It is after the mouse drivers load... I guess.  Tried switching mouse and
type of mouse.  Whatever is loading after mouse, (network?), is what is
freezing.  It is always at the same spot, so the micro-circuitry doesn't
seem to be the definitive answer... (maybe the trusted Accton network card,
but I swear I swapped it at one point!)

----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Wright <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, November 14, 1999 11:09 AM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Odd Start-Up Problem


> At 12:06 PM 11/13/1999 , you wrote:
> >I've got a little computer here that is driving me nuts.  When I "chilly"
> >cold first boot the computer, (after a long period of time, hence
"chilly"),
> >I will boot the computer and it will freeze just after loading the mouse
> >drivers, (confirmed with step-by-step start-up.)  At this point I must
> >literally cut power to the machine, (reset and power ATX style switch
does
> >not work.)  Once I re-introduce power the dang thing works fine no matter
> >how many times I boot, shut-down and re-boot.  Any suggestions on how to
> >diagnose, or isolate this little quirk?

> I read this through twice and missed some important data.  You
> mention that the problem originates in the mouse or at least loading
> the mouse driver.  I would appreciate knowing  how the mouse is
> connected to the motherboard, serial port or PS/2?  What operating
> system you are using?  The brand of the mouse and any other particulars
> involved.

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