I would try the power supply. If, as you state, the fan struggles,as do the L.E.D.'s and H.D, then all kick in and run fine, sounds like a failing PSU. Actually, power supplys can be the leading cause for many computer problems.
Hope this helps.
(How many systems have you built?
FSB on the Athlon XP2.1+ is 133 (166 is for Barton core XP2.6+ or above) unless you are overclocking.
As you are using the XP2.1+ your memory should also be 133 (DDR is double pumped) unless you are overclocking.
I am not familiar with the Biostar board so don't...
I tried to PRY info from Biostar, as their manual is terrible. They couldn't give me firm answers to my questions.
I understand about the FSB multiplier, but is there any way to verify the actual FSB? Even their software (running in W2k) says 133?
The only thing I could find in Bios about...
You stated that you DON'T get sound with the Speakers in the LINE OUT, but you DO get sound in the LINE OUT with Head phones? This is very strange. If you do get sound in the head phones, then the drivers are set up correctly!
Check the power to the speakers again. You state it works in an...
Just built ANOTHER system, but have run into several issues.
Specs:
Biostar M7VIP M.B.
AMD Athlon XP 2100+
Samsung PC2700 (DDR 333)
ATI Radeon 9000 (64 mb ddr)
After I built this system, I noticed several things.
1. The FSB S/B 266, yet everywhere I look it's only 133 (there are NO jumpers)...
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