BSODs, IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL, Unstable System

[skyejenkins]

Rebooted, tried again. Some errors, but this time went to BSOD Bad_Pool_Header. Guess it wasn't the SATA cable. I feel like this is probably a hardware issue.

 

[skyejenkins]

Now I got an APX Index search error. For some reason it doesn't recognize my network connection either. Won't stay on for longer than a minute or two.

 

[skyejenkins]

Here's the minidump.

 

[computersplus]

ok give me all info on ram make model etc.

 

[skyejenkins]

G Skill DDR3-1333
2GBx2
9-9-9-24 1.5V

I am running it at 1.76V, and it is more stable.
I have already had to return one pair, but this pair seems to work fine. I will run memtest this afternoon and see what happens.

 

[computersplus]

G. Skill is usually good ram that's what I'm running also, your giving it plenty of voltage it would probably take 1.9 or even 2.0 what speed does is register at 1333 or lower

 

[skyejenkins]

It registers at 1333, but I ran memtest overnight and discovered 10 errors. All in the same Bits too. I think I will try taking one stick out, running it, and then try the other, and see if the errors are due to one stick.

 

[computersplus]

ok sounds like your starting to get to the bottom of things now

 

[zigzag3143]

Guys/Gals

If the memory is being run @ stock it should show NO errors. if it does, we need to examine why. Is it memory, heat, or OC?

 

[skyejenkins]

The memory is being run at stock timings, and 1.76 volts, which is more than 1.5, but previously it eliminated errors.
Now here is an issue. I ran memtest on each stick. One made 32 passes, no errors. The other made 11 passes with 700,000 errors. Just to check, i put the good stick back in, and tested it. To my surprise 14 passes, 12 errors. Does this mean my motherboard is bad?

 

[skyejenkins]

And errors always are in the same bit for each stick. The two sticks show errors in different bits, but when there is a series of errors, it's always the same bit for each error.

 

[computersplus]

this could be unstable voltages you can use something like speedfan to monitor temps and voltages

Download SpeedFan - Access temperature sensor in your computer

if you have another power supply you can use for a test i would do it

 

[skyejenkins]

I installed speed fan. It says my VRAM is running at 2.18V. My +5V is only running at 3.07v though? And my 12V is running at 4.07v? I don't know about that. I set up the chart to moniter my VRAM, and it fluctuates between 2.17 and 2.18. It has fluctuated 3 times in 10 min. What should I be looking for?

 

[ManOwar2]

Funny cause I'm also having 2 bad g.skill modules, showing errors in memtest86+ 4.0.

I'm also reading on ASUS forum people with my mobo having problem with g.skill ram. I think it's another confirmation that my mobo either dont like g.skill ram or the ram itself is bad.

Try the forum of your mobo manufacturers. I've found interestings informations in there. Looks like Asus boards do not like particulars rams...

 

[computersplus]

you should be looking at a new power supply

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005

 

[skyejenkins]

I was just looking at it, and the VRAM jumped from 2.16 to 2.18 about 40 times in two minutes. Is this normal? Im guessing not. Is the Corsair PSU you linked me to a good buy?

 

[computersplus]

yes that's a good buy and a good power supply

 

[skyejenkins]

here is a pic.

 

[skyejenkins]

thanks, computersplus

 

[computersplus]

I was just looking at it, and the VRAM jumped from 2.16 to 2.18 about 40 times in two minutes. Is this normal? Im guessing not. Is the Corsair PSU you linked me to a good buy?

that's only two tenths of a volt fluctuation on the VRAM which by the way is for video but your +12 and +5 volt rails are the big issues here those voltages are way off and are causing your instability's