comp lockup HELP! >.< have to run intense graphics

ok, so far it has done this hundreds of times, it just str8 up locks up. I
have to manual restart. i have found a temporary fix....well kind of.

i found that if i run winamp with the visualization on it doesnt lockup.
well, basically if i run something graphics intense like a game it wont lock up
but occasionally it does, like 1 out of 30

i have noticed that the only times it does lock up i cant hear the fan and when the fan is able to be heard its fine.
is it a graphics card problem??!
is it cpu iono

i mean its manageable but i always have to have winamp running or playing a game. id like to be able to use my computer without stipulations.

its an:

hp pavilion a1130n
running winxp pro corporate
3500+ amd athlon 64 processor
1 gb pc3200ddr sdram
250gb HD
2 dvd writer drives
ATI radeon xpress 200 series

any ideas, anyone need more stats???

plz help

 

also just noticed as i went into my device manager

that under other devices:

it says: SM Bus Controller

and it has that exclamation mark of doom

it is not working correctly

how do i get a driver for this as it seems to not have one

 

For the SMBus Controller you'll need to find out who makes your MB and what type/brand the chipset is and install the chipset software. For example: If it's a VIA chipset, use the VIA 4-in-1 drivers, Intel Chipset uses INFINST.exe, etc..... chipset drivers should be available from your MB manufacturers web site and/or the chipset vendors web site or on your MB install CD. As far as the lock-ups go, they could be related to the SMBus (System Management) or possibly to a thermal/fan issue....

hopperdave2000

 

been looking for the drivers for my comp for like a month

its an hp a1130n

any ideas?

ive found almost all of them and have those all saved to a disc and another computer j.i.c.

i just cant find the smbus controller one
ive scoured the internet for hours at a time
and all the "fixes" people talk about dont fix it

is there anyone who actually knows what to do ?

its an hp pavillion a1130n
amd athlon 64 3500+
ati radeon xpress 200

the MB does say "MS-7093 VER:120"

 

http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php?part=1&kind=1&CHIP=1&ID=7

will any of those help me???

 

ok so its a microstar mb ms-7093
RS482M2-IL/ L

so i went to msi.com and dl'ed the "ATI System Drivers for RS480/RS482/RC410"
i hope it works

 

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