Okay here's some issues I see here: 1) The CPU FSB should be 9 x 200 MHz. Your mainboard requires a BIOS flash to correctly use this CPU. http://216.158.218.35/edoc/bios_uploads/6741v37.zip [direct link] Please read the instructions before flashing! BIOS Version 3.7 allows for support of 3000D and 3100D Sempron CPUs, but this may correct your issue. (BIOS Date 3/9/2005) 2) Some VIA chipsets and MSI mainboard have issues with slow or abnormal performance. A mainboard fault could cause a sudden loss in performance. Inspect the board for swollen capacitors or damaged components. Inspect the hard drive ribbon cables for tight bends or exposed wire. 3) Maxtor 6E040L0 has know problems with overheating and unexpected short life span. Consider moving your drives to one larger drive. * WD and Seagate are recommended manufacturers. * 4) A faulty power supply could cause a performance issue with the mainboard, try a different one, observing the minimum requirements of your system. 5) An overheating system may run abnormally or slow, make sure the inside of your system is clean and all fans are running. Make sure the system isn't too close to a wall.
--- In [email protected], "Rick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > OK thanks. First, no I don't have Norton I S installed. > > Configuration: > > Motherboard MSI K8MM-ILSR (MS-6741) > AMD Sempron, 1917 MHz (9 x 213) 3200+ > System BIOS AMI Date 08/27/04 > Video BIOS Date 02/28/01 > Chipset: Northbridge: VIA K8M800, AMD Hammer IMC > South Bridge: VIA VT8237 > DIMM 1 & 2 256 MB PC2700 DDR SDRAM > Drive #1 - MAXTOR 6L020J1 (19 GB) > Drive #2 - Maxtor 6E040L0 (38 GB) > Matrox Graphics Millennium G450 AGP DualHead LX > GPU Code Name MGA-G450 Condor > > OS: XP Home SP2 DirectX 9.0c > > Is that enough info?? > > Rick > > > "N. Thomas" wrote: > > > > Can you please provide me with your complete hardware configuration? > > Also, please indicate the Manufactuer (and model is possible) of the > > mainboard? Age as well would be helpful. > > > > Also, Do you have Norton Internet Security installed? > > Beyond this, you may want to take a look at the Event Viewer for > > possible messages regarding the disk. (possible bad blocks) > > > > Let me know and we can dive a bit deeper. > > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Get Bzzzy! (real tools to help you find a job). Welcome to the Sweet Life. http://us.click.yahoo.com/KIlPFB/vlQLAA/TtwFAA/67folB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please feel free to contact me directly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not post personal issues directly to the group. To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you for using A-1 Computer Tech Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
