Dell Precision Workstation with unusual crashing events

[andyofne]

Originally Posted by Ghanzafar

Also do not forget to check the power supply make sure the voltage is correct. Many problems come from a faulty power supply. The power supply might work for a while but after a while the circuits heat up and crashes can occur. Alot of shit today is made by cheap labor and poor workmanship it could well be a cold sodi joint. It is hard to test the power supply unless you have a tester and voltage meter (try swapping it out and see if that is the problem).

Agreed.

However, this is a Precision Work Station that has a special, heavy duty power supply. You can't simply put in another ATX supply.

I may be able to swap that out tomorrow with another PWS 530 but I'm not 100% certain about that. I'm going to give it a shot.

Also, the system runs fine in safe mode and it's been running fine off the linux live CD since my first post.

I don't know what I can do to "stress test" the system with the Live CD but I"m trying to make it crash.