A7V AUTO SHUT DOWN !!!

[Guest]

Ok i have a very Serious problem with my Motherboard im really hoping you will be able to help me with this one!!

Computer Specs & Setup

A7V Motherboard -
Diamondmax 45 ATA-100 HD - running on primary ATA-100 Conroller
CD/RW and CDROM Running on IDE Controller (Secondary Master & Primary slave)
128MB 100MHZ SDRAM
AMD Athlon (Thunderbird) 800Mhz Processor (Jumpers are set @ 8x x 100MHZ)
Creative Nvidia GeForce2 GTS (Running UWSC (Memory thing, 4x and Fast Writes)
Soundblaster live! Sound Card (PCI)
10MB Network Card (PCI)
v.92 Modem (PCI)
Heatsink and Fan on CPU + Extra Case Fan
Bios Version = a7v1005c

If u need any more Specs please get back to me.

PROBLEM =

After a Certain amount of time the computer shuts it self down.. But the green power LED on the front of my unit flashes!! The HD isnt spinning the CPU isnt doing n e thing and basically it turns it self off.. I have tried altering all Bios settings but no luck

Please could you give me any solutions..

I Am running windows ME BUT.. It still shuts it self down even when not in Windows as when i was Formatting the HD it turned its self off.. it seems to be a heating problem but I have never had this problem before.. it was working fine for months..

Please let me know on anything you know how to solve the problem or n e thing i can do as i urgently need my computer for coursework

Thnx for your Time

300W PSU btw.

 

[Guest]

Hi,

You've proabably already turned off power managementin the BIOS, so I won't suggest that . Monitor the temparature of your system using the BIOS, incase that is the problem. < 1GHz Athys run at max 90 deg C, but I'd be suprised if it gets above 75.

If it is a heat problem, check:<pre> * The thermal paste on the Heatsinks has a good contact (very thin, even
layer, if any ...I didn't use any and 1GHz Tbird ran at 36 deg C)
* Heatsink is seated properly
* All your fans are working OK (!)
* if any wires/cables are snagging fans or majorly obstructing airflow
* cables from case -> mobo are on properly e.g. power switch, reset button, etc
</pre><p>Maybe also check your BIOS chip is securely in its slot - just give it a gentle push (<font color=red>not forgetting to ground yourself on your plugged-in-but-turned-off case first!</font color=red>)



HTH

<font color=blue>Moots</font color=blue>

 

[Guest]

k thnx m8, ill take a look ..

Please keep suggestions coming in



Thnx for your time,

Jon

 

[Bubba]

Try some different ram.
you also need to make sure all your cables are connected properly.
Do you have at least a 300W powersupply? If not, get one.
And if you are not overclocking, why are you using the jumpers? Try using jumper free mode.