Windows 7: BSOD Cold Boot 0x000000124

writhziden · 22 Feb 2012

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Halowar · 22 Feb 2012

Hello,

I've done both updates.

Thank you,
Alex

writhziden · 22 Feb 2012

What if you set the number of processors to 2 (the i5 only has two cores, so setting it to 4 is likely to cause problems) and leave memory unchecked?

Halowar · 22 Feb 2012

Hello,

When I set the number of processors at 2, windows just recognizes just 1 core, and my temps are up with 10 degrees.

I've done this setup for a cold boot to see if I get a BSOD.

Just one question, how can the system run on one core when the number is set at 2 ?

Thank you,
Alex

writhziden · 22 Feb 2012

I'm not sure. Could be BIOS related, could be a bad processor, or it could be a bad motherboard. Try the following steps.

Go into the boot tab and advanced options and undo all changes so Windows is set to default settings (no checks in any boxes). Should look like this image:
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Reboot your computer
Enter the BIOS
Clear the CMOS using Load Setup Defaults: How To Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS)
Exit and save changes.
Turn off the computer.
Unplug the AC Adapter and then the battery.
Hold down the power button for 30 seconds to close the circuit and drain all power from the system. For further reading on this: Use Hard Reset to Resolve Hardware and Software Issues HP Pavilion dv5000 Notebook PC series - HP Customer Care (United States - English) which applies to all computers, not just HP Pavilions.
Plug the battery back in and then the AC Adapter.
Turn on your computer and see if there is any difference during Windows boot.

Halowar · 22 Feb 2012

Hello,

Done.
Now I just have to wait for a cold boot.

Keeping my fingers crossed.

Thank you,
Alex

K26 · 22 Feb 2012

I am also plagued with the cold-boot only BSOD. I'm not asking for specific help as nobody seems to have an answer. But I'm shocked at how many of us have this problem. And I cannot understand how it makes any sense for a machine to BSOD only on cold boots?

I also have an additional problem - i am unable to access my BIOS. Does not matter how many times I hit delete. Does anybody know what can cause a machine to be unable to access BIOS.

writhziden · 22 Feb 2012

Cold boot problems are difficult to diagnose.

Quote: Originally Posted by Dave76

This appears to be the dreaded 'Cold Boot' problem.
Very hard to diagnose, usual suspects are RAM, motherboard, PSU, CPU.

Can you download CPUZ and post a snip of the CPU, Mainboard, Memory, and SPD tabs.
For posting the information , enter 'Snipping tool' in the Start button > Search box, hit enter. Select the area you want to post and save to a convenient place.
How to Post a Screenshot in Seven Forums

Have you been checking your temperatures?
Use Real Temp , to check the CPU temps when at idle, under load and/or testing.
Let us know the minimum and maximum temps you get.

Go to your BIOS and tell us what the CPU, RAM and the NB (North Bridge) voltages are.
This is important in order to make RAM settings adjustments.

Quote by Dave76 taken from post #5 of It makes no sense me.

K26 · 22 Feb 2012

If you are talking to me, I cannot go to BIOS. Hitting delete does not work.

My core temperatures seem extremely low - 26 degrees whilst running multiple apps, 22 when idle.

Halowar · 23 Feb 2012

Hello,

I've done the the BIOS reset.
Still with the cold boot I've got a BSOD.

Windows didn't save a minidum, but it was a 124 again.

Any other tests that I can try ?

Thank you,
Sorin

Windows 7: BSOD Cold Boot 0x000000124

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