Computer Shuts Down While Loading Windows XP Pro

[gitismatt]

Here is my problem:

While the splash screen is still displayed (the one with the little
blue bar), the computer will just shut itself off, as if I have pressed
the power button. I tried to boot into safe mode, and the same thing
happens. Last known good configuration was unsuccessful. I attempted
to boot from the XP CD in order to repair the installation, but I was
unable to proceed past the ACPI Plug & Play driver (i beleive that was
the last one I saw).

I am hesitant to keep trying things becuase the last time my computer
would shut itself down like this, I ended up frying my power supply.
As I just installed the new 500w replacement today, I am pretty
confident that this is not a power supply issue.

From reading around online, I have concluded that it could be one of a

few things:
- malfunctioning hardware (unlikely as everything is brand new)
- overheating (three fans in the case plus the CPU fan, all running and
dust free)
- agp400.sys (i would like to be able to disable this if I could get
that far into the boot process)

I first noticed this problem after I flashed my BIOS to the latest
version. At the same time I restarted from that, I am sure windows
update was asking for a reset as well. I am unsure of whether this is
a problem caused by the flashing of my BIOS or something that got
corrupted with the Windows Update download.

My system is as follows:
AOpen i915Pa-E mobo
P4 630 with stock fan and heatsink
2x512MB PC3200 SDRAM (dual channel enabled)
GeForce 6600 PCI-express video
WD 320GB SATA1.5 HDD
Benq EIDE DVD+/-RW with LightScribe
AOpen EIDE DVD+/-RW
PCI 3+1 Firewire card

Thoughts/tips/suggestions are greatly appreciated. I have been
amassing these pieces for a couple of months now, and I would really
just like to have the damn thing done with...

 

[Guest]

Here is my problem:

While the splash screen is still displayed (the one with the little
blue bar), the computer will just shut itself off, as if I have pressed
the power button. I tried to boot into safe mode, and the same thing
happens. Last known good configuration was unsuccessful. I attempted
to boot from the XP CD in order to repair the installation, but I was
unable to proceed past the ACPI Plug & Play driver (i beleive that was
the last one I saw).

I am hesitant to keep trying things becuase the last time my computer
would shut itself down like this, I ended up frying my power supply.
As I just installed the new 500w replacement today, I am pretty
confident that this is not a power supply issue.

few things:
- malfunctioning hardware (unlikely as everything is brand new)
- overheating (three fans in the case plus the CPU fan, all running and
dust free)
- agp400.sys (i would like to be able to disable this if I could get
that far into the boot process)

I first noticed this problem after I flashed my BIOS to the latest
version. At the same time I restarted from that, I am sure windows
update was asking for a reset as well. I am unsure of whether this is
a problem caused by the flashing of my BIOS or something that got
corrupted with the Windows Update download.

My system is as follows:
AOpen i915Pa-E mobo
P4 630 with stock fan and heatsink
2x512MB PC3200 SDRAM (dual channel enabled)
GeForce 6600 PCI-express video
WD 320GB SATA1.5 HDD
Benq EIDE DVD+/-RW with LightScribe
AOpen EIDE DVD+/-RW
PCI 3+1 Firewire card

Thoughts/tips/suggestions are greatly appreciated. I have been
amassing these pieces for a couple of months now, and I would really
just like to have the damn thing done with...

 

[Guest]

Here is my problem:

While the splash screen is still displayed (the one with the little
blue bar), the computer will just shut itself off, as if I have pressed
the power button. I tried to boot into safe mode, and the same thing
happens. Last known good configuration was unsuccessful. I attempted
to boot from the XP CD in order to repair the installation, but I was
unable to proceed past the ACPI Plug & Play driver (i beleive that was
the last one I saw).

I am hesitant to keep trying things becuase the last time my computer
would shut itself down like this, I ended up frying my power supply.
As I just installed the new 500w replacement today, I am pretty
confident that this is not a power supply issue.

few things:
- malfunctioning hardware (unlikely as everything is brand new)
- overheating (three fans in the case plus the CPU fan, all running and
dust free)
- agp400.sys (i would like to be able to disable this if I could get
that far into the boot process)

I first noticed this problem after I flashed my BIOS to the latest
version. At the same time I restarted from that, I am sure windows
update was asking for a reset as well. I am unsure of whether this is
a problem caused by the flashing of my BIOS or something that got
corrupted with the Windows Update download.

My system is as follows:
AOpen i915Pa-E mobo
P4 630 with stock fan and heatsink
2x512MB PC3200 SDRAM (dual channel enabled)
GeForce 6600 PCI-express video
WD 320GB SATA1.5 HDD
Benq EIDE DVD+/-RW with LightScribe
AOpen EIDE DVD+/-RW
PCI 3+1 Firewire card

Thoughts/tips/suggestions are greatly appreciated. I have been
amassing these pieces for a couple of months now, and I would really
just like to have the damn thing done with...

Not sure about this one, but had similar issues. Took several tries to fix
but here goes. Upgraded bios > OK. Installed new RAM > OK Tried to upgrade to
XP > not OK. Formatted disk > OK. Tried to install XP > Not OK. When
installed, symptom same as yours. Did many other things, then went back to
original RAM. Re-formatted HDD > OK. Copied install folders/cabs to HDD. Ran
install from HDD. Evertything working just fine. Reinstalled RAM > only
booted up like yours does. Replaced old RAM. Not sure if your BIOS upgrade
changed parameters on something, but try formatting the HDD and copy the
files to the HDD and install from there. (It will be quicker)
Good luck if any of this helps.

 

[decoder]

Here is my problem:

While the splash screen is still displayed (the one with the little
blue bar), the computer will just shut itself off, as if I have pressed
the power button. I tried to boot into safe mode, and the same thing
happens. Last known good configuration was unsuccessful. I attempted
to boot from the XP CD in order to repair the installation, but I was
unable to proceed past the ACPI Plug & Play driver (i beleive that was
the last one I saw).

I am hesitant to keep trying things becuase the last time my computer
would shut itself down like this, I ended up frying my power supply.
As I just installed the new 500w replacement today, I am pretty
confident that this is not a power supply issue.

few things:
- malfunctioning hardware (unlikely as everything is brand new)
- overheating (three fans in the case plus the CPU fan, all running and
dust free)
- agp400.sys (i would like to be able to disable this if I could get
that far into the boot process)

I first noticed this problem after I flashed my BIOS to the latest
version. At the same time I restarted from that, I am sure windows
update was asking for a reset as well. I am unsure of whether this is
a problem caused by the flashing of my BIOS or something that got
corrupted with the Windows Update download.

My system is as follows:
AOpen i915Pa-E mobo
P4 630 with stock fan and heatsink
2x512MB PC3200 SDRAM (dual channel enabled)
GeForce 6600 PCI-express video
WD 320GB SATA1.5 HDD
Benq EIDE DVD+/-RW with LightScribe
AOpen EIDE DVD+/-RW
PCI 3+1 Firewire card

Thoughts/tips/suggestions are greatly appreciated. I have been
amassing these pieces for a couple of months now, and I would really
just like to have the damn thing done with...

You've just installed a new power supply and you've flashed the BIOS,
I would hazzard a guess your problem lies there?
I don't understand what you mean by:
"At the same time I restarted from that, I am sure windows
update was asking for a reset as well."??????