system reboots when under load

[pranith]

Hello,

I am using ubuntu hardy with kernel 2.6.24-23 installed.

I recently downloaded the vanilla linux kernel source and tried to compile it.
The system reboots when doing this as the temperature goes to 105 degrees.

I am using the governer "on-demand" for this.

ProblemType: Bug
Architecture: amd64
Date: Sun Feb 22 21:29:41 2009
Dependencies:

DistroRelease: Ubuntu 8.04
NonfreeKernelModules: nvidia
Package: linux None [modified: /var/lib/dpkg/info/linux.list]
PackageArchitecture: amd64
ProcEnviron:
 PATH=/home/username/bin:/usr/local/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/bin:/sbin:/bin:/usr/games:/opt/real/RealPlayer
 LANG=en_IN
 SHELL=/bin/bash
SourcePackage: linux-meta
Uname: Linux 2.6.24-23-generic x86_64

[Christopher Griffiths (chris)]

This is a safety issue that your hardware is enabling. This is because your hardware will reset itself if it gets too hot. The best course of action would be to not OVERload the CPU, place your computer in the fridge, place more fans inside or use thermal cooling paste.

[pranith (bobby-prani)]

Hello Christopher,

Sorry for not being clear. I am using a dell xps m1330 laptop. I do not think doing the things which you said above is a good idea for a laptop.

Also, I compiled kernels previously on other kernels fine. I think this is the first time I'm compiling after upgrading to 8.04.2.

It would be better if you dint close a bug without getting the feedback from the submitter.

Thanks,
bobby

[Christopher Griffiths (chris)]

It is safety measure, your laptop that many support that many processes and so it is not a Ubuntu bug rather a Dell XPS M1330 issue.

[pranith (bobby-prani)]

I compiled kernels on this previously!! This is NOT the first time I'm compiling on this laptop. BUT, this is the first time it has shut down due to overheating.

Can you please think of any other reasons why this is happening other than blaming the laptop for this?

If the laptop does not support that many processes, then it should not be creating them in the first place, should it?

Thanks,
bobby

[Johnathon (kirrus)]

This is a problem with your laptop overheating. It may be that a fan has failed, or your laptop has become bunged up with dust. If you're not comfortable opening your laptop up, I'd recommend taking it to a local PC shop for them to look at.

[pranith (bobby-prani)]

I assure you it's not a laptop issue as the laptop is less than a year old.

Is there no possible way that this is not the laptop issue?

[Johnathon (kirrus)]

This shows all the hallmarks of being an overheating issue, although may be another, different hardware problem with the laptop.

To make sure, check your dmesg, and kernel logs.