RE: Computer Freeze Problem

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anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com
Date: 07/12/04 

Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2004 20:27:29 -0700

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>-----Original Message-----
>My computer keeps freezing for no reason whenever I'm
scrolling throght a menu. And sometimes it freezes for no
reason at anytime. I checked my event view and it gave me
this message
>
>Details
>Product: Windows Operating System (XP HOME)
>ID: 4
>Source: ACPI
>Version: 5.2
>Symbolic Name: ACPI_ERR_AMLI_ILLEGAL_IO_READ_FATAL
>Message: %2: ACPI BIOS is attempting to read from an
illegal IO port address (%3), which lies in the %4
protected address range. This could lead to system
instability. Please contact your system vendor for
technical assistance.
>
>Explanation
>The system BIOS attempted to incorrectly access hardware
resources concurrently with the operating system. This type
of access cannot be synchronized and can cause system
instability.
>
>
>User Action
>Contact the system vendor for an updated BIOS and follow
the vendor's instructions for installation.
>
> I'v looked for a new BIOS for my Compaq Presario 5000 but
there isn't one available to download of the internet and
I've searched a long time. If I could get some help or
suggestion about how solve this big problem any help would
be much appreciated. Thanks
>E-mail
>floridakeys1@msn.com
>.
>

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