Help! Frequent BSoD in less than a month old PC

[seyunx]

I build my computer 3 weeks ago and I started getting BSoD. Reports are frequently something like:

"Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: BlueScreen
OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.1
Locale ID: 1033

Additional information about the problem:
BCCode: 1e
BCP1: 0000000000000000
BCP2: 0000000000000000
BCP3: 0000000000000000
BCP4: 0000000000000000
OS Version: 6_1_7601
Service Pack: 1_0
Product: 256_1"

I've updated every driver that I could find. I don't know if I'm missing any.
BSoD keep happening while playing a game, watching a movie, watching YouTube or anything of the sort. Sometimes ill BSoD in 2 hours, sometimes in 10 hours.

My system specs are:
AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
OCZ ModXStream Pro 500W
BIOSTAR TA870U3+ AM3 AMD 870
MSI R6770 Twin Frozr II/OC Radeon HD 6770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP
Western Digital Caviar Blue WD1600AAJS 160GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5"

Windows 7 ultimate 64bit
3 weeks old

Thanks in advance for any help that I can get!

 

[DMHolt57]

I'm gonna step out on a limb here and guess you need a larger power supply. The graphic card requires a lot of power, I think the power supply is getting hot...

 

[seyunx]

Im not sure, I think I dont, I put my hand adove the PSU fan and the hair is slight cool. Ive been getting BSoD even when not running any graphic intensive applications either! (Like around 3-4 web pages in chrome and skype)

 

[seyunx]

Anyone that could help me? I don't have a disc drive connected currently so the PSU isn't really the problem S:

 

[zigzag3143]

I build my computer 3 weeks ago and I started getting BSoD. Reports are frequently something like:

"Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: BlueScreen
OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.1
Locale ID: 1033

Additional information about the problem:
BCCode: 1e
BCP1: 0000000000000000
BCP2: 0000000000000000
BCP3: 0000000000000000
BCP4: 0000000000000000
OS Version: 6_1_7601
Service Pack: 1_0
Product: 256_1"

I've updated every driver that I could find. I don't know if I'm missing any.
BSoD keep happening while playing a game, watching a movie, watching YouTube or anything of the sort. Sometimes ill BSoD in 2 hours, sometimes in 10 hours.

My system specs are:
AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
OCZ ModXStream Pro 500W
BIOSTAR TA870U3+ AM3 AMD 870
MSI R6770 Twin Frozr II/OC Radeon HD 6770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP
Western Digital Caviar Blue WD1600AAJS 160GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5"

Windows 7 ultimate 64bit
3 weeks old

Thanks in advance for any help that I can get!

Are you by chance overclocking?

If so reset to default at least to test.

 

[JMH]

We do need the DMP file as it contains the only record of the sequence of events leading up to the crash, what drivers were loaded, and what was responsible.

You may be able to get the DMP files without crashing by booting into safe mode (F8) with networking.

To enable us to assist you with your computer's BSOD symptoms, upload the contents of your "\Windows\Minidump" folder.

The procedure:

* Copy the contents of \Windows\Minidump to another (temporary) location somewhere on your machine.
* Zip up the copy.
* Attach the ZIP archive to your post using the "paperclip" (file attachments) button.
*If the files are too large please upload them to a file sharing service like "Rapidshare" and put a link to them in your reply.

To ensure minidumps are enabled:

* Go to Start, in the Search Box type: sysdm.cpl, press Enter.
* Under the Advanced tab, click on the Startup and Recovery Settings... button.
* Ensure that Automatically restart is unchecked.
* Under the Write Debugging Information header select Small memory dump (256 kB) in the dropdown box (the 256kb varies).
* Ensure that the Small Dump Directory is listed as %systemroot%\Minidump.
* OK your way out.
* Reboot if changes have been made.

 

[seyunx]

No I have not overclocked the CPU as I don't have enough cooling for the moment. As for the DMP files I've attached them to this post. I did as JMH said, but after checking the size of the files not being 256kb, am not sure if this will help. However I'm sure Ill end up writing another DPM file. Ill attach it later if needed. Thanks again for the help guys.

 

[zigzag3143]

No I have not overclocked the CPU as I don't have enough cooling for the moment. As for the DMP files I've attached them to this post. I did as JMH said, but after checking the size of the files not being 256kb, am not sure if this will help. However I'm sure Ill end up writing another DPM file. Ill attach it later if needed. Thanks again for the help guys.

The vast amjority of these were related to your 4+ year old athrxusb.sys driver. I would update it with the newest available.

 

[seyunx]

I tried updating it, it says newest version has already been installed, should I get a different wireless card?

 

[zigzag3143]

I tried updating it, it says newest version has already been installed, should I get a different wireless card?

If that is the absolute newest driver you can try re-installing it in compatibility mode (its easy) and it might work. Only other option is a new card.

Compatibility mode=right click the installer>properties>compatibility> chose OS (perhaps vista SP-1)

 

[seyunx]

Hmm... Its not a installer but just a couple of file which I have to manually update. I selected "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer" And after a while it said "Windows has successfully updated your driver software", I don't know if that solved the issue, but if the BSoD keeps happening I will get a new wireless card. Anyways you said that majority of the BSoD were because of the athrxusb.sys driver, could you please tell me about the other ones? I would really like to get all drivers updated in case I'm missing any. Yet again thanks for the help!

 

[zigzag3143]

Hmm... Its not a installer but just a couple of file which I have to manually update. I selected "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer" And after a while it said "Windows has successfully updated your driver software", I don't know if that solved the issue, but if the BSoD keeps happening I will get a new wireless card. Anyways you said that majority of the BSoD were because of the athrxusb.sys driver, could you please tell me about the other ones? I would really like to get all drivers updated in case I'm missing any. Yet again thanks for the help!

Do you mean just the drivers that are older, or the ones that are apt to cause BSOD's?

 

[seyunx]

Well I guess both? I just want this computer to not have issues after I get a new wireless card.

 

[JMH]

Reality.
No such guarantees can be given.
Computers used by people are part of an imperfect & flawed world.

 

[zigzag3143]

Well I guess both? I just want this computer to not have issues after I get a new wireless card.

As usual crashes are a combination of things culminating in the crash. The only way to be fairly certain with software is to re0install win 7. With hardware it is a bit less certain.

On some systems they never happen, on some, they happen more often. Legacy systems (older) are more prone to them.

 

[seyunx]

Well the could you please clarify the older drivers that I have? Thanks for all the help guys, I do think I'll get a new wireless card. I was hosting a Terraria server earlier and a hour later I crashed. What would you guys recommend? A wireless pci card or a wireless USB adapter?

Also kind of odd, I used to have a 7 year old computer that never crashed (not like it could run much).

P.S. Where could I find a tutorial to learn how to read DMP files, or is that a bit too advanced for common reach?

 

[JMH]

P.S. Where could I find a tutorial to learn how to read DMP files, or is that a bit too advanced for common reach?

Try this link to see if it is what you are after.

Crash and lockup debug 'How To' - Windows 7 Forums

 

[zigzag3143]

Well the could you please clarify the older drivers that I have? Thanks for all the help guys, I do think I'll get a new wireless card. I was hosting a Terraria server earlier and a hour later I crashed. What would you guys recommend? A wireless pci card or a wireless USB adapter?

Also kind of odd, I used to have a 7 year old computer that never crashed (not like it could run much).

P.S. Where could I find a tutorial to learn how to read DMP files, or is that a bit too advanced for common reach?

Older drivers needing updating

athrxusb.sys    3/27/2007 5:06:44 AM    athrxusb.sys+74336    fffff880`02add000    fffff880`02bdb000    0x000fe000    0x4608ecb4                        
fsvista.sys    3/18/2008 1:37:07 AM        fffff880`040f9000    fffff880`04101000    0x00008000    0x47df6313                        
BS_I2cIo.sys    6/16/2008 1:45:18 AM        fffff880`041ea000    fffff880`041f2000    0x00008000    0x48560bfe                        
AtiPcie.sys    5/5/2009 10:00:22 AM        fffff880`01630000    fffff880`01638000    0x00008000    0x4a005486

How To Find Drivers:

- search Google for the name of the driver
- compare the Google results with what's installed on your system to figure out which device/program it belongs to
- visit the web site of the manufacturer of the hardware/program to get the latest drivers (DON'T use Windows Update or the Update driver function of Device Manager).
- if there are difficulties in locating them, post back with questions and someone will try and help you locate the appropriate program.

- - The most common drivers are listed on this page: Driver Reference Driver Reference
- - Driver manufacturer links are on this page: Drivers and Downloads

I am working on a seven year old computer using win 8 and have never crashed either.

There is an entry level application called blue screen view (by nirsoft) that does a decent job. (it is sometimes wrong)

 

[seyunx]

Awesome, thanks for the help JMH & ZIGZAG, is there any way I could thank you guys, or how to give you rep if there is a system for that? I'm still new to the WIN 7 forums.

 

[JMH]

You are most welcome.

FYI...
If you look to the right hand, top corner of any of your threads you will see some "scales."
Click the scales to give rep to anyone.