Blue screen on XP Pro X61

Each time I unplug then replug FIOS into my X61, I always see blue screen of D followed by auto reboot. 
There's never any problems afterward but I'm wondering:
* is this indicative of a deeper problem?
* why does this always occur on the unplug/replug.
Any suggestions or similar experiences??  Thanks

Shawn
I would certainly think that a newer version of code would be the appropriate thing to try.
HTH
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