There are 4 dimms...I've tried booting with all and with just two in the 1 and 3 slots...same result.
The MOBO is used, but guaranteed from the supplier.
The HD came loaded with Win XP on the old Dell, and we've just been using it as received, so "no" I haven't formatted it. It worked fine with that system.
Yes, fresh paste on the CPU, and a new cooling fin/fan.
I have no way of knowing what speed the fans should run at, but they're running.
The PSU is not ideal for this...it's a fairly heavy 300W supply. I do plan to replace it once I'm up and running. Hopefully it's not actually the cause. The symptoms aren't erratic at all...they fail very consistently.
I'm pretty sure the XP has service pack 3. I'm using the USB type connections for the mouse and keyboard.
Thanks.
The MOBO is used, but guaranteed from the supplier.
The HD came loaded with Win XP on the old Dell, and we've just been using it as received, so "no" I haven't formatted it. It worked fine with that system.
Yes, fresh paste on the CPU, and a new cooling fin/fan.
I have no way of knowing what speed the fans should run at, but they're running.
The PSU is not ideal for this...it's a fairly heavy 300W supply. I do plan to replace it once I'm up and running. Hopefully it's not actually the cause. The symptoms aren't erratic at all...they fail very consistently.
I'm pretty sure the XP has service pack 3. I'm using the USB type connections for the mouse and keyboard.
Thanks.
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