Unkown error msg

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Hi, Jay.

> AMD XP 2000+ - running @ 1.9ghz

Looks like you've overclocked the CPU somewhat from its normal 1.67GHz.
This may be the main cause of your problem.

> Asus mobo A7nx i think

Your problems seem to be more "hardware" than "windowsxp.hardware". My
guess is that they don't relate to Windows at all, but to your
mobo/CPU/graphics... Your best bet might be the Usenet newsgroup:
alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.asus

When I have problems with my EPoX mobo, I try the EPoX newsgroup. The gurus
there are much more likely to be able to solve this kind of hardware
problem.

RC
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R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX
rc@corridor.net
Microsoft Windows MVP

"Jay" <jay_harley@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:114ae01c44187$bda2ccd0$a101280a@phx.gbl...
> hi all,
>
> If i leave my pc on overnight downloading, encrypyting, or
> even if i leave it when im out the house and its idling, i
> come back and my display is set back to 16bit colours in
> 640x480 with an error msg
>
> "windows has recovered from a serious error,please save
> all work and reboot"
>
> the message is possibly longer.
>
> Im not sure but i think it may be related to the graphics
> card or its drivers,but on the other hand i have only
> noticed this problem since i have installed windows xp
> home.
>
> my system spec:
>
> AMD XP 2000+ - running @ 1.9ghz
> Asus mobo A7nx i think
> 512mb pc2100 ddr ram
> Creative sound blaster lives 5.1 digital sound card
> Modular geforce 4 mx 440 128mb (was given to me free so
> could'nt complain really )
> Scsi ide card with x2 seagate 80gb h/d's on primary channel
> x1 40 gb maxtor hd
> x1 40 gb seagate h/d
>
> IBC DVD writer
> Memorex cd - rw
>
>
> My pc is modded, fans cold cathodes etc, unsure if it is a
> power realted problem or if it is related to my graphics
> card.
>
> If any one can help id be most grateful
>
> cheers
>
> Jay