Video graphics error in skyrim, BCCode: 117 ?


  1. Posts : 82
    Win 7 64bit Ultimate
       #1

    Video graphics error in skyrim, BCCode: 117 ?


    Description
    A problem with your video hardware caused Windows to stop working correctly.

    Problem signature
    Problem Event Name: LiveKernelEvent
    OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.1
    Locale ID: 1033

    Files that help describe the problem
    WD-20120217-1214.dmp
    sysdata.xml
    WERInternalMetadata.xml

    View a temporary copy of these files
    Warning: If a virus or other security threat caused the problem, opening a copy of the files could harm your computer.

    Extra information about the problem
    BCCode: 117
    BCP1: FFFFFA8007505010
    BCP2: FFFFF8800418E8F0
    BCP3: 0000000000000000
    BCP4: 0000000000000000
    OS Version: 6_1_7601
    Service Pack: 1_0
    Product: 256_1


    This is the error given and the problem causes a white screen and I must force quit the application. I am currently making sure all drivers are cleanly installed and up to date.

    System specs are:
    Win 7 ult 64 bit
    Hd 5770
    amd phenom ii 740 @ 3.0
    8gb ram
    500 gb HD
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  2. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #2



    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.

    If you are overclocking STOP

    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.
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  3. JMH
    Posts : 7,952
    Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit. SP1.
       #3

    Re BCCode: 116 & 117

    "It's not a true crash, in the sense that the bluescreen was initiated only because the combination of video driver and video hardware was being unresponsive, and not because of any synchronous processing exception".

    Since Vista, the "Timeout Detection and Recovery" (TDR) components of the OS video subsystem have been capable of doing some truly impressive things to try to recover from issues which would have caused earlier OSs like XP to crash.

    As a last resort, the TDR subsystem sends the video driver a "please restart yourself now!" command and waits a few seconds.

    If there's no response, the OS concludes that the video driver/hardware combo has truly collapsed in a heap, and it fires off that stop 0x116 BSOD.

    If playing with video driver versions hasn't helped, make sure the box is not overheating.

    Try removing a side panel and aiming a big mains fan straight at the motherboard and GPU.

    Run it like that for a few hours or days - long enough to ascertain whether cooler temperatures make a difference.

    If so, it might be as simple as dust buildup and subsequently inadequate cooling.

    I would download cpu-z and gpu-z (both free) and keep an eye on the video temps
    STOP 0x116: VIDEO_TDR_ERROR troubleshooting
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  4. Posts : 82
    Win 7 64bit Ultimate
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Thanks guys,


    It wasn't my computer, and it never actually BSOD

    The driver clean and update fixed the problem, you guys can mark thread as solved. Once I get my bachelors Ill be back on more and hope to do more troubleshooting, too busy right now.

    -Michael
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  5. JMH
    Posts : 7,952
    Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit. SP1.
       #5

    Good luck Michael.
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