0x000000A STOP error upon boot after BIOS update

[shdowflare]

Also, I am going to take your advice and run Memtest for an entire day, as you previously recommended. I believe I read elsewhere that it's always good to do that after a BIOS flash.

Not a bad idea. It is not unheard of for a BIOS update to include bad settings or code.

I think I get it now. I'ts not only testing the RAM but giving the BIOS a good run through as well, huh?

Lastly, is it advisable to use the latest Intel X48 chipset drivers or should I stick with what Asus published.

I would use the latest drivers provided by Intel for the chipset. You MUST read the release notes on the Intel site, though. Sometimes, a driver update will appear to include your gear but it may not. The affected chipsets are listed in the release notes.

Nice, I found a newer driver for the X48. Guess I'll give this a go again. I'll make a nice fresh new Win7 image first!

Any comments on these thoughts, Antman?

No, not really.

Nice one...

 

[Antman]

I think I get it now. I'ts not only testing the RAM but giving the BIOS a good run through as well, huh?

Not exactly. Well, a little. You are doing nothing that tests the drive settings, for example.

Where are you in Montgomery County? I am at Tyson's Corner.

 

[shdowflare]

Good call, I guess I should run some drive, GPU, and CPU testers as well..

I'm in Gaithersburg... work in Frederick, though!