Help required identifying Intel processor

[!mitationRust]

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[Audio2U]

OK, so here's the latest.
I didn't get around to rebuilding my machine on Wednesday as I had hoped, simply because I had ordered another 512MB of PC800 Rambus RAM via Ebay, and I was waiting for it to arrive, so I wouldn't have to ull the box apart again!
So, the RAM arrived last night, and this afternoon, I pulled my machine apart, put the Intel board in and powered up.
Thankfully, I had had the presence of mind to print off the instruction manual for the MB (or at least the parts I thought I might need) in advance.
When I powered up, I got 3 short beeps, which according to the manual means a "first 64KB memory error".
So, I then had to pull it all aprt, and rebuild it all with my old MB again.
Happy happy joy joy.
So, anybody got any ideas what a "first 64KB error" represents? Is it cheap to fix or expensive?
I swear, some days I wonder why I like computers at all.

[Tim_axe]

Hrm...64KB almost sounds like the 64KB+64KB (Instruction + Data) L1 cache size...but I kind of doubt this would develop a problem...it is perhaps the most precise and expensive part of the chip...


I found this note about RIMM Modules...which reminds me why they never caught on...

Continuity RIMM Modules
All RIMM sockets must be populated to achieve continuity for termination at the Rambus interface. Continuity RIMMs (or "pass-through" modules) must be installed in the second RDRAM bank if memory is not installed. If any of the RIMM sockets are not populated, the computer will not complete the Power-On Self-Test (POST) and the BIOS beep codes will not be heard.

So I guess in short, you are hearing beep codes so the RAM is communicating correctly. I don't know if the 64KB is a RAM or a CPU issue though...any other compatible processors sitting around that you could test?

[nihil]

Hmmmm,

I don't think it is the cache, as I recall that produces a whole load of beeps?

1. Try it with the two original memory strips in Bank 0 and the continuity strips in Bank1
2. Then try with the two new strips in Bank 0

Be sure that they are properly seated, and the contacts are clean.

Tim~ my guess is that the beeps are being driven by some sort of EEPROM BIOS chip, so you would hear them even if the RAM was faulty?

Audio2U Can you get into the BIOS setup?

[Audio2U]

Tim_Axe,
Definitely not a population problem. I had all 4 slots filled at all times.
No other processors available for testing, unfortunately.
I also tried pulling out the new RAM modules and putting the CRIMMS back in, just to test that angle, too.

Nihil,
Will probably not get another chance to disassemble my box 'til at least Wednesday. Will try your recommendations then.
And yeah, RAM modules were definitely seated properly, as the little white clips won't click into place if the modules aren't correctly seated.
No, can't get into the BIOS, as machine isn't getting through the POST.

Not sure if it's of interest, but the MB has its own built on speaker! Which was just as well, because I couldn't find the correct pins (on the board) for ANY of the wires from my case. The manual for the board identifies the particular pin array as the "front panel connector", but doesn't specify which pins are for power switch, power LED, HDD activity, reset, or speaker. Thankfully, the box powered on by itself by toggling the PSU power switch.

[!mitationRust]

In post 64Kb of memory has to be there ready for read/write, it has to be able to store some post code. I have some input but I have to run now. I'll be back later in the day.

[nihil]

Hi,

I also wonder if your power supply and case are compatible......................it is an Athlon XP2800 box is it not?

[Audio2U]

Nihil,
Yes, you're correct. My current system is an Athlon processor, but the PSU is a 400 watt with both the regular rectangular power connector, AND the newer square 4 pole connector.
Don't recall the brand of the PSU (and if you could see my setup, you'd understand why I'm not in a hurry to reopen the box to find out!)

If I get to it on Wednesday, I'll check out the PSU then.

[!mitationRust]

"Athlon processor"................what happened to the " Intel board in and powered up"? Which box we working on? Both of you made the jump to light speed on me. The mobo beeps are from no RAM I believe.............almost positive. Did you buy the correct RAM? We need some system specs on both boards and CPUs.

What's what? Are you both talking through PMs?

[Audio2U]

!mitationRust... time for an upgrade, dude! You're lagging.
No, my original system is an Asus A7V8X-X MB with Athlon XP2800+ and 1GB DDRRAM.
I was given the Intel D850MV MB with processor of unknown speed and 512MB RAMBUS RAM. I purchased the extra 512 of RAM 'cause I didn't want to step backwards in the RAM dept.
But when the Intel board gave me 3 beeps and wouldn't boot (couldn't make it through the POST), I had to rebuild my original config, as I had 3 hours of work to do last night, and had to have something that was functional.