lockup/freezes

[Hank]

i have lockup freeze prob with 433 Celeron system.. config is Aopen AX6BC m/b 64mb pc100, 8mb s3 savage v/c, 6.4gb hdd atx midi tower etc.. prob is it is intimitant. have replaced ram & ppga - slot1 converter card prob did seen to go away for a few days.
When freeze occurs not system response - Reset dont work have to turn off from power.
When turn back on locks on boot screen or nothing on screen. when it does boot system can work for 2-3days no probs .
any help would be appreciated it will stop hair loose.

[This message has been edited by Hank (edited 12-30-1999).]

[richamies]

If replacing the ram/ppga slot converter removed the problem initially, it might be worth re-seating the components one at a time. if reseating the memory removes the problem for a few days, then it comes back, do it again. if this sequence continues you might have a badly seated dimm slot, or a dry joint. if reseating the memory does nothing, try the cpu with the same method of working. do one item at a time though, or you will not narrow down the fauly.
It might have just been coincidence that the problem disappeared, it might be heat(were you running the system without a case after replacing the memory?) if so then more fans might be needed, even though you dont mention overclocking at all, sometiems another fan is required just to keep things a little cooler in there and help the airflow through the case.

[sns]

Hi Hank
Have u solved your prob yet? I have the same m\board, aopen case, celeron, viper550 and stacks of memory and I get very similar faults. (Although the initial 3 mths the sys was solid as) The system is not overclocked, but the viper heatsink is nearly too hot to touch. (I tried another v550 which was just as hot) I initially thought the black screen at bootup after a crash was a faulty pwr sup (all components are about 6 mth old) or the h/drive loading pwr supply. It came good with a new drive for about a month then it happened again so I tried the usual refitting of components, fan checks, I've flashed the bios as well just in case but it still happens. A crash every now and again would'nt be so bad but when it fails to reset/reboot like the system is dead....
I realise the hot vidcard is a likely culprit but I have a bad feeling its the m/board after reading your problem.