[newbie] Total System "Lock-up" with MD 7.2

[Gordon Stewart]

Hi Folks, My "lock-up" problem has been evident in every attempt over the last few weeks to Install MD 7.2 "lock-up" occurs only in the X-windows system and occurs in both Gnome and KDE. It is a TOTAL System "lock-up" and the entire system just freezes. A reboot is necessary to continue.   My Configuration is:- TI6NL Pentium II 233MHz 440LX ATX Motherboard, chip set Intel 82440LX. 72MB SDRAM S3 Virge GX2 Video card with chip set 86C357 and installed in AGP slot. Creative Soundblaster PCI 128 in PCI slot ( and it works very nicely) LT Win Modem in PCI slot (it has not been configured)   My efforts to date:- I have tried many different types of MD 7.2 Installation, all have proceeded very well with no problems. The end result is a very nice installation of MD 7.2, but NO change to my Lock-up problem. I have tried some variations with Partitioning during Install, but NO change. I have tried various XFree86 Server combinations for my S3 Virge video card including the S3V server. No change to my problem. I have looked through the Mailing list archives for this problem, but while there has been a few close and similar problems, the solutions offered have not cured my problem. I have removed my Ethernet card and a serial comms card (Comms 3 and 4) both were PCI, but neither were next door to the AGP card. The PCI slot next to the AGP slot is vacant. I thought I had made some improvement when I removed these last two cards, possibly the incidence of "lock-up" is somewhat less, but it still happens. I have looked through all of the .log files I can find, not a mention anywhere.   Exactly what happens:- I can move around quite freely in KDE opening various files and programs. Netscape opens and I can load many thing into this. However my standard test now is to open the Xterm in KDE. This opens OK, but as soon as I attempt to re-size it MANUALLY, the system will "lock-up". I can use Xterm and open it to a full size window, it is only the MANUAL resizing of this and other terminal windows in KDE and Gnome that results in system "Lock-up" I also have random Lock-ups,  always when I am changing the Window content.....   I would appreciate some assistance in resolving this irritating problem.   Gordon Stewart