Problem with 970 pro3 r2.0

Hi! I hope you can help me solve a weird problem that I have with this board.

micutz wrote: Hi! I hope you can help me solve a weird problem that I have with this board. First , configurations, and I have to mention that I have 3 pc's with similar components: asrock 970 pro3 r2.0 - last bios update fx6300 OC@3.70 or not OC different ram modules on each configuration , no OC , at 1600 or 1866 ssd + hdd nvidia based graphic cards (210, 610, 710) win 7 enterprise x64 all drivers updated windows updated Problem: after I start pc, sometimes typing something gets delayed or not working at all, also it randomly hangs for 1-2-3 seconds whenever he wants to, sometimes links stop opening, internet settings appear to be correctly configured - no network problems detected but internet not working, network browsing doesn't work from time to time. After 1 restart, every error stops, it never happens again unless I shutdown pc. Then it starts again and I have to give one restart to solve it again. Only driver not installed is the infrared, which can't be found in the system, don't know why. Anything you can tell me on how to fix this error? Happens on all pc's. It's annoying and I would love to have a fix. Thank you!

Could be a difficult problem to diagnose, random non-response from Windows, it seems.

Have you looked at the Windows logs, the Event log for example? If this happens frequently then there should be many entries related to it, if it is something that Windows recognizes as an "event" or problem.

Another thing to do is start the Windows Task Manager, and just let it run off to the side on your monitor. Select the Processes or Performance tabs, and you might be able to get a hint about what is happening when you experience a non-response event.

For example, in the Processes tab, under Apps/Progams, you should see the programs that you are running, like your network browser, etc. If you get a pause event, check the CPU usage of those programs. If they aren't the cause, scroll down (HA! If possible) and see what background process is using the CPU so much.

You said after a restart, you don't have this problem. This is not easy to do, but could you compare every program/process shown in Task Manager before a restart, and after? I mean if something is not running after the restart. Something should be different between those two situations, a program or service running, or not running, for example.

You did not mention how much memory you have in each PC. You'll see the total amount of memory being used in the Processes tab. If you are running out of memory, you'll be using the page file on a disk, which is much slower.

What drives are you using for the OS/Windows drive? Exact model and capacity/size please. Disk IO usage is shown in the Processes tab.

You said you have only one driver not installed. Does that include all the Utility programs listed under the Drivers on your board's download page:

http://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/970%20Pro3%20R2.0/?cat=Download&os=Win764

That means programs like Instant Boot, Norton Security, XFast LAN, etc, are all installed? If so, if you aren't using them, or don't have them configured at all, one of them might be causing the pauses in response. You should see them listed in the Processes tab if they are running. If you don't use any of those programs, there is no reason to have them installed.

The IR driver is only used by the remote control accessory for the board. If you don't have that accessory, there is no need for its driver to be installed.

Thank you for all your replies. I will answer your questions.

Hmm... it's a 7200rpm 40gb and I use it to auto save something on it.. but it does the same without him.. also have 3 more systems with gigabyte mainboards, everything else practically the same, including the 40gb hdd's.. and they don't cause any problems...