BSOD on start up, atikmdag.sys, dxgkrnl.sys, dxgmms1.sys

installed to the newest driver package still gota BSOD

Sorry I don't understand how I missed this

Remove:

Code:

Start Menu\Programs\AVG

AVG is known to cause BSODs with Windows 7, it's best to remove this program using the official AVG Removal Tool.

Remove:

Code:

Start Menu\Programs\Advanced SystemCare 6

Windows 7 doesn't require any programs which make changes to the operating system and registry, these programs tend to cause problems by modifying and deleting files.

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Update:

Code:

Start Menu\Programs\Renesas Electronics\USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver

There still seems to be some USB issues within the call stack, it's best to update the driver, from your OEM (Gigabyte) or Support/Design | Renesas Electronics, there is known BSOD issues with the 2010 and earlier versions.

Sorry, they were only recently installed by a friend 'trying to help' haha.
Having difficulty navigating the renesas website. and cant find it at all on gigabyte.
intel site has a driver for download https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Det...?DwnldID=19880
would that be waht im after?

or even RENESAS/NEC Drivers & Firmwares
sorry. i dont know what version firmware/driver to download

X58-ud3r

Do you know what revision your motherboard is? It should be your motherboard documentation or somewhere printed on your motherboard, and be like Rev x.x

RENESAS/NEC Drivers & Firmwares

Try the latest driver within the driver section of the page, and then update if you have any problems, it may be best to create a System Restore point or a Image before updating.

Using CPU-Z to find most of my computer details
chipset intel X58 rev 13 ?
does that sound right?

The only two revisions available are 1.0 and 2.0 - GIGABYTE - Support & Downloads - Downloads