Crazy Computer Crashes

There seems to be a problem with the driver. I might be in a game that takes up the whole windor, and suddenly my screen will go black, but it is obvious that the computer is still on. But it also occurs when i'm doing random things such as checking email, or simply attempting to turn on my computer. When this happens, the lights on my comp are still on, and their seems to be a light on in the background of the screen...if you know what i mean. After an encounter with this, i usually have trouble getting my computer to fully turn on again.
Additionally, when i try to turn off my computer it will not shut down unless manually do it. The computer goes as far as saying that it is shutting down, then will get stuck like that, or will crash and restart.

These are the specs that come with my computer.

II. Configuration

Processor(s)


Processor 1
Name: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 FX-60 Dual Core Processor

Manufacturer: AuthenticAMD

Caption: x86 Family 15 Model 35 Stepping 2

Version: Model 3, Stepping 2

Processor Id: 178BFBFF00020F32

Current Clock Speed: 2600MHz

Address Width: 32Bits

Data Width: 32Bits

Socket Designation: Socket 939

Processor 2
Name: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 FX-60 Dual Core Processor

Manufacturer: AuthenticAMD

Caption: x86 Family 15 Model 35 Stepping 2

Version: Model 3, Stepping 2

Processor Id: 178BFBFF00020F32

Current Clock Speed: 2600MHz

Address Width: 32Bits

Data Width: 32Bits

Socket Designation: Socket 939

Verified Hardware Device against Order: CPU-AMDA64FX60939
Verify Correct Processor Frequency


Case Color: New Background


System Memory


Memory Module 1
Capacity: 1024MB

Bank Label: DIMM #1

Mem_Type: DDR-SDRAM

Mem_Bandwidth: PC3200 (200 MHz)

Verified Hardware Device against Order: MEM-MOBLDDR1GBPC32MC

Verify Correct Memory Size

Verify Correct Memory Type

Memory Module 2
Capacity: 1024MB

Bank Label: DIMM #2

Mem_Type: DDR-SDRAM

Mem_Bandwidth: PC3200 (200 MHz)

Verified Hardware Device against Order: MEM-MOBLDDR1GBPC32MC

Verify Correct Memory Size

Verify Correct Memory Type


BIOS Information


Manufacturer: Phoenix
Name: KBC/EC Firmware Revision: 1.00.03
Version: 4.06CJ15
Version: PTLTD - 6040000

Motherboard Information


Manufacturer: CLEVO
Product: D900K
Serial Number: None
Version: VT8341B
Verified Hardware Device against Order: MB-D900KA1BLU17UXGA
Audio settings for DVD playback set to 4 Speakers
Verify correct motherboard
Power settings optimized

Video Adapter


Caption: NVIDIA GeForce Go 7800 GTX
Adapter RAM: 256MB
DriverVersion: 6.14.10.7931
Verified Hardware Device against Order: MOBL-VID9TG70MGTX256
Test Video Card

Hard Drive(s)


VIA SATA RAID 0 SCSI Disk Device
Model: VIA SATA RAID 0 SCSI Disk Device

Size: 200GB

Total Heads: 255

Total Cylinders: 24322

Total Tracks: 6202110

Tracks Per Cylinder: 255


Optical Drives / Other Storage


Slimtype DVDRW SOSW-833S


Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional



DirectX Version: 9c



Assembler Initials: RR



Tester Initials: AI



Test Date: 03/16/2006 07:33 AM


III. Burn-In/Benchmarks

Doom 3


Doom 3: 106.0 fps

3DMark 2005


Game Tests
3DMark Score: 6,804.00 3DMarks

GT1 - Return To Proxycon: 29.46 FPS

GT2 - Firefly Forest: 20.55 FPS

GT3 - Canyon Flight: 33.30 FPS

CPU Tests
CPU Score: 5,104.00 CPUMarks

CPU Test 1: 2.45 FPS

CPU Test 2: 4.73 FPS


IV. IRQ Configuration
0 System timer
1 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
2 -available-
3 -available-
4 Communications Port (COM1)
5 -available-
6 -available-
7 -available-
8 System CMOS/real time clock
9 -available-
10 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System
11 -available-
12 Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad
13 Numeric data processor
14 Primary IDE Channel
15 Secondary IDE Channel
17 WLAN a+b+g mini-PCI Module
18 Generic CardBus Controller
19 Realtek RTL8169/8110 Family Gigabit Ethernet NIC
20 Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller
20 VIA SATA RAID Controller
21 VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller
21 VIA USB Enhanced Host Controller
22 AC97 Soft Spkerphone Modem with SmartSP
22 Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller
24 NVIDIA GeForce Go 7800 GTX
27 VIA PCI to PCI Bridge Controller
31 VIA PCI to PCI Bridge Controller

V. Miscellaneous

Slimtype DVDRW SOSW-833S


Device Name: Slimtype DVDRW SOSW-833S
Description: CD-ROM Drive
Class: CDROM
Service: cdrom
Driver Version: 5.1.2535.0
Driver Date: 7-1-2001
Verified Hardware Device against Order: MOBL-LIT8XDVDRW
test optical drive if applicable

WLAN a+b+g mini-PCI Module


Device Name: WLAN a+b+g mini-PCI Module
Description: WLAN a+b+g mini-PCI Module
Class: Net
Service: AR5211
Driver Version: 3.0.0.43
Driver Date: 10-7-2003
Vendor Id: 168C
Device Id: 0013
Revision: 0001
IRQ Number: 17
Verified Hardware Device against Order: MOBL-MINIPCIABGCM9

VII. Installed Device Drivers
Microsoft AC Adapter, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2535.0
AMD Athlon(tm) 64 FX-60 Dual Core Processor , 10-26-2004, 1.2.2.0
Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2600.2180
Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2535.0
Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad, 6-24-2005, 8.0.14.0
Slimtype DVDRW SOSW-833S, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2535.0
Unimodem Half-Duplex Audio Device, 1-26-1999, 5.1.2535.0
Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2535.0
NVIDIA GeForce Go 7800 GTX , 9-26-2005, 7.9.3.1
Realtek RTL8169/8110 Family Gigabit Ethernet NIC, 9-20-2005, 5.621.304.2005
VIA Bus Master IDE Controller, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2600.2180
Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller, 9-22-2005, 5.10.0.5930
AC97 Soft Spkerphone Modem with SmartSP, 10-24-2005, 7.34.0.0
VIA SATA RAID Controller, 4-8-2005, 5.1.2600.430
Generic CardBus Controller, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2600.0
WLAN a+b+g mini-PCI Module, 10-7-2003, 3.0.0.43
Primary IDE Channel, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2600.2180
Secondary IDE Channel, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2600.2180
Winvnc video hook driver, 9-25-2001, 1.1.0.0
Audio Codecs, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2535.0
Legacy Audio Drivers, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2535.0
Media Control Devices, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2535.0
Legacy Video Capture Devices, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2535.0
Video Codecs, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2535.0
VIA SATA RAID 0 SCSI Disk Device, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2535.0
Microsoft Kernel System Audio Device, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2535.0
Microsoft WINMM WDM Audio Compatibility Driver, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2535.0
USB2.0 1.3M PC CAM, 7-1-2005, 2.5.701.714
USB Flash Disk USB Device, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2535.0

Can you boot into safe mode??

Does it happen then?

What has changed recently...any new hardware...have you updated any drivers? any new software??

Have you overclocked you cpu??

Is this a laptop??

Do you have XP service pack 2 installed?

MLF

It happened with me 2 times:

1>when I had no antivirus, Some crap from the internet had corrupted the video drivers

2> Adding a DVD drive created some hardware incompatibility. I dunnow how as DVD drives shouldn't do this . ... but it did!

I suggest first go for a full virus scan. If you can't get anythnig, a reinstall may help. Sometimes the problem occurs due to some fault in installatioo as well.

A good first move would be to give it a thorough clean and make sure that all the fans are working properly. Reseat the memory and other cards and check all the connections are firmly in place.

Go into BIOS and Windows and turn off the screensaver and power saving options.

Make sure that you have the latest BIOS.

There is something in the back of my mind about some systems being unstable with 2Gb of memory or more (possibly more than 1Gb?) I seem to recall that there is a Microsoft fix for this?

hi all,
it look like is notebook:
http://www.i4u.com/article3873.html
and their manufacture site:
http://www.clevo.com.tw/en/index.asp
maybe user manual will get handy for you to read: (put model D900k and download the manual)
http://www.clevo.com.tw/en/e-services/download.asp

Personally one part i found little bit suspicious is your memory.Maybe i am wrong but PC3200(200) ?not sure about this.guys any comments here?hmm just checked it and supports ddr400 and max 2gb of ram.
Will try to find specs for motherboard.
Personally if notebook don't like it as gaming box. Had similar symptom cos memory was not appropriate and overheating will be problem with notebook.
just reading little bit around.Do you have vista installed???or u upgraded to it?
just for your info guys:
regarding drivers:
The Clevo is a generic brand, often rebadged as Alienware, Sager, VoodooPC, Falcon Northwest etc. The correct drivers may possibly be available on their sites if you can "match the model".

Hi unvi$ible,

I spotted the 200MHz as well. I think that is just the multiplier factor? so 2x 200 = 400?

:)

MLF...


Have you overclocked you cpu?? It says 2.6 ghz so no.

Is this a laptop?? If you read through some of the hardware its clear that it is.

oofki

whats your point???

I would just like to confirm with the OP...not with you

If you have nothing to offer STFU

MLF

Ladies, Ladies - this is a polite forum....no flames here :D

(£10 on MLF to win)

Im sorry MLF but asking questions to things that already have been explained is not more usefull then me pointing that out. Get bent and learn how to read.

oofki...

I am not sure what your problem is....but I bet you its hard to pronounce :)

I did see a couple of drivers listed that made me think this was a laptop..so I asled the question...does anyone else see a problem with that

All I am doing is trying to help the OP with the issue....

Unlike you who has offered absolutely no help whatso ever with your infinite wisdom....as per usuall

MLF

Well, I am junior boy here. But I really do not believe that experts and seniors like you and that too on a forum called as ANTINONLINE do indulge in silly flame wars!?? Is it ayet another useless argument fight ground? can;t we think over the real problem than flaming? I did not get anything very useful from this thread as I get from others (those which I understand).

Hi all,
we are probably little bit pissed off cos we didn't hear yet anything from guy who posted the problem.(well at least i am).

Jockey i really don't like your signature.If you are advertising something be an example and lead.

Anyways, I would go with a fresh load of windows and all the new drivers you can find. If it still does that chances are it is hardware related. From there I would say it has to do with the gfx card which is part of the motherboard and with a card like that on it, um it would be very pricey. Maybe its under waranty?

the problem here is it could just be a driver issue...which again could possibly be resolved if tested in safe mode.

Another of the very stupid "dumbass" questions I asked.

Would be a shame to have to reinstall...if it is just a driver issue.. :rolleyes:

MLF

Yes you are right it could be a driver issue, but it could also be a windows issue, or a hardware issue. You can't test games in safemode most of the services wont even start. So you could start by replacing all of the drivers that could be related to the problem. I recommend a fresh install though if possible it never hurts to have a new install of XP :-)

Dear Unvisible,

I too think thats not very good. I think I will change it soon. Thanks for remiding me. And by the way I am not advertising 'anything' whatsoever.

I think the next 2 replies do make some meaning ;)

well oofki...if you could read...it doesnt just happen in games

MLF

Ahh I missed that line I had to go back and re-read it. Thank you for pointing that out ever so kindly.

In that case if you do try safe mode choose "safe mode with networking" so you can test your emails as well.

Try a boot CD. Something like Knoppix (live Linux CD) or Bart PE, and let it run awhile. Ultimate Boot CD has some burnin tools that might be useful. HTH.