New Build Hangs

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matt

Hi

Thanks for the reply. I am looking into your suggestion, and I think you
maybe right. However, how come it only freezes/hangs when dealing with IE or
OE or dial up issues?? I would have thought video card snags would be
apparent at any time!

Any suggestions as to the right video card?? I do not have £300.00 to spend
however!1

Matty
 
Hi Guys

A new PC build, consisting of ABIT IC7-MAX3 Mobo, P4 3.2Ghz (800Mhz), 2 x
512MB DDR400 RAM dual channel, Win xp Pro, Asus V8200 T2 64MB graphics, 2 x
80GB Maxtor SATA HDD (6l080J4) set as Raid 0 array (on SATA ports 1 and 2).

I configured the Raid ) array, formatted and installed WinXP Pro, and then
all the drivers from my CDs (Mobo, Graphics, Modem). Then I loaded XP
Service Pack 1 from the microsoft disk. All was OK.I set up my internet
connection, but did not go online.
I then loaded Norton System Works 2004, then updated the virus definitions
etc in full. All was still OK and did a bit of browsing.... nothing extreme,
hotmail, dabs and renault sites .

Then I tried to run Messenger, added my hotmail address, and downloaded the
update.

Ever since then I find the system randomly hangs (no mouse movement,
numberlock on keyboard does not work, screen frozen) when I use the dial up
connection, IE6, or sometime OE6. The system requires a reboot through the
reset switch.

I carried out a thorough virus check, with nothing found.

This is nearly a dream system (graphics to upgrade shortly) but as I cant
browse its driving me mad. I really do use messenger.

Has anyone any ideas?? Please help!!

TVM in advance

Matty
 
Matt Newman said:
Hi Guys

A new PC build, consisting of ABIT IC7-MAX3 Mobo, P4 3.2Ghz (800Mhz), 2 x
512MB DDR400 RAM dual channel, Win xp Pro, Asus V8200 T2 64MB graphics, 2 x
80GB Maxtor SATA HDD (6l080J4) set as Raid 0 array (on SATA ports 1 and 2).

I configured the Raid ) array, formatted and installed WinXP Pro, and then
all the drivers from my CDs (Mobo, Graphics, Modem). Then I loaded XP
Service Pack 1 from the microsoft disk. All was OK.I set up my internet
connection, but did not go online.
I then loaded Norton System Works 2004, then updated the virus definitions
etc in full. All was still OK and did a bit of browsing.... nothing extreme,
hotmail, dabs and renault sites .

Then I tried to run Messenger, added my hotmail address, and downloaded the
update.

Ever since then I find the system randomly hangs (no mouse movement,
numberlock on keyboard does not work, screen frozen) when I use the dial up
connection, IE6, or sometime OE6. The system requires a reboot through the
reset switch.

I carried out a thorough virus check, with nothing found.

This is nearly a dream system (graphics to upgrade shortly) but as I cant
browse its driving me mad. I really do use messenger.

Has anyone any ideas?? Please help!!

TVM in advance

Matty
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If you can, use the system restore and go back to a point before norton
systemquirks. Errr, system works. -Dave
 
You AGP does not support 2X.
http://directron.com/ic7max3.html
Shut it down until you have a compatible card. You may damage your machine.

Physical Issues and Voltage Concerns

There are 3 main types of AGP slots: AGP 3.3V, AGP 1.5V, and AGP Pro. Newer
motherboards are now using AGP 1.5V slots which will support AGP 4X video
cards. AGP 1.5V slots are also used with the newer AGP .8V (8X AGP) cards.
It is very important not to put a (AGP 1x/2x) 3.3V card in to a 1.5V slot as
doing so will damage both the video card and motherboard. This isn't much of
a concern with newer video cards because almost all of them are 1.5V AGP 4X
or .8V AGP 8X. It is a concern if you are trying to use an older video card
to upgrade an older system.
http://directron.com/howtovideo.html
 
hey good call pepper,, OP get rid of ' Norton System Worse' there are very few home
systems users that need something like that to maintain their machines.
Get a free Av (AVG is my preference) and be done....add to that ' spybot S&D ' and
' Highjackthis ' (both free) and your system will be ready for just about anything.
AVG being the only thing that needs to run in the background.
 
I use Norton SW 2002, which has not been a problem, anti-virus fully
enabled. I understand SW 2004 is a bloatware nightmare.
Dave
 
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