Constant total lockups

[Erik]

This is happening on a Gateway E-3400 PC (700Mhz). After
about 5 mins of up time, it totally locks and requires a
power down. I've replaced memory, ROM drives, NICs and
graphics cards; without success. I cannot run any of my
diagnostics as it crashes before they can even be
installed. One observation: it seems like nearly
everything is using Interrupt 9, and I cannot alter these
settings. And here's the kicker. In 'safe' or 'VGA' mode,
no crashes. Norton Systemworks 2003 found no problems,
while in safe or VGA modes. I will try some of my other
diagnostic apps in VGA mode. I'm just not sure if they
will find the problem while in this/these modes. An
updated NAV (in VGA mode)found no malware. The inside is
literally dust free and nothing is even warm to the
touch. Help! Thnx in advance......Erik

 

[Bob I]

Shared IRQ's is normal and Win2000 is designed that way. You have a bad
driver in there somewhere is my guess.

 

[Russ Tanner]

what ever you do, I'd be backing everything up!!!!!!

 

[Captiosus]

Are you using the 850 chipset in conjunction with a USB
device, by chance?