[ale] OT: hardware lockups, resets

[James P. Kinney III]

It does sound like Power (in)supply problems. Swipe a backup PS and
test. 

Also check the reset switch and verify it is not sticking. I've seen
cases where the reset switch plastic was not "right" and the switches
would not return properly.

On Mon, 2003-01-13 at 15:18, John Wells wrote:
> My brother has an Athlon slot A/Asus A7V mb system.
> 
> In the past few weeks, he's been experiencing system resets and
> lockups...sometimes before he can even get into the bios.  My first
> thought was a heat issue, but it happens even after the machine has been
> turned off overnight.  He didn't install any new software before it
> started happening that he can think of.
> 
> Could this be a power supply issue?  What would be a good trouble shooting
> strategy?  I told him I would start by unplugging the harddrive, trying
> it, plugging it back in if there're still freezes, and then proceed to do
> the same with each card.  Course, it doesn't sound like it could be a
> harddrive issue since it freezes before post has completed sometimes.
> 
> Any input is greatly appreciated.
> 
> John
> 
> 
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