Re: Random System Crashes
On Wed, Oct 03, 2007 at 12:51:24AM -0400, Michael Pobega wrote:
> Lately (For the past month or so) I've been experiencing random system
> crashes. My system would just completely lock up and not respond to
> anything but a power-down (I've tried switching to TTY1, among other
> things, but nothing works).
>
> I don't even know where to start diagnosing this problem...I'm looking
> for help on where to start. ANY help would be appreciated.
>
> If you need any more information just ask, besides the fact that I'm
> running Debian Lenny with a teeny bit of Sid (amd64 as well).
Well, that teeny bit could be a problem.
It's likely related to some piece of hardware; not necessarily a
hardware problem but perhaps a problem with with a driver.
The first culpret to check would be X. Try booting single-user and then
su - to a normal user and use the system (edit some files, run lynx,
whatever) and see if it locks up. Try setting the system to not boot
into X (get a normal text login: instead). Then use the system.
Try removing/disconnecting any hardware you don't need: printers, USB
devices other than keyboard/mouse, etc. Then reboot. Does it lock up
with fewer devices installed (and therefore fewer modules loaded by
udev)?
Install smartmontools and check your drives.
Check /proc/interrupts and match up what devices are using the highest
interrrupt counts.
Doug.
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