Hard disk is detected, random system crashes [random system crashes] [hd]
Q: For an arbitrary time Windows crashed to restart my master HD would show as “none” in the boot screen. When I turned the computer off, it would reappear and fine.
I boat just thought it was a HD problem, my friend said mobo . So he bought me a new mobo.
Worked fine for one week, then they again.
Did a full-size zero in both the 80 GBs, put on fresh Windows worked fine for the past two weeks . Now the same thing all over again.
The crashes seem to happen when I try to do too much. Just aim + firefox not crash (at least for a long time). Firefox, purpose, IRC, WASTE and all current to cause a rapid crash. Do not even get me started on trying to run I games.
I tests to play on both HDs using the Windows utilities and all of WDs utilities, in both Windows and DOS mode. The results were always completely positive, no bad sectors, nothing .
Help?
edit 1 —
Specs:
xp 2700
1st mobo: ECS mobo k7vta3 9,775,032 ND: MSIK7N2
2 WD 80GB 8MB cache (IDE)
1 WD 160GB (SATA) XP
edit 5200
Windows
512mb
nVidia FX-2 – “OK, ran memtest for 5 hours with 0 mistakes . “
edit 3 – new 1GB stick of Corsair, still crashes.
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Re:If you swapped the ram and the motherboard how about the PSU
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Re:My friend had a similar problem but it was with a SATA drive. After trying all sorts of common solutions, we finally replaced the SATA cables (both that came with MB) and everything has been fine since. What are the odds of getting 2 faulty SATA cables in one box? 100% if buying from Fry's.
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Re:new 1gb stick of corsair in, still does it. Not nearly as often, but yeah… so I'm leaning toward HD again now. Anyone?
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Re:bump, ramtest had 0 errors, keep the ideas comin
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Re:ok, memtest ran for 5 hours with 0 errors…
In the configuration if I change "memory sizing" from "Bios-Std" (the default) to "Bios-All", I get a ton of errors though… Although I got errors at locations at 4076mb and such, so I wonder if that just tests all the slots and the errors are a lack of ram being present (only 1/3 slots taken)
Anyhow, yeah…
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Re:you can burn a cd iso file to boot with a cd. Why not let see the results and then get a stick or two?
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Re:Originally posted by: guy
no no, just asking because I didn't think 2800 or 2700 were made 6 years ago. good luck.
rgr, they weren't. A cpu upgrade fell into my lap last year 
Originally posted by: guy
I had a problem much like yours, and just figured out the cause. One of my RAM blocks were faulty, so I would start there if I were you.
Good to know, now that I've scoured my house for a non-corrupt floppy I can FINALLY run the stupid test. I'll head to Fry's for a new stick while it runs.
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Re:I had a problem much like yours, and just figured out the cause. One of my RAM blocks were faulty, so I would start there if I were you.
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Re:no no, just asking because I didn't think 2800 or 2700 were made 6 years ago. good luck.
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Re:I originally had an 1800, but I got a 2800 awhile ago… didn't think that was relevant to the stability of the system.
Downloaded and testing now
edit — and the system ALWAYS crashes within 3-4 hours btw, it just does it much quicker when I try to actually do stuff.
Re:You have been running a xp 2700 for 6 years?
Anyways, it sounds like a memory problem as it can't handle more than a couple of applications at the same time. Test it and update posting.
Re:Added specs to original post.
I've been running this system stable as could be for about 6 years. The PSU I just replaced not even a year ago (antec 400w), and my mobo was working fine, just changed because it was suggested that it was the root of my problem.
I might think the RAM, but that wouldn't explain why my bootup is not detecting my HD would it? I would assume that whatever the problem with the HD detection is would also be the cause of the windows crashes, right?
Battery: could try that, but it's happened on two mobos so…
memtest: I'll try that when I'm out tonight
Re:As guy said, computer specs would help; but here's a few thoughts:
For the hard drive: Low voltage from CMOS battery causing detect problem, replace battery; not enough wattage from PSU for HDD and other system devices, get more powerful and reputable PSU (Antec or Cheiftec).
System crashes: Faulty RAM, download & run memtest86, for several hours, if any errors replace RAM; not enough RAM, if you're running W2K or XP, 256MB is minimum RAM, 512MB or 1024MB would be better.
guy
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