Computer runs slow after BIOS reset
DarthHugsalot
there was a problem with startup that nothing seemed to solve until I
manually reset the BIOS on the mainboard. Now the computer and
programs run all right, but (even though I thought I put all the BIOS
settings back to their proper values) the machine runs slow as a dog,
especially at startup. It used to run lickety-split (before it had
the problems that necessitated the BIOS reset, still unidentified).
Any ideas? Is there a way I can manually allocate RAM? Thanks for
any suggestions.
p.s. Also, Internet Explorer 6.0 will, after being used for a period
of time, stop loading web pages. It'll load the background but not
the content. Restarting the computer is the only solution I've found.
XS11E
news:dacfe837.02070...@posting.google.com:
> I have a Windows2K machine with an AMD 1.2GHz and 512MB RAM. Recently
> there was a problem with startup that nothing seemed to solve until I
> manually reset the BIOS on the mainboard. Now the computer and
> programs run all right, but (even though I thought I put all the BIOS
> settings back to their proper values) the machine runs slow as a dog,
> especially at startup.
You don't say what kind of motherboard or BIOS you have? On my BIOS, I can
set the chip speed and bus speed in the BIOS, if they're set too slow my
chip and memory will run slower. You're BIOS may not have these options,
maybe your speeds are set by jumper? If not, it's something to check.
DarthHugsalot
> > there was a problem with startup that nothing seemed to solve until I
> > manually reset the BIOS on the mainboard. Now the computer and
> > programs run all right, but (even though I thought I put all the BIOS
> > settings back to their proper values) the machine runs slow as a dog,
> > especially at startup.
>
> You don't say what kind of motherboard or BIOS you have? On my BIOS, I can
> set the chip speed and bus speed in the BIOS, if they're set too slow my
> chip and memory will run slower. You're BIOS may not have these options,
> maybe your speeds are set by jumper? If not, it's something to check.
I've looked through all the BIOS settings and can't find anything
modifiable to change the chip speed or bus speed. But I also can't
think that the speeds are set by jumper because I haven't changed any
since the computer worked (except for the one to reset the BIOS, but I
put it back).
XS11E
news:dacfe837.0207...@posting.google.com:
OK, I hope someone can help, I just thought the BIOS thing was worth a try.
But you'll still need to post more information about your system,
particularly the make and model of the motherboard, the BIOS make and
revision number and more information about hardware and programs you're
running, particularly during startup. That may give someone an idea as to
your problem.