Re: FREEZE! You're a genius if you can figure this one out!!!

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I'm doubtful I can give you any exact information. Your description
includes too many variables/actions you've taken to help you sort it out.

To me, it seems like you've got a mix-&-match of various components
that don't match a "Technology Timeline" ( similar dates/technology
types ). Sometimes there are certain combinations of Hardware that
will just be a problem and a never ending headache to get resolved or
work together effectively.

"Al Can Help" <AlCanHelp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Screech! You just flew over my head.
The PCI card came with the Seagate ST3200822A SATA. I do have 2 SATA and
2
IDE drives hooked directly to the card. This configuration has served me
for
over a year.
Here's what happened: I was installed additional PC133 into a friend's
computer. SOMEHOW I inserted one stick of PC133 into my machine.
Conclusion
was to replace the MB as the system was down. In so doing I inherited
this
problem and have been trying for 3 months to get it solved.
I can print these suggestions out for a higher force to examine. I do
have
some much younger (20's) associates who claim they can fix anything.
I CAN disconnect the two IDE drives and only use them when I want to
backup
or access the files on there. I'll try that the next time it freezes up.
Anything I said that gives you more insight?
thanks!
a

"R. McCarty" wrote:

Motherboard BIOS flashed to latest release ?, Using the latest Chipset
driver package?

Four disk drives, 2 SATA and 2 IDE ? Which ones are connected to a
PCI controller card and what Vendor/Model PCI add-in card.

Sounds to me like a possible IRQ mapping issue. I'd look and check
that the system is using a APIC controller ( 23 IRQs ), MsInfo32.Exe
to check IRQ map.

I'd probably drop any traditional IDE/PATA devices and use SATA
exclusively. It would also be a good idea to Chkdsk all your volumes.
You would also want to verify that all drives are operating at their
highest rated UDMA modes ( 5 or 6 ).


"Al Can Help" <AlCanHelp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Homegrown with MSI K8T Neo-V and AMD Athlon 64bit 754 socket 3400+;
1.5GB
Ram, ATI Radeon X1600Pro AGP 512MB video, 4 HD's, 2 SATA and all 4
connected
to PCI adaptor card. The machine freezes up at random but always when
a
video file, such as an .wmv or internet feed news video is played.
Downloaded .wmv files also cause it to freeze. I have to reboot as it
will
not accept any keyboard or mouse commands. Videos from online sources,
DVD
or one of my stored Pinnacle videos is played. I am using Windows
Media
Player. Plugins are installed for DVD play. I also have Nero 7 Ultra
Edition and Microsoft Plus! Digital Media Edition installed. MP3, CDs
and
WMA files played through WMP do not cause a problem.
Here is what I have been through both here and at a local shop:
Replaced the motjherboard and processor with identical components in
hopes
of not having to reload all of my software. Tried 4 different MBs,
identical
to the original.
Purchased new 160GB HD and did a clean install of XP SP2 OS using the
shop's
disc; my license.
Purchased two new 1GB Ram, one of which was then declared bad by the
shop
(it does post up in another computer) DDR
I have uninstalled/downloaded/installed various versions of Windows
Media
Player
I have uninstalled/downloaded/installed various versions of Adobe
Reader
As I write this I put a video in the DVD player. It plays UNTIL I
attempt
to use the control for full screen either by double clicking on the
image
or
using the pull down menu for view. Freezes up.
Swapped out video cards
Eliminated all hardware and built it back up with new drivers.
Checked for viruses home and at the shop.
At this moment I'm working in Corel Paint Shop Pro without any
difficulties.
I also have not had any problems playing FreeCell. Emails through
Microsoft
Outlook and online page loading have not been a problem. The tech
said
one
stick of the new 1GB Sandisc ram failed to post but I have a 512 in
there
and
it posts with the other 1GB, showing 1.5 GB. The tech said he swapped
ram
in
the two slots with no post.
What's left???
thanks






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