Another Pyjama photo (800k) at http://www.4qd.org/temp/pj.jpeg The contents of the screen memory when it happens are clearly semi-random. But what's stopping the normal boot happening? I doubt that is the graphics card. Has to be some problem in the ROM based boot system accessing corrupted memory, does it not? OK John - I can return my machine under guarantee. But it's a general problem. Others want a DIY solution. --- To alter your preferences or leave the group, visit //www.freelists.org/list/iyonix-support Other info via //www.freelists.org/webpage/iyonix-support