[boot] crc error

Hyakutake · 04-03-2007, 09:29 AM

Hello all.

I had Ubuntu 6.10 installed and working fine. I have installed a GeForce FX 5200 so that I had more RAM available (onboard VGA :/).

The problem now is that when I reboot this error appears and system halts

Code:

Sarting up...

crc error

--System halted

Even LiveCD wont boot (ubuntu and kubuntu). XP boots with no errors.

Googled around and it seems to be a bad RAM module or a fried HD, yet I'm not sure.

Also, there is this thread from someone who had this kind of problem. It was a jumper problem. So maybe there's nothing wrong with the hardware?

Thanks in advance.

Lenard · 04-04-2007, 03:40 AM

Remove the video card and try booting without it installed. If the system boots then try inserting the video card again and maybe disable the on-board video (or other video change is needed) in the BIOS.

Hyakutake · 04-05-2007, 04:43 AM

Hello Lenard, thanks for your reply.

I had to remove the video card, there was no way to boot into Ubuntu. memtest86+ gave allot of errors but when I removed the card test was OK

Nevertheless this PC won't get another try so soon. It's a working station (better working than not).

Thanks anyway.

Lenard · 04-05-2007, 04:59 AM

Sounds like something on the system is overlapping part the memory when the video card is installed. This is likely a BIOS setting issue or jumper issue, but I do agree a working system is nice to have.

You might want to check and see with the manufacturer of the motherboard/system if a BIOS or jumper change is required or if a BIOS update fixes the issue.