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Hmmmm.. maybe it is the power supply... 145 watt, dvd, cdrw, hd, firewire 
card, tv card, modem, usb printer...


it runs at about 11.5 volts...

usually happens in about a day or so...

When it does, the pc will not usually start up again for a while...


"kony" <spam@spam.com> wrote in message 
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> On Sat, 28 May 2005 09:57:27 -0400, "Uncle Vinnie"
> <vinrin57@nospam.optonline.net> wrote:
>
>>RE: Intel D815EEA, XP Home, 1.2Piii w/ Upgradeware adapter.
>>
>>I am trying to isolate problems I've had where the computer either shuts
>>down or BSOD, or won't start up.
>
> Shut downs are more likely:
>
> fan failure/overheating (check fans),
>
> power supply problem (is it generic, what make/model and
> what other components are in the system?)  You might take
> voltage readings with a multimeter or at least check if/what
> the bios reports for voltages as well.
>
> Motherboard failure- examine the board, particularly looking
> for failed capacitors. IE- caps that are domed, vented,
> leaky residue on the tops or bottoms most commonly on the
> larger caps about the CPU socket, memory or AGP slot.
>
> Rarely other component failures can cause it, briefly
> inspect other cards, cables, etc.  If in doubt about a
> component (and if possible) remove and/or replace it (if you
> have a spare), and retry system.
>
>
>>I have swapped processors, swapped
>>adapters (similar to powerleaps), swapped motherboards, swapped hard 
>>drive,
>>swapped memory (straight 133's to low density), power supply, and cleared
>>the BIOS
>
> To be clear- the system does somewhat work (up until it
> fails)?  Is there any commonality to the problem, for
> example length of time system has been running, ambient room
> temps, other heavy loads on same AC circuit (like
> refridgerator or AC, etc), or other generalized AC power
> problems in your home/region?
>
> What do the bluescreens state?
> Check the WinXP Event Viewer.
>
> When you swapped the power supply, was it with a known good
> supply?  Two generics both with insufficient 5V amperage
> could both cause similar (same) problem.  Generally it's not
> difficult to power a Tualatin based system from an "average"
> power supply though, so unless the other system components
> were a heavy load it would have to be pretty poor power.
>
>>
>>I am down to the only consistent thing left that may make sense.  I have 
>>not
>>been plugging the processor fan into the processor fan connector on the
>>motherboard.  I have been plugging it into the connector near the CD
>>connectors.  The reason is because when using Intel's Active Monitor
>>program, it can read from the connector and show the fans RPM's, which I
>>like in case of fan failure.
>
> You might check the bios for settings relating to the fan
> sensors & shutdown potential.  I dont' think that should
> cause a bluescreen.  Regardless, it is easy enough to
> simply, temporarily replug the fan into the originally
> intended connector and run system to check this.
>
>
>
>>
>>BUT, is there something either with the software, or even hardware on the
>>D815EEA that may cause shutdown if there isn't a fan connected to the
>>processor fan connector?  That might make sense to me.
>>
>>BTW, the Tualatin adaptor (Upgradeware and Powerleap) have both been 
>>tested
>>to work on this motherboard using BIOS P10, which I have.  Emails to tech
>>support have them stumped- it should work!
>>
>>Thanks!
>
> If you still have the old (or another suitable) CPU besides
> the Tualatin, one that doesn't use the CPU adapter, try
> that.
>
> The typical generic course is to strip system down to only
> bare essentials- to post, then adding things back one at a
> time.  If there are still problems, remove mobo from case
> and test on a desk- not on an anti-static mat.  Disconnect
> case panel wiring too, sometimes simple things like a stuck
> power button can be problematic.  The mobo can be turned on
> by shorting the two power-on pins with a paperclip,
> screwdriver tip, etc- carefully so as to not short wrong
> thing.
>
> It could even be that you have multiple problems, for
> example a motherboard failing plus memory errors.  Programs
> like memtest86 can check the memory.