• Some users have recently had their accounts hijacked. It seems that the now defunct EVGA forums might have compromised your password there and seems many are using the same PW here. We would suggest you UPDATE YOUR PASSWORD and TURN ON 2FA for your account here to further secure it. None of the compromised accounts had 2FA turned on.
    Once you have enabled 2FA, your account will be updated soon to show a badge, letting other members know that you use 2FA to protect your account. This should be beneficial for everyone that uses FSFT.

Computer shutting off when installing vid drivers or windows updates

Johnx64

Johnx64

[H]F Junkie
2FA
Joined
Apr 22, 2002
Messages
10,266
Trying to get my old system up and running with a gtx260oc for folding but everytime I go to install the drivers the computer turns off and wont come back on unless I unplug the psu for 10 seconds. Also does it when I try to update windows. Its right when the installations are almost complete is when it shuts off. Every other driver installed fine and I just reformatted\cleared bios and it's still doing it. What's odd is the power l.e.d flashes every 3 seconds when it shuts itself off but pressing or holding the power\reset switch doesn't do a thing. It's a burnt winxp sp2 cd but im using a legit key from an older dell box so im going to try a different copy of XP and whatever you suggest.


The system is an
Athlon 4000+
MSi k8ngm2-fid
1gb ram
80gb hd
BFG gtx260oc 1gb


Edit: Also want to mention it was shutting off during windows updates before I put the 260 in then I formatted after I put the 260 in. It was cpu folding for 2 days without a problem aslong as I didn't try to update windows or install vid card drivers.
 
Last edited:
With a system that old, it could be anything:

[Testing the RAM]
Download Memtest86+ v4.00 or whatever the latest version is, unzip it, burn the ISO file to a CD, and then boot from it, just like you would do with the XP/Vista install CD. Let Memtest+ run for at least three hours on each stick of RAM separately as well as test the RAM all together. Go for a full 24 hours if you want to be completely sure that the RAM is not a problem. If you start seeing errors, than your RAM is defective or you have incorrect settings for the RAM.

[Testing the Hard Drive]
Download the CD image of Hitachi Drive Fitness Test, burn the ISO file to a CD, and then boot from it, just like you would do with the XP/Vista install CD. Test the hard drive and see if any problems are found. DFT will run on most manufacturers' hard drives. Alternatively, you can use Seagate's SeaTools for DOS to test a Seagate or Maxtor drive. For a Western Digital drive, you could use Data Lifeguard Tools for DOS to test a Western Digital drive.

[Testing the CPU]
Use Prime 95, OCCT, Orthos or Intel Burn Tool to stress test the CPU.

[Testing the GPU]
Use Furmark, OCCT, or ATI Tool to stress test the GPU. If you see any artifacts, the GPU could be overheating, too overclocked, or faulty.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top