constant registry bootup problems

[joemcc]

I have a gigabyte 6v4x moptherboard (apollo pro chipset) with a slocket adapter(generic) and a 733 pIII flip chip. The computer will often hang at the windows clouds (the keyboard doesn't lock but it just stays on that screen permanently) or will I will get registry error messages. This will happen for a while until the registry error messages keep repeating and I can't boot. I have tried different types of ram, I ran the Ibm and seagate disk checkers on my hardrives I have also installed different win98 2d ed cds with different cdroms; so I am thinking it must either have something to do with my motherboard, the slocket adapter or the cache on my p3. I can't find in the bios where I can disable the cache on my p3 so I haven't been able to rule that out. Anyone knwo what might be happening? Is there any utility I can use to check if these are the problems. I really don't want to start blindly buying new parts because I know with my luck I will completely replace the computer three times and still have the problem. Any suggestions would be appreciatred.

 

[KGB]

Do you have the latest VIA drivers for the chipset?

Check here for the latest.

 

[joemcc]

Yes I installed the latest drivers for the chipset and the latest drivers for all my hardware except my netgear network card which I cant seem to find on the net. Thanks

 

[Mem]

This kind of problem can be hard to trace but I think you should try a high quality slocket adaptor rather then the Generic one,this will not cost you much money to upgrade & worth the hassle of trying to track the problem down.

 

[joemcc]

Thanks Mem
Thats what I was thinking to do. I rely on my computer for alot of things so I actually ordered an MSI tbird mb combo. I pray this will take care of the problem. I may try a different slocket adapter for the p3 as I have an extra case to put it in.