Damn BSODs

[timewyrm]

I keep getting BSODs, and they seem to be getting more frequent. The minidump seems to point to some kind of problem with ntoskrnl.exe

 

[Crispy]

Wecome to the forums, try downloading Memtest86.com - Memory Diagnostic and run it 5 times probably faulty RAM due to corruption.

 

[Jonathan_King]

Looks like sptd.sys is causing the issue. SPTD is a compnent of many CD virtualization programs, such as Daemon Tools and Alcohol 120%. I suggest removing any such programs completely.

 

[timewyrm]

I've got 4 sticks of RAM (2x Corsair, & 2x Crucial Ballistix). 1 pair is getting at 1.8v, and the other pair is getting 2.0v (this is automatic and not my own settings). Could this be causing some kind of problem ?

Edit: Sorry Johnathan_King, I must have been writing after you posted without realising.

 

[Jonathan_King]

Possibly, but try removing the virtualization programs first.

 

[timewyrm]

Ok, I've uninstalled Alcahol 120% (and deleted sptd.sys). After rebooting, is there any way for me to test to see if it's worked, or is it simply a matter of waiting to see if I get another BSOD ?

 

[zigzag3143]

Ok, I've uninstalled Alcahol 120% (and deleted sptd.sys). After rebooting, is there any way for me to test to see if it's worked, or is it simply a matter of waiting to see if I get another BSOD ?

There is a way to trigger a BSOD, but you really should wait for a real life test.

 

[timewyrm]

Cool, ok.

 

[timewyrm]

Ok, got another BSOD, but I dont think it's the same fault.

 

[Crispy]

Here is some info I found: AMD Game Forums - ATIKMDAG.sys problems and TDR FAQ also uninstall your graphic card drivers and reinstall the latest ones from ATI.

 

[timewyrm]

After almost a week of no BSODs, I've had about 4 in the last 3 days, including 2 in the last 10 minutes.
I updated my graphics drivers,so it can't be that.

 

[Jonathan_King]

Looks like memory causing the issue. Download a copy of Memtest86 and burn the ISO to a CD using Iso Recorder. Boot from the CD, and run at least 5 passes.

Microsoft (R) Windows Debugger Version 6.11.0001.404 AMD64
Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.


Loading Dump File [C:\Users\Jonathan\Desktop\050410-32214-01.dmp]
Mini Kernel Dump File: Only registers and stack trace are available

Symbol search path is: SRV*c:\symbols*http://msdl.microsoft.com/download/symbols
Executable search path is: 
Windows 7 Kernel Version 7600 MP (4 procs) Free x64
Product: WinNt, suite: TerminalServer SingleUserTS
Built by: 7600.20655.amd64fre.win7_ldr.100226-1909
Machine Name:
Kernel base = 0xfffff800`02e65000 PsLoadedModuleList = 0xfffff800`0309de50
Debug session time: Tue May  4 13:28:12.949 2010 (GMT-4)
System Uptime: 0 days 20:58:00.429
Loading Kernel Symbols
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Loading User Symbols
Loading unloaded module list
.....
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*                        Bugcheck Analysis                                    *
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Use !analyze -v to get detailed debugging information.

BugCheck C1, {fffff98035b2ce10, fffff98035b2c6cd, 3901f0, 23}

Probably caused by : memory_corruption ( nt!MiCheckSpecialPoolSlop+9a )

Followup: MachineOwner
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[timewyrm]

Ok, this is really bad. My PC is currently 75% through the 3rd pass, and it's currently listing 330 errors.

How can I tell what's going on (as in what caused it), and how do I tell how many sticks and which ones are damaged ?

 

[Jonathan_King]

Keep in mind any time Memtest reports errors, it can be the RAM or motherboard slot. Test 1 stick at a time. If you find a stick with no errors, try it in another slot.

That will tell you whether you need to replace the mobo or RAM.

 

[timewyrm]

So, 5 passes for each stick in each slot ?

 

[Jonathan_King]

Yes. Start by testing stick 1 in slot one. If it passes, test it in slot 2.

 

[timewyrm]

My Pc is currently in its 3rd pass, and it's taken 2hrs 44 mins. So am I looking at 20hrs+ for testing 4 sticks?
Am I doing something wrong, or is this how long it's supposed to take ?

 

[Jonathan_King]

My Pc is currently in its 3rd pass, and it's taken 2hrs 44 mins. So am I looking at 20hrs+ for testing 4 sticks?
Am I doing something wrong, or is this how long it's supposed to take ?

No, it will take a while.

I suggest testing during off hours, like night time. You can also try borrowing some RAM from a friend. If you get errors, you know it's your mobo.

 

[timewyrm]

Thank you for the advice, I'll give it a try tonight.