Computer lockup at 133 Mhz, not at 100 Mhz

How does one isolate the source of computer errors among the
Motherboard, RAM or Microprocessor?

My computer occasionally shuts down some programs and locks up with
other programs when I operate at 133 Mhz Clock speed. This does not
occur at 100 Mhz clock speed. I replaced the motherboard but the
symptoms returned but less sever. So now I suspect the Athlon 1Ghz
microprocessor or the PC133 SDRAM. Could it be something else? The
power supply voltages look OK although I did not look for noise with a
oscilloscope. The problem sometimes occurs during the boot process but
usually 5 minutes after boot.

Peter F.

 

Lockups are generally memory related. If you have two sticks, remove one
and see if the problem goes away. If not, swap out the other.
Better yet, borrow a known good stick.

 

I can concur
Every blue screen and lock up I have had in the last years
has always been memory related

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That CPU's probably not wonky unless you don't have it adequately
cooled. More likely a memory thing. Got a buddy with a PC133 stick
or two you can try?

 

I'd say that it is probably the RAM...especially of you are using the
"generic"
type.

 

Are you saying you have your FSB to 133? If so lower it to 100. AFAIK the
only AMD's using 133 FSB are Bartons.
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12/18/2003 3:32:38 PM

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Peter Fournia said:

Check your cpu's temperature.
Make sure you have fan with a high airflow.