YES i know this is old and you guys are probably wondering WTH, using such an old board and parts! Well, its for fun and plus, its a challenge for me to figure out what is the problem and how to fix it!
Here is the problem, the BIOS detects and boots with both CPUs installed, but winxp x86 loops immediately upon the XP splash screen, no option for safe mode and no BSOD! It is a continuous loop!
I have changed cpu slots and tested a 3rd p2! the exact same thing, endless rebooting! I can use 1 cpu and winxp boots with no issues!
I tested 3 different Pentium 2s using one cpu and had no problems! What could be the issue!
Odd thing is, Win 98SE boots perfect with one or two cpus but of course it doesnt utilize the second CPU!
Thank you for the responses. I just basically wanted to see if using some type of adapter/external psu to supply the backplane power so i could access 4 250GB SAS drives independent of a server setup/motherboard! I do not have any need for a server. I was able to get these for free and decided, wth not?
I was thinking at least I might be able to sell some of the parts. Never turn down anything for free!
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