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P4C800-E-Deluxe - PCI PnP
Mounted my first computer last week-end. So I will probably drop here often
to benefit from your experience. Finally a positive experience. I used to be a Dell customer, until I got tired of being stuck with computers I can't really upgrade to get more value out of these. And the annoyance to be forced to order a monitor, speakers, etc. from them each time I buy a new computer. And the parts that I found too late to be defectuous (like their Soundblaster LIVE or 9700 TX, etc.) I randomly found an article talking about how easy it is to make your own machine, so it convinced me. Now I build my own machine to my own spec. I can make it low noise if this is what I wish. I can get more power by overcloking if I wish. And it's really fun to play with that stuff. So here how it went. After everything was put together, it didn't power on. No beep, nothing, although the green LED on the motherboard was on, and the chassis fan was on, the rest was dead. Finally, I changed the Antec Truepower 330W power supply to an Antec Truepower 480W power supply and then it worked all fine. There was only the bare minimum in the machine, DVD drive, hard disk, P4C 3GHz, 1 GB OCZ memory. First question: is the Antec 330W defect, or is it just that it's not powerful enough for the system? I rather think it's defect, but if someone can confirm. Second question: what should be the value for the "Plug and Play OS" setting in the BIOS? I left it at "No", and I'm wondering if it's correct. I installed XP Pro without a glitch. I suspect XP takes care of the Plug and Play stuff, but I'm not sure. Third question: I can't stand that floppy disks are still in use nowaday. So I didn't install one, didn't buy one. Will I need it down the road or can I live without it, even in the case I need to flash the BIOS in the even of a badluck? Can I have an emergency CD to boot from rather than a floppy disk? Fourth question: the stock heat sink that came with the P4C 3GHz is rather noisy. I ordered a Zalman CNPS7000-ALCU, which should arrive this week. Now, I welcome any suggestion as to how to remove the stock heat sink. It doesn't look like I can remove it as easily as I put it in. The last thing I want is to damage the CPU or motherboard, in which case my decision to make my own machine would suddenly become not such a great idea, pricewise. Any pointer to do this safely will be appreciated. Tx all, Ray. |
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Replied in-line: povmec wrote: First question: is the Antec 330W defect, or is it just that it's not powerful enough for the system? I rather think it's defect, but if someone can confirm. IMO, 330 Watt is somewhat puny for an Intel P4 system. Some places recommend the minimum for a P4 CPU to be 350 Watts. Second question: what should be the value for the "Plug and Play OS" setting in the BIOS? I left it at "No", and I'm wondering if it's correct. I installed XP Pro without a glitch. I suspect XP takes care of the Plug and Play stuff, but I'm not sure. IIRC, the manual says not to enable the PnP OS setting for Windows XP. Windows XP can take care of itself and not rely on the bios PnP configuration utility. Third question: I can't stand that floppy disks are still in use nowaday. So I didn't install one, didn't buy one. Will I need it down the road or can I live without it, even in the case I need to flash the BIOS in the even of a badluck? Can I have an emergency CD to boot from rather than a floppy disk? Might regret this one. Floppy disk drives are cheap and there is a FDD controller on the motherboard. Good backup if unable to boot the computer from the cdrom drive when the HD fails. Fourth question: the stock heat sink that came with the P4C 3GHz is rather noisy. I ordered a Zalman CNPS7000-ALCU, which should arrive this week. Now, I welcome any suggestion as to how to remove the stock heat sink. It doesn't look like I can remove it as easily as I put it in. The last thing I want is to damage the CPU or motherboard, in which case my decision to make my own machine would suddenly become not such a great idea, pricewise. Any pointer to do this safely will be appreciated. Very carefully. Perhaps already too late. The first trick is to remove the CPU from its socket, especially if the release lever is already trapped under the heat sink. The second trick is to separate the heat sink from the heat slug on the CPU and the bonding between them is pretty good...the reason for good heat transfer. Is the problem the fan noise? If so, then replace just the fan. HTH & GL. |
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On Mon, 02 Aug 2004 13:33:26 -0700, Ghostrider
wrote: Replied in-line: povmec wrote: First question: is the Antec 330W defect, or is it just that it's not powerful enough for the system? I rather think it's defect, but if someone can confirm. IMO, 330 Watt is somewhat puny for an Intel P4 system. Some places recommend the minimum for a P4 CPU to be 350 Watts. Second question: what should be the value for the "Plug and Play OS" setting in the BIOS? I left it at "No", and I'm wondering if it's correct. I installed XP Pro without a glitch. I suspect XP takes care of the Plug and Play stuff, but I'm not sure. IIRC, the manual says not to enable the PnP OS setting for Windows XP. Windows XP can take care of itself and not rely on the bios PnP configuration utility. This BIOS setting should be left at the default, "No," for all versions of Windows, not just for XP. Third question: I can't stand that floppy disks are still in use nowaday. So I didn't install one, didn't buy one. Will I need it down the road or can I live without it, even in the case I need to flash the BIOS in the even of a badluck? Can I have an emergency CD to boot from rather than a floppy disk? Might regret this one. Floppy disk drives are cheap and there is a FDD controller on the motherboard. Good backup if unable to boot the computer from the cdrom drive when the HD fails. Fourth question: the stock heat sink that came with the P4C 3GHz is rather noisy. I ordered a Zalman CNPS7000-ALCU, which should arrive this week. Now, I welcome any suggestion as to how to remove the stock heat sink. It doesn't look like I can remove it as easily as I put it in. The last thing I want is to damage the CPU or motherboard, in which case my decision to make my own machine would suddenly become not such a great idea, pricewise. Any pointer to do this safely will be appreciated. Very carefully. Perhaps already too late. The first trick is to remove the CPU from its socket, especially if the release lever is already trapped under the heat sink. The second trick is to separate the heat sink from the heat slug on the CPU and the bonding between them is pretty good...the reason for good heat transfer. Is the problem the fan noise? If so, then replace just the fan. Agree wholeheartedly. The time to install the CNPS7000 was BEFORE you installed the motherboard into the case and connected everything. In your favor is the fact that the motherboard does not have to be outside the case to install this particular heatsink as it does for many MB-HS combinations. Be aware that you are going to have to get all the thermal grease from the first installation OFF the CPU before reapplying fresh Arctic Silver for the installation of the CNPS7000. Different people recommend different solvents for this. I've had good luck with isopropyl alcohol followed by a little acetone, but no matter what you use, you will need to be meticulous. The take-home message: You should have waited until the CNPS7000 arrived before assembling this computer. That said, I hope the switch goes smoothly for you. The CNPS7000 is a masterpiece of a quiet heatsink. Ron |
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SNIP
Confused on this item--on page 4-22 of the manual, it states that if it is not enabled (when set to [NO]) the BIOS configures all of the PnP devices in this system and when it is enabled (when set to [YES]), WinXP configures all PnP devices = did I read this wrong or interpret it wrong? IIRC, the manual says not to enable the PnP OS setting for Windows XP. Windows XP can take care of itself and not rely on the bios PnP configuration utility. Third question: I can't stand that floppy disks are still in use nowaday. So I didn't install one, didn't buy one. Will I need it down the road or can I live without it, even in the case I need to flash the BIOS in the even of a badluck? Can I have an emergency CD to boot from rather than a floppy disk? Might regret this one. Floppy disk drives are cheap and there is a FDD controller on the motherboard. Good backup if unable to boot the computer from the cdrom drive when the HD fails. Agree--for $15, the addition of a FD is worth it even if it is a dinosaur. SNIP Good luck MikeSp |
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On Mon, 2 Aug 2004 16:25:43 -0500, "Michael S."
wrote: SNIP Confused on this item--on page 4-22 of the manual, it states that if it is not enabled (when set to [NO]) the BIOS configures all of the PnP devices in this system and when it is enabled (when set to [YES]), WinXP configures all PnP devices = did I read this wrong or interpret it wrong? This setting is very confusing, but the Windows Knowledge Base says to leave it set at "no." That's a VERY widespread consensus among users, as well. It turns out that in XP, the OS usually ignores the device database from the BIOS, regardless of this BIOS setting. Many newbies think that the BIOS is asking if there is a PnP-capable OS installed, and want to answer, "yes," but that's not the question that's being asked. For more details, see Adrian Rojak's "The Definitive BIOS Optimization Guide" at www.rojakpot.com. Enter the free version of the Guide and scroll all the way to the last entry "PNP OS Installed." Long story short: If you have an ACPI MB/BIOS and any Windows from 98 on, leave this setting at "No." snip Ron |
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In article , "povmec"
wrote: Mounted my first computer last week-end. So I will probably drop here often to benefit from your experience. Finally a positive experience. I used to be a Dell customer, until I got tired of being stuck with computers I can't really upgrade to get more value out of these. And the annoyance to be forced to order a monitor, speakers, etc. from them each time I buy a new computer. And the parts that I found too late to be defectuous (like their Soundblaster LIVE or 9700 TX, etc.) I randomly found an article talking about how easy it is to make your own machine, so it convinced me. Now I build my own machine to my own spec. I can make it low noise if this is what I wish. I can get more power by overcloking if I wish. And it's really fun to play with that stuff. So here how it went. After everything was put together, it didn't power on. No beep, nothing, although the green LED on the motherboard was on, and the chassis fan was on, the rest was dead. Finally, I changed the Antec Truepower 330W power supply to an Antec Truepower 480W power supply and then it worked all fine. There was only the bare minimum in the machine, DVD drive, hard disk, P4C 3GHz, 1 GB OCZ memory. First question: is the Antec 330W defect, or is it just that it's not powerful enough for the system? I rather think it's defect, but if someone can confirm. snip Tx all, Ray. VOLTAGE +12V +5V +3.3V -5V -12V +5VSB TRUE330 17A 30A 28A 0.5A 1.0A 2.0A TRUE380 18A 35A 28A 0.5A 1.0A 2.0A TRUE430 20A 36A 28A 0.5A 1.0A 2.0A TRUE480 22A 38A 30A 1.5A 1.0A 2.0A TRUE550 24A 40A 32A 0.5A 1.0A 2.0A Power supplies are rated by the current on each output rail. There is 17A on +12V, which should be plenty for a basic build. My vote is the original 330W is defective. I presume in both cases, you were careful to connect the 2x2 ATX 12V connector to the motherboard, as your symptoms are consistent with that power plug not being connected. A P4 or an Athlon64 processor has two power plugs, the normal 20 pin plus the smaller 2x2 power plug. Notice how 12*17 + 5*30 + 3.3*28 = 446.4W . What that means is, with the Antec, you can load one output rail heavily, the others not at their max, and it should still work. The True330 would work on a computer that draws most of its power from +5V, or like in your current situation, draws heavily from +12V. The total consumption of your computer could be in the 200W range, so it shouldn't be too much for the 330W. (Exact numbers depend on your video card.) HTH, Paul |
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Thanks for the clarification Ron!! That'l teach me to read a manual for a
change;-) MikeSp --------------------- "Milleron" wrote in message ... On Mon, 2 Aug 2004 16:25:43 -0500, "Michael S." wrote: SNIP Confused on this item--on page 4-22 of the manual, it states that if it is not enabled (when set to [NO]) the BIOS configures all of the PnP devices in this system and when it is enabled (when set to [YES]), WinXP configures all PnP devices = did I read this wrong or interpret it wrong? This setting is very confusing, but the Windows Knowledge Base says to leave it set at "no." That's a VERY widespread consensus among users, as well. It turns out that in XP, the OS usually ignores the device database from the BIOS, regardless of this BIOS setting. Many newbies think that the BIOS is asking if there is a PnP-capable OS installed, and want to answer, "yes," but that's not the question that's being asked. For more details, see Adrian Rojak's "The Definitive BIOS Optimization Guide" at www.rojakpot.com. Enter the free version of the Guide and scroll all the way to the last entry "PNP OS Installed." Long story short: If you have an ACPI MB/BIOS and any Windows from 98 on, leave this setting at "No." snip Ron |
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Tx for your answer. It seems I will have to return this power supply then.
In the end I tried a very basic configuration, only motherboard, memory and hard disk, and it was still not booting, no beep, no CPU fan -although I could see the temperature of the northbridge and cpu raising using case's probes. "Paul" wrote in message ... In article , "povmec" wrote: Mounted my first computer last week-end. So I will probably drop here often to benefit from your experience. Finally a positive experience. I used to be a Dell customer, until I got tired of being stuck with computers I can't really upgrade to get more value out of these. And the annoyance to be forced to order a monitor, speakers, etc. from them each time I buy a new computer. And the parts that I found too late to be defectuous (like their Soundblaster LIVE or 9700 TX, etc.) I randomly found an article talking about how easy it is to make your own machine, so it convinced me. Now I build my own machine to my own spec. I can make it low noise if this is what I wish. I can get more power by overcloking if I wish. And it's really fun to play with that stuff. So here how it went. After everything was put together, it didn't power on. No beep, nothing, although the green LED on the motherboard was on, and the chassis fan was on, the rest was dead. Finally, I changed the Antec Truepower 330W power supply to an Antec Truepower 480W power supply and then it worked all fine. There was only the bare minimum in the machine, DVD drive, hard disk, P4C 3GHz, 1 GB OCZ memory. First question: is the Antec 330W defect, or is it just that it's not powerful enough for the system? I rather think it's defect, but if someone can confirm. snip Tx all, Ray. VOLTAGE +12V +5V +3.3V -5V -12V +5VSB TRUE330 17A 30A 28A 0.5A 1.0A 2.0A TRUE380 18A 35A 28A 0.5A 1.0A 2.0A TRUE430 20A 36A 28A 0.5A 1.0A 2.0A TRUE480 22A 38A 30A 1.5A 1.0A 2.0A TRUE550 24A 40A 32A 0.5A 1.0A 2.0A Power supplies are rated by the current on each output rail. There is 17A on +12V, which should be plenty for a basic build. My vote is the original 330W is defective. I presume in both cases, you were careful to connect the 2x2 ATX 12V connector to the motherboard, as your symptoms are consistent with that power plug not being connected. A P4 or an Athlon64 processor has two power plugs, the normal 20 pin plus the smaller 2x2 power plug. Notice how 12*17 + 5*30 + 3.3*28 = 446.4W . What that means is, with the Antec, you can load one output rail heavily, the others not at their max, and it should still work. The True330 would work on a computer that draws most of its power from +5V, or like in your current situation, draws heavily from +12V. The total consumption of your computer could be in the 200W range, so it shouldn't be too much for the 330W. (Exact numbers depend on your video card.) HTH, Paul |
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Tx all for the answers.
I wish I had the patience to wait for the Zalman heat sink, but it was such a rainy day... "Milleron" wrote in message ... On Mon, 02 Aug 2004 13:33:26 -0700, Ghostrider wrote: Replied in-line: povmec wrote: First question: is the Antec 330W defect, or is it just that it's not powerful enough for the system? I rather think it's defect, but if someone can confirm. IMO, 330 Watt is somewhat puny for an Intel P4 system. Some places recommend the minimum for a P4 CPU to be 350 Watts. Second question: what should be the value for the "Plug and Play OS" setting in the BIOS? I left it at "No", and I'm wondering if it's correct. I installed XP Pro without a glitch. I suspect XP takes care of the Plug and Play stuff, but I'm not sure. IIRC, the manual says not to enable the PnP OS setting for Windows XP. Windows XP can take care of itself and not rely on the bios PnP configuration utility. This BIOS setting should be left at the default, "No," for all versions of Windows, not just for XP. Third question: I can't stand that floppy disks are still in use nowaday. So I didn't install one, didn't buy one. Will I need it down the road or can I live without it, even in the case I need to flash the BIOS in the even of a badluck? Can I have an emergency CD to boot from rather than a floppy disk? Might regret this one. Floppy disk drives are cheap and there is a FDD controller on the motherboard. Good backup if unable to boot the computer from the cdrom drive when the HD fails. Fourth question: the stock heat sink that came with the P4C 3GHz is rather noisy. I ordered a Zalman CNPS7000-ALCU, which should arrive this week. Now, I welcome any suggestion as to how to remove the stock heat sink. It doesn't look like I can remove it as easily as I put it in. The last thing I want is to damage the CPU or motherboard, in which case my decision to make my own machine would suddenly become not such a great idea, pricewise. Any pointer to do this safely will be appreciated. Very carefully. Perhaps already too late. The first trick is to remove the CPU from its socket, especially if the release lever is already trapped under the heat sink. The second trick is to separate the heat sink from the heat slug on the CPU and the bonding between them is pretty good...the reason for good heat transfer. Is the problem the fan noise? If so, then replace just the fan. Agree wholeheartedly. The time to install the CNPS7000 was BEFORE you installed the motherboard into the case and connected everything. In your favor is the fact that the motherboard does not have to be outside the case to install this particular heatsink as it does for many MB-HS combinations. Be aware that you are going to have to get all the thermal grease from the first installation OFF the CPU before reapplying fresh Arctic Silver for the installation of the CNPS7000. Different people recommend different solvents for this. I've had good luck with isopropyl alcohol followed by a little acetone, but no matter what you use, you will need to be meticulous. The take-home message: You should have waited until the CNPS7000 arrived before assembling this computer. That said, I hope the switch goes smoothly for you. The CNPS7000 is a masterpiece of a quiet heatsink. Ron |
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