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    Quanta random shutdown

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by missingtasks, Jun 21, 2006.

  1. missingtasks

    missingtasks Notebook Consultant

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    My computer keeps shutting down. I am only running wow on a power outlet. If its the cpu temp shutdown how do i adjust it? it doesnt feel very hot at all. I went into th bios and couldnt find anything to help. Thanks.
     
    missingtasks, Jun 21, 2006
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  2. deedeeman

    deedeeman Notebook Deity

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    well....first of all your laptop dose NOT eat mine since their the same things ;)
    and bought from ISTNC!

    ok now to the issue in hand
    hmmm. i dont know why its doing that....mine never did it...even when i was playing FEAR...
    um....did you install the latest graphics/wireless/networking drivers??

    try this utility for CPU management: Notebook Hardware Control (just google it)

    PS: I LoVe my notebook! and ISTNC! (they give me a free DVD writer even though nothing on their said about it...and a free Intel Pro abg wireless card)...but my notebook never had a problem.......maybe you can contact rick and ask him about it ??
     
    deedeeman, Jun 21, 2006
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  3. flanken

    flanken Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    What are your CPU temps like? And like deedeeman said, try undervolting with NHC if you haven't already. Finally, what BIOS are you using? Try updating to the latest one here, as some early versions of the KN1 bios did have heat issues.
     
    flanken, Jun 22, 2006
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  4. deedeeman

    deedeeman Notebook Deity

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    yeah...that is very odd especially for a Quanta (which in my opinion is one of the best notebook in the world)
     
    deedeeman, Jun 22, 2006
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  5. missingtasks

    missingtasks Notebook Consultant

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    objective much, deedeeman?
    I gotta update the bios, mine doesnt even have the PC health bar, its uber basic.
     
    missingtasks, Jun 23, 2006
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  6. deedeeman

    deedeeman Notebook Deity

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    um.........what dose
    suppost to mean?
     
    deedeeman, Jun 29, 2006
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  7. Jalf

    Jalf Comrade Santa

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    Disable Automatically Restart under My Computer -> Properties -> Advanced -> Startup and Recovery
    Might help you find out exactly how/why it's shutting down.

    Also, try checking the temperatures if you suspect that's the problem. :)
     
    Jalf, Jul 29, 2006
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  8. taylor138

    taylor138 Notebook Consultant

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    Since I usually play WoW for hours on end without problems, all I can suggest that hasn't already been suggested is to open it up and clean it out.

    Even after a month or so, a lot of dust gets trapped in there. I usually unscrew the fan as well for better access to the vents.

    And deedee stop being such a quanta fanboy. Our laptops aren't the best thing in the world, especially considering the kn1 came out over a year ago now.
     
    taylor138, Jul 29, 2006
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  9. martynas

    martynas Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    I agree -- there is no such thing in IT industry as "best thing" (in performance terms). After 0.5 year top notch computer stops being top notch.

    But I like my Quanta - it works stable, is fast enough and design is business-like.

    To "missingtasks":
    try to upgrade your BIOS if you don't did it already. Sabio renewed downloadable BIOS'es on their site recently.
     
    martynas, Aug 21, 2006
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