kewood 42x problem of rebooting?

[b_schneider]

I've been having problems with my computer lately since i've put it together. Just recently i was using Audiocatalyst, or everytime i use it, and everytime i get booted. Same goes for playing games. Should i update with Kenwoods firmware?

[condor]

Updating the Kenwood Frimware is always a good idea..
http://www.kenwoodtech.com/installer_files/42upg.zip

your problems might have to do with the DMA problem..


try it and keep us posted..

[b_schneider]

Originally posted by Condor:
Updating the Kenwood Frimware is always a good idea..
http://www.kenwoodtech.com/installer_files/42upg.zip

your problems might have to do with the DMA problem..


try it and keep us posted..

Can you tell me what i should be looking for for the DMA? I've got it check in the cdrom properties.

[condor]

kenwood CD-ROM's have some issues with DMA turned on..

this is why Kenwwod has issued a firmware update..

you can check in device manager if your CD-ROM is using DMA mode.

and try to disable it to see if it helps..

disabling DMA will decrease performance..

[b_schneider]

Condor i disabled the dma in the cdroms properties and as i was rebooting the computer i noticed that the bios has the cdrom on "dma mode-4". What is this type of dma and can you change it?

[condor]

DMA mode 4 (ultra DMA 66) is not compatible with your CD-ROM !!!

you must go to the BIOS and change the properties for the channel the cd-rom is on (e.g Secondary master) to PIO (mode 4) or DMA mode 2 max..

also don;t use an UDMA 66/100 IDE cable for the CD-ROM..

get an OLD IDE cable (UDMA 2 max) for it.

[b_schneider]

Here is another thing i noticed as i was using Catalyst grabbing some songs. As it was grabbing i noticed that my keyboard lights (number lock, caps lock, and scroll lock) flashed and turned off which right after it rebooted. Can you tell of anything by this?

[condor]

this might also indicate a power supply problem..

make sure you have a 300W PSU if you havea new computer (700MHz +)