Helixreader Posted January 22, 2015 Author ID:931932 Share Posted January 22, 2015 This happened seconds after my last post, hardware? BrianBSOD_5.txt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helixreader Posted January 22, 2015 Author ID:931933 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Looks like my last post never made it to the board before the crash - It said we were OK to close out. Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinf80 Posted January 22, 2015 ID:931942 Share Posted January 22, 2015 The underlying cause of that last BSOD relate to possible Memory (Ram) problems, did you run the memory checks? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helixreader Posted January 23, 2015 Author ID:931945 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Sorry, that info was in the post that didn't make it. I started the first memory check, but it seemed to time out. It did 73% of a 2 pass check in about 3 minutes and then stayed at 73% for almost an hour. The fan started to run extremely fast similar to how it sounds when the system crashes. I plan to rerun that scan again - overnight. Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinf80 Posted January 23, 2015 ID:931948 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Thanks for the update, let me know the results of the memory checks.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helixreader Posted January 23, 2015 Author ID:932156 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Kevin, Ran the memory check using the Windows administrative tool. Apparently, it was fine as the computer was rebooted to the logon screen this morning. No evidence of a log file or error messages. Will run the other test from the second link you sent tonight. Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinf80 Posted January 23, 2015 ID:932194 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Thanks for the update, let me know what happens with Memtest... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helixreader Posted January 24, 2015 Author ID:932537 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Kevin, Have not run Memtest yet. Cannot get system to boot from the CD i created. Doesn't seem to recognize the drive in the boot process. Posted to the forum you suggested, haven't had a response yet. I know it is something simple, I followed the directions in the .pdf that was supplied and I believe I created the image correctly. If you have any instructions it would be appreciated. On the bright side, haven't had many issues since executing the Windows tool. Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinf80 Posted January 24, 2015 ID:932626 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Have you checked in the BIOS to make sure CD/DVD are first in the boot order? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helixreader Posted January 25, 2015 Author ID:932755 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Memtest86 froze up two times, both runs were with the default settings. The first time was @ 3hrs., 25min, and 42s sec. into the scan. It occured during Pass#3, Test#5(moving inversions, random pattern). It indicated no errors had been detected to that point. I rebooted after about an hour and a half of no changes on the Memtest interface. The second test I let go overnight. That run failed @ 1hr, 55min, 48sec during Pass#2, Test#5 (moving inversions, 1's and 0's parallel). It said it had found five total errors to that point. The interface showed the highest and lowest error address displayed, bits in error mask, bits in error- total , min, max, avg., and max contiguous errors. Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinf80 Posted January 25, 2015 ID:932897 Share Posted January 25, 2015 The logs indicate approx 6 GB of RAM, is that correct. What is the set up, are there 3 sticks of 2 GB each or 2 sticks 3 GB each. Whatever the set up is can you try removing all then replace just one stick, see how the system responds for a couple of hours, then swap with another stick, try for couple of hours again... See if one stick is faulty.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helixreader Posted January 27, 2015 Author ID:933434 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Kevin, Opened up the computer, there are six slots with 9GB of RAM, three sticks @ 2GB each, and 3 @ 1GB - was kinda surprised. Took all six out and reseated them, cleaned up inside the chassis, lots of dust. We will see what happens. We can consider this one closed. Will try troubleshooting as you said but I can do that later. Haven't had any crashes but haven't really used the computer much. Thanks for your patience and help. Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinf80 Posted January 27, 2015 ID:933476 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Thanks for the update Brian, maybe just a good clean out etc will make some difference... Will close out shortly. Take care and surf safe, Kevin.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naathim Posted January 28, 2015 ID:933810 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Glad we could help. If you need this topic reopened, please send a Private Message to any one of the moderating team members. Please include a link to this thread with your request. This applies only to the originator of this thread. Other members who need assistance please start your own topic in a new thread. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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