I am having problems with my computer booting. Whenever I restart my computer, it goes throught the steps to windows then a long pause occurs before it clicks off like it would during a power surge. This continues again until I either shut down and try again later then windows evnentually comes up. I do notice that whenever I surf my CPU usage spikes up to 100%. can someone assist? thank you.
my system specs are as follow: forgive the lenghy list. power source is Antec true 380w SiSoftware Sandra System Host Name : VISA-L0NH5JQVMT User : PETE Domain : WORKGROUP Processor Model : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.66GHz Speed : 2.67GHz Performance Rating : PR2940 (estimated) Type : Standard L2 On-board Cache : 512kB ECC Synchronous, ATC, 8-way set, 64 byte line size, 2 lines per sector Mainboard Bus(es) : ISA AGP PCI IMB USB FireWire/1394 i2c/SMBus MP Support : 1 CPU(s) MP APIC : Yes System BIOS : Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG Mainboard : http://www.abit.com.tw/ IC7/IC7-G(Intel i875P-ICH5) Total Memory : 1.5GB DDR-SDRAM Chipset 1 Model : Abit Computer Corp 82875P,E7210 Memory Controller Hub Front Side Bus Speed : 4x 134MHz (536MHz data rate) Total Memory : 1.5GB DDR-SDRAM Memory Bus Speed : 2x 167MHz (334MHz data rate) Video System Monitor/Panel : Aspire 55s Adapter : RADEON 7500 SERIES Imaging Device : Lexmark 4200 Series Imaging Device : USB Video Camera for Intel Proshare technology Physical Storage Devices Removable Drive : Floppy disk drive Hard Disk : Maxtor 6L200S0 (190GB) Hard Disk : WDC WD800JB-00ETA0 (75GB) Hard Disk : Maxtor OneTouch USB Device CD-ROM/DVD : PLEXTOR DVDR PX-740A (CD 48X Rd, 48X Wr) (DVD 6X Rd, 6X Wr) CD-ROM/DVD : TDK DVDRW840G (CD 40X Rd, 40X Wr) (DVD 5X Rd, 5X Wr) Logical Storage Devices 1.44MB 3.5" (A : N/A Hard Disk (C : 75GB (65GB, 87% Free Space) (NTFS) Chief 95 full (D : 300MB (CDFS) CD-ROM/DVD (E : N/A Drv5_vol1 (F : 190GB (133GB, 70% Free Space) (NTFS) External (G : 153GB (72GB, 47% Free Space) (FAT32) Peripherals Serial/Parallel Port(s) : 1 COM / 1 LPT USB Controller/Hub : Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24D2 USB Controller/Hub : Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24D4 USB Controller/Hub : Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24D7 USB Controller/Hub : Intel(R) 82801EB USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 24DD USB Controller/Hub : Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24DE USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub USB Controller/Hub : Generic USB Hub USB Controller/Hub : USB Composite Device USB Controller/Hub : USB Printing Support USB Controller/Hub : Generic USB Hub USB Controller/Hub : Generic USB Hub USB Controller/Hub : USB Mass Storage Device FireWire/1394 Controller/Hub : Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller FireWire/1394 Controller/Hub : OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller Keyboard : API Generic USB K/B Mouse : Logitech USB Cordless Mouse Human Interface : HID-compliant device Human Interface : HID-compliant consumer control device Human Interface : HID-compliant device Human Interface : HID-compliant device Human Interface : USB Human Interface Device Human Interface : Logitech USB Cordless Mouse Human Interface : USB Human Interface Device Human Interface : API Generic USB K/B Human Interface : American Power Conversion USB UPS MultiMedia Device(s) Device : Creative SB Audigy 2 ZS (WDM) Device : Creative Game Port Device : Realtek AC'97 Audio Printers and Faxes Model : Microsoft Office Document Image Writer Model : Lexmark 4200 Series Model : Fax Lexmark 4200 Series Power Management AC Line Status : On-Line Battery No 1 : 100% Operating System(s) Windows System : Microsoft Windows XP/2002 Professional (Win32 x86) 5.01.2600 (Service Pack 2) Network Services Adapter : Intel(R) PRO/1000 CT Network Connection Performance Tips Tip 2546 : Large memory modules should be ECC/Parity. Tip 2 : Double-click tip or press Enter while a tip is selected for more information about the tip. SiSoftware Sandra Mainboard Manufacturer : http://www.abit.com.tw/ MP Support : 1 CPU(s) MPS Version : 1.40 Model : IC7/IC7-G(Intel i875P-ICH5) Version : 1.0/1.1 System BIOS : 06/25/2004-i875P-W83627H-6A79BA19C-25 Chipset : Intel 875 (Canterwood) System Memory Controller Location : Mainboard Error Correction Capability : None Number of Memory Slots : 4 Maximum Installable Memory : 4GB Bank0/1 - A0 : DIMM Synchronous SDRAM 512MB/64 Bank2/3 - A1 : DIMM Synchronous SDRAM 512MB/64 Bank4/5 - A2 : DIMM Synchronous SDRAM 512MB/64 Bank6/7 - A3 : Empty Chipset 1 Model : Abit Computer Corp 82875P,E7210 Memory Controller Hub Bus(es) : ISA AGP PCI IMB USB FireWire/1394 i2c/SMBus Front Side Bus Speed : 4x 134MHz (536MHz data rate) Maximum FSB Speed / Max Memory Speed : 4x 200MHz / 2x 200MHz Width : 64-bit IO Queue Depth : 12 request(s) Chipset 1 Hub Interface Type : Hub-Interface Version : 1.50 Number of Ports : 3 Width : 8-bit Full Duplex : Yes Multiplier : 1/1x Speed : 4x 66MHz (264MHz data rate) Logical/Chipset 1 Memory Banks Bank 0 : 256MB DDR-SDRAM 2.5-4-4-7CL 1CMD Bank 1 : 256MB DDR-SDRAM 2.5-4-4-7CL 1CMD Bank 2 : 256MB DDR-SDRAM 2.5-4-4-7CL 1CMD Bank 3 : 256MB DDR-SDRAM 2.5-4-4-7CL 1CMD Bank 4 : 256MB DDR-SDRAM 2.5-4-4-7CL 1CMD Bank 5 : 256MB DDR-SDRAM 2.5-4-4-7CL 1CMD Channels : 1 Speed : 2x 167MHz (334MHz data rate) Multiplier : 5/4x Width : 64-bit Refresh Rate : 7.80µs Performance Acceleration Technology : Yes Power Save Mode : No Fixed Hole Present : No APIC 1 Version : 2.00 Speed : 16MHz Multiplier : 1/2x Maximum Interrupts : 24 IRQ Handler Engaged : Yes Enhanced Support : Yes Memory Module(s) Memory Module 1 : Y380032JD-32510-93010903 51046732119 512MB 16x(32Mx8) DDR-SDRAM PC3200U-2544-600 (CL2.5 up to 200MHz) Memory Module 2 : Nanya M2U51264DS8HB3G-5T 512MB 16x(32Mx8) DDR-SDRAM PC3200U-333-600 (CL3 up to 200MHz) (CL2.5 up to 167MHz) (CL2 up to 133MHz) Memory Module 3 : Micron 16VDDT6464AG-40BC4 1A405FB4 512MB 16x(32Mx8) DDR-SDRAM PC3200U-333-7011 (CL3 up to 200MHz) (CL2.5 up to 167MHz) (CL2 up to 133MHz) System Clock Generator Model : ICS 952607 Software Programmable : Yes Read-Back Support : Yes Speed Selected By : Software Spread Spectrum Modulated : Yes Number of FSB Speeds : 128 FSB Speed Range : 75 - 460MHz Environment Monitor 1 Model : Winbond W83627(T)HF ISA Version : 2.01 Mainboard Specific Support : No Temperature Sensor(s) Board Temperature : 36.0°C / 96.8°F CPU Temperature : 48.0°C / 118.4°F td Power / Aux Temperature : 37.0°C / 98.6°F Cooling Device(s) Auto Fan Speed Control : No Chassis Fan Speed : 2637rpm CPU Fan Speed : 4963rpm Voltage Sensor(s) CPU Voltage : 1.47V Aux Voltage : 2.58V +3.3V Voltage : 3.25V +5V Voltage : 4.92V +12V Voltage : 11.80V Standby Voltage : 4.99V Battery Voltage : 3.22V AGP Bus(es) on Hub 1 Version : 3.00 Speed : 4x 66MHz (264MHz data rate) Multiplier : 1/2x Fast-Writes Enabled : No Fast-Writes Support : Yes Isochronous Mode Enabled : No Addressing Enabled : 32-bit Aperture Size : 128MB PCI Bus(es) on Hub 1 Version : 2.20 Number of Bridges : 3 PCI Bus 0 : PCI (66MHz) PCI Bus 2 : PCI (66MHz) PCI Bus 3 : PCI (33MHz) Multiplier : 1/4x LPC Hub Controller 1 Model : Intel Corporation 82801EB/ER (ICH5/ICH5R) LPC Interface Bridge ACPI Power Management Enabled : Yes Delayed Transaction Enabled : Yes USB Controller 1 Model : Abit Computer Corp 82801EB/ER (ICH5/ICH5R) USB UHCI Controller #1 Version : 1.10 Interface : UHCI Channels : 2 Speed : 48MHz Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps) Legacy Emulation Enabled : No USB Controller 2 Model : Abit Computer Corp 82801EB/ER (ICH5/ICH5R) USB UHCI Controller #2 Version : 1.10 Interface : UHCI Channels : 2 Speed : 48MHz Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps) Legacy Emulation Enabled : No USB Controller 3 Model : Abit Computer Corp 82801EB/ER (ICH5/ICH5R) USB UHCI Controller #3 Version : 1.10 Interface : UHCI Channels : 2 Speed : 48MHz Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps) Legacy Emulation Enabled : No USB Controller 4 Model : Abit Computer Corp 82801EB/ER (ICH5/ICH5R) USB UHCI Controller #4 Version : 1.10 Interface : UHCI Channels : 2 Speed : 48MHz Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps) Legacy Emulation Enabled : No USB Controller 5 Model : Abit Computer Corp 82801EB/ER (ICH5/ICH5R) USB 2.0 EHCI Controller Version : 2.00 Specification : 1.00 Interface : EHCI Channels : 8 Companion Controllers : 4 Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps) High (480Mbps) Addressing Support : 64-bit Legacy Emulation Enabled : No FireWire/1394 Controller 1 Model : Abit Computer Corp TSB43AB23 1394a-2000 OHCI PHY/link-layer Controller Version : 1.10 Interface : OHCI Enhanced Support : Yes Channels : 64 Speed : 400MHz FireWire/1394 Controller 2 Model : Creative Labs Audigy 2 Firewire Controller Version : 1.10 Interface : OHCI Enhanced Support : No Channels : 64 Speed : 400MHz System SMBus Controller 1 Model : Intel 801xx/63xx SMBus Version : 0.02 Specification : 2.00 Advanced TCO Mode Enabled : No Slave Device Enabled : Yes PEC Support : No Speed : 100kHz Expansion Slot(s) PCI0 (1h) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Full-Length Available (Intel Corporation 82875P PCI to AGP Bridge) PCI1 (2h) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Full-Length Available PCI2 (3h) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Full-Length Available (Intel Corporation 82875P,E7210 PCI to CSA Bridge) PCI3 (4h) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Full-Length Used PCI4 (5h) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Full-Length Available AGP (8h) : AGP 32-bit +5V Full-Length Used (ATI Technologies Optimus 7500) Port Connector PRIMARY IDE : None - ATA / None SECONDARY IDE : None - ATA / None FDD : 8251 FIFO - Floppy Disk / None COM1 : Serial Port 16450 - 9 Pin Dual Inline / DB-9 pin male COM2 : Serial Port 16450 - 9 Pin Dual Inline / DB-9 pin male LPT1 : Parallel Port ECP/EPP - DB-25 pin female / DB-25 pin female Keyboard : Keyboard - PS/2 / PS/2 PS/2 Mouse : Mouse - PS/2 / PS/2 USB0 : USB - None / None USB1 : USB - None / None Performance Tips Notice 224 : SMBIOS/DMI information may be inaccurate. Tip 2511 : Some memory slots are free so the memory can be easily upgraded. Tip 2546 : Large memory modules should be ECC/Parity. Tip 2548 : Speed set by software. For reliability, consider by jumpers/switch. Tip 2 : Double-click tip or press Enter while a tip is selected for more information about the tip. SiSoftware Sandra Mainboard Manufacturer : http://www.abit.com.tw/ MP Support : 1 CPU(s) MPS Version : 1.40 Model : IC7/IC7-G(Intel i875P-ICH5) Version : 1.0/1.1 System BIOS : 06/25/2004-i875P-W83627H-6A79BA19C-25 Chipset : Intel 875 (Canterwood) System Memory Controller Location : Mainboard Error Correction Capability : None Number of Memory Slots : 4 Maximum Installable Memory : 4GB Bank0/1 - A0 : DIMM Synchronous SDRAM 512MB/64 Bank2/3 - A1 : DIMM Synchronous SDRAM 512MB/64 Bank4/5 - A2 : DIMM Synchronous SDRAM 512MB/64 Bank6/7 - A3 : Empty Chipset 1 Model : Abit Computer Corp 82875P,E7210 Memory Controller Hub Bus(es) : ISA AGP PCI IMB USB FireWire/1394 i2c/SMBus Front Side Bus Speed : 4x 134MHz (536MHz data rate) Maximum FSB Speed / Max Memory Speed : 4x 200MHz / 2x 200MHz Width : 64-bit IO Queue Depth : 12 request(s) Chipset 1 Hub Interface Type : Hub-Interface Version : 1.50 Number of Ports : 3 Width : 8-bit Full Duplex : Yes Multiplier : 1/1x Speed : 4x 66MHz (264MHz data rate) Logical/Chipset 1 Memory Banks Bank 0 : 256MB DDR-SDRAM 2.5-4-4-7CL 1CMD Bank 1 : 256MB DDR-SDRAM 2.5-4-4-7CL 1CMD Bank 2 : 256MB DDR-SDRAM 2.5-4-4-7CL 1CMD Bank 3 : 256MB DDR-SDRAM 2.5-4-4-7CL 1CMD Bank 4 : 256MB DDR-SDRAM 2.5-4-4-7CL 1CMD Bank 5 : 256MB DDR-SDRAM 2.5-4-4-7CL 1CMD Channels : 1 Speed : 2x 167MHz (334MHz data rate) Multiplier : 5/4x Width : 64-bit Refresh Rate : 7.80µs Performance Acceleration Technology : Yes Power Save Mode : No Fixed Hole Present : No APIC 1 Version : 2.00 Speed : 16MHz Multiplier : 1/2x Maximum Interrupts : 24 IRQ Handler Engaged : Yes Enhanced Support : Yes Memory Module(s) Memory Module 1 : Y380032JD-32510-93010903 51046732119 512MB 16x(32Mx8) DDR-SDRAM PC3200U-2544-600 (CL2.5 up to 200MHz) Memory Module 2 : Nanya M2U51264DS8HB3G-5T 512MB 16x(32Mx8) DDR-SDRAM PC3200U-333-600 (CL3 up to 200MHz) (CL2.5 up to 167MHz) (CL2 up to 133MHz) Memory Module 3 : Micron 16VDDT6464AG-40BC4 1A405FB4 512MB 16x(32Mx8) DDR-SDRAM PC3200U-333-7011 (CL3 up to 200MHz) (CL2.5 up to 167MHz) (CL2 up to 133MHz) System Clock Generator Model : ICS 952607 Software Programmable : Yes Read-Back Support : Yes Speed Selected By : Software Spread Spectrum Modulated : Yes Number of FSB Speeds : 128 FSB Speed Range : 75 - 460MHz Environment Monitor 1 Model : Winbond W83627(T)HF ISA Version : 2.01 Mainboard Specific Support : No Temperature Sensor(s) Board Temperature : 36.0°C / 96.8°F CPU Temperature : 48.0°C / 118.4°F td Power / Aux Temperature : 37.0°C / 98.6°F Cooling Device(s) Auto Fan Speed Control : No Chassis Fan Speed : 2722rpm CPU Fan Speed : 4963rpm Voltage Sensor(s) CPU Voltage : 1.49V Aux Voltage : 2.58V +3.3V Voltage : 3.25V +5V Voltage : 4.92V +12V Voltage : 11.80V Standby Voltage : 4.99V Battery Voltage : 3.22V AGP Bus(es) on Hub 1 Version : 3.00 Speed : 4x 66MHz (264MHz data rate) Multiplier : 1/2x Fast-Writes Enabled : No Fast-Writes Support : Yes Isochronous Mode Enabled : No Addressing Enabled : 32-bit Aperture Size : 128MB PCI Bus(es) on Hub 1 Version : 2.20 Number of Bridges : 3 PCI Bus 0 : PCI (66MHz) PCI Bus 2 : PCI (66MHz) PCI Bus 3 : PCI (33MHz) Multiplier : 1/4x LPC Hub Controller 1 Model : Intel Corporation 82801EB/ER (ICH5/ICH5R) LPC Interface Bridge ACPI Power Management Enabled : Yes Delayed Transaction Enabled : Yes USB Controller 1 Model : Abit Computer Corp 82801EB/ER (ICH5/ICH5R) USB UHCI Controller #1 Version : 1.10 Interface : UHCI Channels : 2 Speed : 48MHz Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps) Legacy Emulation Enabled : No USB Controller 2 Model : Abit Computer Corp 82801EB/ER (ICH5/ICH5R) USB UHCI Controller #2 Version : 1.10 Interface : UHCI Channels : 2 Speed : 48MHz Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps) Legacy Emulation Enabled : No USB Controller 3 Model : Abit Computer Corp 82801EB/ER (ICH5/ICH5R) USB UHCI Controller #3 Version : 1.10 Interface : UHCI Channels : 2 Speed : 48MHz Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps) Legacy Emulation Enabled : No USB Controller 4 Model : Abit Computer Corp 82801EB/ER (ICH5/ICH5R) USB UHCI Controller #4 Version : 1.10 Interface : UHCI Channels : 2 Speed : 48MHz Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps) Legacy Emulation Enabled : No USB Controller 5 Model : Abit Computer Corp 82801EB/ER (ICH5/ICH5R) USB 2.0 EHCI Controller Version : 2.00 Specification : 1.00 Interface : EHCI Channels : 8 Companion Controllers : 4 Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps) High (480Mbps) Addressing Support : 64-bit Legacy Emulation Enabled : No FireWire/1394 Controller 1 Model : Abit Computer Corp TSB43AB23 1394a-2000 OHCI PHY/link-layer Controller Version : 1.10 Interface : OHCI Enhanced Support : Yes Channels : 64 Speed : 400MHz FireWire/1394 Controller 2 Model : Creative Labs Audigy 2 Firewire Controller Version : 1.10 Interface : OHCI Enhanced Support : No Channels : 64 Speed : 400MHz System SMBus Controller 1 Model : Intel 801xx/63xx SMBus Version : 0.02 Specification : 2.00 Advanced TCO Mode Enabled : No Slave Device Enabled : Yes PEC Support : No Speed : 100kHz Expansion Slot(s) PCI0 (1h) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Full-Length Available (Intel Corporation 82875P PCI to AGP Bridge) PCI1 (2h) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Full-Length Available PCI2 (3h) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Full-Length Available (Intel Corporation 82875P,E7210 PCI to CSA Bridge) PCI3 (4h) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Full-Length Used PCI4 (5h) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Full-Length Available AGP (8h) : AGP 32-bit +5V Full-Length Used (ATI Technologies Optimus 7500) Port Connector PRIMARY IDE : None - ATA / None SECONDARY IDE : None - ATA / None FDD : 8251 FIFO - Floppy Disk / None COM1 : Serial Port 16450 - 9 Pin Dual Inline / DB-9 pin male COM2 : Serial Port 16450 - 9 Pin Dual Inline / DB-9 pin male LPT1 : Parallel Port ECP/EPP - DB-25 pin female / DB-25 pin female Keyboard : Keyboard - PS/2 / PS/2 PS/2 Mouse : Mouse - PS/2 / PS/2 USB0 : USB - None / None USB1 : USB - None / None Performance Tips Notice 224 : SMBIOS/DMI information may be inaccurate. Tip 2511 : Some memory slots are free so the memory can be easily upgraded. Tip 2546 : Large memory modules should be ECC/Parity. Tip 2548 : Speed set by software. For reliability, consider by jumpers/switch. Tip 2 : Double-click tip or press Enter while a tip is selected for more information about the tip. SiSoftware Sandra General Information Manufacturer : Phoenix Technologies, LTD Version : 6.00 PG Date : 06/25/2004 Plug & Play Version : 1.00 SMBIOS/DMI Version : 2.20 (EE)PROM Size : 512kB General Capabilities Can be Updated/Flashed : Yes Can be Shadowed : Yes Is Socketed : Yes Supports Plug & Play : Yes Supports ESCD : No Supports Enhanced Disk Drive : Yes NEC PC-98 Spec Compatible : No Power Management Features Supports APM : Yes Supports ACPI : Yes Supports Smart Battery : No Boot Features Supports Selective Booting : Yes Supports CD/DVD Boot : Yes Supports PCMCIA/CardBus Boot : No Supports LS-120 Boot : Yes Supports ZIP Boot : Yes Supports i2o Boot : No Supports FireWire/1394 Boot : No Performance Tips Notice 224 : SMBIOS/DMI information may be inaccurate. Tip 207 : A SMBIOS/DMI 2.3 or later compliant BIOS is recommended. Check for a BIOS update. Tip 212 : BIOS can be shadowed so check whether it is. Tip 211 : BIOS is flash-able and socketed so it can be upgraded when needed. Tip 2 : Double-click tip or press Enter while a tip is selected for more information about the tip. SiSoftware Sandra System Buses AGP Bus(es) : 1 PCI 66MHz Bus(es) : 1 PCI Bus(es) : 3 Interface Version : 2.20 Interface Properties Config space access mechanism 1 support : Yes Config space access mechanism 2 support : No Cycle generation mechanism 1 support : No Cycle generation mechanism 2 support : No SiSoftware Sandra Video Adapter Model : RADEON 7500 SERIES Chipset : RADEON 7500 Series AGP (0x5157) RAMDAC : Internal DAC(400MHz) Video BIOS : 113-83204-101 VGA Compatible : No Total Memory : 64MB (52MB Video) (120MB System) Texture Memory : 172MB Supports DIME Texturing : Yes AGP Capabilities Version : 2.00 Command Queue Length : 48 Fast-Writes Enabled : No Side Band Enabled : Yes Data Transfer Modes Support : 1x 2x 4x Current Data Transfer Rate : 4x Video BIOS Date : 01/09/28 Current Video Mode Mode : 1024x768 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) Current Refresh Rate : 60Hz Virtual Desktop Size : 1024x768 Video Driver Model : ati2mtag.sys Version : 6.14.10.6571 Expected Windows Version : 4.00 Video Acceleration : Yes Screen Saver Active : 10 minutes(s) Screen Saver Name : C:\WINDOWS\System32\logon.scr Low Power Saving Active : 20 minutes(s) Power Off Saving Active : 20 minutes(s) Supported Video Modes Mode 0 : 320x200 256 colours (8-bit) 60Hz Mode 1 : 320x200 256 colours (8-bit) 75Hz Mode 2 : 320x200 64K HiColour (16-bit) 60Hz Mode 3 : 320x200 64K HiColour (16-bit) 75Hz Mode 4 : 320x200 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) 60Hz Mode 5 : 320x200 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) 75Hz Mode 6 : 320x240 256 colours (8-bit) 60Hz Mode 7 : 320x240 256 colours (8-bit) 75Hz Mode 8 : 320x240 64K HiColour (16-bit) 60Hz Mode 9 : 320x240 64K HiColour (16-bit) 75Hz Mode 10 : 320x240 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) 60Hz Mode 11 : 320x240 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) 75Hz Mode 12 : 400x300 256 colours (8-bit) 60Hz Mode 13 : 400x300 256 colours (8-bit) 75Hz Mode 14 : 400x300 64K HiColour (16-bit) 60Hz Mode 15 : 400x300 64K HiColour (16-bit) 75Hz Mode 16 : 400x300 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) 60Hz Mode 17 : 400x300 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) 75Hz Mode 18 : 512x384 256 colours (8-bit) 60Hz Mode 19 : 512x384 256 colours (8-bit) 75Hz Mode 20 : 512x384 64K HiColour (16-bit) 60Hz Mode 21 : 512x384 64K HiColour (16-bit) 75Hz Mode 22 : 512x384 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) 60Hz Mode 23 : 512x384 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) 75Hz Mode 24 : 640x400 256 colours (8-bit) 60Hz Mode 25 : 640x400 256 colours (8-bit) 75Hz Mode 26 : 640x400 64K HiColour (16-bit) 60Hz Mode 27 : 640x400 64K HiColour (16-bit) 75Hz Mode 28 : 640x400 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) 60Hz Mode 29 : 640x400 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) 75Hz Mode 30 : 640x480 256 colours (8-bit) 60Hz Mode 31 : 640x480 256 colours (8-bit) 72Hz Mode 32 : 640x480 256 colours (8-bit) 75Hz Mode 33 : 640x480 256 colours (8-bit) 85Hz Mode 34 : 640x480 256 colours (8-bit) 90Hz Mode 35 : 640x480 256 colours (8-bit) 100Hz Mode 36 : 640x480 64K HiColour (16-bit) 60Hz Mode 37 : 640x480 64K HiColour (16-bit) 72Hz Mode 38 : 640x480 64K HiColour (16-bit) 75Hz Mode 39 : 640x480 64K HiColour (16-bit) 85Hz Mode 40 : 640x480 64K HiColour (16-bit) 90Hz Mode 41 : 640x480 64K HiColour (16-bit) 100Hz Mode 42 : 640x480 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) 60Hz Mode 43 : 640x480 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) 72Hz Mode 44 : 640x480 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) 75Hz Mode 45 : 640x480 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) 85Hz Mode 46 : 640x480 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) 90Hz Mode 47 : 640x480 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) 100Hz Mode 48 : 720x480 256 colours (8-bit) 60Hz Mode 49 : 720x480 256 colours (8-bit) 75Hz Mode 50 : 720x480 256 colours (8-bit) 85Hz Mode 51 : 720x480 64K HiColour (16-bit) 60Hz Mode 52 : 720x480 64K HiColour (16-bit) 75Hz Mode 53 : 720x480 64K HiColour (16-bit) 85Hz Mode 54 : 720x480 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) 60Hz Mode 55 : 720x480 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) 75Hz Mode 56 : 720x480 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) 85Hz Mode 57 : 720x576 256 colours (8-bit) 59Hz Mode 58 : 720x576 256 colours (8-bit) 60Hz Mode 59 : 720x576 256 colours (8-bit) 75Hz Mode 60 : 720x576 64K HiColour (16-bit) 59Hz Mode 61 : 720x576 64K HiColour (16-bit) 60Hz Mode 62 : 720x576 64K HiColour (16-bit) 75Hz Mode 63 : 720x576 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) 59Hz Mode 64 : 720x576 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) 60Hz Mode 65 : 720x576 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) 75Hz Mode 66 : 800x600 256 colours (8-bit) 56Hz Mode 67 : 800x600 256 colours (8-bit) 60Hz Mode 68 : 800x600 256 colours (8-bit) 70Hz Mode 69 : 800x600 256 colours (8-bit) 72Hz Mode 70 : 800x600 256 colours (8-bit) 75Hz Mode 71 : 800x600 256 colours (8-bit) 85Hz Mode 72 : 800x600 64K HiColour (16-bit) 56Hz Mode 73 : 800x600 64K HiColour (16-bit) 60Hz Mode 74 : 800x600 64K HiColour (16-bit) 70Hz Mode 75 : 800x600 64K HiColour (16-bit) 72Hz Mode 76 : 800x600 64K HiColour (16-bit) 75Hz Mode 77 : 800x600 64K HiColour (16-bit) 85Hz Mode 78 : 800x600 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) 56Hz Mode 79 : 800x600 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) 60Hz Mode 80 : 800x600 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) 70Hz Mode 81 : 800x600 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) 72Hz Mode 82 : 800x600 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) 75Hz Mode 83 : 800x600 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) 85Hz Mode 84 : 848x480 256 colours (8-bit) 60Hz Mode 85 : 848x480 256 colours (8-bit) 75Hz Mode 86 : 848x480 256 colours (8-bit) 85Hz Mode 87 : 848x480 64K HiColour (16-bit) 60Hz Mode 88 : 848x480 64K HiColour (16-bit) 75Hz Mode 89 : 848x480 64K HiColour (16-bit) 85Hz Mode 90 : 848x480 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) 60Hz Mode 91 : 848x480 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) 75Hz Mode 92 : 848x480 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) 85Hz Mode 93 : 1024x768 256 colours (8-bit) 60Hz Mode 94 : 1024x768 64K HiColour (16-bit) 60Hz Mode 95 : 1024x768 16M+ TrueColour (32-bit) 60Hz Mode 96 : 640x480 16 colours (4-bit) Mode 97 : 800x600 16 colours (4-bit) Enhanced Video Settings Animation Effects Enabled : Yes Full Windows Drag Enabled : Yes Font Smoothing Enabled : Yes HighContrast Feature On : No Device Mode Characteristics Physical Medium Width : 270 mm, 11 in Physical Medium Height : 200 mm, 8 in Recommended CRT/Panel Size : 17 in Horizontal/Vertical Resolution : 120x120 dpi Colour Bits/Planes : 32 / 1 bit(s) pp Brushes : 4294967295 Pens : 4294967295 Colours/Shades : 4294967295 Pixel Width/Height/Diagonal : 36 / 36 / 51 Driver Clipping Capabilities Can Clip Output to Rectangle : Yes Can Clip Output to Region : No Driver Raster Capabilities Supports Banding : No Supports Fonts Larger than 64Kb : Yes Can Transfer Bitmaps : Yes Supports Bitmaps Larger than 64Kb : Yes Supports Device Bitmaps : No Supports DIBs : Yes DIBs on Device Surface : Yes Flood Fills : Yes Supports Windows 2.x : Yes Stretch/Compress Bitmaps : Yes Stretch/Compress DIBs : Yes Supports Scaling : No Palette-Based Device : No Saves Bitmap Locally : No Driver Curve Capabilities Can Draw Circles : Yes Can Draw Ellipses : Yes Can Draw Pie Wedges : Yes Can Draw Chord Arcs : Yes Can Draw Wide Borders : Yes Can Draw Styled Borders : Yes Can Draw Wide, Styled Borders : Yes Can Draw Rounded Rectangles : Yes Can Draw Interiors : Yes Driver Line Capabilities Can Draw Polylines : Yes Can Draw Styled Lines : Yes Can Draw Wide Lines : Yes Can Draw Wide, Styled Lines : Yes Can Draw Markers : Yes Can Draw Polymarkers : Yes Can Draw Interiors : Yes Driver Polygonal Capabilities Can Draw Alternate-fill Polygons : Yes Can Draw Winding-fill Polygons : Yes Can Draw Rectangles : Yes Can Draw Scan Lines : Yes Can Draw Wide Borders : Yes Can Draw Styled Borders : Yes Can Draw Wide, Styled Borders : Yes Can Draw Interiors : Yes Driver Text Capabilities Supports Stroke Clip Precision : Yes Supports Stroke Output Precision : Yes Supports Character Output Precision : Yes Supports 90° Character Rotation : No Supports Any Angle Character Rotation : No Supports Independent X-Y Scaling : No Supports Doubled Character for Scaling : No Supports Integer Multiples for Scaling : No Any Multiples for Exact Scaling : No Can Draw Double-Weighted Characters : No Can Italicise : No Can Underline : Yes Can Draw Strikeouts : Yes Can Draw Raster Fonts : Yes Can Draw Vector Fonts : Yes Cannot Scroll Using BitBlt : No Performance Tips Tip 319 : A refresh rate of at least 75Hz is recommended. Increase it if possible. Tip 322 : Turn off screen savers. Use the monitor power saving mode. Tip 323 : Remove the desktop wallpaper to save memory and improve performance. Tip 2 : Double-click tip or press Enter while a tip is selected for more information about the tip. SiSoftware Sandra System Memory Summary Total Physical Memory : 1.5GB Free Physical Memory : 985MB, 64% Maximum Page File : 3.4GB Free Page File : 2.9GB, 87% Paging Executive Enabled : No PSE36 - 36-bit Page Size Extension : No Maximum System Pages : 798720 Kernel Statistics Total Processes : 55 Total Threads : 563 Total Open Handles : 13043 Kernel Memory Information Total Memory : 94MB Paged Memory : 52MB Non-Paged Memory : 42MB Page Commit Charge Statistics Total Committed : 111696 Peak Commits : 145306 Maximum Commits : 879291 Extended Memory Information Allocated Memory Load : 35% SiSoftware Sandra General Information Class : Fixed Total Size : 75GB Free Space : 65GB, 87% Volume Information File System : NTFS Serial Number : B8D4-41B6 Volume Properties Maximum Filename Length : 255 chr Volume is Compressed : No Volume is Read-Only : No Case Sensitive Names : Yes Preserves Filename Case : Yes Unicode Filenames : Yes Access Control Lists : Yes Named Streams : Yes Object Identifiers : Yes Reparse Points : Yes Sparse Files : Yes User Disk Quotas : Yes Folder/File Compression : Yes Folder/File Encryption : Yes Logical Drive Sectors per Cluster : 8 Bytes Per Sector : 512 byte(s) Cluster Size : 4kB Total Clusters : 19535032 Free Clusters : 16978114 Physical Disk Cylinders : 9729 Heads : 255 Sectors per Track : 63 Bytes Per Sector : 512 byte(s) Drive Statistics Number of Files : 41287 Number of Folders : 2212 Space Used : 7.4GB Space Allocated : 7.5GB (1% Slack) Performance Tips Tip 1821 : Label (name) drive. Tip 2 : Double-click tip or press Enter while a tip is selected for more information about the tip. SiSoftware Sandra General Information Model : COM1 Type : Communications Port Warning : Port in use. [5] SiSoftware Sandra General Information Device Name : SB Audigy 2 ZS Audio [8400] Manufacturer : Microsoft Version : 5.10 Product ID : 101 / 1 Specific Wave Information Maximum Standard Sampling Bits : 16-bit Maximum Standard Sampling Rate : 96kHz Channels : 65535 SiSoftware Sandra Device Information Name : Video for Windows Type : Digital Video Alias : AVIVideo MCI Driver File Name : mciavi32.dll Version : 5.01.2600.2180 Device Capabilities Supports Play/Pause/Stop : Yes Supports Recording : No Supports Eject : No Has Audio Capability : Yes Has Video Capability : Yes Compound Device : Yes File Based Device : Yes Can Create Files : No Specific Digital Video Capabilities Can Freeze Images : No Can Be Locked : No Can Play In Reverse : Yes Can Stretch Input : No Stretch Image Support : Yes Can Perform Tests : Yes Can Display Still Images : No Multiple Palette Support : Yes SiSoftware Sandra General Information Windows System : Microsoft Windows XP/2002 Professional (Win32 x86) 5.01.2600 (Service Pack 2) Full Name : Microsoft Windows XP 5.1.2600 : Service Pack 2 Kernel Type : Uniprocessor Free Number of Licenced Processors : 2 BackOffice Components : No Small Business Components : No Terminal Services Components : No Product ID : Product Key : Registered Owner : Pete Registered Organisation : Visa Services Activation Status Activation Required : No Data Execution Prevention (DEP) Supported by CPU : No Applications Protected : No Drivers Protected : No Default Key Applications Web Browser : Internet Explorer 6.00.2900.2180 E-mail : Microsoft Office Outlook News Reader : Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2180 Media Player : Windows Media Player 10.00.00.3802 Internet Call : NetMeeting Calendar/Organiser : Microsoft Office Outlook Address Book : Microsoft Office Outlook Firewall : Panda Platinum Internet Security Anti-Virus : Panda Platinum Internet Security Session Settings Host Name : VISA-L0NH5JQVMT User : PETE Domain : WORKGROUP Display Scheme : Windows Standard Time Since Start-Up : 8 hour(s) 48 minutes(s) 1 seconds(s) OS Properties Debug Version : No Security Present : No Remote Terminal Session : No Boot Features Boot Type : Normal Regional Settings User Default Locale : 1033 Country : United States Language : English (United States) Currency : $ Time Zone : Eastern Daylight Time ANSI Code Page : 1252 OEM Code Page : 437 Operating System Folders Windows Folder : C:\WINDOWS System Folder : C:\WINDOWS\system32 Application Data Path : C:\Documents and Settings\PETE\Desktop Programs Path : C:\Program Files Programs Path : C:\WINDOWS\system32;C:\WINDOWS;C:\WINDOWS\System32\Wbem;C:\Program Files\Panda Software\Panda Platinum Internet Security\;C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel Temporary Folder : C:\WINDOWS\TEMP Performance Tips Warning 1316 : This copy of Windows contains Product Activation Technology. Warning 1322 : Hardware DEP is not supported by your CPU. Software DEP in use. Consider upgrading for complete security. Tip 2 : Double-click tip or press Enter while a tip is selected for more information about the tip. SiSoftware Sandra To run the benchmark : Click 'Refresh' or select a device from the combo-box. Warning : Benchmarking stresses components. Some components may fail if they have any weaknesses. SiSoftware Sandra Benchmark Results RAM Bandwidth Int Buff'd iSSE2 : 2324 MB/s RAM Bandwidth Float Buff'd iSSE2 : 2325 MB/s Int Buff'd iSSE2 (Integer STREAM) Results Breakdown Assignment : 2326MB/s Scaling : 2324MB/s Addition : 2324MB/s Triad : 2322MB/s Data Item Size : 16 byte(s) Buffering Used : Yes Offset Displacement Used : Yes Bandwidth Efficiency : 87% (estimated) Float Buff'd iSSE2 (Float STREAM) Results Breakdown Assignment : 2325MB/s Scaling : 2322MB/s Addition : 2331MB/s Triad : 2322MB/s Data Item Size : 16 byte(s) Buffering Used : Yes Offset Displacement Used : Yes Bandwidth Efficiency : 87% (estimated) Performance Test Status Run ID : VISA-L0NH5JQVMT on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at 1:01:31 PM Memory Used by Test : 512MB NUMA Support : No SMP Test : No Total Test Threads : 1 SMT Test : No Dynamic MP/MT Load Balance : No Processor Affinity : P0 Page Size : 4kB Use Large Memory Pages : No Chipset 1 Model : Abit Computer Corp 82875P,E7210 Memory Controller Hub Front Side Bus Speed : 4x 134MHz (536MHz data rate) Width : 64-bit Maximum Bus Bandwidth : 4288MB/s (estimated) Logical/Chipset 1 Memory Banks Bank 0 : 256MB DDR-SDRAM 2.5-4-4-7CL 1CMD Bank 1 : 256MB DDR-SDRAM 2.5-4-4-7CL 1CMD Bank 2 : 256MB DDR-SDRAM 2.5-4-4-7CL 1CMD Bank 3 : 256MB DDR-SDRAM 2.5-4-4-7CL 1CMD Bank 4 : 256MB DDR-SDRAM 2.5-4-4-7CL 1CMD Bank 5 : 256MB DDR-SDRAM 2.5-4-4-7CL 1CMD Channels : 1 Speed : 2x 167MHz (334MHz data rate) Width : 64-bit Performance Acceleration Technology : Yes Maximum Memory Bus Bandwidth : 2672MB/s (estimated) Features (W)MMX Technology : Yes SSE Technology : Yes SSE2 Technology : Yes SSE3 Technology : No HTT - Hyper-Threading Technology : No Performance Tips Notice 5406 : System bandwidth appears memory limited. Attempt to use higher-performance memory. Notice 5008 : To change benchmarks, click Options. Notice 5004 : Synthetic benchmark. May not tally with 'real-life' performance. Notice 5006 : Only compare the results with ones obtained using the same version! Tip 2 : Double-click tip or press Enter while a tip is selected for more information about the tip. SiSoftware Sandra Benchmark Results Combined Index : 5164 MB/s Speed Factor : 22.7 2kB Blocks : 27928 MB/s 4kB Blocks : 28247 MB/s 8kB Blocks : 22645 MB/s 16kB Blocks : 19619 MB/s 32kB Blocks : 19714 MB/s 64kB Blocks : 19626 MB/s 128kB Blocks : 19436 MB/s 256kB Blocks : 18721 MB/s 512kB Blocks : 13935 MB/s 1MB Blocks : 1246 MB/s 4MB Blocks : 1271 MB/s 16MB Blocks : 1384 MB/s 64MB Blocks : 1367 MB/s 256MB Blocks : 1374 MB/s Float SSE2 Cache/Memory Results Breakdown Data Item Size : 16 byte(s) Buffering Used : No Offset Displacement Used : Yes Performance Test Status Run ID : VISA-L0NH5JQVMT on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at 1:07:40 PM NUMA Support : No SMP Test : No Total Test Threads : 1 SMT Test : No Dynamic MP/MT Load Balance : No Processor Affinity : P0 Page Size : 4kB Use Large Memory Pages : No Processor Model : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.66GHz Speed : 2.67GHz Performance Rating : PR2940 (estimated) Type : Standard Internal Data Cache : 8kB Synchronous, Write-Thru, 4-way set, 64 byte line size L2 On-board Cache : 512kB ECC Synchronous, ATC, 8-way set, 64 byte line size, 2 lines per sector Features SSE Technology : Yes SSE2 Technology : Yes SSE3 Technology : No HTT - Hyper-Threading Technology : No Chipset 1 Model : Abit Computer Corp 82875P,E7210 Memory Controller Hub Front Side Bus Speed : 4x 134MHz (536MHz data rate) Width : 64-bit Maximum Bus Bandwidth : 4288MB/s (estimated) Logical/Chipset 1 Memory Banks Bank 0 : 256MB DDR-SDRAM 2.5-4-4-7CL 1CMD Bank 1 : 256MB DDR-SDRAM 2.5-4-4-7CL 1CMD Bank 2 : 256MB DDR-SDRAM 2.5-4-4-7CL 1CMD Bank 3 : 256MB DDR-SDRAM 2.5-4-4-7CL 1CMD Bank 4 : 256MB DDR-SDRAM 2.5-4-4-7CL 1CMD Bank 5 : 256MB DDR-SDRAM 2.5-4-4-7CL 1CMD Channels : 1 Speed : 2x 167MHz (334MHz data rate) Width : 64-bit Performance Acceleration Technology : Yes Maximum Memory Bus Bandwidth : 2672MB/s (estimated) Performance Tips Notice 5008 : To change benchmarks, click Options. Notice 5004 : Synthetic benchmark. May not tally with 'real-life' performance. Notice 5006 : Only compare the results with ones obtained using the same version! Tip 11 : Use the 'Switch Chart Type' button to switch between Detailed and Combined charts. Tip 2 : Double-click tip or press Enter while a tip is selected for more information about the tip. thank you
lol i like that lttle thank you at the end well its not very detailed is it? lol Anyway down to the problem well i think it may be the power supply 380w does seem quite a bit but our running 3hds and 2 drives is it possible you could try another more powerful supply say 420w + ? If not then what you could do is disconnect two hds and both dvd/cd drives from the system just by removing the power connectors from them leaving the one hd left with windows on it and see if it runs ok then If it runs after doing one of these then you need a more powerful supply which seems most likely to me.
try these links & add 30% to the total wattage. http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/Power_Supply_Calculator.php?cmd=INTEL http://www.extreme.outervision.com/index.jsp
ah yes thanks ddp i was thinking about that i was writing that post but i couldnt find the link thanks for that! i done that and got about 360watts before adding 30% Right so try a more powerful power supply that should fix the problem p.s if your using firefox like me i also get it spiking up to 100% sometimes no idea why either think its a bug or adware but closing and restarting it solves it Also when your computer cuts off quickly try and touch the metal around the power supply after disconnecting the power lead to it, if the metal is very very hot and its only been on say 5 mins then your power supply just cant cope and is cutting out
which means his psu is underpowered. put those links into your favorites for next time. teach & learn
Could also be an overheat issue. Bring up Bios. Let it sit at idle for about 5 minutes. Check what Bios says your CPU temp is. You may have a bum HSF or poor circulation with all those drives and ribbon cables in there. I'm not ruling out the PSU being uderpowered (probably is the case), just giving other suggestions. Good luck.
go i sure hope it is an under powered issue and not a over heated issue. what temperatures am I looking for in the BIOS? what is safe temp? side note, today after installing the 3rd drive, and booting it up, the computer just powered down completely. then it would not turn on until i unplug the power cord from the pc and re-plug it and then it powered on again......help
