[Whistlewind]

Hello Geeks to Go!

I recently purchased a new computer. My computer has been running very nicely until recently I realized that I am unable to stream video properly.

The problem occurs when i am stream video, (using a variety of different players WMP, Mediclassic, VLC, DIVX) after seemingly random increments of time I receive a series of rainbow Stripes running down my player.

The Rainbow stripes resembling artifacts will appear, freeze the screen , surround the cursor then freeze my computer entirely.

The problem is well documented Here .

I am aware it is a problem with my motherboard and have read that I need to install a bios update.

However I am do not know how to do this and am in need of instructions.

Is there anybody who can carefully step by step guide me through this process?

Thanks for your time

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First provide us with your motherboard make and model. Also tell the make and model of your computer.
Give me an Everest Report. Click on "Everest Instructions" in my sig and follow the steps.

This will allow me to provide you with good instructions for flashing your BIOS.

[edge2022]

First provide us with your motherboard make and model. Also tell the make and model of your computer.
Give me an Everest Report. Click on "Everest Instructions" in my sig and follow the steps.

This will allow me to provide you with good instructions for flashing your BIOS.

[rshaffer61]

Please download CPUz from my signature below

1: Save it to your desktop.
2: Click on the icon it creates and let it run
3: I need the following information from it.
4: First click on the Mainboard tab at the top of the window and give me Manufacturer and Model number it shows
5: Cllick on the Memory tab and give me the Type and Size of memory it shows.
6: Click on the SPD tab and get me the Max Bandwidth line information.

Please include in your next reply

[Whistlewind]

Everest Report

--------[ EVEREST Home Edition © 2003-2005 Lavalys, Inc. ]------------------------------------------------------------

Version EVEREST v2.20.405
Homepage http://www.lavalys.com/
Report Type Report Wizard
Computer JON-PC (J-Keebs)
Generator user
Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Home Edition 6.0.6001 (WinVista Beta)
Date 2009-05-02
Time 01:23


--------[ Summary ]-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Computer:
Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Home Edition
OS Service Pack Service Pack 1
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Computer Name JON-PC (J-Keebs)
User Name user

Motherboard:
CPU Type Unknown, 3000 MHz (7 x 429)
Motherboard Name Unknown
Motherboard Chipset Unknown
System Memory 3328 MB
BIOS Type Award (01/11/08)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port Printer Port (LPT1)

Display:
Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT
Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT
Monitor Generic PnP Monitor [NoDB] (160288434)

Multimedia:
Audio Adapter Creative Audigy LS Audio Processor
Audio Adapter High Definition Audio Controller [NoDB]

Storage:
IDE Controller NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller
IDE Controller NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller
IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
SCSI/RAID Controller Microsoft iSCSI Initiator
Floppy Drive Floppy disk drive
Disk Drive Hitachi HDP725050GLA SCSI Disk Device (465 GB)
Disk Drive Generic- Compact Flash USB Device
Disk Drive Generic- SM/xD-Picture USB Device
Disk Drive Generic- SD/MMC USB Device
Disk Drive Generic- MS/MS-Pro USB Device
Disk Drive WD 2500JB External USB Device (232 GB, USB)
Disk Drive SanDisk U3 Titanium USB Device (1953 MB, USB)
Disk Drive ST315003 41AS SCSI Disk Device (1397 GB)
Optical Drive HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GSA-H55L ATA Device
Optical Drive SanDisk U3 Titanium USB Device
SMART Hard Disks Status Unknown

Partitions:
C: (NTFS) 476937 MB (1774 MB free)
E: (FAT32) 238414 MB (23514 MB free)
J: (NTFS) 1430796 MB (1162901 MB free)
Total Size 2095.8 GB (1160.3 GB free)

Input:
Keyboard HID Keyboard Device
Keyboard Microsoft eHome MCIR 109 Keyboard
Keyboard Microsoft eHome MCIR Keyboard
Keyboard Microsoft eHome Remote Control Keyboard keys
Mouse HID-compliant mouse
Mouse HID-compliant mouse
Mouse PS/2 Compatible Mouse

Network:
Network Adapter Intel® PRO/1000 GT Desktop Adapter
Network Adapter NVIDIA nForce 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet (192.168.10.198)

Peripherals:
Printer HP PSC 1500 series
Printer Microsoft XPS Document Writer
Printer Send To OneNote 2007
USB1 Controller Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller [NoDB]
USB2 Controller Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller [NoDB]
USB Device eHome Infrared Receiver (USBCIR)
USB Device Logitech Mic (Orbit/Sphere MP)
USB Device Logitech USB Camera (Orbit/Sphere MP)
USB Device QuickCam Orbit/Sphere MP
USB Device USB Composite Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
USB Device USB Mass Storage Device
USB Device USB Mass Storage Device
USB Device USB Mass Storage Device

Problems & Suggestions:
Problem Disk free space is only 0% on drive C:.
Problem Disk free space is only 10% on drive E:.


--------[ Sensor ]------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sensor Properties:
Sensor Type ITE IT8712F (ISA 290h)

Temperatures:
Motherboard 38 °C (100 °F)
CPU 23 °C (73 °F)
Aux 33 °C (91 °F)

Cooling Fans:
CPU 2801 RPM
Chassis 2657 RPM

Voltage Values:
CPU Core 1.14 V
+2.5 V 3.30 V
+5 V 4.95 V
+12 V 12.10 V
+5 V Standby 4.84 V
VBAT Battery 3.20 V
Debug Info F F1 FE 38
Debug Info T 33 38 23
Debug Info V 47 CE 00 B8 BD 00 33 (F7)

[Whistlewind]

CPUZ

MAINBOARD

Manufacturer:ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC.

Model: P5n-D

MEMORY

Type: DDR2
Size: 6144 Mbytes


SPB

Max Bandwidth: PC2-6400 (400)MHZ


Goodluck

[rshaffer61]

Go HERE for the newest drivers for your Mobo.
The bios version that I see that is the newest is version P5N-D BIOS 1001
There is a step by step guide on how to upgrade your bios on the site. Just go HERE. Your mb would be in line two and is named: P5 (LGA775) series

Edited by rshaffer61, 02 May 2009 - 03:09 AM.

[Whistlewind]

Hello and thanks for the help.

I followed THIS guide and the problem has stopped occurring.

Geeks to go 4tw.

Thank You Rshaffer61!

[rshaffer61]

Did it turn out to be the bios after all? I ask because if someone else has the same problem and they may read this topic. It may help them to know what you did to resolve the issue. With that being said I would like to say:

You are very welcome. I'm glad we could help and please let us know how everything works out for you.
If there is anything else we can do to help please feel free to ask. I appreciate that you allowed me to assist you with your issue and for your patience. Thank you for choosing GeeksToGo for help.
This issue now appears to be resolved.


If other members are reading this and have a similar problem please begin a New Topic and someone will assist you as soon as possible

Edited by rshaffer61, 02 May 2009 - 03:04 PM.