ABIT MB's - Crash Issues?????????????

Hi I have ABIT KU8 MB and it is still random crashing - this what I have
AMD 64 3700
1 Gig ram PC3200 DDR 400MHz CL3
Geforce 5700 Ultra DDR2 128 meg
Maxtor 120 gig 7200 rpm HD -84% free space
SCSI Sony cd burner

went through the spyware - adware removal process - viewed all files and found 12 more - it looks clean now - As I read another post I find it funny how ABIT Mb's have a random crash issue - is anybody having the same issue with ABIT Mb's? or heard of these issues with Abit?? I'm getting tired of the crashes and I'm starting to beleive it may be the Mb. Thanks

 

If you have been OC back it off and see if crashes still occur.

Have you got a "diagnostic" app? EVEREST Home is good and here otherwise there is SiS Sandra 2005 which is also excellent:

EVEREST:

http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/04/10/interactive_vga_charts_2006_kickoff/

AS youv'e checked for all nasties you should start assessing your temps (C)/volts/CPU fan RPMs'. Download one of these programs and lets begin to assess whether it is excessive heat causing it to shut down.

Next time it crashes immediately reboot and go into your BIOS (tapping Delete at first start up screen) and enter "PC Health" taking a mental note of temps/volts/RPMs' also take note of "System Shutdown Temp". Then go into the OS and have a look at the diagnostics app at temps/volts/RPMs'.

Start there and post back.

 

Here are the steps to take if the system is generally unstable:

1. Troubleshoot the electrical system. This includes using a volt/multimeter to ensure that your PSU supplies proper voltage, and that is provides enough wattage for your system. You can find a wattage calculator at this link.
2. Verify that the CPU fan is running and that the system is not overheating
3. Verify CMOS settings. A low battery could cause correct CMOS settings to be lost.
4. Back up (ie take note of) CMOS settings, and then restore to default
5. Check that power connections are secure
6. Check that the CPU is seated securely, and that the fan is attached firmly
7. Remove the motherboard and look for frayed, scratched or damaged traces
8. Replace memory modules
9. Replace the CPU. If this step solves the problem, try the old CPU again. The old CPU might not have been seated correctly
10. If the system board has a diagnostic CD that came from the manufacturer, run the diagnostic program
11. Suspect a virus has damaged BIOS. Try downloading a new set of BIOS programs from the BIOS manufacturer's website.
12. Replace teh system board. If this step solves the problem, check jumper and CMOS settings on the old board, which might be the problem.

You see, the motherboard is one of the LAST things to suspect. Try the simple things first, and hopefully you find a simple solution. If you have any trouble with these steps, just post back and someone will be glad to help.

Edit: Sorry BE, you beat me to the punch.

 

Sorry was posting in many threads last night but gave you the wrong link for EVEREST:

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=4181

 

Thanks for the posts guys, i have a similar problem with my PC. Will try your suggestions.