On Saturday 15 February 2003 03:50 pm, Bruno Lustosa wrote: > * Norberto Bensa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [14-02-2003 23:50]: > > > What should I do? > > > > emerge memtest86 > > Alright. Memtest86 tested for about 10 minutes, until it found an error > in address 252.2mb (at the end of the testings), and then HUNG!! > I believe now, that this is a bad hardware issue. Perhaps gentoo is > stressing the hardware more than windows or debian, because of so much > compiling (and compiling eats memory). > I'll try to replace the DDR modules for a new one (perhaps 512mb), and > then run memtest86 before anything. > > Thanks!
Bruno, Compiling strains the CPU MUCH MORE ( 80+%) than "normal" use seen under windows & other binary based OSes. If you have the means to buy extra DDR that's surely worth a try. I'm still curios as to what Heatsink+Fan combo you have cooling your motherboard... and would recommend replacing it w/ a Coolermaster HAC-V81 ($15 w/ free shipping at newegg.com) if you're using the retail... the thing is very loud at full speed, but comes w/ a rheostat that allows you to adjust the voltage -> RPM -> noise of the fan to medium/low which is at a VERY tolerable level (quiter than an AMD 60mm retail fan).. also what is your case temperature? Brice -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list
