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MOTHERBOARD PROBLEM

I have a machine which reboots itself, at any moment.
After tons of tests, i've localized the problem comes from
the Motherboard (a socket7 one).

Do anybody know which component(s) on the Board can be
responsible for this problem ?? Maybe it's something typical! Am i forced to change the board or can i resolve it easily ??
P.S : When it reboots, the Cmos setup are not lost.

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Ktoshni

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Ktoshni

Also take note that dodgy memory may be at fault and not the board since boards are usually quite reliable

swwelsh

Random reboots could be caused by an overheating processor, so you could try changing the cpu fan and see if it helps

declic

ASKER

I've checked all the components (Memory, cpu, HDD...etc)

Ktoshni

What about the OS itself? Is it stable? Has a program crashed and damaged some important files? Have you checked for viruses?

declic

ASKER

I tried three different HDD on the "Bad" Motherboard. No problem whith OS.
I am sure it comes from the MotherBoard!!

But i thought : Can i have a problem whith the BIOS of the board ??

daverolfe

What about the possibility of shorting within the case. Take the motherboard out of the case but still use the power supply, if it now runs ok reinstall with some insulating material underneath i,e that pink foam that comes with new boards

Best of luck

Dave Rolfe