Vio voltage blips on KD7-RAID - prob?

Winbond reports random 'blips' in the Vio voltage. The default rang is 3.10
to 3.79 and the reported value is usualy 3.2, however I get random blips
where the voltage falls to 3.7 - Does anyone no why this may be and this
something for concern? Any suggestions to correct? Just Ignore?

KD7-RAID (2nd latests BIOS, CY I think)
1.2G Athlon
512MB PC2100
Geforce FX5200
2x Seagate HDD RAID-0

In article <3f068ad1$0$18496$>, cd5
@pleasenospamfairlight3.com says...
> Winbond reports random 'blips' in the Vio voltage. The default rang is 3.10
> to 3.79 and the reported value is usualy 3.2, however I get random blips
> where the voltage falls to 3.7 - Does anyone no why this may be and this
> something for concern? Any suggestions to correct? Just Ignore?
>
> KD7-RAID (2nd latests BIOS, CY I think)
> 1.2G Athlon
> 512MB PC2100
> Geforce FX5200
> 2x Seagate HDD RAID-0

Falls or rises to 3.7? If it rises to 3.7v then you probably have a
problem. It should always stay between +5%/-5% of 3.30v. If it's staying
in that range you should be ok. But it really should not be fluctuating
by a large degree say from 3.17v to 3.47v and back. I think that type of
activity would indicate a problem.
Mine always sits between 3.22v-3.23v.

What power supply do you have?

Doug

If this is a prob, is it more likely a psu problem or voltage regulation on
the mobo?

"AJ" <> wrote in message
news:3f085033$0$11377$ ...
> Normal value is 3.20 and does not vary from this at all, except for the
> occasional blip down to 3.07 then straight back to 3.20. It stays at 3.07
> only just long enough to register before rising back to 3.2
>
> All the other voltages stay in the center of the tolerance levels, it's
only
> Vio that seems an issue.
>
> The power supply is a 300W codegen (prob 18 months old ish)
>
>
> "Doug G." <> wrote in message
> news:.. .
> > In article <3f068ad1$0$18496$>, cd5
> > @pleasenospamfairlight3.com says...
> > > Winbond reports random 'blips' in the Vio voltage. The default rang is
> 3.10
> > > to 3.79 and the reported value is usualy 3.2, however I get random
blips
> > > where the voltage falls to 3.7 - Does anyone no why this may be and
this
> > > something for concern? Any suggestions to correct? Just Ignore?
> > >
> > > KD7-RAID (2nd latests BIOS, CY I think)
> > > 1.2G Athlon
> > > 512MB PC2100
> > > Geforce FX5200
> > > 2x Seagate HDD RAID-0
> >
> > Falls or rises to 3.7? If it rises to 3.7v then you probably have a
> > problem. It should always stay between +5%/-5% of 3.30v. If it's staying
> > in that range you should be ok. But it really should not be fluctuating
> > by a large degree say from 3.17v to 3.47v and back. I think that type of
> > activity would indicate a problem.
> > Mine always sits between 3.22v-3.23v.
> >
> > What power supply do you have?
> >
> > Doug
>
>

Personally, I would replace that power supply with a good brand, and one
that is higher in wattage. I think you have a problem in the brewing
stage. The Antec 430watt true power would be a good choice for your
system.

Doug


In article <3f085033$0$11377$>, cd5
@pleasenospamfairlight3.com says...

> Normal value is 3.20 and does not vary from this at all, except for the
> occasional blip down to 3.07 then straight back to 3.20. It stays at 3.07
> only just long enough to register before rising back to 3.2
>
> All the other voltages stay in the center of the tolerance levels, it's only
> Vio that seems an issue.
>
> The power supply is a 300W codegen (prob 18 months old ish)
>
>
> "Doug G." <> wrote in message
> news:.. .
> > In article <3f068ad1$0$18496$>, cd5
> > @pleasenospamfairlight3.com says...
> > > Winbond reports random 'blips' in the Vio voltage. The default rang is
> 3.10
> > > to 3.79 and the reported value is usualy 3.2, however I get random blips
> > > where the voltage falls to 3.7 - Does anyone no why this may be and this
> > > something for concern? Any suggestions to correct? Just Ignore?
> > >
> > > KD7-RAID (2nd latests BIOS, CY I think)
> > > 1.2G Athlon
> > > 512MB PC2100
> > > Geforce FX5200
> > > 2x Seagate HDD RAID-0
> >
> > Falls or rises to 3.7? If it rises to 3.7v then you probably have a
> > problem. It should always stay between +5%/-5% of 3.30v. If it's staying
> > in that range you should be ok. But it really should not be fluctuating
> > by a large degree say from 3.17v to 3.47v and back. I think that type of
> > activity would indicate a problem.
> > Mine always sits between 3.22v-3.23v.
> >
> > What power supply do you have?
> >
> > Doug
>
>
>

In article <3f085366$0$11384$>, cd5
@pleasenospamfairlight3.com says...

> If this is a prob, is it more likely a psu problem or voltage regulation on
> the mobo?

Based on the power supply you have I would say it's a 99.9999% chance
it's the power supply. You can buy a case with that power supply
included for $25.00. You can not buy a new good quality power supply
alone for $25.00, let alone with a case included.

Doug