>>In my first root vt it gave me:
>>   NMI ... going to debugger

>The most likely source is a RAM parity error.  The fact that the NMI
>occurred during a memory move (repe movsl) supports this
>interpretation.  Try reseating your SIMMs and/or blowing out any dust
>that's around them and see if that makes the problem go away.
>Of course, this interpretation flies right out the window if your
>system doesn't have parity-checked (9-bit) memory.  Most newer PCs
>don't, which is a big mistake IMNSHO.

Also, while doing that, you might taking a pencil erasor and using it
to clean the contacts on your SIMMs (an old trick used on Apple II and
ISA cards).  Just be *very* careful to keep yourself grounded and try
generate as little static electricity as possible (don't move your
feet around on carpeting!).

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  Michael L. VanLoon                                 michaelv@HeadCandy.com
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