[stonyarc]

Well it might be

Can you please check your /includes/config.php for this line and tell us what the value is?

If the value is 1 try setting it to 0

	//	****** MASTER DATABASE PERSISTENT CONNECTIONS ******
	//	This option allows you to turn persistent connections to MySQL on or off.
	//	The difference in performance is negligible for all but the largest boards.
	//	If you are unsure what this should be, leave it off. (0 = off; 1 = on)
$config['MasterServer']['usepconnect'] = 0;