Heavy load on the PCI bus causes system freeze.
First keyboard and then mouse will cease to function, only option is to reset.
Problem is consistent and can be caused either by defragmenting or moving large datasets, i.e. sustained loads. Lockup can be reproduced with either IDE or SCSI disk. What's the preferred fix? buy an intel system?

nominal sys and cpu temps: 30° / 51°C
NB latest BIOS release.

Operating System: Windows 2000
Memory Amount: 2x512Mb
Power Supply Make: Antec
Power Supply Model: Truepower
Power Supply Wattage:430
Memory Make: Crucial
Memory Model: CT6472Y265
Motherboard Model: K7D-L
Motherboard Make: MSI
Processor Model: 1600+
Processor Type: Athlon MP
Heatsink-Fan Model: 8045
Heatsink-Fan Make: Alpha

did you install the latest drivers' ">http://www.msi.com.tw/program/...dvr_detail.php?UID=344 for your motherboard?(i assume it's the K7D Master)

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