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

[Adam Tauno Williams]

> 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.

I'd try disabling features in BIOS and see if the problem goes away.

> 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.

Flashing num-lock indicates a hardware fault.

> The only way to get it working again is to turn off UPS power and
> restart it.
> I have Athlon machine. Am wondering if this is software problem or
> hardware problem or combination
> of both.
> Wondering if its due to overheating problem.

Since it is an AMD machine I wouldn't rule it out.  But I'd also double
check that everything is well seated.