Ok ! problem solved. I moved my cards around in the PCI slots to
redistriibute use of IRQs.

The modem card was sharing with the graphics card - once I eliminated that
, it solved the problem.

Thanks to all for the input/comments

Regards

Denis


"Denis Mahony" wrote in message
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Thanks .
I have latest VIA drivers. latest nVidea drivers, running at 1024 x 768 @
60HZ . That seems within spec for my dell 17" crt
Bios is the latest from Abit.

Denis



"HamMan"
. freeserve.retard.co.uk
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Did you install the drivers?