[Mageia-dev] Strange system stalls - neep a tip

[AL13N]

perhaps check the logs (/var/log/messages) for information regarding those
downtimes.

see if the ping also delays

perhaps try to monitor something via ssh or in tty, to see if it's only
the graphic card.

also, check ntpd settings, do they make big jumps?

etc...


in short: logging is always the key.

> Hello All -
>
> I am experiencing a strange problem with a specific machine running
> Cauldron.  I am beginning to believe it is NOT a Mageia problem because
> when I boot into Ubuntu 12.04 the problem exists as well.  I think it
> may be hardware related but I can not find what is causing this issue.
>
> The machine is an Acer Aspire x3900 with a quad core ‎AMD Phenom(tm) II
> X4 925 Processor - 6GB memory.  GeForce GT215 (GeForce 320) card. I am
> running the x86_64 version of Cauldron.
>
> The problem occurs under both KDE and Gnome
>
> Basically, the system seems to freeze up (mouse moves) but nothing else
> - gkrellem freezes and no errors occur - it just seems to hang - but
> magically wake up again after some time (many seconds at a time)
>
> I have checked various logs and can not find any problems - so I am
> stumped how to find the source of the problem.  I leave the machine
> running 24x7, but don't think it is a thermal issue.
>
> When the system runs under Windows 7 (64bit) it appears to run fine.
>
> Any hints what I could check?
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