All my games freeze and crash to desktop plz help

[simonlodge]

Yep i don't understand.

 

[writhziden]

Ah, I see the problem. That is meant to be run from a USB drive in DOS rather than in Windows. See Several Ways to Flash Your BIOS on Asus Motherboards ! for methods to flash your BIOS on an ASUS motherboard. Do you have EZ-Flash built into your BIOS?

 

[simonlodge]

yes i do have EZ-Flash with my motherboard.. i tried to load the file from my main hdd and also tried my usb hhd it would not allow me..maybe it's better if i burnt it to a cd or something.

 

[writhziden]

I do not have experience with ASUS motherboards. I have asked others who might to take a look and hopefully give you step-by-step instructions.

 

[simonlodge]

cheers for all your help.

 

[seavixen32]

Have a look at this You Tube video.

How to Flash an ASUS Motherboard BIOS Linus Tech Tips - YouTube

 

[TVeblen]

And in the event you do not have an EUFI BIOS on that system you do it thusly:
(From the ASUS website)

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EZ Flash 2 – the best, the safest and the most convenient way to update BIOS.

Revised February 4, 2010.

Updating BIOS is serious business!
Every precaution should therefore be taken to prevent that anything goes wrong. Above all: DO NOT USE ASUS UPDATE!!! AFUDOS is the only good alternative to EZ Flash 2.

EZ Flash 2 is a built-in function of BIOS. It is the safest way to update BIOS, because one is not dependent on the operating system, any application, internet connection, firewall settings, antivirus or anything else that can put the vital BIOS update at risk.

On a new build, BIOS can be updated to the latest version before installation of the OS, which may possibly make the installation go smoother and safer.


Note: All what's said below about loading BIOS defaults also applies to the other BIOS update methods (ASUS Update and AFUDOS)!

The PC must never be overclocked during the BIOS update! Always load and save BIOS defaults before and after a BIOS update (press <F5>). By loading and saving BIOS defaults before the update, CPU frequency, memory frequency and voltages are set to default (Auto).
Memory timings are set to SPD values which ensure that a PC with high performance memory that need a higher voltage than 1.8V for DDR2 or 1.5V for DDR3 is able to boot on the standard Memory Voltage. Save the default settings (press <F10>) before starting the update.

When these instructions are carefully followed, there will be no need for a CLRTC.

Preparation:

• Document all your preferred BIOS settings (i.e. the settings you have changed from the default setting).
• Download the BIOS file, which normally is compressed (zipped).
• Unzip the BIOS file to a FAT/FAT32 formatted USB Flash Disk with only one partition (or to a Floppy Disk or a CD-ROM). If the unzipped BIOS file is named like e.g. 'P5B-ASUS-Deluxe-1101.ROM', you can rename it to 'P5BD1101.ROM'. Otherwise a truncated name will appear as 'P5B-AS~1.ROM' due to a limitation to max 8 characters in the filename (8.3).

Update:

• Reboot.
• Press (tap) <DEL> during POST (Power-On Self Test) to enter BIOS Setup.
• Load BIOS Defaults (press <F5>).
• Insert the USB Flash Disk containing the BIOS file P5BDxxxx.ROM. (Note that the USB Flash Disk has to be inserted before boot to enter BIOS, otherwise it won't be detected).
• Save and Exit <F10>. (BIOS will now restart).
• During BIOS restart, press <DEL> to enter BIOS Setup again.
• Under Tools menu, select ASUS EZ Flash 2. It may take 20 seconds for the drives to show up. Select a drive in the left pane <Tab>. Use <Up> and <Down> arrows and <Enter> to select a drive. If you don't see the BIOS file in the right pane, check the other drives. Note that the drive letters may not be the same here as in Windows.
• Select the BIOS file (e.g. P5BD1101.ROM) and press <Enter> to start flashing. Supervise the update, which includes the following stages: Erasing - Flashing (writing) - Verification. BIOS will automatically restart when the update is ready.
• Disconnect the USB Flash Disk before/during the restart.
• Perform a C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) which resets the chipset. Power down, remove power cord from the PSU for 2 minutes and then power up.
• Enter BIOS and load BIOS Defaults <F5> again.
• Reenter your preferred BIOS settings - if you are using AHCI or RAID mode, don't forget to set 'Configure SATA as' to [AHCI or RAID]. Also remember the settings for the JMicron Controller, Audio, and Memory Speed. Check also that the Boot Device Priority is OK.
• Save and Exit <F10> (automatic restart).
• Press <DEL> to enter BIOS Setup and make a final check that all BIOS settings are ok. Save any changes.

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[simonlodge]

Thanks for all the help very much appreciated..the good news is i found a usb flash drive laying around and was able to update my bios to the latest using the EZ flash utility in the bios settings.. i decided to open my case up to look at my motherboard and noticed i might have put both sticks of my ram in the wrong slots, maybe this does not matter but i moved them across from channel B to Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 to see if that will make any diffrence, not sure if it matters lol tbh but i will now keep an eye on my system for the next 24hrs.

 

[writhziden]

Sounds good. Keep us posted on how the system responds in 24 hours.

 

[simonlodge]

Well...i would say hold my breath within the lass 20mins my monitor screen when bright orange but other times it goes just black sometimes with dark lines on it and the sound cuts out, i was only surfing the web and i manged to play a game for half an hour as well before it decided to go blank my screen, this is an very annoying issue that is happening daily to me its done it like 8 times to me today (Well yesterday now like) i went and had a look at my event viewer and here are the findings...

event 41 Kernal Power

The system has rebooted without cleanly shutting down first. This error could be caused if the system stopped responding, crashed, or lost power unexpectedly.

event 3 Kernal-EventTracing

Session "Microsoft Security Client OOBE" stopped due to the following error: 0xC000000D

Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-EventTracing/Admin

event 6008, event log

The previous system shutdown at 00:34:52 on ‎18/‎05/‎2012 was unexpected.

I been doing some reading up its not the monitor cos I've tried another one and it did the same, I've also used another psu and it did the same, only other fault maybe is my video card or static maybe in the case??!

 

[writhziden]

Remove your graphics card from the system after you have the equipment to clean it.

"Use an ink eraser or an electrical contact treatment, available at electronics supply stores, to ensure adapter card contacts are clean" (Bug Check 0x7A: KERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR). Also clean the contact points on the motherboard the same way. Then use a compressed air can to blow out the card slot and card contacts on the card itself and blow out the dust in the heatsink and fan assembly the best you can without removing the heatsink.

Make sure to follow ESD safety steps when removing or replacing the graphics card.

1. Shut down and turn off your computer.
2. Unplug all power supplies to the computer (AC Power then battery for laptops, AC power for desktops)
3. Hold down the power button for 30 seconds to close the circuit and ensure all power drains from components.
4. Make sure you are grounded by using proper grounding techniques, i.e. work on an anti-static workbench, anti-static desk, or an anti-static pad. Hold something metallic while touching it to the anti-static surface, or use an anti-static wristband to attach to the anti-static material while working. If you do not have an anti-static workbench, desk, or pad, you can use your computer tower/case by finding a metal hold in it, such as a drive bay.

Once these steps have been followed, it is safe to remove and replace components within your computer.

 

[simonlodge]

cheers for the info i thought it might be my graphics card so i ran a benchmark test..

AMD Radeon HD 6790 video card benchmark result - AMD Athlon II X4 640,ASUSTeK Computer INC. M5A78L/USB3 score: P2968 3DMarks

 

[writhziden]

What were the results?

Sorry, I should have been clearer... What were the results system wise. Any odd behavior?

I would suggest testing with FurMark, as well. http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/100356-video-card-stress-test-furmark.html

Unigine: real-time 3D engine (game, simulation, visualization and VR) is also a good place to do robust stress testing on the GPU.

 

[simonlodge]

Version: 1.0.3
SystemInfo Version: 4.9
5/18/12 1:24:05 AM
Id: 3451336

Score:
P2968 3DMarks

PC Health Check BETA

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AMD Radeon HD 6790 video card 3DMark 11 benchmark test score

Processor

AMD Athlon II X4 640 Processor clock
3615 MHz Physical / logical processors
1 / 4 # of cores
4

Graphics Card

Graphics Card

AMD Radeon HD 6790 Vendor
Pineview Industries Ltd. # of cards
1 SLI / CrossFire
Off Memory
1024 MB Core clock
840 MHz Memory clock
1050 MHz Driver name
Driver version
8.961.0.0 Driver status
FM Approved

General

Operating system
64-bit Windows 7 (6.1.7601) Motherboard
ASUSTeK Computer INC. M5A78L/USB3 Memory
4096 MB Module 1

2048 MB Corsair 9 @ 667 MHz
Module 2

2048 MB Corsair 9 @ 667 MHz
Hard drive model
500GB ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device

Detailed scores

3DMark Score
P2968
Graphics Score
2935
Physics Score
3234
Combined Score
2860
GraphicsTest1
13.57 FPS
GraphicsTest2
14.19 FPS
GraphicsTest3
17.86 FPS
GraphicsTest4
8.83 FPS
PhysicsTest
10.27 FPS
CombinedTest
13.3 FPS

Settings

Default settings used
Yes Edition
Basic Screen Width
1280 Screen Height
720 Msaa Sample Count
1 Texture Filtering Mode
Trilinear Max Af Anisotropy
1 Tessellation Detail
5 Max Tessellation Factor
10 ShadowMapSize
5 Shadow Cascade Count
4 Surface Shadow Sample Count
16 Volumetric Illumination Quality
5 Ambient Occlusion Quality
5 Depth Of Field Quality
5 Enable Window Mode
Off Enable Vertical Sync
Off Enable Triple Buffering
Off Enable Wireframe
Off Color Saturation
100%

 

[simonlodge]

nope accept I’ve just had the system up and running for a week or so. The problem is that, all of a sudden, the screen will go blank or a bright orange color. I don’t think the system resets though. It sits there and the system light and fan are still on. Everything seems like it is working fine but the monitor goes out and there is apparently no way to get it back without turning off the computer and rebooting. played a game for half hour last night and it did not hang on me like normally so for now it's just this screen problem.

I'm gonna test with:

Prime 95 and stress test memory
Furmark and stress test video card
Download a CPU benckmarking program (someone recommend one please!) and stress test CPU

I'm gonna post screen shots to make it more clear to you.

 

[writhziden]

Prime95 does some good processor stressing. There are three tests it includes: one stresses the processor more, one stresses memory more, and one stresses both essentially equally. You can also take a look at http://www.sevenforums.com/hardware-devices/220743-cpu-stress-test-using-intelburntest.html to test the processor further.

Even though you are not having this crash, and since you are already doing many of the steps outlined to resolve it, read through http://www.sevenforums.com/crash-lo...op-0x116-video_tdr_error-troubleshooting.html

 

[simonlodge]

I did both a cpu standerd test and a high test, would not let me do a very high test sumerts to do with needing more memory obviously need at least 6gb to run the very high test.

Results below

 

[simonlodge]

Here are the results for Furmark..

GPU Temperature:

Min: 45c
Max: 78c/79c
Fan Speed 83%
GPU Load 100%
No problems detected.

Also ran the SFC.EXE /SCANNOW in DOS again and did not find any integrity violations.

Also i was looking through my event viewer and found this error AGAIN...Session "Microsoft Security Client OOBE" stopped due to the following error: 0xC000000D no idea why or what this is but did not notice anything shifty going on and that was logged within the last 45 mins.

Should i still run Prime95 you think or try the Memtest86+ USB Installer?? or maybe get a graphics card replacement.. tired of this now.. :/

 

[writhziden]

The Microsoft Security message indicates that Microsoft Security Essentials is not installed correctly. Uninstall from Start Menu -> Control Panel -> Uninstall a program. Then download a fresh copy to install from Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Antivirus for Windows

 

[simonlodge]

okay well i decided to remove Microsoft Security Essentials from my computer.. installed avira free edition instead.

Also i tried the following..

In windows 7: If you havent already resolved the issue, you will need to navigate to: C:/program data/microsoft/microsoft security essentials/support/>then locate the file: "MSSEOOBE.etl" and simply delete it. Once you restart the computer, MSE will recreate it, and that should resolve the issue.

I will now monitor my system for 24hrs and see if there is any changes, would be a surprise if this software program can cause the system to freeze and blank screens.. Also before I was using essentials, I installed Norton antivirus and had no such problems with that.

Here is a Link to my dmp files if u want to see them it may help...

https://skydrive.live.com/#cid=D258767902B35489&id=D258767902B35489!239