computer won't start

[Bobby]

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When I try to cut my computer on, I get a message that reads "EDO memory was
detected in Socket 1 nearest the audio jacks. Strike the F1 key to shutdown."

Finally, after about ten tries, the computer powers up normally.

Any idea what this is?

Thanks
--
bob

 

[galen]

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In news:A7EE5F13-3348-4260-B0FC-060054625D5C@microsoft.com,
bobby <bobby@discussions.microsoft.com> had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:

> When I try to cut my computer on, I get a message that reads "EDO
> memory was detected in Socket 1 nearest the audio jacks. Strike the
> F1 key to shutdown."
>
> Finally, after about ten tries, the computer powers up normally.
>
> Any idea what this is?
>
> Thanks

That's old school. I like it... EDO, sometimes needed in pairs, perhaps
you've a bad connection in there? Perhaps you've a faulty memory stick. Have
you recently added more memory to your computer? Did you do so in pairs if
your PC doesn't support single stick upgrades? Wow... Been ages since I've
even seen EDO mentioned. Thanks for the memories.

Seeing as you're online check Simtel for MemCheck, I think it's called, and
test your memory. You take the file, it goes on a floppy, you then run it
outside of the OS from boot. Let it run all night and do a full scan.

Galen
--
Signature changed for a moment of silence.
Rest well Alex and we'll see you on the other side.

 

[Guest]

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bobby wrote:
> When I try to cut my computer on, I get a message that reads "EDO memory was
> detected in Socket 1 nearest the audio jacks. Strike the F1 key to shutdown."
>
> Finally, after about ten tries, the computer powers up normally.
>
> Any idea what this is?
>
> Thanks

Just a guess but it sounds like your RAM in Socket 0 has come loose.


Rick

 

[Guest]

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a better memory tester is DocMemory - download DocMemory from
www.simmtester.com and create the boot disk. Use this to boot the PC, and
run the test overnight to check the RAM thoroughly.
See what it reports.


--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm

In fond memory of one of life's Gentlemen - Alex Nichol
http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's

"Galen" <galennews@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:OLXvrKFLFHA.1396@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> In news:A7EE5F13-3348-4260-B0FC-060054625D5C@microsoft.com,
> bobby <bobby@discussions.microsoft.com> had this to say:
>
> My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
>
>> When I try to cut my computer on, I get a message that reads "EDO
>> memory was detected in Socket 1 nearest the audio jacks. Strike the
>> F1 key to shutdown."
>>
>> Finally, after about ten tries, the computer powers up normally.
>>
>> Any idea what this is?
>>
>> Thanks
>
> That's old school. I like it... EDO, sometimes needed in pairs, perhaps
> you've a bad connection in there? Perhaps you've a faulty memory stick.
> Have you recently added more memory to your computer? Did you do so in
> pairs if your PC doesn't support single stick upgrades? Wow... Been ages
> since I've even seen EDO mentioned. Thanks for the memories.
>
> Seeing as you're online check Simtel for MemCheck, I think it's called,
> and test your memory. You take the file, it goes on a floppy, you then run
> it outside of the OS from boot. Let it run all night and do a full scan.
>
> Galen
> --
> Signature changed for a moment of silence.
> Rest well Alex and we'll see you on the other side.
>

 

[galen]

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In news:Ofn3fNMLFHA.904@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl,
Noel Paton <NoelDPspamless@btopenworld.com> had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:

> a better memory tester is DocMemory - download DocMemory from
> www.simmtester.com and create the boot disk. Use this to boot the PC,
> and run the test overnight to check the RAM thoroughly.
> See what it reports.

Noel! Now you KNOW I'm going to have to try it don't you? <eg> I have just
the PC to do it on. I tried. I really did. I didn't mean to go back to
'work.' Now that I'm home and feeling well people keep calling me. Just
about three hours ago older lady (friend of the family) called and asked me
to pick up an OLD Compaq Prolinea 5120e (shortly after the buyout of Digital
and based on their Alpha boxes.) She's running 98se on it and there seems to
be some hardware faults. Fortunately I've been in the box in the past (it's
actually pretty stable normally) and I suspect a similar issue to the one
here as it's throwing an odd error on boot. First it's requiring an F1 input
to boot (I happen to have saved the BIOS update/change utility to floppy way
back when I was first in there and was able to find it) and then it's giving
a memory error. Should be a good time to test though, to be honest, normally
I'd just rip the case open and pull all of 'em out and start testing them
manually with a fistful of additional sticks should I find errors. I'd
probably, if I wasn't interested now, toss them for known good RAM and leave
it at that. I guess I'm glad I brought it home Expect a DTS ping if
there's further issues! heheh

Galen
--
Signature changed for a moment of silence.
Rest well Alex and we'll see you on the other side.

 

[Guest]

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Galen wrote:

>
> Just
> about three hours ago older lady (friend of the family) called and asked me
> to pick up an OLD Compaq Prolinea 5120e (shortly after the buyout of Digital
> and based on their Alpha boxes.) She's running 98se on it and there seems to
> be some hardware faults.

Umm, ya think?... DEC-Alpha doesn't do 9x at all.

NT only (or VMS or Ultrix/OSF1/Tru64).


rpl

 

[Guest]

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Add this to your memory testing program:

Memtest86
http://www.memtest86.com
--
Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
In Memorium: Alex Nichol
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Your cooperation is very appreciated.
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"Galen" <galennews@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:OMLpy6NLFHA.3420@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> In news:Ofn3fNMLFHA.904@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl,
> Noel Paton <NoelDPspamless@btopenworld.com> had this to say:
>
> My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
>
> > a better memory tester is DocMemory - download DocMemory from
> > www.simmtester.com and create the boot disk. Use this to boot the PC,
> > and run the test overnight to check the RAM thoroughly.
> > See what it reports.
>
<SNIP>

 

[Guest]

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There's actually a new version of MemTest86 out......

http://www.memtest.org/

I haven't had occasion to try it out yet.

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm

In fond memory of one of life's Gentlemen - Alex Nichol
http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's

"Jack E Martinelli" <jemartin_DELETE@NO_SPAM_gis.net> wrote in message
news:uK5$VSOLFHA.3552@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Add this to your memory testing program:
>
> Memtest86
> http://www.memtest86.com
> --
> Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
> Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
> In Memorium: Alex Nichol
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx
> Your cooperation is very appreciated.
> ------
> "Galen" <galennews@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:OMLpy6NLFHA.3420@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> In news:Ofn3fNMLFHA.904@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl,
>> Noel Paton <NoelDPspamless@btopenworld.com> had this to say:
>>
>> My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
>>
>> > a better memory tester is DocMemory - download DocMemory from
>> > www.simmtester.com and create the boot disk. Use this to boot the PC,
>> > and run the test overnight to check the RAM thoroughly.
>> > See what it reports.
>>
> <SNIP>
>
>

 

[galen]

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In news:uLGF8IOLFHA.2132@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl,
Rick T <plinnane3REMOVE@NOSPAMyahoo.com> had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:

> Galen wrote:
>
>>
>> Just
>> about three hours ago older lady (friend of the family) called and
>> asked me to pick up an OLD Compaq Prolinea 5120e (shortly after the
>> buyout of Digital and based on their Alpha boxes.) She's running
>> 98se on it and there seems to be some hardware faults.
>
> Umm, ya think?... DEC-Alpha doesn't do 9x at all.
>
> NT only (or VMS or Ultrix/OSF1/Tru64).
>
>
> rpl

Shall I send stats?

Galen...


Hey, it's not MY PC... But it IS a Prolinea and it IS running (now) Win ME
because I lacked a 98 disk... Long long long story but stats available apon
request

Galen
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Signature changed for a moment of silence.
Rest well Alex and we'll see you on the other side.

 

[Guest]

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Galen wrote:
> In news:uLGF8IOLFHA.2132@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl,
> Rick T <plinnane3REMOVE@NOSPAMyahoo.com> had this to say:
>
> My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
>
>
>>Galen wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Just
>>>about three hours ago older lady (friend of the family) called and
>>>asked me to pick up an OLD Compaq Prolinea 5120e (shortly after the
>>>buyout of Digital and based on their Alpha boxes.) She's running
>>>98se on it and there seems to be some hardware faults.
>>
>>Umm, ya think?... DEC-Alpha doesn't do 9x at all.
>>
>>NT only (or VMS or Ultrix/OSF1/Tru64).
>>
>>
>>rpl
>
>
> Shall I send stats?

Sure, but Google does fine... the 5120e is a Pentium I box. One of the
ones with those Error Code LEDs on it ?


Rick

 

[galen]

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In news:eEJTWfULFHA.1392@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl,
Rick T <plinnane3REMOVE@NOSPAMyahoo.com> had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:

> Sure, but Google does fine... the 5120e is a Pentium I box. One of
> the ones with those Error Code LEDs on it ?
>
>
> Rick

Rick,

Nope. That would be interesting though. She's in her 90's (both the computer
and the owner with the owner being the organist at the local church) and an
LED would have confuzzled her. In case you're curious the stick was just
loose in it's socket. I gave the board a good cleaning with canned air while
I was in there and pulled, cleaned, and reseated all of the chips and cards
except the CPU.

Galen
--
Signature changed for a moment of silence.
Rest well Alex and we'll see you on the other side.

 

[Guest]

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Ah yes, Error Code 4 "Cat Fur in Box"

Some of the Compaq servers have 4 LEDs on the back of the box for
troubleshooting.


Galen wrote:
> In news:eEJTWfULFHA.1392@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl,
> Rick T <plinnane3REMOVE@NOSPAMyahoo.com> had this to say:
>
> My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
>
>
>>Sure, but Google does fine... the 5120e is a Pentium I box. One of
>>the ones with those Error Code LEDs on it ?
>>
>>
>>Rick
>
>
> Rick,
>
> Nope. That would be interesting though. She's in her 90's (both the computer
> and the owner with the owner being the organist at the local church) and an
> LED would have confuzzled her. In case you're curious the stick was just
> loose in it's socket. I gave the board a good cleaning with canned air while
> I was in there and pulled, cleaned, and reseated all of the chips and cards
> except the CPU.
>
> Galen