Computer Keeps Freezing.

[patsfan02832]

Hey all.

I have a custom built computer running Windows XP(SP3). It has a 3.2 Gig Intel Celeron with 4 gigs of RAM (max allowed by the motherboard). I'm excellent when it comes to building/setting up computers but when it comes to troubleshooting software issues, i'm a bit of an amatuer. I recently got a new case for it, but it has all the same things inside (Motherboard, video card, etc.).  After i got it all set up, it starts this freezing thing. It takes about 3 startups before it stops freezing long enough for me to do something useful.  Usually i get on to play World of Warcraft. It runs for hours without freezing while i'm playing, but when i start something new like Internet Explorer, Media Player, Ventrilo, etc., it just freezes. Upon restart, i get a message saying "CMOS checksum eror - Defaults loaded" then i have to hit F1 to continue or Del to enter setup.  Occasionally the date resets back to the year 2000, but the time and day are correct.

[dr_iton]

I think that the problem exists in the battery of 3V, i suggest you to change it.
And at the end set yout BIOS configuration to Default Confoguration (when you are in the BIOS there is a key that turns your BIOS Defaults just read the BIOS instructions and you will find out the key).
Cheers.

[ale52]

"Occasionally the date resets back to the year 2000, but the time and day are correct."  Try replacing the motherboard battery.  How old is this "new" motherboard?

Alan <>< 

[patsfan02832]

I'll try that. The motherboard was bought new in 2006. Do you think replacing the motherboard battery will stop the freezing?

[patio]

It may or may not but for $2.50 you can't go wrong...

[dr_iton]

According to your description it must be the motherboard battery.
Cheers.