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    Asus C90S Crash/Boot up problem.

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by berra2k, Aug 10, 2007.

  1. berra2k

    berra2k Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey, I bought an asus c90s from circuit city the other day under the velocity micro brand name. It was the $1599 model and since I got it, it has problems with crashing frequently and sometimes does not boot up/turn off when i hold the power key. It has 2gb corsair memory, conroe e6600, windows vista home premium, 160 GB ATA/100 HDD and the 512mb gefore 8600m GT. It crashes randomely and sometimes becomes unresponsive. Also, when I do experience problems it has a lot fo trouble booting up. I turn the power on and the screen just stays blank. My video driver is up to date and I couldnt find any other drivers that might help. Is it possible that because the HDD is an ATA/100 and not SATA the computer runs improperly? Any one else know of any answers to this problem?
     
    berra2k, Aug 10, 2007
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    swoley2k Notebook Deity

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    I would return it as soon as possible regardless of the ata hard drive. Given that the c90s has many problems, I wouldnt even waste time troubleshooting like I did. I have experienced most of the problems people have been having with the c90s, all of which I could not find a permanent fix to. Return it quick so you wont have to wait to get one in stock.
     
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  3. berra2k

    berra2k Notebook Enthusiast

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    funny thats what the tech support guy said lol.
    Hardware problem, maybe this system was returned before? its unlike a computer to just crash. the FIRST time i ever booted it up I got an error message saying "overclocking failed! F2 to run setup F1 to start normally". It was a bad sign....
     
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  4. John Kotches

    John Kotches Notebook Evangelist

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    I get that message on a regular basis at bootup; even though I haven't done anything to be doing any overclocking.

    Cheers,
     
    John Kotches, Aug 10, 2007
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  5. David

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    Sounds like a ram compatibility issue. C90s only uses specific brands of ram
     
    David, Aug 10, 2007
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  6. Zachfella

    Zachfella Notebook Guru

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    Which brands?
     
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    I'm currently using a 2gb kingston and a 1gb nanya. So far I haven't encountered a crash or boot problem.
    Here's Asus's official list of ram that is compatible with the c90s
     

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  8. JCMS

    JCMS Notebook Prophet

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    It seems pretty much limited.
     
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  9. Corzama

    Corzama Notebook Consultant

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    I'm using corsair ram, mines working so far.. but i'll report more in my review thread.
     
    Corzama, Aug 10, 2007
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  10. berra2k

    berra2k Notebook Enthusiast

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    i am too. returned my model and exchanged for a new one today - everything seems to work alright now.
     
    berra2k, Aug 10, 2007
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