BSOD problems after installing dominator 1066 2x2GB ram

Since i upgraded my Ram, i have had this problem. it isnt very often but still in the last month or so i have 6 BSOD encounters. each time i was doing something different. The first few times i could remember the message was something to do with memory managment. so i went in the bios and set everything to automatic, since before i had it on manual because i wanted set the ram speed to 1066( altho i dont know if that made sense to do. not much of an overclocker). but anyways another error is the driver IRQL not less or equal.
i dont know what could cause this. but i read that updating my bios might solve it. since my bios has never been updated. however i cannot update the bios. the file from asus site doesnt work! then i downloaded an update utility for the bios from another site and i still have problems updating it.

any one out there with the same motherboard has this problem? have updated it in windows 7 64bit?

my specs
asus M3A79-T deluxe motherboard
geforce 9800 GTX+
phenom x4 9850 black edition
corsair dominator ddr2 ram 2x 2GB

i have attached my windows dump files as were requested!

any help would be appreciated.
thanks,
lomas

lomas1 said:

Since i upgraded my Ram, i have had this problem. it isnt very often but still in the last month or so i have 6 BSOD encounters. each time i was doing something different. The first few times i could remember the message was something to do with memory managment. so i went in the bios and set everything to automatic, since before i had it on manual because i wanted set the ram speed to 1066( altho i dont know if that made sense to do. not much of an overclocker). but anyways another error is the driver IRQL not less or equal.
i dont know what could cause this. but i read that updating my bios might solve it. since my bios has never been updated. however i cannot update the bios. the file from asus site doesnt work! then i downloaded an update utility for the bios from another site and i still have problems updating it.

any one out there with the same motherboard has this problem? have updated it in windows 7 64bit?

my specs
asus M3A79-T deluxe motherboard
geforce 9800 GTX+
phenom x4 9850 black edition
corsair dominator ddr2 ram 2x 2GB

i have attached my windows dump files as were requested!

any help would be appreciated.
thanks,
lomas

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Lomas Hi and welcome

Well I took a look at 5 of your dmps. There were basically all over the map. They seemed to have two themes. Memory, and hardware.

We are going to need some info about your set up. The works. computer, ram, mobo, etc.

There are several things you can do in the interim

First
Dl and run memtestx86 overnight. the reason for that long is simple. If it is a heat issue it may tkae that long. A ram issue also may not reflect itself in a couple of hours.

Second.
Since system files were involved I would run a system file check to verify and fix your system files

Any idea what teh BIOS rev and date are?

Hope this helps

Kenn J+




Microsoft (R) Windows Debugger Version 6.11.0001.404 X86
Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.


Loading Dump File [C:\Users\K\Desktop\111909-38204-01.dmp]
Mini Kernel Dump File: Only registers and stack trace are available

Symbol search path is: SRV*d:\symbols*Symbol information
Executable search path is:
Windows 7 Kernel Version 7600 MP (4 procs) Free x64
Product: WinNt, suite: TerminalServer SingleUserTS
Built by: 7600.16385.amd64fre.win7_rtm.090713-1255
Machine Name:
Kernel base = 0xfffff800`02a09000 PsLoadedModuleList = 0xfffff800`02c46e50
Debug session time: Thu Nov 19 23:18:36.391 2009 (GMT-5)
System Uptime: 0 days 0:02:26.404
Loading Kernel Symbols
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Loading User Symbols
Loading unloaded module list
....
*******************************************************************************
* *
* Bugcheck Analysis *
* *
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Use !analyze -v to get detailed debugging information.

BugCheck 1A, {8884, fffffa800216f030, fffffa800216c030, 504}

Probably caused by : memory_corruption ( nt!MiRelinkStandbyPage+c6 )

Followup: MachineOwner
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1: kd> !analyze -v
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* *
* Bugcheck Analysis *
* *
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MEMORY_MANAGEMENT (1a)
# Any other values for parameter 1 must be individually examined.
Arguments:
Arg1: 0000000000008884, The subtype of the bugcheck.
Arg2: fffffa800216f030
Arg3: fffffa800216c030
Arg4: 0000000000000504

Debugging Details:
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BUGCHECK_STR: 0x1a_8884

CUSTOMER_CRASH_COUNT: 1

DEFAULT_BUCKET_ID: VISTA_DRIVER_FAULT

PROCESS_NAME: svchost.exe

CURRENT_IRQL: 2

LAST_CONTROL_TRANSFER: from fffff80002b27df6 to fffff80002a7af00

STACK_TEXT:
fffff880`081758b8 fffff800`02b27df6 : 00000000`0000001a 00000000`00008884 fffffa80`0216f030 fffffa80`0216c030 : nt!KeBugCheckEx
fffff880`081758c0 fffff800`02b865f5 : fffffa80`03a8a640 fffffa80`03af9000 00000000`00000000 00000000`00000000 : nt!MiRelinkStandbyPage+0xc6
fffff880`08175930 fffff800`02e8c064 : fffffa80`03a8a000 fffff880`08175ca0 fffff880`08175a08 00000000`000cff01 : nt!MmSetPfnListPriorities+0x175
fffff880`08175980 fffff800`02eecd7a : 00000000`00000020 00000000`00000000 fffffa80`03a8a000 00000000`00000001 : nt!PfpPfnPrioRequest+0x84
fffff880`081759d0 fffff800`02ef14be : 00000000`00000000 00000000`0311b3d0 00000000`0000004f 00000000`00000001 : nt!PfSetSuperfetchInformation+0x199
fffff880`08175ab0 fffff800`02a7a153 : fffffa80`07321660 00000000`04356728 00000000`00008000 00000000`07c32560 : nt!NtSetSystemInformation+0xb91
fffff880`08175c20 00000000`774d15aa : 00000000`00000000 00000000`00000000 00000000`00000000 00000000`00000000 : nt!KiSystemServiceCopyEnd+0x13
00000000`0311b368 00000000`00000000 : 00000000`00000000 00000000`00000000 00000000`00000000 00000000`00000000 : 0x774d15aa


STACK_COMMAND: kb

FOLLOWUP_IP:
nt!MiRelinkStandbyPage+c6
fffff800`02b27df6 cc int 3

SYMBOL_STACK_INDEX: 1

SYMBOL_NAME: nt!MiRelinkStandbyPage+c6

FOLLOWUP_NAME: MachineOwner

MODULE_NAME: nt

DEBUG_FLR_IMAGE_TIMESTAMP: 4a5bc600

IMAGE_NAME: memory_corruption

FAILURE_BUCKET_ID: X64_0x1a_8884_nt!MiRelinkStandbyPage+c6

BUCKET_ID: X64_0x1a_8884_nt!MiRelinkStandbyPage+c6

Followup: MachineOwner
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my detailed specs

i will download and run the memtest later and let you know.

bios version is 1.1.0.l72

MotherBoard -
ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe AMD 790FX AM2+/AM2

CPU -
AMD Phenom 9850 BLACK EDITION 2.5GHz Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Processor

Memory -
CORSAIR DOMINATOR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory

Video Card -
EVGA 512-P3-N871-AR GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

Power Supply -
Thermaltake W0116RU 750W Complies with ATX 12V 2.2 & EPS 12V version SLI Ready CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS Certified Modular

O.S. -
Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit

I hate to say this again but I had crashes more than once with this memory and my ASUS board. I ended up doing an RMA for two sets of memory before I found out that my memory voltage that was set to auto was setting the voltage too high. I would have to dig up the old post I found from others that had the same issue. I would test the memory with the Windows Memory Tester and memtestx86. If it is bad memory RMA the memory but make sure to install PC Probe 2 from ASUS and tell us what your DRAM Voltage is reading. You can also see if you can review it in the BIOS. I had to set mine manually with that RAM and with the GSkill sticks I used to replace the Dominator sticks.

I will look around for that post from the board I was on.

You can see in this thread my V reading for DRAM was over the recommended 2.1

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=160945&page=232

So I set it by hand at 2.0v which is what others recommended. I would look at your voltage rating once you get more RAM in there or once you get back your RMA.

ok thanks, i'll check out the voltage

update.
now im getting a BSOD message system service exception..............

so i ran memtest for 3hrs and got 40 errors in total. so should i return it?

Yes... definitely...

But in the other thread of his, he said how he made the 15 timing 12. That alone will cause errors.

http://www.sevenforums.com/crashes-...ling-dominator-1066-2x2gb-ram.html#post420410

http://www.sevenforums.com/crashes-...ng-dominator-1066-2x2gb-ram-2.html#post420446

Seems to be user-caused errors at this point.

With correct settings, then errors, then definitely look into RMA.

I would get CPU-z and I would set it at least to auto with the exception of your memory voltage if it is indeed setting it to high. For me it was over the rated voltage so I had to knock it down. Issues is you could of already damaged the RAM and didn't even know you did. ASUS should let you set the RAM to 5-5-5-15 I know my ASUS board would let me set those timings. Maybe you have something else turned on that will not let you get those timings? Maybe turbo setting or I forget the other one that ASUS has in their BIOS. I would reset to factory defaults, set the voltage by hand if it set too high. Then I would either leave the settings at auto or set them to the 5-5-5-15 and run you tests again.

If you still have errors RMA the memory and make sure to set the correct voltage and timings on your new set of RAM.

Reset the BIOS to default values (Auto timing for the RAM).
Run the memory test again. If it fails, RMA the RAM.

Even if the board is causing it - it's either replace the RAM or replace the motherboard.
Contact the RAM manufacturer for their recommendations.

I agree return it for RMA but make sure to review your voltage settings with this RAM. I know I had an issue and since I changed my setting I've been doing pretty good (knock on wood )

Good luck and keep us up to date

I am certain now the RAM is bad. i did set the voltage to 2.2 and timing to 5-5-5-15 and still got errors. i got more errors than before and i got a blue screen while the test was being done.

ok so i got the ram replaced with kingston hyperx two 2GB sticks, along with some cash since it was cheaper than the dominator.

this is a link for its reviews.
Customer Reviews Of Kingston HyperX 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 Desktop Memory Model KHX8500D2/2G - Retail


I'll test it and hopefully there wont be any problems.
thanks everyone for all the help, I really appreciate it.

Here are some facts about your board and CPU.

4 x240-pin DIMM, Max. 16 GB, DDR2 1066/800/667 Memory
Dual Channel memory architecture
*Due to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU for one DIMM per channel only. Refer to ASUSTeK Computer for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

Very few people are aware of this limitation on AMD cpu's.
For that reason your board will only run 1066MHz memory speeds with one stick or in single channel mode.

You will need to run either 667MHz or 800MHz memory speed to have any chance at being stable while in dual channel mode.

lomas1 said:

ok so i got the ram replaced with kingston hyperx two 2GB sticks, along with some cash since it was cheaper than the dominator.

this is a link for its reviews.
Customer Reviews Of Kingston HyperX 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 Desktop Memory Model KHX8500D2/2G - Retail


I'll test it and hopefully there wont be any problems.
thanks everyone for all the help, I really appreciate it.

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good news, I did the same thing and went to another brand of 1066 RAM only because at the time I wasn't aware that the ASUS board would auto detect or set the voltage higher than I needed. Maybe that way for even this RAM but to be safe and to move to 2 sticks of 2G so I could move to 4G's I chose the Gskill.