BSOD 0x8000000000000002 after fresh install of Windows 7 pro 64bit

[FROGBOX]

PC details:

Lenovo ThinkCentre M55 - 8810(W8T)
Intel Core2 6700 2.66GHz
4GB Ram
1TB Seagate SSHD (new)

After 2 attempts to do a fresh install of Windows 7 pro 64 bit, I am still getting random restarts of my desktop (No BSOD, The screen just goes blank and the PC restarts). I did try updating drivers from Lenvo on the first install attempt, but it did not work. There are no virus issues. The HD was brand new too.

Sometimes I can surf for hours with no issues. Sometimes it will restart several times within a few minutes. In fact, while writing this post, It has done it 4 times now in the last few minutes.

One thing I have noticed is that it does it often when trying to access external media (external HD, or SD card for example). But also does it at other times too, so it is not exclusive to the external media.

I have read the BSOD tutorial and ran the DM log collector. Zip file attached.
I also ran SF Diagnostic Tool. Zip file attached.

Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Just did it again
New SFDT report attached.

 

[FROGBOX]

I don't know if this screen shot will help, but here is the event viewer log:

 

[FROGBOX]

It has restarted about a dozen times in just a couple hours of use over the weekend.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[koolkat77]

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PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA (50)
Invalid system memory was referenced.  This cannot be protected by try-except,
it must be protected by a Probe.  Typically the address is just plain bad or it
is pointing at freed memory.
Arguments:
Arg1: fffff900c32ae710, memory referenced.
Arg2: 0000000000000001, value 0 = read operation, 1 = write operation.
Arg3: fffff800029c5260, If non-zero, the instruction address which referenced the bad memory
	address.
Arg4: 0000000000000000, (reserved)

This indicates that invalid system memory has been referenced.

Software

I would recommend that you uninstall Trend Micro software as a test. Use Microsoft Security Essentials in its place.

Microsoft Security Essentials is recommended from a strict BSOD perspective, compatibility & stability
compared to other antivirus or internet security software. It is free and lightweight:-

• Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Antivirus for Windows
• Malwarebytes: Removes malware including viruses, spyware, worms and trojans, plus it protects your computer
• http://www.sevenforums.com/system-security/206705-good-free-system-security-combination.html

   Warning

Do not start the free trial of Malware Bytes; remember to deselect that option when prompted.

Hardware

Carry out the hardware checks below.

Run Disk Check on your Hard Drive for file system errors and bad sectors on it:

• How to Run Disk Check in Windows 7

Upload a screenshot of your hard disk using Crystal Disk Info:

• CrystalDiskInfo - Software - Crystal Dew World
• http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9733-screenshots-files-upload-post-seven-forums.html

Make a hard drive test from the hard drive manufacturers website:

• Hard Drive Diagnostic Procedure

Test your Hard Drive with SeaTools:

• How to Use SeaTools for DOS and Windows Disk Check Utility

Check for heating issues using Speccy or HWMonitor. Upload a screen shot with either of the tools:

• Speccy - System Information - Free Download
• HWMonitor CPUID - System & hardware benchmark, monitoring, reporting
• http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9733-screenshots-files-upload-post-seven-forums.html

Take memtest. Run for 8 passes and test each stick in a know good slot for an additional 6 passes.

• RAM - Test with Memtest86+

The goal is to test all the RAM sticks and all the motherboard slots.

Check your motherboard manual to ensure the RAM sticks are in the recommended motherboard slots. Some motherboards have very specific slots required for the number of RAM sticks installed.

If you get errors, stop the test and continue with the next step.

1. Remove all but one stick of RAM from your computer (this will be RAM stick #1), and run Memtest86 again, for 7 passes.

*Be sure to note the RAM stick, use a piece of tape with a number, and note the motherboard slot.
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If this stick passes the test then go to step #3.

2. If RAM stick #1 has errors, repeat the test with RAM stick #2 in the same motherboard slot.

*If RAM stick #2 passes, this indicates that RAM stick #1 may be bad. If you want to be absolutely sure, re-test RAM stick #1 in another known good slot.
​

*If RAM stick #2 has errors, this indicates another possible bad RAM stick, a possible motherboard slot failure or inadequate settings.
​

3. Test the next stick of RAM (stick #2) in the next motherboard slot.

*If this RAM stick has errors repeat step #2 using a known good stick if possible, or another stick.
​

*If this RAM stick has no errors and both sticks failed in slot#1, test RAM stick #1 in this slot.
​

4. If you find a stick that passes the test, test it in all the other motherboard slots.

If Part 2 testing shows errors, and all tests in Part 3 show errors, you will need to test the RAM sticks in another computer and/or test other RAM in your computer to identify the problem.

In this way, you can identify whether it is a bad stick of RAM, a bad motherboard, or incompatibility between the sticks.

   Information

Errors are sometimes found after 8 passes.

   Tip

Memtest should be done overnight.

 

[FROGBOX]

Thank you very much Koolkat. I tried several times to reply to this thread yesterday, but each time I started typing my response, the PC shut down (at least a half dozen times). It doesn't like this site for some reason???

I have already run several of the tests (memtest, check disc & Sea tools, even though the HD was brand new). The RAM sticks are all the same brand - Hynix, and all have a Lenovo FRU. They also worked fine in the machine for years with XP installed (albeit only at 3GB even though 4GB was installed). I also re seated the CPU when I put in the new HD and used OCZ silver thermal compound. The fan barely runs compared to before when I was running XP, so I don't think its a heating issue. I will try your suggestions and run the tests again and report back.

 

[essenbe]

Did you get any errors on any of those tests? Would you please go into BIOS and tell me the readings of the +12V, +5V and +3.3V as well as the CPU temp and the Motherboard temp, if you have those readings. Also please look at your sata controller or storage controller and tell me what it is set to.(IDE, AHCI or RAID).

 

[FROGBOX]

None of the previous tests reported any errors. I am unable to find the readings you are requesting in the BIOS. But here are some voltage & temp readings from Speed Fan if it helps:

 

[FROGBOX]

Just a little update as it seems as though my system is more stable now after removing half the RAM.

While performing the Memtest, I noticed of the 4 x 1GB sticks, there were 3 different Hynix part numbers and 2 different Lenovo part numbers. They are all the same make (Hynix) and all the same specs bought from E-bay several years ago and have been working fine in the machine running XP. But the HYMP part numbers were different. So I removed the 2 odd sticks and left the 2 that were the same in the machine (slots 1 & 2) and it has not shut down in over 2 hours of use. So I think it might be a RAM issue?

I will re run the Memtest on each stick individually over the next few days and see if I can find a problem with one of the sticks, or one of the slots.

Part numbers on sticks:

Slot 1 = 1024MB DDR2-666-HYMP112U64CP8-Y5 Lenovo FRU = 41X4256
Slot 2 = 1024MB DDR2-666-HYMP112U64CP8-Y5 Lenovo FRU = 41X4256
Slot 3 = 1024MB DDR2-666-HYMP512U64CP8-Y5 Lenovo FRU = 41X4256
Slot 4 = 1024MB DDR2-666-HYMP512U64EP8-Y5 Lenovo FRU = 30R5126

 

[essenbe]

What is the model number of your Lenovo? You should consult your manual. The ram should go in the same colored slots, which 2, your manual will tell you. Plus, please find the specs and find out how much ram you can put in each slot. 2 GB of ram is not enough ram for an X64 Windows 7. I suspect you will notice a performance lag. If the slots will hold 2 GB sticks each, I would buy new ram and buy 2 X 2GB kit of ram. Kits are tested to work together where individual sticks are not.

 

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The model is Thinkcentre M55 Type - 8810-W8T

Max ram is 8GB. The MB has 4 slots. I was running 4 x 1GB sticks in each slot. I am now running with only 2GB in slots 1 & 2 (3 & 4 empty) as a test and it seems to be working well. I will experiment with different sticks in each slot to see if the shutdowns return. I want to determine if it is the sticks, or the slots, then I can consider purchasing 2GB sticks. Thank you so much for your help so far, it is truly appreciated.

 

[essenbe]

The 4 slots should be 2 colors. 2 of one color and 2 of another color. You are generally better off putting 2 modules in the same color slots. That makes your ram run in Dual Channel Mode rather than single channel mode. You generally get better performance in dual channel mode. Which 2 can be important and your motherboard manual will tell you which 2 it is designed for.