problems with MSI KT3 ULTRA2

Does anyone out there have a cure to this problem.
My board used to overheat, sometimes it would perform a memory dump,
then at other times it would simply re-boot. It has re-booted 3 times
while i changed my OS from 2000 to XP{thinking that there might be an
incombatability problem).
No luck...it continues to reboot; sometimes after 20 minutes,
sometimes after 4:30 hours. I've removed my sound card, formatted the
drives twice, changed the power supply......... what else do I do
!!!!!!!!

Roc.

 

It sounds like you have a RAM issue here.

Is there anyway you can test a new stick of compatible RAM, if this solves
it then great, if not try testing out each and every piece of kit, till you
find the culprit.

If you manage to check it all over and still have the issue, then you should
consider getting your board checked over by your dealer or arranging an RMA
with MSI.

 

Hi

Try running memtest86 to check your ram

http://www.memtest86.com/

Burn an iso image and boot.....................should pinpoint your problem.

Chris

 

Check the memory (as outlined above), then if that finds nothing, try
another video card.

Best Wishes

 

I was having the same exact problem with this board. I went and bought a
new CPU cooling fan (lot better than the one that came with the cpu to begin
with) and some thermal compound. I replaced the Cpu cooling fan after
applying some thermal compound and my system has ran flawlessly ever since I
did that (about 6months ago).
Tom

 

Good utility to check your CPU temperature is MBM 5 - www.3deqs.com
I had my XP2200+ with ATT full copper HSF and it ran at 60-65C at load
(Arctic Silver 3 applied). Obviously, often I had reboots (memory dumps)...
Tried replacing parts, checked compatibility problem. Then went out and
bought Thermaltake Smart & Silent Volcano 9. Now at 3600rpm (can go
1500-5000rpm variable) I have 42-45C at medium load. NO PROBLEMS ANY MORE!
YAHOO!