Computer Freezes for a few seconds about every 20 seconds

**marcusjb** · 01-07-2009

I've got this computer i built a few years ago that freezes quite a bit, mouse stops moving, videos will freeze and if there's sound playing it will repeat that note until it unfreezes

I've run a full memtest cycle with 0 errors found, i've got a feeling its the processor or motherboard causing the problem. I've also got Sandra at my disposal.

System is running Server 2003. Any suggestions on how to diagnose this?

Specs:

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Mainboard
Manufacturer : http://www.abit.com.tw/
Multi-Processor (MP) Support : No
MPS Version : 1.40
Model : VT7 (VIA PT880-8237)
Version : 1.x
System BIOS : 08/27/2004-PT880-8237-6A7L2A19C-14
Chipset : VIA PT880

System Memory Controller
Location : Mainboard
Error Correction Capability : None
Number of Memory Slots : 4
Maximum Installable Memory : 2GB
Bank0/1 - A0 : DIMM 2GB
Bank2/3 - A1 : DIMM 2GB
Bank4/5 - A2 : Empty
Bank6/7 - A3 : Empty

Chipset
Model : Abit Computer PT880 CPU to PCI Bridge
Revision : A1
Bus : Intel AGTL+
Front Side Bus Speed : 4x 201MHz (804MHz)
Maximum FSB Speed : 4x 200MHz (800MHz)
Width : 64-bit
HTT - Hyper-Threading Technology : Yes
I/O Queue Depth : 12 request(s)
Priority Master Queue Depth : 12 request(s)
Maximum Bus Bandwidth : 6.28GB/s

Chipset 1 Hub Interface
Type : V-Link
Version : 4.04
In/Out Width : 8-bit / 8-bit
Multiplier : 2/1x
Speed : 8x 68MHz (544MHz)
I/O Queue Depth : 9 request(s)

Logical/Chipset Memory Banks
Bank 0 : 32MB DDR 2.0-3-3-7 2T
Supported Memory Types :  ECC DDR Registered QDR-SDRAM
Channels : 2
Bank Interleave : 4-way
Memory Bus Speed : 2x 168MHz (336MHz)
Maximum Memory Speed : 2x 200MHz (400MHz)
Multiplier : 5/6x
Width : 64-bit
Memory Controller in Processor : No
Power Save Mode : Yes
Fixed Hole Present : No
Maximum Memory Bus Bandwidth : 5.25GB/s

APIC 1
Version : 0.03
Speed : 17MHz
Multiplier : 1/2x
Maximum Interrupts : 24
IRQ Handler Engaged : Yes
Enhanced Support : Yes

Memory Module 1
Manufacturer : Kingston
Model : K
Serial Number : 0A0EC300
Type : 512MB DDR
Technology : 16x(32Mx8)
Speed : PC2700U DDR-166
Standard Timings : 2.5-3-3-7 2-10-0-0
Date of Manufacture : Wednesday, February 05, 2003
Memory DC Line : 2.50V
Set Timing @ 167MHz : 2.5-3-3-7 2-10-0-0
Set Timing @ 133MHz : 2.0-2-2-6 2-8-0-0

Memory Module 2
Extended Information : TF576A
Type : 512MB DDR
Technology : 16x(32Mx8)
Speed : PC3200U DDR-200
Standard Timings : 3.0-3-3-8 2-11-0-0
Version : 1.1
Date of Manufacture : Saturday, December 25, 1999
Memory DC Line : 2.50V
Set Timing @ 200MHz : 3.0-3-3-8 2-11-0-0
Set Timing @ 167MHz : 2.5-3-3-7 2-9-0-0
Set Timing @ 133MHz : 2.0-2-2-5 1-7-0-0

System Clock Generator
Software Programmable : Yes
Read-Back Support : No

Environment Monitor 1
Model : Winbond W83697HF ISA
Version : 6.00
Mainboard Specific Support : No

Temperature Sensor(s)
Board Temperature : 35.00°C
CPU Temperature : 47.50°C td

Voltage Sensor(s)
CPU DC Line : 1.33V
+3.3V DC Line : 3.27V
+5V DC Line : 5.01V
+12V DC Line : 11.69V

System Bus(es) on Hub 1
Version : 2.10
System Bus 0 : PCI
System Bus 1 : AGP
Multiplier : 1/6x

LPC Hub Controller 1
Model : Abit Computer VT8237 PCI to ISA Bridge
Revision : A1
ACPI Power Management Enabled : Yes
Delayed Transaction Supported : Yes
Delayed Transaction Enabled : No

Audio Device
Model : Abit Computer VT8233/A AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller
Revision : G1
Type : AC '97
Version : 2.04

Audio Codec

Audio Codec

USB Controller 1
Model : Abit Computer VT82xxxxx UHCI USB 1.1 Controller (All VIA Chipsets)
Revision : I2
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 VT82xxxxx UHCI USB 1.1 Controller (All VIA Chipsets)
Revision : I2
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 VT82xxxxx UHCI USB 1.1 Controller (All VIA Chipsets)
Revision : I2
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 VT82xxxxx UHCI USB 1.1 Controller (All VIA Chipsets)
Revision : I2
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 VT6202/12 USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller
Revision : I7
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 : 32-bit
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

System SMBus Controller 1
Model : VIA VT823x SMBus
Advanced TCO Mode Enabled : No
Slave Device Enabled : No
PEC Support : No
Speed : 14kHz

Expansion Slot(s)
PCI0 (8h) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Full-Length Available
PCI1 (9h) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Full-Length Available
PCI2 (Ah) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Full-Length Used
PCI3 (Bh) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Full-Length Available
PCI4 (Ch) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Full-Length Available
AGP (8h) : AGP 32-bit +5V Full-Length Available

Port Connector(s)
PRIMARY IDE : ATA
SECONDARY IDE : ATA
FDD : 8251 FIFO / Floppy Disk
COM1 : 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
AUDIO : Audio

**SecRecy** · 01-07-2009

See this thread for more help : System freezes after re-intsalling Windows XP

http://forums.techarena.in/guides-tutorials/481151.htm

**timon** · 01-07-2009

i had the same problem but that was with windows xp i checked all hardware and peripherals but nothing was there. The problem was in windows xp as i format and reinstall windows everything worked fine.

**CordonBleu** · 13-04-2011

I had this same problem but fixed it by disabling my wireless card. If you have one, give it a shot. Being hard-lined is 2x as fast anyway, lol.

**talshachar** · 11-12-2011

I have solved the problem. just remove the RAM from your computer and put it in again, you can also clean the RAM connectors with alcohol, then everything works just fine, It's not software or virus problem but just hardware.