someone wrote:
Has anyone else had a problem with their machine dropping back from gui to console after a period of uptime? I have a computer that I run at init level 5 and use as my main home PC. However, I also have it running several things out of cron, and performing server type functions like samba and cups. It's an AMD XP 1400 with 512MB of RAM, so I don't feel I'm asking too much from the system.Almost for certain you have a hardware problem causing sporadic resets.
Only change hardware with the power off and unplugged:
1. Assume it is an add-on card. Remove them all except the video card and see if the problem goes away. If so, then replace them one by one until you find the culprit. If not under warranty, throw it away.
2. Next try the memory sticks by series replacement with a good one.
3. Check the CPU temperature through the BIOS. If too high, make sure there is plenty of space inside to circulate the cooling air without obstructions (like eg a ribbon cable), that all the fans are working, and that the power supply fan outlet on the back is clear and not too close to a wall (say 6"+).
4. Try a power supply with a higher wattage rating. If overloaded some power supplies may shut down and try again 15 minutes later.
5. Lastly, it might be the motherboard itself.
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