- Dec 10, 2012
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I replaced a PVM900M motherboard with an ASROCK G31M-GS motherboard as the CPU was not compatible with former (wolfdale).
After the switch, i installed windows 8 and it seemed to work fine until constant restarts were seen. My CPU fan was horrible hence I changed it for a better one with thermal paste and all.
Then the set up some settings in the BIOS (by guessing) and after 1 or 2 restarts (auto), it became stable.
However now, it seems to have started again and I do not know the reason.
I tried to update the BIOS but it seems I have the latest one (1.9) but I re-flashed it anyway.
Now when i set the BIOS to default, it restarts more often but with some tweaking, restarts are much less to around 2-4 times a day.
I do not know the reason as it seems that the hardware IS compatible or else such would not occur.
When the PC was stable, I used to play high demanding games such as AC3 and Batman Arkham. Now using something as simple as Notepad++ may cause a restart. Even on idle, it restarts.
My CPU temps at idle do not go above 40c and GPU above 50c.
If there are any other specs you require, please mention (with appropriate software if possible),
Thank you very much
FROM SPECCY (windows 8)
Operating System
MS Windows 32-bit
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 @ 2.80GHz 38 °C
Wolfdale 45nm Technology
RAM
3.0GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 326MHz (5-5-5-15)
Motherboard
ASRock G31M-GS. (CPUSocket) 39 °C
Graphics
DELL S2209W (1920x1080@60Hz)
NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450
Hard Drives
313GB FUJITSU MAXTOR STM3320820AS ATA Device (SATA) 43 °C
488GB Seagate ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device (SATA) 38 °C
I replaced a PVM900M motherboard with an ASROCK G31M-GS motherboard as the CPU was not compatible with former (wolfdale).
After the switch, i installed windows 8 and it seemed to work fine until constant restarts were seen. My CPU fan was horrible hence I changed it for a better one with thermal paste and all.
Then the set up some settings in the BIOS (by guessing) and after 1 or 2 restarts (auto), it became stable.
However now, it seems to have started again and I do not know the reason.
I tried to update the BIOS but it seems I have the latest one (1.9) but I re-flashed it anyway.
Now when i set the BIOS to default, it restarts more often but with some tweaking, restarts are much less to around 2-4 times a day.
I do not know the reason as it seems that the hardware IS compatible or else such would not occur.
When the PC was stable, I used to play high demanding games such as AC3 and Batman Arkham. Now using something as simple as Notepad++ may cause a restart. Even on idle, it restarts.
My CPU temps at idle do not go above 40c and GPU above 50c.
If there are any other specs you require, please mention (with appropriate software if possible),
Thank you very much
FROM SPECCY (windows 8)
Operating System
MS Windows 32-bit
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 @ 2.80GHz 38 °C
Wolfdale 45nm Technology
RAM
3.0GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 326MHz (5-5-5-15)
Motherboard
ASRock G31M-GS. (CPUSocket) 39 °C
Graphics
DELL S2209W (1920x1080@60Hz)
NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450
Hard Drives
313GB FUJITSU MAXTOR STM3320820AS ATA Device (SATA) 43 °C
488GB Seagate ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device (SATA) 38 °C
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