Computer Problems. Freezing.

[smithmr8]

Hi,

My computer is freezing up alot. This morning it crashed 5 times. I've tried to locate the cause of the problem but couldn't find one.

This morning when I went to turn it on after 9 hours or so of being turned off, it did the following:...

Turned On -> Crashed At Post
--Restarted--
'Cmos Checksum Error' Press f1 to continue -> Crashed at 'Windows is starting up screen'.
--Restarted--
Crashed at windows boot screen. 11 scattered blue pixels.
--Turned Off--

I think now that it could be the CMOS Battery which has and is causing the problems.

I would really like a second opinion though.

Thanks,
Luke

[Tetras]

I don't think an old battery would cause video corruption. You could try clearing the CMOS if you have upgraded components recently.

Have you checked the temperatures (of everything)? I also made some suggestions in your other thread about the PCI-E 6 pin connector.

[smithmr8]

How would I go about clearing the CMOS ?

--

I changed the CMOS Battery with another I had. Turned it on, and got a black screen [after post] with the following writing on it.

'Windows couldn't start ect..
Load needed dll's for kernels
"

[Splash]

that's the exact error?

[smithmr8]

It was,

Windows couldn't start [something] <- Wasnt important
Load needed dlls for kernels <- Important bit
Contact your support for help <- Something like that.

The only important bit was the middle line.

Edit: http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;812450

Microsoft suggest a re-installation of windows, as some of the windows files are either damaged or corrupted. I am trying this now.

[smithmr8]

It was going fine until it crashed during the windows install. Im going to try testing the memory individually now.

Any other suggestions ?

[smithmr8]

I moved the memory around, but it wouldnt post. I removed the Stick furthest from the CPU and it posted. Hoping thats the problem. Fingers crossed.

[-N!CK-]

did you reset your bios after clearing the cmos?

[smithmr8]

No.

It seems to be working fine now, without that 4th stick in the last slot.

I have noticed, however, that all of the USB ports give power but do not read the devices attached to them...

I plug in my iPod. It starts to charge and recognises its been connected. The pc has a momentary freeze, 1-2 seconds but nothing happens after that. All drivers installed.

Im afraid its the board now... Suggestions ?

[Tetras]

It seems to be working fine now, without that 4th stick in the last slot.

Were the sticks all identical? Had a peek for any BIOS updates that resolve issues with 4th slot/multiple DIMMS?

I plug in my iPod. It starts to charge and recognises its been connected.

Tried it with any other devices? Is that with the back I/O ports? What about ports on the next line down or the front ports if you have both and vice versa? Does an enhanced USB controller show up in device manager?

Im afraid its the board now... Suggestions ?

Teh Fix!