Windows 7 Random BSOD

[CyberArena]

sigh ok so i was playing FF14 and it crashed blue screen ugh

 

[CarlTR6]

I am sorry to hear that. i recommend that you invest in RAM that is compatible with your motherboard.

 

[CyberArena]

so you really think its the ram then?? any suggestions on what ram i should buy?

 

[CyberArena]

Newegg.com - G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL

think i could get away with running this set on my board? it says its for my chipset and i7

o this set of ram because it was listing in the motherboard booklet
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231223

 

[CarlTR6]

I think it is RAM because of the results from Memtest. Whether it is a compatibility problem or bad RAM. I don't know. I will ask the hardware guys to take a look at this thread. I am not an expert with RAM.

Your latest dump shows error code 19, BAD_POOL_HEADER, which is usually caused by a device driver. I see one outdated driver on your system:

intelsmb.sys Wed May 13 03:31:00 2009 - System Management Bus 2.0 (SMBus) Driver is a driver file from Intel Corporation belonging to Intel(R) SMBus Controller. http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Default.aspx

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[Dave76]

It's been a couple of days, hope you got the problem figured out.


If not, download CPUZ and post the CPU, Mainboard, Memory and SPD tabs.

Once we can see your exact RAM settings and recommended settings (SPD), a couple adjustments may be able to get this running better.
Looks like you saw some improvement when you changed the timings, did you also change the frequency?

Also, go into your BIOS and tell us what the DRAM and IMC voltages are.

Your motherboard recommended RAM list is found at Memory/Device Support: http://www.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=RBA8CzWoopUlYRFZ#

It looks like you have 2X2GB RAM, two cards, if this is correct they should in DIMM (blue) slots A1 and B1, as per page 2-18 of your Asus motherboard manual.

If you have been running the RAM in slots A1 and A2, this shouldn't cause crashes but will be in single channel mode, putting them in slots A1 and B1 will be Dual channel mode.

Let us know your progress or if you have found a solution.

 

[CyberArena]

alright good stuff guys i have been busy but ill will get to this some time this week ill let you know all the stuff u guys asked me thanks!!!

 

[CarlTR6]

You are welcome. We will be here waiting.

 

[Dave76]

Let us know when you have the time, no hurry.

 

[CyberArena]

ok got around to running cpu-z here is the result's

and i also looked for the driver intelsmb.sys on there website i only find a 2008 version

 

[Dave76]

Your RAM settings are a little strange, is this RAM on your motherboard compatibility list?

It's 1600MHz RAM but doesn't say that on the SPD tabs.
Usually the SPD tab info is closer to standard settings, these are between standard settings, 609 ie 1218MHz.

Try setting the first four RAM timings manually at the JEDEC #3 settings of 7-7-7-16, and the command rate at 2. Leave the rest on auto.

Make sure the RAM cards are in slots A1 and B1.

Run memtest86+ as in this tutorial:

How to Test and Diagnose RAM Issues with Memtest86+​

If you get errors you can stop the test and let us know what errors you have.​

 

[CyberArena]

thank you! i know they did look off to me the ram is not in the list. i have another set of ram on order right now will see how this one goes its on there list!

 

[CarlTR6]

Let us know when you get your new RAM and how your system does with it.

 

[CyberArena]

will do!!

but i will try the settings you told me to as well just for giggles lol but its been a busy week!!

 

[CarlTR6]

Good luck!!

 

[Dave76]

Good decision on getting compatible RAM, it will be much better in the long run.
Sometimes you can get non-compatible RAM to run, but will have isssues popping up all the time.

What is the brand and part number of the RAM you ordered?

Let us know how it's running when you get it.