system reboots by itself? help!

[mrbernie]

Recently I got myself cable internet (gasps), and from that time on I've been experiencing abnormal system reboots (just happens by itself).
However, I have noticed that this only occurs whilst my modem is SENDING data - for example - I send a large email, or transfer a large file. What also happens sometimes is the wonderful windows blue screen appears (MSTCP error)... which closes the responsible appliation (namely the app which is doing the sending)
I have tried looking around for a solution, however I have been unsuccessful! I would really appreciate if someone could help me, because frankly, it's get VERY annoying!!

Thanks,
Mr Bernie (bernie@zhytek.com)(ICQ#11203153)

[glc1]

Sounds like you got an IRQ conflict. Try changing the IRQ of your NIC (or change the slot that it is in). You can change the IRQ thru windows or the mobo's BIOS.

[mrbernie]

Hmm, I tried putting the NIC into a different slot, as well as changing the IRQ for it, but no success http://www.speedguide.net/ubb/frown.gif

Whenever i upload know, I constantly get a wonderful blue screen (winsock2 error) - this causes the application to terminate.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks!
Bernie

[glc1]

You may have a bad NIC. What brand is it and what motherboard are you using?

[mrbernie]

Well, the pc that it's happening on is (quite) old - p166... http://www.speedguide.net/ubb/smile.gif

I've tried 2 different NIC's in it - currently I'm using the dodgy one that cam with the modem (optus@home).

If there is nothing I can do - I'll simply wait until I get my new pc.

[manowar]

buddy your gonna laugh, i have the same problem rather had! the same problem. i was poking around looking for a solution and would you know it , i came accross a network card tweak that adds 4 mb of memory thats dedicated to your network card. it said it would give a 10% boost in performace and greater stability!!! the good part is it worked and was easy to do , the bad part is i cant seem to rember where the hell i found it,i thought it was here at speed guide but i cant seem to find it. i will continue to look cause i know what your going through . its a network card tweak that adds 4mb of memory . ask around someone is bound to know where to find it good luck fellow gamer

[manowar]

bro i found it haaaaaaaaaaa on the first page of the site on the left side click on system ini. tweak. follow the instructions its got pictures to show you how and good luck bro hope it helps u it helped me

[mrbernie]

Thanks heaps!

I'll give it a go once I get a new cable modem (ain't gonna believe it - big storm and lightning must of hit the @home cables, burnt out my precious modem (pissed me off :P))

Once again, thx.