Booting up question

[John Smith]

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?

 

[Terry R.]

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.

 

[SC Tom]

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

 

[John Smith]

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
======

 

[John Smith]

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

 

[SC Tom]

==================
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].

 

[John Smith]

==================
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

 

[SC Tom]

===========================
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

 

[John Smith]

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.

 

[HeyBub]

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.

 

[Terry R.]

The date and time was Friday, February 27, 2009 3:00:06 AM, and on a
whim, John Smith pounded out on the keyboard:

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
======

Okay. So, did you just take the hard drive out of the old computer and
put it in the new one? Or is Windows a clean install?


Terry R.

 

[Lil' Dave]

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?

Do you have a dual bios?

Since "del" key is used to enter the bios (ala Award bios), I would suspect
the vast majority of text is a list of found hardware listed in column mode
by description, manufacturer device id, and hardware irq designation.
--
Dave

CDOs are how we got here.
A modified version, new taxes in the future, is how Congress will get us
out?

 

[John Smith]

The date and time was Friday, February 27, 2009 3:00:06 AM, and on a whim,
John Smith pounded out on the keyboard:

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
======

Okay. So, did you just take the hard drive out of the old computer and
put it in the new one? Or is Windows a clean install?

============================
No, new hard drive and clean install with original Windows XP Home CD.

 

[John Smith]

You must have a dual core.

==============
Yes its an Intel core 2 duo E8500 cpu and mobo is Gigabyte GA EP45 DS3L
which does have dualBIOS

 

[John Smith]

Do you have a dual bios?

Yes, but don't understand why both seem to be initiated at boot up
time?...

Since "del" key is used to enter the bios (ala Award bios), I would
suspect the vast majority of text is a list of found hardware listed in
column mode by description, manufacturer device id, and hardware irq
designation.

Exactly that.

 

[Terry R.]

The date and time was Friday, February 27, 2009 9:12:14 AM, and on a
whim, John Smith pounded out on the keyboard:

The date and time was Friday, February 27, 2009 3:00:06 AM, and on a whim,
John Smith pounded out on the keyboard:

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
======

Okay. So, did you just take the hard drive out of the old computer and
put it in the new one? Or is Windows a clean install?

============================
No, new hard drive and clean install with original Windows XP Home CD.

Sounds to me like you may have defective hardware. Especially since
you're unable to do anything from the first BIOS screen. And the time
it takes between each operation is VERY slow. Is everything configured
properly in the BIOS? Do you have all the correct drivers for the new
hardware for XP?

This workstation I built and it's just an AMD 3000+ 2 gig of RAM and 3
hard drives. The beep lasts for 3 seconds, the BIOS screen for about 4
seconds and I have a Windows Desktop in about 20 seconds. It's faster
than most Core2 machines I admin, probably because of the 3 drives, as I
have my OS's on one drive, programs on another, and data on the 3rd, so
all three are loading data on bootup.

Do you have a bootable CD or floppy you can run to see if it double
boots with one of those?


Terry R.

 

[John Smith]

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
======
Okay. So, did you just take the hard drive out of the old computer and
put it in the new one? Or is Windows a clean install?

============================
No, new hard drive and clean install with original Windows XP Home CD.

Sounds to me like you may have defective hardware. Especially since
you're unable to do anything from the first BIOS screen. And the time it
takes between each operation is VERY slow. Is everything configured
properly in the BIOS? Do you have all the correct drivers for the new
hardware for XP?

This workstation I built and it's just an AMD 3000+ 2 gig of RAM and 3
hard drives. The beep lasts for 3 seconds, the BIOS screen for about 4
seconds and I have a Windows Desktop in about 20 seconds. It's faster
than most Core2 machines I admin, probably because of the 3 drives, as I
have my OS's on one drive, programs on another, and data on the 3rd, so
all three are loading data on bootup.

Do you have a bootable CD or floppy you can run to see if it double boots
with one of those?
==============

Thanks Terry..no unfortunately don't have bootable CD or floppy.
Did try booting from another windows on another old hard drive - results
just the same

Do you have all the correct drivers for the new
hardware for XP?

Will check that

 

[Terry R.]

The date and time was Friday, February 27, 2009 11:25:05 AM, and on a
whim, John Smith pounded out on the keyboard:

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
======
Okay. So, did you just take the hard drive out of the old computer and
put it in the new one? Or is Windows a clean install?
============================
No, new hard drive and clean install with original Windows XP Home CD.

Sounds to me like you may have defective hardware. Especially since
you're unable to do anything from the first BIOS screen. And the time it
takes between each operation is VERY slow. Is everything configured
properly in the BIOS? Do you have all the correct drivers for the new
hardware for XP?

This workstation I built and it's just an AMD 3000+ 2 gig of RAM and 3
hard drives. The beep lasts for 3 seconds, the BIOS screen for about 4
seconds and I have a Windows Desktop in about 20 seconds. It's faster
than most Core2 machines I admin, probably because of the 3 drives, as I
have my OS's on one drive, programs on another, and data on the 3rd, so
all three are loading data on bootup.

Do you have a bootable CD or floppy you can run to see if it double boots
with one of those?
==============

Thanks Terry..no unfortunately don't have bootable CD or floppy.
Did try booting from another windows on another old hard drive - results
just the same

Do you have all the correct drivers for the new
hardware for XP?

Will check that

You can get both here:
http://www.bootdisk.com/


Terry R.

 

[Lil' Dave]

Yes, but don't understand why both seem to be initiated at boot up
time?...

If that's the cause, its not an XP question is it?

I do have some suspicions, but you should seek help from either Gigabyte or
Award..

Exactly that.

So, basically you have an Award bios with a Gigabyte splash screen. And,
its a dual bios chip motherboard.

If you choose to input the question elsewhere, provide that information as
well.
--
Dave

CDOs are how we got here.
A modified version, new taxes in the future, is how Congress will get us
out?

 

[Lil' Dave]

Yes, but don't understand why both seem to be initiated at boot up
time?...

Exactly that.

Let's cut to the chase here. Disconnect any bootable devices, hard drives,
CD/DVD, floppy and so forth. Before executing XP boot, does the PC do the
same thing as before? Sequence of double bios execution that is?

If so, has nothing to do with XP or anything involving handover from the
bios. Ancilliary hardware which can be minimized by using only
mobo/cpu/ram/video card if applicable and keyboard only.

If not, would suspect anything after POST. You need to try other bootable
media as well as your XP on a hard drive.
--
Dave

CDOs are how we got here.
A modified version, new taxes in the future, is how Congress will get us
out?