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Thread ID: 53955 2005-02-01 00:34:00 Overheating\Video Card Problem ? Overdrive_5000 (4950) Press F1
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319993 2005-02-01 00:34:00 Hi people recently I have been having problems with my comp locking up,(my first thoughts were the cpu must have been overheating) CTRL + ALT+ DEL wont work restart doesnt always work most of the time I get 3 beeps 1 long 2 short which according to my mobo manual it means problem with monitor or video card. The lockups occur most of the time when I insert a cd to play a game (vampire -the masquerade bloodines). They only changes are latest catalyst 5.1? and instalation of the game. Any Suggestions as this is very frustrating :badpc: :help:

My Specs are:
Gigabyte GA-7VT600 mobo (award bios)
AMD Athlon 2400XP
512 DDR 400 Ram
40 Gb HDD
Powercolour 9600XT video card
LG 17 inch monitor
16x DVD-RW
52x CDRW
Overdrive_5000 (4950)
319994 2005-02-01 01:59:00 I forgot to add XP home SP2 and scanned for viruses adware etc. Overdrive_5000 (4950)
319995 2005-02-01 06:10:00 Try uninstalling the catalyst drivers and using a slightly older release. Failing that, also uninstall your game and see if that helps.

I see from the Award BIOS beep codes, your pattern of beeps suggest to do this:

"Either video adapter is bad or is not seated properly. Also, check to ensure the monitor cable is connected properly."

Have you checked out the card/monitor?
Jen (38)
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