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September 8th 06, 04:27 PM
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Computer Keeps Restarting
My other system consists of an As Rock 939NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard running an
AMD64 3200+ processor. My hard drive is a samsung 250Gb sata. I am running Xp SP2. On a regular basis my computer will just restart itself without warning. Sometimes it will be fine for a few days and other times a few hours. At first i thought it might be the HD as this had been dropped but i got a new drive but still have the same problem. I have checked the BIOS and the temperature is usually between 35 and 39 degree's, is this right. Although i am not a whizz with computers but i know a little but this is confusing me. Someone please help. 
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September 8th 06, 05:55 PM
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"Paul" wrote in message ... My other system consists of an As Rock 939NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard running an AMD64 3200+ processor. My hard drive is a samsung 250Gb sata. I am running Xp SP2. On a regular basis my computer will just restart itself without warning. Sometimes it will be fine for a few days and other times a few hours. At first i thought it might be the HD as this had been dropped but i got a new drive but still have the same problem. I have checked the BIOS and the temperature is usually between 35 and 39 degree's, is this right. Although i am not a whizz with computers but i know a little but this is confusing me. Someone please help. I've seen this occur for several reasons: 1) Poorly seated CPU heatsink/fan 2) Bad memory module (run memtest-86 to verify all is well) 3) Leaking capacitors Jim
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September 8th 06, 08:03 PM
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On 08/09/2006 "Jim" wrote:
"Paul" wrote in message ... My other system consists of an As Rock 939NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard running an AMD64 3200+ processor. My hard drive is a samsung 250Gb sata. I am running Xp SP2. On a regular basis my computer will just restart itself without warning. Sometimes it will be fine for a few days and other times a few hours. At first i thought it might be the HD as this had been dropped but i got a new drive but still have the same problem. I have checked the BIOS and the temperature is usually between 35 and 39 degree's, is this right. Although i am not a whizz with computers but i know a little but this is confusing me. Someone please help. I've seen this occur for several reasons: 1) Poorly seated CPU heatsink/fan 2) Bad memory module (run memtest-86 to verify all is well) 3) Leaking capacitors Jim Check: Control Panel ---- System ---- Advanced --- Startup and Recovery --- Settings (button) ---- System Failure ---- Uncheck "Automatically Restart" This "may" give you a Windows screen/menu/pop-up for the reason the XP is stopping. -- --- Y.
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September 8th 06, 11:50 PM
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Jim
Sorry if i sound an idiot but how do i run The Memtest-86. Paul "Jim" wrote: "Paul" wrote in message ... My other system consists of an As Rock 939NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard running an AMD64 3200+ processor. My hard drive is a samsung 250Gb sata. I am running Xp SP2. On a regular basis my computer will just restart itself without warning. Sometimes it will be fine for a few days and other times a few hours. At first i thought it might be the HD as this had been dropped but i got a new drive but still have the same problem. I have checked the BIOS and the temperature is usually between 35 and 39 degree's, is this right. Although i am not a whizz with computers but i know a little but this is confusing me. Someone please help. I've seen this occur for several reasons: 1) Poorly seated CPU heatsink/fan 2) Bad memory module (run memtest-86 to verify all is well) 3) Leaking capacitors Jim
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September 9th 06, 01:50 AM
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Just go to http://www.memtest.org/ and download either the floppy version
( http://www.memtest.org/download/1.65....65.floppy.zip ), OR, the CD version ( http://www.memtest.org/download/1.65...+-1.65.iso.zip ), which you'll need to burn to a CD. Then just insert the floppy/CD and reboot. Runs automatically. Let it run for a while, at least several passes, if possible, overnight. Jim "Paul" wrote in message news  Jim Sorry if i sound an idiot but how do i run The Memtest-86. Paul "Jim" wrote: "Paul" wrote in message ... My other system consists of an As Rock 939NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard running an AMD64 3200+ processor. My hard drive is a samsung 250Gb sata. I am running Xp SP2. On a regular basis my computer will just restart itself without warning. Sometimes it will be fine for a few days and other times a few hours. At first i thought it might be the HD as this had been dropped but i got a new drive but still have the same problem. I have checked the BIOS and the temperature is usually between 35 and 39 degree's, is this right. Although i am not a whizz with computers but i know a little but this is confusing me. Someone please help. I've seen this occur for several reasons: 1) Poorly seated CPU heatsink/fan 2) Bad memory module (run memtest-86 to verify all is well) 3) Leaking capacitors Jim
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September 9th 06, 06:26 PM
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I used the memtest86+, i have initially run 3 passes. It came up with:
Test 3 = 6 errors Test 4 = 17 errors Test 5 = 18 errors Test 6 = 1 error What does this mean. "Jim" wrote: Just go to http://www.memtest.org/ and download either the floppy version ( http://www.memtest.org/download/1.65....65.floppy.zip ), OR, the CD version ( http://www.memtest.org/download/1.65...+-1.65.iso.zip ), which you'll need to burn to a CD. Then just insert the floppy/CD and reboot. Runs automatically. Let it run for a while, at least several passes, if possible, overnight. Jim "Paul" wrote in message news Jim Sorry if i sound an idiot but how do i run The Memtest-86. Paul "Jim" wrote: "Paul" wrote in message ... My other system consists of an As Rock 939NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard running an AMD64 3200+ processor. My hard drive is a samsung 250Gb sata. I am running Xp SP2. On a regular basis my computer will just restart itself without warning. Sometimes it will be fine for a few days and other times a few hours. At first i thought it might be the HD as this had been dropped but i got a new drive but still have the same problem. I have checked the BIOS and the temperature is usually between 35 and 39 degree's, is this right. Although i am not a whizz with computers but i know a little but this is confusing me. Someone please help. I've seen this occur for several reasons: 1) Poorly seated CPU heatsink/fan 2) Bad memory module (run memtest-86 to verify all is well) 3) Leaking capacitors Jim
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September 9th 06, 07:21 PM
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Sounds like your memory is getting ready to die. Errors during a memory test means faulty memory.
-- Dave Vair CNE, CNA, MCP, A+, N+ "Paul" wrote in message ... I used the memtest86+, i have initially run 3 passes. It came up with: Test 3 = 6 errors Test 4 = 17 errors Test 5 = 18 errors Test 6 = 1 error What does this mean. "Jim" wrote: Just go to http://www.memtest.org/ and download either the floppy version ( http://www.memtest.org/download/1.65....65.floppy.zip ), OR, the CD version ( http://www.memtest.org/download/1.65...+-1.65.iso.zip ), which you'll need to burn to a CD. Then just insert the floppy/CD and reboot. Runs automatically. Let it run for a while, at least several passes, if possible, overnight. Jim "Paul" wrote in message news Jim Sorry if i sound an idiot but how do i run The Memtest-86. Paul "Jim" wrote: "Paul" wrote in message ... My other system consists of an As Rock 939NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard running an AMD64 3200+ processor. My hard drive is a samsung 250Gb sata. I am running Xp SP2. On a regular basis my computer will just restart itself without warning. Sometimes it will be fine for a few days and other times a few hours. At first i thought it might be the HD as this had been dropped but i got a new drive but still have the same problem. I have checked the BIOS and the temperature is usually between 35 and 39 degree's, is this right. Although i am not a whizz with computers but i know a little but this is confusing me. Someone please help. I've seen this occur for several reasons: 1) Poorly seated CPU heatsink/fan 2) Bad memory module (run memtest-86 to verify all is well) 3) Leaking capacitors Jim
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September 9th 06, 08:55 PM
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Assuming you haven't overclocked the memory, iow, it's running "at spec", it
seems at least ONE of your memory modules is bad. If you're using multiple memory modules, I suggest isolationg the bad module by only having one memory module installed at a time and rerunning the tests. I would also try the same memory module(s) in DIFFERENT memory slots to make sure it isn't the memory slot itself that's the problem (iow, the mobo). Not likely, but best to check first before assuming it is the memory. If you continue to get errors, you'll need to RMA (return) the memory module(s) or motherboard (as appropriate) to the manufacturer (hopefully still under warranty). Jim "Paul" wrote in message ... I used the memtest86+, i have initially run 3 passes. It came up with: Test 3 = 6 errors Test 4 = 17 errors Test 5 = 18 errors Test 6 = 1 error What does this mean. "Jim" wrote: Just go to http://www.memtest.org/ and download either the floppy version ( http://www.memtest.org/download/1.65....65.floppy.zip ), OR, the CD version ( http://www.memtest.org/download/1.65...+-1.65.iso.zip ), which you'll need to burn to a CD. Then just insert the floppy/CD and reboot. Runs automatically. Let it run for a while, at least several passes, if possible, overnight. Jim "Paul" wrote in message news Jim Sorry if i sound an idiot but how do i run The Memtest-86. Paul "Jim" wrote: "Paul" wrote in message ... My other system consists of an As Rock 939NF4G-SATA2 Motherboard running an AMD64 3200+ processor. My hard drive is a samsung 250Gb sata. I am running Xp SP2. On a regular basis my computer will just restart itself without warning. Sometimes it will be fine for a few days and other times a few hours. At first i thought it might be the HD as this had been dropped but i got a new drive but still have the same problem. I have checked the BIOS and the temperature is usually between 35 and 39 degree's, is this right. Although i am not a whizz with computers but i know a little but this is confusing me. Someone please help. I've seen this occur for several reasons: 1) Poorly seated CPU heatsink/fan 2) Bad memory module (run memtest-86 to verify all is well) 3) Leaking capacitors Jim
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September 9th 06, 10:30 PM
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On Sat, 9 Sep 2006 10:26:01 -0700, Paul
I used the memtest86+, i have initially run 3 passes. It came up with: Test 3 = 6 errors Test 4 = 17 errors Test 5 = 18 errors Test 6 = 1 error What does this mean. It means your RAM subsystem (nearly always, that means your RAM - but in theory, could be mobo or CPU's cache) is BAD. Do NOT allow Windows to run until that RAM is replaced and an overnight test shows no errors whatsoever. ------------ ----- --- -- - - - - Drugs are usually safe. Inject? (Y/n) ------------ ----- --- -- - - - -
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