Need Help

Smurf-you · 05-17-2005, 11:46 AM

Hey, I've got a slight problem that needs solving please

Well, My computer just suddenly swiches off, After a while
Example, Running a load of applications will just restart, Won't shut down just restart Or when i'm playing halo online....

I doubt it's a virus due to i've got loads anti virus software, And scan them a lot, I think it's something to do with over heating but not sure can anyone help me thanks.

Trizoy · 05-17-2005, 01:09 PM

256 9700 Radon Graphics card
I would think overheating, try turning it down to 4x of lower.. If no more resets then your problem is your video card.

Smurf-you · 05-17-2005, 02:01 PM

How would i do that ?

TY

Scrat · 05-17-2005, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smurf-you

How would i do that ?

There is asetting in BIOS for it...in the I/O or advanced section i think.
It will probably currently be set as 8x or something.

Trizoy · 05-17-2005, 02:30 PM

Also if you have a icon for your card in the lower right hand corner of the computer... click on it and it should bring up properties..

under setting in there somewhere..(not by home computer currently)

Smurf-you · 05-17-2005, 02:35 PM

I can't find the bios, My mother bored is A intel motherboard D845PESV

Could anyone point me in the right direction please

Thanks.

Smurf-you · 05-17-2005, 02:42 PM

Oh, I know that i've seen the icon before but i removed it, Because it's another thing to start up ... I'll try get it again.

Scrat · 05-17-2005, 02:46 PM

Try this... In windows go to DisplayProperties/Settings/Advanced/ then look for the AGP speed

Smurf-you · 05-17-2005, 02:50 PM

Oh i see, It's a radeon 9200, I thought i put 9700 in, But i just found the 9700 lol...

I'll put it in later

Anyways, It's already on 4x, Any other reasons why it would crash?

EDIT: Just tryed it and it turned off quicker then it ever before, I put it down to 2x, And now going to try it, Could it be over heating??

Scrat · 05-17-2005, 03:02 PM

1. Does the computer make any beeps just before it shuts down(assuming the internal speaker is plugged in... it is plugged in right?)?
2. Are Temprature Alarms... or any alarms at all, enabled in BIOS?
3. When it shuts down, does the power just 'cut-out' or does windows close then the power turn off?
4. After it turns off, turn it straight back on then go into BIOS and check through the menus for an area that shows the CPU Temp.... what does it say the temp is?
5. What is the ambiant temp in your room?
6. Do you have any extra fans installed in your PC Case?

To get into the BIOS, turn your computer on then straight away start tapping the "F2" key. After a few moments it should enter into BIOS.

05-17-2005, 11:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
Smurf-you banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: England. Kent Age: 18 Posts: 53	Need Help Hey, I've got a slight problem that needs solving please Well, My computer just suddenly swiches off, After a while Example, Running a load of applications will just restart, Won't shut down just restart Or when i'm playing halo online.... I doubt it's a virus due to i've got loads anti virus software, And scan them a lot, I think it's something to do with over heating but not sure can anyone help me thanks.

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Scrat Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 27 Posts: 630	Try this... In windows go to DisplayProperties/Settings/Advanced/ then look for the AGP speed __________________ AMD Athlon 64 3500+, GigaByte GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Ltd Ed. ATI Radeon GeCube 256Mb 9600XT, Compro DVB-T300 Dig/Analog TV Card 2x 1GB, 2x 512Mb DDR CL3 400Mhz PC3200 - Dual Channel WD 120Gb SATA 7200rpm 8MB, WD 80Gb SATA 7200rpm 8MB Excel 108Mb Wireless PCI, WinXP Prof. Samsung CD-R/RW 52-32-52, Samsung DVD 16x reader, LG DVD MultiBurner Benq 17" FP71E 12ms LCD, Logitech LX700 K&M, Logitech G25 Racing Wheel, Logitech Z-5400 FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND!! Team 44358

05-17-2005, 02:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
Smurf-you banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: England. Kent Age: 18 Posts: 53	Oh i see, It's a radeon 9200, I thought i put 9700 in, But i just found the 9700 lol... I'll put it in later Anyways, It's already on 4x, Any other reasons why it would crash? EDIT: Just tryed it and it turned off quicker then it ever before, I put it down to 2x, And now going to try it, Could it be over heating?? Last edited by Smurf-you; 05-17-2005 at 03:00 PM.

05-17-2005, 03:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
Scrat Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 27 Posts: 630	1. Does the computer make any beeps just before it shuts down(assuming the internal speaker is plugged in... it is plugged in right?)? 2. Are Temprature Alarms... or any alarms at all, enabled in BIOS? 3. When it shuts down, does the power just 'cut-out' or does windows close then the power turn off? 4. After it turns off, turn it straight back on then go into BIOS and check through the menus for an area that shows the CPU Temp.... what does it say the temp is? 5. What is the ambiant temp in your room? 6. Do you have any extra fans installed in your PC Case? To get into the BIOS, turn your computer on then straight away start tapping the "F2" key. After a few moments it should enter into BIOS. __________________ AMD Athlon 64 3500+, GigaByte GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Ltd Ed. ATI Radeon GeCube 256Mb 9600XT, Compro DVB-T300 Dig/Analog TV Card 2x 1GB, 2x 512Mb DDR CL3 400Mhz PC3200 - Dual Channel WD 120Gb SATA 7200rpm 8MB, WD 80Gb SATA 7200rpm 8MB Excel 108Mb Wireless PCI, WinXP Prof. Samsung CD-R/RW 52-32-52, Samsung DVD 16x reader, LG DVD MultiBurner Benq 17" FP71E 12ms LCD, Logitech LX700 K&M, Logitech G25 Racing Wheel, Logitech Z-5400 FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND!! Team 44358

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05-17-2005, 01:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trizoy VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mountain View, Ca Posts: 4,673	256 9700 Radon Graphics card I would think overheating, try turning it down to 4x of lower.. If no more resets then your problem is your video card.

05-17-2005, 02:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Smurf-you banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: England. Kent Age: 18 Posts: 53	How would i do that ? TY

05-17-2005, 02:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Trizoy VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mountain View, Ca Posts: 4,673	Also if you have a icon for your card in the lower right hand corner of the computer... click on it and it should bring up properties.. under setting in there somewhere..(not by home computer currently)

05-17-2005, 02:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Smurf-you banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: England. Kent Age: 18 Posts: 53	I can't find the bios, My mother bored is A intel motherboard D845PESV Could anyone point me in the right direction please Thanks.

05-17-2005, 02:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
Smurf-you banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: England. Kent Age: 18 Posts: 53	Oh, I know that i've seen the icon before but i removed it, Because it's another thing to start up ... I'll try get it again.