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UK2b
12-18-2006, 11:19 PM
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suprafreak6
12-19-2006, 12:02 AM
hmmm is that a legit OS copy?
UK2b
12-19-2006, 12:21 AM
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Virtualbody1234
12-19-2006, 01:03 AM
I would help greatly if you would tell us what the computer consists of... :frusty:

I agree that it sounds like a hardware problem.

Check the temps in the BIOS.

Remove all unneeded components. Leave the minimal parts needed for it to run (1 stick RAM).

Run a memory test: http://www.memtest86.com/

Recheck everything. Unplug and reseat all connections.
UK2b
12-19-2006, 01:37 AM
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Chewie
12-19-2006, 02:11 AM
Yes, you boot from the floppy.

When VB asked what the PC consists of, he meant makes and models.
suprafreak6
12-19-2006, 02:31 AM
and also i dont think you should be using a laptop os with your desktop because it doesnt always consist of the desktop drivers...
UK2b
12-19-2006, 03:14 AM
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Virtualbody1234
12-19-2006, 04:06 AM
What SATA drivers were used?
UK2b
12-19-2006, 04:50 AM
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mr. nails
12-19-2006, 06:27 AM
uninstall everything that is not needed in order to post. ie: cdrom, dvdrom, fd, nic, soundcard. try to install os with just 1 (that is if u have 2x512 or not) stick of ur ram. if lockup occurs try using just the other. if lockup still occurs use a different hdd. maybe throw that hdd from ur new rig into the one ur using to access these forums and see if u can install os on it from the other pc. 60 degrees is fine for that cpu for it gets hot. just to add in u can use a cd for memtest as well.
UK2b
12-20-2006, 05:35 AM
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lynx
12-20-2006, 12:11 PM
The CPU most certainly should NOT be as hot as that.

It may get as hot as that when running at full speed, but there's no way it should be anything approaching that sort of temperature when just running bios diagnostics.

My guess is that it is tripping temperature overload and shutting down.

Did you remember to use thermal compound between the processor and the heatsink, and if so what sort did you use and how did you apply it?