Sory for the confusion.. I'm expiriancing some real trojan trouble right now, so excuse my distraction....

hmm... CPU set to 333.. hmm should be 266. 333 is too high for your RAM, unless...

These are BIOS shots with 2-gig sticks, right?

First of all, you've set RAM timings to 4-4-4-12, which is beyond your RAM capability. That is first reason why it can't pass the POST. Those values...

Tests show that your mobo can, but I can't guaratee that your CPU can. You should have same CPU as in the tests.

Higher voltage is purely for stability (not to prevent freezes you expiriance, but to prevent memory allocation errors) and you should set the voltage as RAM manufacturer says.

For the timings, if...

DQ6

I found it on Gigy-byte's page (http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/Motherboard/Products_Overview.aspx?ProductID=2665). There is a PDF containing that list.

Only problem is that the list is...

I've just checked qualified vendor list regarding RAM for your motherboard model, and I found two 1066 2-gig models. The only difference is that they both work on 7-7-7 latencies. Maybe you should...

Well, seems like the only way to know which RAM suits you is to test it yourself.

You might try asking mobo's customer support to recommend you a model of RAM.

I suggest that you use mobo manual for the reference when buying RAM.

Also, I can't dismiss CPU as the root of the problem.

Try running Prime95...

a) Does every 3d game lock up or are there specific ones?

b) Did you consult the mobo manual when you purchased the RAM? Usually if the RAM is not on the list, then there is a fair chance that it...

Well, THAT you didn't say at first.

In that case, I don't think that HP ppl will mess with your HD if HD is not the source of problem and I doubt that they wouldn't back up the data on your...

You can boot via USB stick (http://www.bootdisk.com/pendrive.htm). You can also boot via CD using ERD (you'll have to google for it). ERD has a similar interface like windows and it hosts some...

There are several ways you could investigate the past usage:
(this applies only if the OS wasn't reinstalled in the meantime)

- Logs in event viewer (part of administrative tools). Every boot-up...

You welcome.

(BTW, it's Chaky)

a) If you haven't tempered with FSB frequency and multipliers (and no one else did, including some performance-tuning utility) , then there is nothing you can do, except revert to defaults in BIOS....

Looks like:

a) RAM timings are wrong (maybe RAM or CPU is overclocked?)
b) PSU isn't producing enough juice (check voltages in BIOS)
c) RAM needs replacing (try one stick at the time, or...

It is somewhat possible to plug the 40-pin IDE cable upside-down. That would result with same symptoms as you described.
A faulty CD/DVD drive can do that too.

If the above is verified and ruled...

That is probbably caused by bad RAM.

Ohh, I missed that..

I have one like that (old-school fan) in my rig as one of the chassis fans. It is connected to short peace of "extension chord" (to my best description) with both male and...

Wasn't warranty supposed to be issued by the shop, instead of manufacturer? AFAIK, faulty product goes back to the shop where it was purchased from. They have to guarantee for the parts and they are...

4 pin fans support speed and voltage monitoring. That is what is 4th pin for (not the molex, jbennet).
There is no adapter that can provide you with voltage control feedback. You can either replace...

Only sound source related to the CPU is its fan.

It looks like overheating protection of the CPU kickin' in.

If the CPU temperatures are too high, that would point to:
- lack of thermal paste if it wasn't pre-applied on new heatsink
- heatsink...