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Thread ID: 60798	2005-08-13 09:54:00	Start Up Problem	patchonline (8714)	Press F1

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380755	2005-08-13 09:54:00	When my computer powers up, it always freezes just after the RAM test. Pressing Reset gets it going again, and it's happy from that point. Any ideas? I have P4 (2.6) on an Asus M/B and 2 hard drives in a Raid 0 config.	patchonline (8714)
380756	2005-08-13 10:47:00	No expert am I, but once it gets going I would first run the maintenance in Safe Mode (thorough) and then (if that didn't fix it ) reboot to Safe mode and run Spybot S&D and AdAware (anti-malware programs)(see the FAQs) and if that didn't fix it I would look for Memtest. No really I would post here at Pressf1 but try the first two first..	mark c (247)
380757	2005-08-13 10:52:00	It won't be spyware because no OS is even running at that point, just the BIOS handling the boot up sequence (POST). Have you checked to make sure your RAM is fully seated in the slots? Are there any beeps? Welcome to PressF1 as well. :)	Jen (38)
380758	2005-08-13 11:03:00	RAM seems fine - the result of the RAM test just happens to be on screen at the freeze point. Once I press the reset button the PC restarts and boots succesfully. The PC also comes in and out of standby, suspend, hiberation ok and will restart will no issues. The problem only occurs when I cold boot by turning the power on (which I don't do often due to this annoying problem). I have also tried a BIOS upgrade but that didn't help. The next part of the POST is the RAID config - I wonder if the problem lies here?	patchonline (8714)
380759	2005-08-13 11:21:00	Have you thought about, " what did I do just b4 this problem started"?	mark c (247)
380760	2005-08-13 12:14:00	RAM seems fine - the result of the RAM test just happens to be on screen at the freeze point. Once I press the reset button the PC restarts and boots succesfully. The PC also comes in and out of standby, suspend, hiberation ok and will restart will no issues. The problem only occurs when I cold boot by turning the power on (which I don't do often due to this annoying problem). I have also tried a BIOS upgrade but that didn't help. The next part of the POST is the RAID config - I wonder if the problem lies here? The result of the RAM test may not be the same as what I may assume. Have you run Memtest 86 on the RAM? Why are you using hibernation? What motherboard have you got? This is important to know. Make and model please. Run Everest or AIDA to get a report which will help without opening the case on your system. This may just be a problem with the computer trying to boot with a hard drive that has not yet got into motion. You mention that you have two hard drives in a raid array. I have read the question and can even comprehend. Hope we can help.	Elephant (599)
380761	2005-08-13 22:03:00	The next part of the POST is the RAID config - I wonder if the problem lies here? That is very possible. I had problems with booting up recently and it turned out to be something wrong with the hard drive connection.	FoxyMX (5)
380762	2005-08-15 09:45:00	Thanks all I have tested the memory - all ok I have checked that the SATA cables are firmly attached - no issues I think the RAID may not be ready when the POST finishes - can't see any options in the BIOS to slow things down. I have a Asus P4P800 m/b Any other ideas?	patchonline (8714)
380763	2005-08-15 12:06:00	Faulty usb devices can cause this also. If any are plugged in at boot unplug then try again. ( dumb question time) Is usb boot enabled and have you left your thumb drive plugged in?	beama (111)
380764	2005-08-15 22:44:00	Hmm I have the same mobo (non-deluxe) . Which version of the mobo have u got? Non deluxe or deluxe? Umm any reason why you have to run in RAID 0?? Coz if one dies, the other dies too . And I take it both the hdds are the same brand/size etc? Is it set to compatibilty mode or enhanced mode in the BIOS? What version of windows is installed?? If enhanced mode, whats this on? P-ATA+S-ATA? P-ATA? S-ATA?	Speedy Gonzales (78)
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