Re: Random Lock Up

You didn't mention which bios version you are using with the board but try
the 9M bios with the 4, 04, 0D settings as Tom G suggested and see what
happens then.

My KG7 as well as many others have had issues with the newer bioses.

Bob 'machine warrior" Troll


Willie wrote:
> First I want to apologize for cross posting this problem. I first
> posted to Microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support. but I have had
> no responce and I have realized this may be a more appropriate place
> to post.
> And now the problem:
> I'm having a problem that is driving me absolutely crazy! My
> computer has been having random lock-ups for months now and no matter
> what, I cannot get this thing to run without having these random
> lockups. There is no
> pattern - it can lock up 3-4 times a day and sometimes only 1 time a
> day. It can go for a few days and not lockup, That's why I'm
> frustrated... no pattern AT ALL!
>
> My System is: Windows XP Home (SP1), Athlon 1800+ Processor, ABIT
> KG7-RAID Mobo, 2-512 MB PC2100 DDR Memory Sticks, all the latest
> updates, etc., etc.
>
> This is what I've done to try and solve the problem so far...
>
> 1. I have replaced my power supply with a known good one, so that
> "should" rule that out for the moment,
> 2. I have moved, replaced my mem sticks till I'm blue in the face.
> Sometimes, the system won't boot after I've moved the mem around, and
> after I put the sticks in/out a few times it WILL boot. I am putting
> the mem sticks in the correct slots (there are 4 on this board)
> according to the Mobo manual,
> 3. I have checked/re-checked ALL the cables (IDE, Floppy, Power) and
> they all appear OK,
> 4. I have seated/re-seated my PCI Cards (Graphics, Modem, Sound,
> USB). These are all seated correctly,
> 5. My CPU/Box temps are all good as in not overheated.
>
> I'm running out of options. Is it the Mobo, mem, software, etc.,
> etc., etc.? I simply don't know. I have Dr. Watson running, but it
> shows no software problems when the lockups occur. I'm therefore
> assuming that it's a hardware issue. With that thought in mind, I
> went to event viewer (under System) and the following entries were
> shown when the last lockup occurred and these entries were shown as
> errors. Here are the 2 entries and maybe this offers some clues...
>
>
************************************************** **************************
> ****
>
> Event Type: Error
> Event Source: Service Control Manager
> Event Category: None
> Event ID: 7023
> Date: 7/3/2003
> Time: 12:43:37 PM
> User: N/A
> Computer: WC1
> Description:
> The IPSEC Services service terminated with the following error:
> The attempted operation is not supported for the type of object
> referenced. For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>
>
************************************************** **************************
> ****
>
> Event Type: Error
> Event Source: Service Control Manager
> Event Category: None
> Event ID: 7023
> Date: 7/3/2003
> Time: 12:43:37 PM
> User: N/A
> Computer: WC1
> Description:
> The Uninterruptible Power Supply service terminated with the following
> error:
> The UPS service could not access the specified Comm Port. For more
> information, see Help and Support Center at
> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>
>
************************************************** **************************
> ****
>
> Can anyone please help?

Bob - I know for sure Willie is using "CT" Bios, but I'm also sure that the
lockups were happening to him with the previous 9M Bios too. Of course,
NONE of the tweaks had been applied while he was running that Bios version
either. Anyway, Willie is working through the changes TomG suggested (mem
voltage, slew rate) and we shall see what happens. I'm sure Willie will
report back to the group on what has happened and/or what is going on. I
did talk with him this morning and so far after setting the mem volts up one
notch from the default the system has been running for a day and hasn't
locked yet. Maybe things are finally looking up after all this time and
frustration.

Thanks... Gunner
__________________________________________________ _______

"Bob Troll" <> wrote in message
news:57pNa.11718$ .com...
> You didn't mention which bios version you are using with the board but try
> the 9M bios with the 4, 04, 0D settings as Tom G suggested and see what
> happens then.
>
> My KG7 as well as many others have had issues with the newer bioses.
>
> Bob 'machine warrior" Troll
>
>
> Willie wrote:
> > First I want to apologize for cross posting this problem. I first
> > posted to Microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support. but I have had
> > no responce and I have realized this may be a more appropriate place
> > to post.
> > And now the problem:
> > I'm having a problem that is driving me absolutely crazy! My
> > computer has been having random lock-ups for months now and no matter
> > what, I cannot get this thing to run without having these random
> > lockups. There is no
> > pattern - it can lock up 3-4 times a day and sometimes only 1 time a
> > day. It can go for a few days and not lockup, That's why I'm
> > frustrated... no pattern AT ALL!
> >
> > My System is: Windows XP Home (SP1), Athlon 1800+ Processor, ABIT
> > KG7-RAID Mobo, 2-512 MB PC2100 DDR Memory Sticks, all the latest
> > updates, etc., etc.
> >
> > This is what I've done to try and solve the problem so far...
> >
> > 1. I have replaced my power supply with a known good one, so that
> > "should" rule that out for the moment,
> > 2. I have moved, replaced my mem sticks till I'm blue in the face.
> > Sometimes, the system won't boot after I've moved the mem around, and
> > after I put the sticks in/out a few times it WILL boot. I am putting
> > the mem sticks in the correct slots (there are 4 on this board)
> > according to the Mobo manual,
> > 3. I have checked/re-checked ALL the cables (IDE, Floppy, Power) and
> > they all appear OK,
> > 4. I have seated/re-seated my PCI Cards (Graphics, Modem, Sound,
> > USB). These are all seated correctly,
> > 5. My CPU/Box temps are all good as in not overheated.
> >
> > I'm running out of options. Is it the Mobo, mem, software, etc.,
> > etc., etc.? I simply don't know. I have Dr. Watson running, but it
> > shows no software problems when the lockups occur. I'm therefore
> > assuming that it's a hardware issue. With that thought in mind, I
> > went to event viewer (under System) and the following entries were
> > shown when the last lockup occurred and these entries were shown as
> > errors. Here are the 2 entries and maybe this offers some clues...
> >
> >
>
************************************************** **************************
> > ****
> >
> > Event Type: Error
> > Event Source: Service Control Manager
> > Event Category: None
> > Event ID: 7023
> > Date: 7/3/2003
> > Time: 12:43:37 PM
> > User: N/A
> > Computer: WC1
> > Description:
> > The IPSEC Services service terminated with the following error:
> > The attempted operation is not supported for the type of object
> > referenced. For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> > http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> >
> >
>
************************************************** **************************
> > ****
> >
> > Event Type: Error
> > Event Source: Service Control Manager
> > Event Category: None
> > Event ID: 7023
> > Date: 7/3/2003
> > Time: 12:43:37 PM
> > User: N/A
> > Computer: WC1
> > Description:
> > The Uninterruptible Power Supply service terminated with the following
> > error:
> > The UPS service could not access the specified Comm Port. For more
> > information, see Help and Support Center at
> > http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> >
> >
>
************************************************** **************************
> > ****
> >
> > Can anyone please help?
>
>

You are right, I realized later that I should have included in my post which
bios version I am running. Sorry about that.
I see my friend Gunner has responded to your post and correctly filled you
in on that so I will not repeat what he has already posted.
I want to thank you for the suggestion and may try it later after trying the
steps suggested by Tom G. while still running the "CT" bios.
As of now my computer has been running for more than 24 hours non-stop after
changing the DR voltage to 2.70 with no lock-ups.
The jury is still out as to how long it will run without a lock-up, I need
it to run for several days before I am convinced the problem has been
solved. In the meantime I still have more questions that I will direct
toward Tom G to clarify his suggestions, and will make another post as soon
as I finish this one.
I find it difficult to adequately express my sincere thanks for your input
as well as all others who have taken their valuable time to respond to my
posts. For the first time in months I feel as though I am on the right track
towards getting this nagging problem solved.

"Gunner" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Bob - I know for sure Willie is using "CT" Bios, but I'm also sure that
the
> lockups were happening to him with the previous 9M Bios too. Of course,
> NONE of the tweaks had been applied while he was running that Bios version
> either. Anyway, Willie is working through the changes TomG suggested (mem
> voltage, slew rate) and we shall see what happens. I'm sure Willie will
> report back to the group on what has happened and/or what is going on. I
> did talk with him this morning and so far after setting the mem volts up
one
> notch from the default the system has been running for a day and hasn't
> locked yet. Maybe things are finally looking up after all this time and
> frustration.
>
> Thanks... Gunner
> __________________________________________________ _______
>
> "Bob Troll" <> wrote in message
> news:57pNa.11718$ .com...
> > You didn't mention which bios version you are using with the board but
try
> > the 9M bios with the 4, 04, 0D settings as Tom G suggested and see what
> > happens then.
> >
> > My KG7 as well as many others have had issues with the newer bioses.
> >
> > Bob 'machine warrior" Troll
> >
> >
> > Willie wrote:
> > > First I want to apologize for cross posting this problem. I first
> > > posted to Microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support. but I have had
> > > no responce and I have realized this may be a more appropriate place
> > > to post.
> > > And now the problem:
> > > I'm having a problem that is driving me absolutely crazy! My
> > > computer has been having random lock-ups for months now and no matter
> > > what, I cannot get this thing to run without having these random
> > > lockups. There is no
> > > pattern - it can lock up 3-4 times a day and sometimes only 1 time a
> > > day. It can go for a few days and not lockup, That's why I'm
> > > frustrated... no pattern AT ALL!
> > >
> > > My System is: Windows XP Home (SP1), Athlon 1800+ Processor, ABIT
> > > KG7-RAID Mobo, 2-512 MB PC2100 DDR Memory Sticks, all the latest
> > > updates, etc., etc.
> > >
> > > This is what I've done to try and solve the problem so far...
> > >
> > > 1. I have replaced my power supply with a known good one, so that
> > > "should" rule that out for the moment,
> > > 2. I have moved, replaced my mem sticks till I'm blue in the face.
> > > Sometimes, the system won't boot after I've moved the mem around, and
> > > after I put the sticks in/out a few times it WILL boot. I am putting
> > > the mem sticks in the correct slots (there are 4 on this board)
> > > according to the Mobo manual,
> > > 3. I have checked/re-checked ALL the cables (IDE, Floppy, Power) and
> > > they all appear OK,
> > > 4. I have seated/re-seated my PCI Cards (Graphics, Modem, Sound,
> > > USB). These are all seated correctly,
> > > 5. My CPU/Box temps are all good as in not overheated.
> > >
> > > I'm running out of options. Is it the Mobo, mem, software, etc.,
> > > etc., etc.? I simply don't know. I have Dr. Watson running, but it
> > > shows no software problems when the lockups occur. I'm therefore
> > > assuming that it's a hardware issue. With that thought in mind, I
> > > went to event viewer (under System) and the following entries were
> > > shown when the last lockup occurred and these entries were shown as
> > > errors. Here are the 2 entries and maybe this offers some clues...
> > >
> > >
> >
>
************************************************** **************************
> > > ****
> > >
> > > Event Type: Error
> > > Event Source: Service Control Manager
> > > Event Category: None
> > > Event ID: 7023
> > > Date: 7/3/2003
> > > Time: 12:43:37 PM
> > > User: N/A
> > > Computer: WC1
> > > Description:
> > > The IPSEC Services service terminated with the following error:
> > > The attempted operation is not supported for the type of object
> > > referenced. For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> > > http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> > >
> > >
> >
>
************************************************** **************************
> > > ****
> > >
> > > Event Type: Error
> > > Event Source: Service Control Manager
> > > Event Category: None
> > > Event ID: 7023
> > > Date: 7/3/2003
> > > Time: 12:43:37 PM
> > > User: N/A
> > > Computer: WC1
> > > Description:
> > > The Uninterruptible Power Supply service terminated with the following
> > > error:
> > > The UPS service could not access the specified Comm Port. For more
> > > information, see Help and Support Center at
> > > http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> > >
> > >
> >
>
************************************************** **************************
> > > ****
> > >
> > > Can anyone please help?
> >
> >
>