That be the bad boy. I tried ta tole ya, I am not just anybody's idjut! I put this thing together from components only half knowing what I was doing, but I don't think I did a bad job. I'm stuck with IDE drives for now, but they're FAST IDE drives (WD Caviar Blue, 7,200 RPM 8 Mb cache). And I know what to do when I get (well, build) the new system . . .

Checked since your earlier message. I am using matched PNY PC 3200 DDR sticks of 1 Gb each, for the system max of 2 Gb. Now, the system's only rated to PC 2700; do you think that could be an issue?

Been through the BIOS a bazillion times, pretty sure I've got it aced. Now that this thing boots in 45 seconds I don't have a problem takin' another look from time to time, though.

R.


"My primary musical instrument is the personal computer."