Random BSODs - RAM related probably

Hello everyone,

I got long time struggle with one of my friends PC. From very first time he bought it, it started with random BSODs. I ran Mem Test and no error were found. We convinced the seller to change the motherboard but it didn't help. Last 3 weeks I have been testing lots of options: dual channel, single channel, all slots, run only on one module. I found out that PC is more stable, with 1 module then 2. So i switched the cheap modules Micron for better A-DATA Vitesta: [Phoronix] A-DATA Vitesta DDR2-800 Extreme Review

The PC is now runnning with much less BSOD's then before, but it is not satisfaction for me :sarc:

I have no idea where is the problem now, so before I switch all the parts, could you review my reports? I have installed all latest drivers of course and problem is same on x32 or x64 Windows 7, with clean install or all updates installed.

Windows 7 x64 Enterprise
Asus P5K-E
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
A-DATA Vitesta 2 x 1GB, 800MHz, 2.1 V
NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GS
Seagate 500GB, 7200 RPM, SATA-II

Hi zamb welcome to SF


Update these old drivers,


ASACPI.sys = Asus ATK0110 ACPI Utility (a known BSOD maker in Win7). Also a part of the Asus PCProbe and AISuite Utilities
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. -Support- Drivers and Download


s0016cr.sys =Update or uninstall this software\driver it may related with SonyEricsson Device 0016 (likely a phone) Downloads - Mobile phones - Support - Sony Ericsson


Finish with the above steps and post back with any results.

Hi panais,

thank you for your help. I did what you suggested. After those steps, there was one more BSOD. Then I noted, there were some hanging MS updates, which couldn't be installed with automatic updates - their installation always ended with errors. I installed them manually. I gained stable PC for 1 week. It restarted only 1x unexpectedly without BSOD. Today I tried to replace my A-data Vitesta RAM modules with default ones from Micron corp. System is unstable again. I made new set of reports. Can you take another look if you can see something obvious, before I buy new set of RAM modules for my friend

Thank you!

Do a http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/700-system-restore.html before the updates installation.



And please always post back with results.



Your problem solved a week ago with the above steps but you didn't reply with news.



When you post back you help us to help!




Finish with this step and post back with any results.

Sorry, It popped up in my head, that I should try install the updates manually. Thereafter I have been waiting until next BSOD. Now i can not restore before 16.10. which is after installation of those updates. Any other suggestions? Thank you.

zamb said:

Sorry, It popped up in my head, that I should try install the updates manually. Thereafter I have been waiting until next BSOD. Now i can not restore before 16.10. which is after installation of those updates. Any other suggestions? Thank you.

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Try to uninstall the updates.

If it was my computer I would run sfc /scannow System File Checker. It can't hurt and might help. Post back results.

I lined up the updates according to date and uninstalled all with date after 10.10. Also, the computer was heavy unstable with 2 Micron modules in dual channel, so I kept only 1 module inside PC and system is now much more stable.

panais said:

zamb said:

Sorry, It popped up in my head, that I should try install the updates manually. Thereafter I have been waiting until next BSOD. Now i can not restore before 16.10. which is after installation of those updates. Any other suggestions? Thank you.

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Try to uninstall the updates.

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HI Panais,

I did what you asked. Also, I bought new RAM modules: 4Gb A-Data Vitesta DDR2-1066 PC2-8500 1066 MHz Desktop RAM Computer Memory Kit and... PC is unstable and BSODs are back Can you please continue with your analysis? The fresh set of reports is attached.