Just upgraded a pc..its a Gigabyte mobo, intel core 2 duo cpu and XP.

When it boots up it seems to go through part of the sequence twice....

This is what happens when it boots:-

Beep

Gigabyte display (where one can tab for Post or esc for enter Bios etc)

black screen

Beep

Gigabyte screen again (where one can tab for Post or esc for enter Bios etc)

list of text

then Windows sequence

and finally all ok after 1.5 mins

any ideas why it should pull up the Gigabyte screen twice?

wonder if its to do with the motherboard, cpu or Operating system?

The date and time was Thursday, February 26, 2009 1:14:26 PM, and on a
whim, John Smith pounded out on the keyboard:

> Just upgraded a pc..its a Gigabyte mobo, intel core 2 duo cpu and XP.
>
> When it boots up it seems to go through part of the sequence twice....
>
> This is what happens when it boots:-
>
> Beep
>
> Gigabyte display (where one can tab for Post or esc for enter Bios etc)
>
> black screen
>
> Beep
>
> Gigabyte screen again (where one can tab for Post or esc for enter Bios etc)
>
> list of text
>
> then Windows sequence
>
> and finally all ok after 1.5 mins
>
> any ideas why it should pull up the Gigabyte screen twice?
>
> wonder if its to do with the motherboard, cpu or Operating system?
>
>
>

Hi John,

From the description you've given, I would rule out Windows.

Are the two BIOS screens identical?

How long is the black screen visible?

What is the "list of text"?

Did you "upgrade" and just boot? Unless your prior MB/CPU combo was
VERY similar to the new one, one would expect at least to perform a
Windows Repair Install. If the two are completely different, one would
expect to perform a clean install of Windows and apps. If you didn't,
this could be a sign something isn't right.

Terry R.
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"John Smith" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Just upgraded a pc..its a Gigabyte mobo, intel core 2 duo cpu and XP.
>
> When it boots up it seems to go through part of the sequence twice....
>
> This is what happens when it boots:-
>
> Beep
>
> Gigabyte display (where one can tab for Post or esc for enter Bios etc)
>
> black screen
>
> Beep
>
> Gigabyte screen again (where one can tab for Post or esc for enter Bios
> etc)
>
> list of text
>
> then Windows sequence
>
> and finally all ok after 1.5 mins
>
> any ideas why it should pull up the Gigabyte screen twice?
>
> wonder if its to do with the motherboard, cpu or Operating system?
>
>
>

First thing I'd do is go into BIOS and disable the Gigabyte splash screen so
you can see what's going on. There may be more messages than what you're
seeing. And as Terry R. asked, what is the "list of text"?

SC Tom

"Terry R." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> The date and time was Thursday, February 26, 2009 1:14:26 PM, and on a
> whim, John Smith pounded out on the keyboard:
>
>> Just upgraded a pc..its a Gigabyte mobo, intel core 2 duo cpu and XP.
>>
>> When it boots up it seems to go through part of the sequence twice....
>>
>> This is what happens when it boots:-
>>
>> Beep [8]
>>
>> Gigabyte display (where one can tab for Post or esc for enter Bios
>> etc)[10-15]
>>
>> black screen [15-25]
>>
>> Beep [25]
>>
>> Gigabyte screen again (where one can tab for Post or esc for enter Bios
>> etc) [30-35]
>>
>> list of text [35-40]
>>
>> then Windows sequence
>>
>> and finally all ok after 1.5 mins
>>
>> any ideas why it should pull up the Gigabyte screen twice?
>>
>> wonder if its to do with the motherboard, cpu or Operating system?
>>
>>
>>
>
> Hi John,
>
> From the description you've given, I would rule out Windows.
>
> Are the two BIOS screens identical?
>
> How long is the black screen visible?
>
> What is the "list of text"?
>
> Did you "upgrade" and just boot? Unless your prior MB/CPU combo was VERY
> similar to the new one, one would expect at least to perform a Windows
> Repair Install. If the two are completely different, one would expect to
> perform a clean install of Windows and apps. If you didn't, this could be
> a sign something isn't right.
============
Thanks Terry...

Yes both Gigabyte BIOS screens the same...

...the additional information is - its not possible to action anything from
the first Gigabyte screen..tried to enter BIOS via Delete key...nothing.

Ref black screen etc showing see above original post I've added secs from
start [xx]

The "list of text"..is mention of HDD SMART capability...
....and list of PCI Devise listings with the various addresses...
....Verifying DMI pool data etc

when I said upgrade...it was more a complete new everything.

Thanks, John
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> "John Smith" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>> Just upgraded a pc..its a Gigabyte mobo, intel core 2 duo cpu and XP.
>>
>> When it boots up it seems to go through part of the sequence twice....
>>
>> This is what happens when it boots:-
>>
>> Beep
>>
>> Gigabyte display (where one can tab for Post or esc for enter Bios etc)
>>
>> black screen
>>
>> Beep
>>
>> Gigabyte screen again (where one can tab for Post or esc for enter Bios
>> etc)
>>
>> list of text
>>
>> then Windows sequence
>>
>> and finally all ok after 1.5 mins
>>
>> any ideas why it should pull up the Gigabyte screen twice?
>>
>> wonder if its to do with the motherboard, cpu or Operating system?
>>
>>
>>
>
> First thing I'd do is go into BIOS and disable the Gigabyte splash screen
> so you can see what's going on. There may be more messages than what
> you're seeing. And as Terry R. asked, what is the "list of text"?
==================
Good idea...can't see where to at the mo...u wouldn't know where to look to
disable the splash screen would you?...its a Gigabyte GA EP45 DS3L
Cheers

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>> "John Smith" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>>> Just upgraded a pc..its a Gigabyte mobo, intel core 2 duo cpu and XP.
>>>
>>> When it boots up it seems to go through part of the sequence twice....
>>>
>>> This is what happens when it boots:-
>>>
>>> Beep
>>>
>>> Gigabyte display (where one can tab for Post or esc for enter Bios etc)
>>>
>>> black screen
>>>
>>> Beep
>>>
>>> Gigabyte screen again (where one can tab for Post or esc for enter Bios
>>> etc)
>>>
>>> list of text
>>>
>>> then Windows sequence
>>>
>>> and finally all ok after 1.5 mins
>>>
>>> any ideas why it should pull up the Gigabyte screen twice?
>>>
>>> wonder if its to do with the motherboard, cpu or Operating system?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> First thing I'd do is go into BIOS and disable the Gigabyte splash screen
>> so you can see what's going on. There may be more messages than what
>> you're seeing. And as Terry R. asked, what is the "list of text"?
> ==================
> Good idea...can't see where to at the mo...u wouldn't know where to look
> to disable the splash screen would you?...its a Gigabyte GA EP45 DS3L
> Cheers
>
With my Asus with Phoenix/Award BIOS, it's under Boot, Boot Settings, Full
Screen Logo [enable/disable].

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> "SC Tom" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>> "John Smith" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>>> Just upgraded a pc..its a Gigabyte mobo, intel core 2 duo cpu and XP.
>>>
>>> When it boots up it seems to go through part of the sequence twice....
>>>
>>> This is what happens when it boots:-
>>>
>>> Beep
>>>
>>> Gigabyte display (where one can tab for Post or esc for enter Bios etc)
>>>
>>> black screen
>>>
>>> Beep
>>>
>>> Gigabyte screen again (where one can tab for Post or esc for enter Bios
>>> etc)
>>>
>>> list of text
>>>
>>> then Windows sequence
>>>
>>> and finally all ok after 1.5 mins
>>>
>>> any ideas why it should pull up the Gigabyte screen twice?
>>>
>>> wonder if its to do with the motherboard, cpu or Operating system?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> First thing I'd do is go into BIOS and disable the Gigabyte splash screen
>> so you can see what's going on. There may be more messages than what
>> you're seeing. And as Terry R. asked, what is the "list of text"?
> ==================
> Good idea...can't see where to at the mo...u wouldn't know where to look
> to disable the splash screen would you?...its a Gigabyte GA EP45 DS3L
> Cheers
===========================
Another couple bits of information...
1.From the first Gigabyte BIOS display its not possible to action anything
from there..tried Delete key to enter BIOS...Nothing.
2. Also, may or may not be relevant...but when using Power Options..and
having pc go into standby after so many minutes..it seems to do that ok,
screen off etc - except the fans don't stop - ...but then will it come out
of standby?...no it won't!...tried mouse and all keys...nothing...only way
is to reboot.
3. the Gigabyte mobo has dual bios set-up
Thanks. J

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>>>> Just upgraded a pc..its a Gigabyte mobo, intel core 2 duo cpu and XP.
>>>>
>>>> When it boots up it seems to go through part of the sequence twice....
>>>>
>>>> This is what happens when it boots:-
>>>>
>>>> Beep
>>>>
>>>> Gigabyte display (where one can tab for Post or esc for enter Bios etc)
>>>>
>>>> black screen
>>>>
>>>> Beep
>>>>
>>>> Gigabyte screen again (where one can tab for Post or esc for enter Bios
>>>> etc)
>>>>
>>>> list of text
>>>>
>>>> then Windows sequence
>>>>
>>>> and finally all ok after 1.5 mins
>>>>
>>>> any ideas why it should pull up the Gigabyte screen twice?
>>>>
>>>> wonder if its to do with the motherboard, cpu or Operating system?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> First thing I'd do is go into BIOS and disable the Gigabyte splash
>>> screen so you can see what's going on. There may be more messages than
>>> what you're seeing. And as Terry R. asked, what is the "list of text"?
>> ==================
>> Good idea...can't see where to at the mo...u wouldn't know where to look
>> to disable the splash screen would you?...its a Gigabyte GA EP45 DS3L
>> Cheers
> ===========================
> Another couple bits of information...
> 1.From the first Gigabyte BIOS display its not possible to action anything
> from there..tried Delete key to enter BIOS...Nothing.
> 2. Also, may or may not be relevant...but when using Power Options..and
> having pc go into standby after so many minutes..it seems to do that ok,
> screen off etc - except the fans don't stop - ...but then will it come out
> of standby?...no it won't!...tried mouse and all keys...nothing...only way
> is to reboot.
> 3. the Gigabyte mobo has dual bios set-up
> Thanks. J
>
>
Press and hold the delete key until the screen shows 'Entering setup. . .'
or something similar. Under 'Advanced BIOS features' there is an entry (2nd
from the bottom) 'Full Screen LOGO Show.' Highlight it and press enter, then
select disable. BTW, this is on page 46 of the user's manual

SC Tom

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>>>>> Just upgraded a pc..its a Gigabyte mobo, intel core 2 duo cpu and XP.
>>>>>
>>>>> When it boots up it seems to go through part of the sequence twice....
>>>>>
>>>>> This is what happens when it boots:-
>>>>>
>>>>> Beep
>>>>>
>>>>> Gigabyte display (where one can tab for Post or esc for enter Bios
>>>>> etc)
>>>>>
>>>>> black screen
>>>>>
>>>>> Beep
>>>>>
>>>>> Gigabyte screen again (where one can tab for Post or esc for enter
>>>>> Bios etc)
>>>>>
>>>>> list of text
>>>>>
>>>>> then Windows sequence
>>>>>
>>>>> and finally all ok after 1.5 mins
>>>>>
>>>>> any ideas why it should pull up the Gigabyte screen twice?
>>>>>
>>>>> wonder if its to do with the motherboard, cpu or Operating system?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> First thing I'd do is go into BIOS and disable the Gigabyte splash
>>>> screen so you can see what's going on. There may be more messages than
>>>> what you're seeing. And as Terry R. asked, what is the "list of text"?
>>> ==================
>>> Good idea...can't see where to at the mo...u wouldn't know where to look
>>> to disable the splash screen would you?...its a Gigabyte GA EP45 DS3L
>>> Cheers
>> ===========================
>> Another couple bits of information...
>> 1.From the first Gigabyte BIOS display its not possible to action
>> anything
>> from there..tried Delete key to enter BIOS...Nothing.
>> 2. Also, may or may not be relevant...but when using Power Options..and
>> having pc go into standby after so many minutes..it seems to do that ok,
>> screen off etc - except the fans don't stop - ...but then will it come
>> out
>> of standby?...no it won't!...tried mouse and all keys...nothing...only
>> way
>> is to reboot.
>> 3. the Gigabyte mobo has dual bios set-up
>> Thanks. J
>>
>>
> Press and hold the delete key until the screen shows 'Entering setup. . .'
> or something similar. Under 'Advanced BIOS features' there is an entry
> (2nd from the bottom) 'Full Screen LOGO Show.' Highlight it and press
> enter, then select disable. BTW, this is on page 46 of the user's manual
>
>
> SC Tom
=====
Ah, TVM. J.

John Smith wrote:
> Just upgraded a pc..its a Gigabyte mobo, intel core 2 duo cpu and XP.
>
> When it boots up it seems to go through part of the sequence twice....
>
> This is what happens when it boots:-
>
> Beep
>
> Gigabyte display (where one can tab for Post or esc for enter Bios
> etc)
> black screen
>
> Beep
>
> Gigabyte screen again (where one can tab for Post or esc for enter
> Bios etc)
> list of text
>
> then Windows sequence
>
> and finally all ok after 1.5 mins
>
> any ideas why it should pull up the Gigabyte screen twice?
>
> wonder if its to do with the motherboard, cpu or Operating system?


You must have a dual core.