Win2k Server Crashes randomly

[CSUKNic]

I hope somebody out there can help,I have Win2k advanced server running on an XP1700 with 512mb ram, 2x60gb mirrored drives on a promise raid controller.

At random, and for no explanation the server locks up and throws everybody out. The only solution is to reboot.

I thought at first that the raid controller may be the culprit, however, regardless of whether I backup or not the thing still crashes.

I am running out of bright ideas.

 

[Reepicheep]

What motherboard and chipset do you have? Some chipsets (such as VIA) have updated drivers specifically aimed at AMD based systems. Ditto on the Promise controller whether is it built-in or added on.

I have an AMD Athlon on an MSI motherboard with the VIA chipset and the updated drivers from VIA make a difference in speed and stability.

Pax,
Richard

 

[FilthPig]

Good suggestion from Reepicheep, also, do you have any messages in your event viewer indicating a cause? Marc Creviere

 

[AGA]

Try Replacing the Memeory Chip, We had a very similar situation before and replacing the memory chip solved the problem.