strange problem

JazzyJ · 23rd Apr 2008, 01:40 AM

Hi All,
I have recently upgraded my system and I have started to get some strange problems. After I had installed the motherboard and CPU things where fine but as of late things have changed. sor some reason my keyboard stops functioning a few moments after I long into windows, I tried another keyboard and the same thing happened. I also have an issue where the monitor goes blank as if the PC was in sleep mode but it just does it on its own and I cant seem to find the problem I would be most greatful for any advice you could offer

. Here are my system specs.
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (GO)
M/B: Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R
GPU:Nvidia GeForce 8800GT 512MB
Ram: 2x1GB DDR2 800
DVD/RW
Cooling:Artic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro
PSU: Qtec 500W
Windows Vista Ultimate 64BIT

zicovsky · 23rd Apr 2008, 02:31 AM

you did a reformat after upgrading things right?

JazzyJ · 23rd Apr 2008, 03:04 AM

yes, but the system hung durring install

Mac Daddy · 23rd Apr 2008, 04:07 AM

Doesn't sound cool on the lockup during install but on the keyboard check your BIOS to make sure USB support is enabled for keyboard and mouse if thats what your using as I found Gigabyte leaves those disabled by default on the GA-X38-DQ6. Keyboard worked fine in BIOS but not after it boots in windows.

On the video check your default settings in BIOS ... onboard, PEG, etc.

JazzyJ · 24th Apr 2008, 12:30 AM

sorry forgot to say the mouse is connected via ps2, the keyboard issue prevents me from typing in the serial number so I can't reinstall windows it's driving me nuts

, not sure if it's a mobo issue or even a power issue.

lee_what2004 · 24th Apr 2008, 01:30 AM

have tried the keyboard on other usb slot? or even a ps/2 slot?

JazzyJ · 24th Apr 2008, 03:16 AM

hi, the keyboard is a ps2 one and i don't have a usb one to try it with, it seems odd that it works in the bios menu but fails in windows

Mac Daddy · 24th Apr 2008, 03:57 AM

That is really strange as the reason USB support of keyboard and mouse is disabled by default is because PS/2 is default

That P35 board is very common and the PS/2 connectors are integrated into the mobo. If the keyboard and mouse were reversed they wouldn't work at all. Did you select a full format not fast while installing windows or does the keyboard operate that long ?

JazzyJ · 24th Apr 2008, 04:04 AM

not sue if it was a full format as vista did not offer a quick option I may try another method of format thanks for your help so far

Mac Daddy · 24th Apr 2008, 04:07 AM

Most welcome hope ya get it sorted. You said Vista how old is your keyboard and what OS was it installed on using your old setup ?

23rd Apr 2008, 01:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
JazzyJ Newbie Join Date: 23 Apr 2008 Posts: 7 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	strange problem Hi All, I have recently upgraded my system and I have started to get some strange problems. After I had installed the motherboard and CPU things where fine but as of late things have changed. sor some reason my keyboard stops functioning a few moments after I long into windows, I tried another keyboard and the same thing happened. I also have an issue where the monitor goes blank as if the PC was in sleep mode but it just does it on its own and I cant seem to find the problem I would be most greatful for any advice you could offer . Here are my system specs. CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (GO) M/B: Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R GPU:Nvidia GeForce 8800GT 512MB Ram: 2x1GB DDR2 800 DVD/RW Cooling:Artic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro PSU: Qtec 500W Windows Vista Ultimate 64BIT Last edited by JazzyJ : 23rd Apr 2008 at 01:45 AM. Reason: spelling

23rd Apr 2008, 02:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
zicovsky I'm a regular Join Date: 11 Feb 2005 Posts: 300 Reputation: 132 Rep Power: 5	you did a reformat after upgrading things right? __________________ life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.. Please SUPPORT RojakPot!

23rd Apr 2008, 03:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
JazzyJ Newbie Join Date: 23 Apr 2008 Posts: 7 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	strange yes, but the system hung durring install

23rd Apr 2008, 04:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mac Daddy Pickin' Da Gitfiddle Join Date: 19 Nov 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 2,048 Reputation: 802 Rep Power: 12	Doesn't sound cool on the lockup during install but on the keyboard check your BIOS to make sure USB support is enabled for keyboard and mouse if thats what your using as I found Gigabyte leaves those disabled by default on the GA-X38-DQ6. Keyboard worked fine in BIOS but not after it boots in windows. On the video check your default settings in BIOS ... onboard, PEG, etc. __________________

24th Apr 2008, 12:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
JazzyJ Newbie Join Date: 23 Apr 2008 Posts: 7 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	strange sorry forgot to say the mouse is connected via ps2, the keyboard issue prevents me from typing in the serial number so I can't reinstall windows it's driving me nuts , not sure if it's a mobo issue or even a power issue.

24th Apr 2008, 01:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
lee_what2004 Active Join Date: 28 Dec 2007 Location: Melaka Posts: 818 Reputation: 558 Rep Power: 6	have tried the keyboard on other usb slot? or even a ps/2 slot? __________________

24th Apr 2008, 03:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
JazzyJ Newbie Join Date: 23 Apr 2008 Posts: 7 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	strange hi, the keyboard is a ps2 one and i don't have a usb one to try it with, it seems odd that it works in the bios menu but fails in windows

24th Apr 2008, 03:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mac Daddy Pickin' Da Gitfiddle Join Date: 19 Nov 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 2,048 Reputation: 802 Rep Power: 12	That is really strange as the reason USB support of keyboard and mouse is disabled by default is because PS/2 is default That P35 board is very common and the PS/2 connectors are integrated into the mobo. If the keyboard and mouse were reversed they wouldn't work at all. Did you select a full format not fast while installing windows or does the keyboard operate that long ? __________________

24th Apr 2008, 04:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
JazzyJ Newbie Join Date: 23 Apr 2008 Posts: 7 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	strange not sue if it was a full format as vista did not offer a quick option I may try another method of format thanks for your help so far

24th Apr 2008, 04:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
Mac Daddy Pickin' Da Gitfiddle Join Date: 19 Nov 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 2,048 Reputation: 802 Rep Power: 12	Most welcome hope ya get it sorted. You said Vista how old is your keyboard and what OS was it installed on using your old setup ? __________________