set ur RAM timings lower ....
did u try to reinstall XP ?
try a BIOS upgrade ... problems like restart on shutdown are based on BIOS maybe ur problem too

check your temps. Perhaps your running hot....as you said you have to leave the computer for awhile and then try again. Perhaps the PC needs this time to kool down.

Have you re-adjusted ur HS/Fan lately????

agreed with both above

it can be:

ram timings
bios
temperature
hardware

i would say upgrade the bios, though it can be the last on the list
http://www.ocworkbench.com/2002/ecs/k7s5aguide/ has Non-Official BIOS aka Cheepoman Overclocking BIOS

i used to have a problem with my computer shutting down after a certain amount of time, after i updated my bios my comp has been on 24/7 since then, if its a related problem then upgrading you K7S5A bios would be a choice

good luck 8)

For the Memory test, use Memtest86.
www.memtest86.com

Out of all the software-based memory testers it's probably the best. But beware, memory errors can also be caused by another component on the motherboard, but you're first bet is the memory [since it's also easier to replace it's also convenient].

if you can boot safe mode
that ushually means its a driver problem
do a system restore back to when it was working fine

I always try to do a BIOS update but I keep getting errors about bad sectors when I try to update it, hmmm.
The Temperatures very low so I doubt it would be that. Note that this started after I swapped my PSU with another and I started getting it so I swapped back and it still continued :-? . Now i've swapped it AGAIN and I did a defragmenter and its gone but im now getting OTHER errors :cry: . Ive really had enough... i get problems among problems among problems. ehhhh

RMA your mother board
RMA your ram

See if you can get it replaced or something :D

Sure np's. Send the cash to.... lol ;)

Well, try this. When in doubt, set everything in your BIOS to the slowest possible speed. This includes FSB, memory timings. switch off anything you think you might not need. Try the board again, what happens?

Concerning your BIOS update errors, please don't tell me you've got some Anti-Virus BIOS flash switch set to enabled?!?

If it is disabled, maybe you should get the BIOS chip replaced? just a thought? ;)

WAY HEY IT WORKS NOW!!! I just ran DiskDefragmenter once more and now it works :DDD.

Thanks for the advice AND the help. Much appreciated.

Oh d3mon... Anti-Virus BIOS flash ??? Whats that. No I aint got the on. Havent even got that feature.
Btw to get on to MS-DOS I put in the Win98 backup disk and then take it out and try to run it like that so maybe thats why it dont work? I dont know how else to get to MS-DOS. Hehe it sounds dumb but you dont that option on Win XP. I do get this option on bootup saying F12 for Network Boot or something... maybe thats it?

For good BIOS info, goto http://www.rojakpot.com/default.aspx?location=1

Anti-Virus Protection

Common Options : Enabled, Disabled, ChipAway

Details

The Anti-Virus Protection feature is actually an enhanced version of the Virus Warning feature. Besides the standard boot sector or partition table protection, this BIOS feature also offers more comprehensive anti-virus protection via built-in rule-based anti-virus code like ChipAway.

When you enable this feature, the BIOS will halt the system and flash a warning message whenever there's an attempt to write to the boot sector or the partition table. Note that this only protects the boot sector and the partition table, not the entire hard disk.

This feature can cause problems with software that need to access the boot sector. One good example is the installation routine of all versions of Microsoft Windows from Windows 95 onwards. When enabled, this feature causes the installation routine to fail. Also, many disk diagnostic utilities that access the boot sector can also trigger the system halt and error message as well. Therefore, you should disable this feature before running such software.

Alternatively, you can select the internal rule-based anti-virus code. The software used in the reference motherboard is called ChipAway. Enabling ChipAway provides better anti-virus protection by scanning for and detecting boot viruses before they have a chance to infect the boot sector of any hard disk.

Note that this feature is useless for hard disks that run on external controllers with their own BIOS. Boot sector viruses will bypass the system BIOS with its anti-virus protection features and write directly to the hard disks. Such controllers include additional IDE or SCSI controllers that are either built into the motherboard or available via add-on cards.

:)

oooo cheers m8 .

WAY HEY IT WORKS NOW!!! I just ran DiskDefragmenter once more and now it works :DDD.

get a new HDD this really looks like u got some bad sektors on your disk .. they mustn loose data to crash windows it is fully enough if it takes endless to read them ... now ur defre tool moved this data to a good one I think ....

Its funny you say that because first off, the Disk Defragmenter took AGES and after I restarted comp it done a chkdsk, which found literally LOUDS of bad sectors and had to fix it up.

A new HDD aye. Ah damnit even more money need. I think I should just build up my money and get a whole new comp, wouldnt that be easier???

Ok well thanks for all your advice and help . I really learn new stuff and its cool .

Thanks again,
Chaos

Get a whole new comp. And if they sell it with some crappy GF4 MX stick in the ti4200 you have the moment...

yaa might just do that. shall i get custom built or ones from like HP and stuff. i prefer custom but i dunno, i see some really good comps from companies these days and yes they all stick in the crappy MX lol.

Dont buy from them shit ones. I'd suggest custom if you know what you're doing.

Ok cheers mate. All I need is the money . Im starting in Ikea soon so hopefully couple months in that should bring me up to you people's standard hehe.

Cya

Don't forget to buy a liquid nitro kit for some uber overclocking :P

Blue Screen of Death

If you are having such problems why not use the direct connection that you already have with Microsoft, which in your "Help and Support Center." You get the help you need asap! Just click on Help and Support Center>Ask For Assistance>Get Support>Get help from Microsoft! Microsoft Online Assisted Support comes up and ask you what you want to do? But you must be connected to the Net and have a MS PassPort Account. That's It. :wink: :wink: