system crashes every 20 minutes
Bret Stern
bret_stern at machinemanagement.com
Tue Oct 30 14:25:12 UTC 2007
> -----Original Message-----
> From: redhat-install-list-bounces at redhat.com
> [mailto:redhat-install-list-bounces at redhat.com] On Behalf Of
> Rob Crittenden
> Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 6:58 AM
> To: Getting started with Red Hat Linux
> Subject: Re: system crashes every 20 minutes
>
> Chen, Douglas wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> >
> >
> > I have a Dell Precision 470 running Redhat WS release 4
> (linux 2.6.9-5
> > ELsmp) that crashes every 20 minutes. It was working fine
> till recently.
> > I tried to reinstall the OS that didn't help. I think it
> might be the
> > hardware that cause the problem, but can't figure out which
> parts is
> > defected and needs to be replaced from command "dmesg" output. Can
> > anyone tell me what the problem is from the following dmesg
> message or
> > there are more commands to use to identify the defect
> parts? Your help
> > is greatly appreciated.
> >
>
> I'd install and setup lm_sensors and monitor your temperatures and/or
> open the case and verify that all the fans are working.
>
> rob
>
> _______________________________________________
Many Dell systems have an event log in the bios. Take a look
at the bios event log. You may find some hints.
Video is also historically a place to look. Try booting
in console/text mode.
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