Originally posted by Asher
That sounds extremely odd, and ambiguous...
That sounds extremely odd, and ambiguous...
Put it together ->wont post.
Change Ram positions ->wont post.
Change bios config ->wont post.
Re-test ram in P166 works fine. maybe MB or CPU shot!
many frustrating days later
Check wims bios page (an excellent resource BTW). Read about older intel chipsets not handling 32bit ram. Buy new 16bit ram. Boots up fine.
Try to install ati AIW video card
Monitor does not work at all
Fiddle with everything known to man ->Monitor does not work at all
check monitor and video card both fine
many frustrating days later
conclusion: intel chipset wont handle 32bit ram on video card
AMD seems to build in more flexibility in their CPU's (or it could be the chipset they use). This may have been an extreme case, but I just dont need the hassle.
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