Damn BSODs

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  1. Posts : 13
    Windows 7 (64bit) Ultimate
    Thread Starter
       #11

    After almost a week of no BSODs, I've had about 4 in the last 3 days, including 2 in the last 10 minutes.
    I updated my graphics drivers,so it can't be that.
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  2. Posts : 13,354
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #12

    Looks like memory causing the issue. Download a copy of Memtest86 and burn the ISO to a CD using Iso Recorder. Boot from the CD, and run at least 5 passes.

    Code:
    Microsoft (R) Windows Debugger Version 6.11.0001.404 AMD64
    Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
    
    
    Loading Dump File [C:\Users\Jonathan\Desktop\050410-32214-01.dmp]
    Mini Kernel Dump File: Only registers and stack trace are available
    
    Symbol search path is: SRV*c:\symbols*http://msdl.microsoft.com/download/symbols
    Executable search path is: 
    Windows 7 Kernel Version 7600 MP (4 procs) Free x64
    Product: WinNt, suite: TerminalServer SingleUserTS
    Built by: 7600.20655.amd64fre.win7_ldr.100226-1909
    Machine Name:
    Kernel base = 0xfffff800`02e65000 PsLoadedModuleList = 0xfffff800`0309de50
    Debug session time: Tue May  4 13:28:12.949 2010 (GMT-4)
    System Uptime: 0 days 20:58:00.429
    Loading Kernel Symbols
    ...............................................................
    ................................................................
    ........................................
    Loading User Symbols
    Loading unloaded module list
    .....
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    *                        Bugcheck Analysis                                    *
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    *******************************************************************************
    
    Use !analyze -v to get detailed debugging information.
    
    BugCheck C1, {fffff98035b2ce10, fffff98035b2c6cd, 3901f0, 23}
    
    Probably caused by : memory_corruption ( nt!MiCheckSpecialPoolSlop+9a )
    
    Followup: MachineOwner
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  3. Posts : 13
    Windows 7 (64bit) Ultimate
    Thread Starter
       #13

    Ok, this is really bad. My PC is currently 75% through the 3rd pass, and it's currently listing 330 errors.

    How can I tell what's going on (as in what caused it), and how do I tell how many sticks and which ones are damaged ?
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  4. Posts : 13,354
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #14

    Keep in mind any time Memtest reports errors, it can be the RAM or motherboard slot. Test 1 stick at a time. If you find a stick with no errors, try it in another slot.

    That will tell you whether you need to replace the mobo or RAM.
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  5. Posts : 13
    Windows 7 (64bit) Ultimate
    Thread Starter
       #15

    So, 5 passes for each stick in each slot ?
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  6. Posts : 13,354
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #16

    Yes. Start by testing stick 1 in slot one. If it passes, test it in slot 2.
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  7. Posts : 13
    Windows 7 (64bit) Ultimate
    Thread Starter
       #17

    My Pc is currently in its 3rd pass, and it's taken 2hrs 44 mins. So am I looking at 20hrs+ for testing 4 sticks?
    Am I doing something wrong, or is this how long it's supposed to take ?
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  8. Posts : 13,354
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #18

    timewyrm said:
    My Pc is currently in its 3rd pass, and it's taken 2hrs 44 mins. So am I looking at 20hrs+ for testing 4 sticks?
    Am I doing something wrong, or is this how long it's supposed to take ?
    No, it will take a while.

    I suggest testing during off hours, like night time. You can also try borrowing some RAM from a friend. If you get errors, you know it's your mobo.
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  9. Posts : 13
    Windows 7 (64bit) Ultimate
    Thread Starter
       #19

    Thank you for the advice, I'll give it a try tonight.
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