finally got XP SP1 on a CD so that I can install it w/out having to install the network drivers to download it. kind of a roundabout way to go about doing things, but it's the only option left.
i will also try a different PSU and see if it solves the problem at all.
Removed FDD, CD-RW/DVD drive. Downed fan temperature to 40 degrees C. Downed clock speed to 133 MHz.
Computer now runs like a charm under Windows 2000 Professional. Plugged back in the CD-RW/DVD drive, continues to run with no problems. Able to download and install updates without random...
Just downloaded and attempted to install SP3 for Windows 2000, same results. Computer restarted in the middle of the install.
A thought just occured; I've never heard the fan go on in the computer; I will try setting the activation temperature lower and see if that helps (left it at default...
I recently assembled a new Shuttle SN41G2 SFF PC with the following components:
Athlon XP 2600+
512 MB 2700 DDR Crucial RAM
160 GB MAXTOR 6Y160P0 8 MB Cache (Partitioned into 6, 120, and 5 gig partitions)
48x/24x/48x/16x SM-348B Samsung CD-RW/DVD Drive
Generic Floppy Drive
Wireless Intellimouse...
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