BSOD Random error messages 2nd fresh install

[thebfm]

It would seem to be hardware since this is a 2nd install with the problem and randomized BSOD they like to come with video games but have happened when nothing other then itunes is running.

Im getting to my wits end with this thing I hope i posted the info correctly I really don't know im frazzled with this now.

I just wanted to edit in a thank you on my initial post here to anyone that takes any amount of time to help me out with this. People helping out like this is a wonderful thing for anyone.

 

[koolkat77]

Welcome

STOP 0x00000050: PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA

Usual causes: Defective hardware (particularly memory - but not just RAM), Faulty system service, Antivirus, Device driver, NTFS corruption, BIOS

Its difficult to say anything with that one dump which blames windows file for some reason

So we'll enable driver verifier to rule out buggy drivers

Driver Verifier

I'd suggest that you first backup your data and then make sure you've got access to another computer so you can contact us if problems arise. Then make a System Restore point (so you can restore the system using the Vista/Windows 7 Startup Repair feature).

In Windows 7 you can make a Startup Repair disk by going to Start....All Programs...Maintenance...Create a System Repair Disc - with Windows Vista you'll have to use your installation disk or the "Repair your computer" option at the top of the Safe Mode menu .

Then, here's the procedure:
- Go to Start and type in verifier and press Enter
- Select Create custom settings (for code developers) and click Next
- Select Select individual settings from a full list and click Next
- Select everything EXCEPT FOR Low Resource Simulation and click Next
- Select Select driver names from a list and click Next
Then select all drivers NOT provided by Microsoft and click Next
- Select Finish on the next page.

Reboot the system and wait for it to crash to the Blue Screen. Continue to use your system normally, and if you know what causes the crash, do that repeatedly. The objective here is to get the system to crash because Driver Verifier is stressing the drivers out. If it doesn't crash for you, then let it run for at least 36 hours of continuous operation (an estimate on my part).

If you can't get into Windows because it crashes too soon, try it in Safe Mode.
If you can't get into Safe Mode, try using System Restore from your installation DVD to set the system back to the previous restore point that you created.
Driver Verifier - Enable and Disable

Information
Driver Verifier runs in the background, "testing" drivers for bugs. If it finds one, a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) will result; the corresponding dump file will hopefully show the faulty driver.

Driver Verifier monitors kernel-mode drivers and graphics drivers to detect illegal function calls or actions that might corrupt the system. It can subject the drivers to a variety of stresses and tests to find improper behavior.

Continue to use your system normally, and if you know what causes the crash, do that repeatedly. The objective here is to get the system to crash because Driver Verifier is stressing the drivers out. If it doesn't crash for you, then let it run for at least 36 hours of continuous operation.

PS: Did you look for an update on your BIOS version?

BIOS Version/Date	American Megatrends Inc. 0803, [COLOR="Red"]9/10/2009[/COLOR]

 

[Anthony]

It would seem to be hardware since this is a 2nd install with the problem and randomized BSOD they like to come with video games but have happened when nothing other then itunes is running.

Im getting to my wits end with this thing I hope i posted the info correctly I really don't know im frazzled with this now.

We would need your system specs if you think its hardware, kind of impossible without them.

Click 'system specs' in my signature to fill out yours.

Thanks

 

[thebfm]

Added my system stuff. It is all pretty old stuff I built 3 years now. I had bsod issues when i first pieced it together with windows 7 and as i recall it seemed like audio drivers were an issue but more then anything the BSoDs just went away and I was free of them for a solid year+.

The newest BIOS is 2010 according to the website im getting that updated tomorrow.

 

[Anthony]

Have you tested your memory: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/105647-ram-test-memtest86.html

Or a quicker way would be to remove a stick and test with a game, known to bsod, then do the same for the other stick.

Keep us posted - thanks

 

[thebfm]

I ran memtest the other day I only did 2 passes but I had no errors. I haven't tested with a single stick in yet.

 

[thebfm]

So I had my system crash while I was out of the room and ran the tool to get my dumps and the folder it created was blank, Thoughts?

Edit: the program gave me no indication that it didnt work correctly.

 

[thebfm]

Ok 2 new crashes added got the tool working again was something i did i guess.

 

[thebfm]

Even more crashes then you can shake a stick at. Now im just crashing after i leave my system idle after a reboot within 10 minutes or so.

 

[koolkat77]

Were you able to complete memtest with single stick?
Whats the age of all your hardware?
Since when are you getting these BSoDs?
Update to the latest drivers for your ATI card, avoid CCC - Catalyst Control Center during install.

 

[thebfm]

I haven't done the single memory stick test I will run that tomorrow.
All of my hardware is from the same purchase except the CPU which is about 2 months old now.
I had experienced BSoDs a few weeks after i had put this PC together which was in December of 09 and after a week they seemed to stop and I honestly don't think anything I did was what fixed it. They started up again about 3 weeks ago.
You are suggesting i avoid the CCC completely or just updating stuff outside of that.

Edit looking at ati's site im not sure how I get drivers that avoid the entire package I recall seeing it before but atm im only seeing a link for the entire thing.

 

[koolkat77]

Download AMD Catalyst Drivers 12.8 Vista 64 - FileHippo.com
While installation select custom, this will allow you to deselect CCC

Are the stuffs under warranty?

 

[thebfm]

Nah everything but my CPU are out of warranty now.

 

[koolkat77]

Umm..okay, update the driver and keep us posted

 

[thebfm]

I just did the driver but when i installed as custom i didnt see CCC the closest thing i saw was vision control center so i deselected that but my video card isnt installed right now. Device manager just says its a standard card and not listed as me 4770. Im retrying again.

 

[thebfm]

I had to grab different drivers then what was linked. Its installed without the vision control now.

 

[thebfm]

I had a lock up that i had to reboot to get past and windows was failing to boot without resetting disc repair got me back in finally. Files posted and im going to bed.

 

[koolkat77]

Run http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html on your hard disk for file system errors and bad sectors on it.

BTW, is anything in your computer overclocked?

 

[thebfm]

Ran disk check but i had to leave the room while it finished so I don't know what it may have found while I was out. Nothing is overclocked at least not on purpose. I try not to mess with bios settings because that starts to go over my head quickly.

 

[koolkat77]

Okay, were you able to enable verifier?