4 BSODs while using chess program. "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL"

[cma6]

Over the last 3 weeks, I've had 4 BSODs while using chess program. System is 3.5 years old and have not had regular BSODs until recently. System is O/C to 4.4 MHz but this has never been an issue due to excellent water cooling.
7/13/16 BSDOD The bug check string referenced above has bug check code 0x0000000a and caused by driver ntoskrnl.exe.
7/3/16 BSOD: had bug check string "System_PTE_Misuse" caused by driver ntoskrnl.exe.
6/26/16 BSOD had bug check string "Attempted_write_to_readonly_memory" caused by driver "Netio.sys".
6/4/16 BSOD had bug check string "Page_fault_in_nonpaged_area" caused by "fltmgr.sys".
Thanks in advance to the experts.

 

[LMiller7]

I wouldn't be too quick in ruling out overclocking. It has been known to cause a variety of problems, even when temperatures are well within safe limits.

 

[cma6]

Another BSOD

Thanks for the reply.
I just had another BSOD while in the chess program.
Stop: 0x0000007E with 3 drivers possibly causing problem "fltmgr.sys" ; ntoskrnl.exe ;
and USBSTOR.sys
Bug check string: "System_thread_exception_not_handled"

Based on the zip file I uploaded, did you see any commonalities between the 4 BSODs?

 

[LMiller7]

I am not a BSOD expert but they seem to be all unrelated. And that is the point. It would seem to be a hardware issue and as the system is overclocked that is an obvious suspect. I have no other suggestions.

 

[Eric3742]

May i know what chess program is install in your system.

 

[cma6]

Hi Eric:
I use a variety of chess programs. But the relevant BSOD aspect is that a chess program, like Prime, will push all 6 cores to near maximum usage. Have you looked at my zip file?
If the causes of the 5 BSODs are unrelated, which is more likely: a bad SSD (where Windows is), or corrupted Windows files?

 

[Layback Bear]

Could you post a web site of this chess program you are using?

 

[axe0]

Please run the DM Log Collector again and upload a new zip.

 

[cma6]

Axe0:
Here is this morning's DM Log Collector, including both 7/13/16 BSODs.
I appreciate having a Gold Medalist reviewing my case.
cma

 

[axe0]

Please revert back all overclock to stock for RAM, GPU & CPU, overclocking while troubleshooting may only lead to more trouble even when the overclock may seem stable.

Please update the BIOS to version 4805.

Please check your SSD for firmware updates.

Please remove ASUS AI Suite 3, it uses drivers that are known for causing BSODs.

Please fill in your system specs

Please follow this tutorial and download the tool. The tool will give you detailed information about your system specs, please fill in your system specs more completely including PSU, cooling and other used stuff like mouse, keyboard, monitor, case, etc.
The PSU, cooling and other stuff are NOT mentioned in the tool.
How to fill in your system specs:

 

[axe0]

Thanks for the reply.
I just had another BSOD while in the chess program.
Stop: 0x0000007E with 3 drivers possibly causing problem "fltmgr.sys" ; ntoskrnl.exe ;
and USBSTOR.sys
Bug check string: "System_thread_exception_not_handled"

Based on the zip file I uploaded, did you see any commonalities between the 4 BSODs?

All of them have a thing common, most occuring cause is device driver, though overclocking can cause many problems too.

I only saw 1 dump, where are the others? Did you run disk cleanup or another cleanup utility?

 

[cma6]

Axe0:
I have uninstalled ASUS AI Suite 3.
I have updated Samsung 840 SSD firmware to latest firmware. Samsung Magician states that drive health is "Good."
(I have already done thorough chkdsk on C:, the SSD and on D.
I will be working on the other items on your list and will report back as I do those items, although updating the BIOS of Asus X-79 Deluxe mobo might be tricky.
Note that all BSODs have occurred while the 6 cores were under full load (chess program), e.g., while O/C to 4.4 GHz, instead of stock speed of 3.4 GHz of the Intel i7-4930K. (It seems to run at 1.2 GHz when not under load.) So reverting to stock speed is very unlikely to occasion a BSOD.
Thanks for your pointers.

 

[axe0]

Please upload the chkdsk log :ar: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/96938-check-disk-chkdsk-read-event-viewer-log.html

 

[cma6]

axe0:
Here is the chkdsk log.
Thanks,
cma

 

[axe0]

Thanks, looks good.

 

[Eric3742]

Hi Eric:
I use a variety of chess programs. But the relevant BSOD aspect is that a chess program, like Prime, will push all 6 cores to near maximum usage. Have you looked at my zip file?
If the causes of the 5 BSODs are unrelated, which is more likely: a bad SSD (where Windows is), or corrupted Windows files?

Actually i am only interest in the chess program, as being a chess player since half of century.
Not much related to your this problem.

As for your this issue, try to think when this started.
Such as install any program &or updates, including surfing internet.

This is not in my knowledge as i do not have any BOSD before.
So, i am not much help to you.

Thanks.

 

[cma6]

System specs

Just had another BSOD while in chess program. I can upload the log if you like but probably nothing new as BSOD again caused by "ntoskrnl.exe".
I will work on gathering system specs.
I am uploading CPUZ system specs. Let me know if this is sufficent.
Thanks,
CMA

 

[axe0]

but probably nothing new as BSOD again caused by "ntoskrnl.exe".

If we'd do that with everyone there wouldn't be a BSOD Team, ntoskrnl is the Windows kernel. Windows files are only blamed when there is nothing else to be blamed directly and as such are an invalid cause.

It is recommended to upload a new zip when you want to post about a new BSOD.

Please follow the quote below regarding CPU-Z, I'm not really a fan of the text files that can be created with CPU-Z

Please run CPU-Z | Softwares | CPUID, open it and make screenshots of the following tabs

• CPU
• Mainboard
• Memory
• SPD*
• Graphics

*SPD shows the details of each stick, you can show the details by choosing different slots in the left upper corner.
Please make screenshots of each stick.

Please post each screenshot in your next reply/replies.

 

[cma6]

axe0:
I have finished filling in my system specs using the SevenForum automated tool + additions you suggested.

 

[cma6]

Original dump

All of them have a thing common, most occuring cause is device driver, though overclocking can cause many problems too.

"I only saw 1 dump, where are the others? Did you run disk cleanup or another cleanup utility?"
I did a routine disk cleanup yesterday but fortunately have recovered the dump from 9am on 7/13 (attached) which should show several dumps.