View Full Version : Bad Karmah! (problems)
jimgriff
31st Mar 2004, 18:31
My setup.
Win XP + SP1
Pentium 4 2.? chip
512 ram
40G hard drive
128 Nvidiea (4) graphics card
All updated
Latest virus patterns in Norton.
SYSTEM SWITCHES ITSELF OFF IN MIDDLE OF ANYTHING FROM 10 MINS TO 2 HRS USAGE (oops caps lock finger strikes again)
on restart
wallpaper is present but no icons on screen at all.
Other times switches on OK but will not switch off using "switch off computer" button or "restart".
any ideas? been fine for months and this starts a few days ago.
PretoriaSillyperson
31st Mar 2004, 18:51
I don't want to preempt Naples et al but this might be a "cooling issue". Check the BIOS for the CPU temp and report back.
PSP
jimgriff
31st Mar 2004, 19:25
Thanks for that and I had thought about it.
The following readings from the BIOS are typical:
Sys Fan 0 RPM
CPU fan 2766 RPM
Power Temp 32c / 91
Sys temp 34c / 93
CPU temp 34c/93
On boot up it says that it want to report a MAJOR PROBLEM TO MICROSOFT.
:
c:\windows\minidump\mini033104-02.dmp
c:\documen~1\jim\locals~1\wer\tmp.dir00\sysdata.xml
should I send?
HELP:{
Naples Air Center, Inc.
31st Mar 2004, 19:28
jimgriff,
The first thing I thought about was a cooling issue as PretoriaSillyperson said.
It could be the heatsink or thermal grease is not on the CPU properly. It will cause uneven cooling and have the CPU lock up.
Take Care,
Richard
P.S. Sending the report is useless.
On boot up it says that it want to report a MAJOR PROBLEM TO MICROSOFT.
:
cwindows\minidump\mini033104-02.dmp
cdocumen~1\jim\locals~1\wer\tmp.dir00\sysdata.xml
Your system is crashing and writing info to the minidump. You could see what is in the minidump. This could also be caused by bad memory and other problems.
Naples Air Center, Inc.
1st Apr 2004, 00:29
TCS,
I never trust the Fan Speed Readings. Half the time they are just not getting the signal. To add to your point, when you open the case, also point a house fan into the opened side of the case which will provide additional airflow and cooling. It is a great way to test for overheating of the system.
Take Care,
Richard
jimgriff
3rd Apr 2004, 16:50
Hooked new sys fan up to moBo.
Changed Power supply for a 400W unit.
All systems now working fine!!
Huzzah!
Thans chaps for the help and infoo.
Naples Air Center, Inc.
3rd Apr 2004, 19:52
jimgriff,
Glad to hear you solved the problem. :ok:
Take Care,
Richard