ST62K: spontaneous resets

My ST62K has a nasty habit of performing a reset suddenly, for no
apparent reason. On re-boot, Windows (2000) checks some of the HDD
partitions; sometimes the active desktop needs to be restored.
Sometimes the PC just freezes, which can only be remedied by pressing
the reset button. I took it to the shop, they exchanged the memory
chip, but it still does it (though not as often as before). The shop
now tell me it must be by software, maybe it is corrupted or I have an
incompatible driver of something (i.e. it must be my fault now!).
Anyway, I reinstalled 2000 which did not help, so now I’m thinking I
should try XP (so far avoided due to absence of a driver for my
"legacy" printer). Has anyone had similar problems?)

 

I haven't used 2000 in quite a while, but does it have a logging
function like XP that might point to the problem? All kinds of things
can cause conflicts, and sometimes it is things like a Norton program.

If you can, I would try not starting some of the programs to see if it
changes.

You might also check to see if the bios parameters are in line, like CPU
temp and voltages.

As far as the USB stuff, have you checked to make sure you have the 2.0
driver installed? For all I know, that could be causing all your
problems--try removing the USB devices to see how it runs.

Clark

 

Win2K does not have a logging function, and I no longer use any Nortin
programs (I used to use Norton anti-virus, but switched to F-Secure,
whic did not help the reset problem, and F-Secure itself malfunctios
from time to time, too).

The resets can happen at any time, when running any program. I now use
Firefox and Thunderbird instead of IE and Outlook Express, but still
get the resets. But: the resets only appear to happen when someone is
actually working at the PC, not when it is just sitting there doing
nothing.

I have not adjusted BIOS values (except boot sequences, of course) nor
have I attempted to overclock.

I have decided to try re-installing one last time, and have ordered
XP. Hence my other question about big hard disks; I have a Samsung
200GB drive lying around here, but I don’t know if the ST62K bios and
chipset will like it.

As for USB, yes, I have the correct drivers, and the ports do think
that they are 2.0. I dimly remember reading somewhere that the USB
ports are not as fast as they should be. I suppose the only way to
check is to time data transfer to/from, say, a USB stick, and comnpare
with other PC’s. My printer is the only USB device permanently
connected.

 

Well, with me it would be a trial and error situation as far as
software. You said you already changed the memory. You still have the
printer, so you might check that, and perhaps the power supply.

You might try some of the other news groups specifically for the
shuttle, like the one below. Good Luck,

Clark

http://forums.sudhian.com/default.a...ies=y&subcatname=SFF TECH - Small Form Factor

 

I had a very simlar problem with my Zen. After weeks of trying
allsorts to identify the problem I discovered that the HDD IDE cable
was pressing against the back of the on/off switch which is VERY
sensitive to pressure and touching it casued a shut down or reset. I
suggest you look here first.

I am also running a 200Gb HDD in the Zen with no issues.

Cheers,

Andy