[KLUG Members] Computer Hangs in Redhat 9 bootup: finding module dependencies

[Bruce Smith]

> In RedHat 9

Upgrade.  RH9 isn't supported any longer.

> Machine is hanging sometimes during boot at stage:   
> 
>   Finding module dependencies
>    or 
>   Finding new hardware,
> 
> Reboot using Ctrl+alt+del  or pressing power off switch lets me get
> through after reboot.

Huh?

> When I leave the machine on for more than 1-2 hrs at a stretch, the
> keyboard and mouse become non-responsive
> and  scroll-lock and num-lock keep blinking continously.

That sounds like it's going into power save mode.  
Go into the BIOS and disable all power save settings.

 - BS