Subj : Re: Dying motherboard?
To   : comp.os.linux
From : Minderbinder
Date : Tue Jul 06 2004 02:15 pm

On Mon, 05 Jul 2004 18:21:43 -0700, Pandora Xero wrote:

> I think my motherboard is about to die...
> 
> Symptoms are as follows:
> 1. mozilla/netscape randomly crashes when using java 2. X randomly crashes
> for no apparent reason 3. Computer occasionally locks up and gives me one
> endless beep 4. Windoze will not load (not that thats really important to
> me) 5. Power button doesn't work (yes power button is connected)
> 
> my computer has only been doing this recently, and i think the problem is
> with the motherboard. what do you guys think?

Random lockups and crashes are often the result of bad memory, or memory
running beyond its capabilities (are you overclocking?). Windows not
loading/installing is a classic indicator. Test your memory (Sybren told
you how), and if possible try using a different memory module and/or
swapping the sockets.

As for your power button, are you sure it's connected to the right pins?
Have you tried connecting the reset switch to the soft-power header to see
if your power switch is physically broken, rather than the motherboard?

Cheers,
Minderbinder.

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