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Subject: Re: Random resets - N440BX
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Larry Gadallah wrote:
> Hello all:
Hi!

> Now I'm experiencing random reboots, no core dumps or log messages and
> I'm trying to figure out what's gone wrong. I've dug up a few notes
> indicating that power supply or RAM are suspect. Does anyone know if
> going from P-IIs to P-IIIs would cause that much more stress on what
> should be a very solid system?

Check to make sure the PBA rev of your board supports the PIII's
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/n440bx/sb/cs-014901.htm

Also, as with most all Intel server hardware make sure you have the 
latest BMC and BIOS loaded...

> Thanks in advance...
You're welcome!
   -Sam