Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R (Socket 775) Issues.

diaboluz666 · 31st Jan 2008, 10:31 AM

Hey All,

A good morning to everyone.

Just wanted to share with you all my latest/biggest heartache. As I have written in the Technical Support forum, I have recently purchased/built a CPU which I would consider upper mid-range specs. I am using the Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R (Socket 775) and if I'm not mistaken, it's a version 8 (F8).

I seem to have a major problem with the MOBO installing XP. I have even sent it back to where I purchased it to be checked and exchanged my RAM to new ones. I thought that was the end of my problem. I have very recently tried installing XP again to no luck.

I Google'd the problem and to my horror, it is quite a common thing. Me, being an amateur didn't do enough research on the board before actually purchasing it. Am I wrong to say this? I still am quite unsure of what is the problem with it. Most complaints/cause would be RAM and some other stuff that eerilly reads like my own..

GA-P35C-DS3R problems - TweakTown Forums
New Build - GA-P35C-DS3R wont BOOT! need help!

I'm at wit's end. Without having any internet connection at home, it's tough for me to do research and tests simultaneously (I'm writing this in the office).

Anyone know/heard/read about this? Help.

Chai · 31st Jan 2008, 02:30 PM

What exactly happened when you install XP?

diaboluz666 · 31st Jan 2008, 04:08 PM

Well, upon booting up, I suppose (yeah, I'm THAT ignorant) I'm required to put in my XP cd, which I did. The screen says booting from CD/DVD:

It continues with press any key.. which is followed up with error loading/installing/ from CD and it hangs. That's it. In retrospect, I think it was my XP (pirated) because I definitely remember the tech guy testing my CPU after replacing the RAM by installing an XP on it, no problemo... What say you?

Adrian Wong · 31st Jan 2008, 09:43 PM

Hmm.. Did you try updating the BIOS yet? What's your full system spec anyway?

diaboluz666 · 6th Feb 2008, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

Hmm.. Did you try updating the BIOS yet? What's your full system spec anyway?

Morning, Boss..

Thanks for your ears. I got my system working already. No, I didn't try to update my BIOS yet. Happens so, it was the XP. I bought a new one, installed fine. But, I still get glitches sometimes. The PC once in a while would restart on its own just after the Windows XP page. It could repeat doing so once or twice then it'll be fine. But, sometimes, it'll just boot fine. Don't know why, but, being non-tech savvy, I can live with it.

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6750
(2.66 GHz, 4MB/1333 FSB)
Corsair 2GB SATA DDR II - 667 RAM
250 GB Seagate Barracuda SATA 3 HDD (16 MB)
Asus 20x (SATA) LightScribe
Gigabyte GF8800 GT (512 MB) DD3
Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R (Socket 775) Dual DDR2&3/S+
17” DIGITAL ViewSonic E70FSB Black
RM150 casing
CoolerMaster 460W PSU

cvasquez · 15th Feb 2008, 09:33 PM

We are glad to know you are now up and running.

Zenphic · 16th Feb 2008, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diaboluz666

Morning, Boss..

Thanks for your ears. I got my system working already. No, I didn't try to update my BIOS yet. Happens so, it was the XP. I bought a new one, installed fine. But, I still get glitches sometimes. The PC once in a while would restart on its own just after the Windows XP page. It could repeat doing so once or twice then it'll be fine. But, sometimes, it'll just boot fine. Don't know why, but, being non-tech savvy, I can live with it.

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6750
(2.66 GHz, 4MB/1333 FSB)
Corsair 2GB SATA DDR II - 667 RAM
250 GB Seagate Barracuda SATA 3 HDD (16 MB)
Asus 20x (SATA) LightScribe
Gigabyte GF8800 GT (512 MB) DD3
Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R (Socket 775) Dual DDR2&3/S+
17” DIGITAL ViewSonic E70FSB Black
RM150 casing
CoolerMaster 460W PSU

Life's good when you own legit softwar.

Does the reboot occur at any other time besides upon booting Windows XP? Stress test it for some time with Orthos/3DMark to see if it's stable.

werty316 · 17th Feb 2008, 09:57 AM

Unless you know all about the warez scene, chances are anything you download will either not work or it'll screw something up.

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diaboluz666 Just Started Join Date: 15 Jan 2008 Posts: 25 Reputation: 29 Rep Power: 0	Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R (Socket 775) Issues. Hey All, A good morning to everyone. Just wanted to share with you all my latest/biggest heartache. As I have written in the Technical Support forum, I have recently purchased/built a CPU which I would consider upper mid-range specs. I am using the Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R (Socket 775) and if I'm not mistaken, it's a version 8 (F8). I seem to have a major problem with the MOBO installing XP. I have even sent it back to where I purchased it to be checked and exchanged my RAM to new ones. I thought that was the end of my problem. I have very recently tried installing XP again to no luck. I Google'd the problem and to my horror, it is quite a common thing. Me, being an amateur didn't do enough research on the board before actually purchasing it. Am I wrong to say this? I still am quite unsure of what is the problem with it. Most complaints/cause would be RAM and some other stuff that eerilly reads like my own.. GA-P35C-DS3R problems - TweakTown Forums New Build - GA-P35C-DS3R wont BOOT! need help! I'm at wit's end. Without having any internet connection at home, it's tough for me to do research and tests simultaneously (I'm writing this in the office). Anyone know/heard/read about this? Help. Last edited by diaboluz666 : 31st Jan 2008 at 10:33 AM. Reason: adding a URL

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31st Jan 2008, 04:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
diaboluz666 Just Started Join Date: 15 Jan 2008 Posts: 25 Reputation: 29 Rep Power: 0	Well, upon booting up, I suppose (yeah, I'm THAT ignorant) I'm required to put in my XP cd, which I did. The screen says booting from CD/DVD: It continues with press any key.. which is followed up with error loading/installing/ from CD and it hangs. That's it. In retrospect, I think it was my XP (pirated) because I definitely remember the tech guy testing my CPU after replacing the RAM by installing an XP on it, no problemo... What say you?

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cvasquez Newbie Join Date: 15 Feb 2008 Posts: 17 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	We are glad to know you are now up and running.