(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 1:56 am
Post subject: alot of bsod when installing updates Archived from groups: microsoft>public>windows>vista>installation_setup (more info?)
i recently purchased and built a new computer; i decided i would but
vista x64 on it. the first drive i recieved i figured was doa (sata wd
raptor wd3000) b/c vista could not detect it as a suitable device to
install on. i also heard clicking sounds. the second one i got was a
sata wd caviar se16 wd3200aaks. i was able to use it for a while, but
when i was trying to install drivers for the different devices i had, i
would bsod and have to start over. i also tried installing half life 2,
and steam caused a bsod. at the end i had a few problems where i could
not boot, or it would keep rebooting after i would try to log on. i
attempted to reformat the drive and reinstall vista (this time w/ 32),
and it said that the device was unstable and needed to be replaced. i
returned the 2nd hdd and bought an identical one (the raptor was from
newegg, and i am still holding out hope for it) and the system got a
bsod when i was installing vista x64 again. i eventually got it
installed, but i have yet to install any updates b/c i am worried that
the system is just unstable. i liked vista when it worked, but it just
seems so unstable. is it possible that my MOB is bad? or is something
else going on? here are my specs:
asus m3a32-mvp deluxe (not wifi model)
msi r4870 graphics card
CORSAIR Dominator 4GB (4 x 1GB) 1066
samsung t220 monitor
samsung SATA Model SH-S223F dvd/cd burner
fsp 800w psu
windows vista ultimate sp1
sata wd caviar se16 wd3200aaks
i am pretty desperate b/c i do not have another computer, so i have to
post forums at work. i appreciate all the help i can get, and apologize
if i have forgotten anything.
(Msg. 2) Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:04 am
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do you think the hdd were really bad? or did i return them for naught?
(Msg. 3) Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 8:16 am
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i tried the hotfix for x64 to read 4gb of ram, but it did not apply to
my system. it seems stable at 2gb, but i dont want 2. i payed for 4.
what is wrong w/ my system?
(Msg. 4) Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:01 am
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"thebigreddude" <guest.TakeThisOut@unknown-email.com> wrote in message
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>
> i tried the hotfix for x64 to read 4gb of ram, but it did not apply to
> my system. it seems stable at 2gb, but i dont want 2. i payed for 4.
> what is wrong w/ my system?
>
>
> --
> thebigreddude
Have you run a full memory test with a competent utility like MemTest86? Try
it with the 2 Gig, then add the second 2 Gig and see what happens. I suspect
either: you have a bad memory module, or your motherboard may have issues
with four modules and that you need to relax memory timings to get it stable
with four 1 Gig modules.
(Msg. 5) Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:09 am
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On Wed, 6 Aug 2008 08:16:01 -0500, thebigreddude
<guest.TakeThisOut@unknown-email.com> wrote:
>
>i tried the hotfix for x64 to read 4gb of ram, but it did not apply to
>my system. it seems stable at 2gb, but i dont want 2. i payed for 4.
>what is wrong w/ my system?
From what you said in your first post, it looks like you have some
severe hardware problems on that home-built machine.
You need to run a memory checker first and fast.
Google memtest86
You should also make damned sure you have the correct - and most
current - drivers for all your system components.
(Msg. 6) Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 6:00 pm
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"thebigreddude" <guest.RemoveThis@unknown-email.com> wrote in message
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>
> i recently purchased and built a new computer; i decided i would but
> vista x64 on it. the first drive i recieved i figured was doa (sata wd
> raptor wd3000) b/c vista could not detect it as a suitable device to
> install on. i also heard clicking sounds. the second one i got was a
> sata wd caviar se16 wd3200aaks. i was able to use it for a while, but
> when i was trying to install drivers for the different devices i had, i
> would bsod and have to start over. i also tried installing half life 2,
> and steam caused a bsod. at the end i had a few problems where i could
> not boot, or it would keep rebooting after i would try to log on. i
> attempted to reformat the drive and reinstall vista (this time w/ 32),
> and it said that the device was unstable and needed to be replaced. i
> returned the 2nd hdd and bought an identical one (the raptor was from
> newegg, and i am still holding out hope for it) and the system got a
> bsod when i was installing vista x64 again. i eventually got it
> installed, but i have yet to install any updates b/c i am worried that
> the system is just unstable. i liked vista when it worked, but it just
> seems so unstable. is it possible that my MOB is bad? or is something
> else going on? here are my specs:
>
> asus m3a32-mvp deluxe (not wifi model)
> msi r4870 graphics card
> CORSAIR Dominator 4GB (4 x 1GB) 1066
> samsung t220 monitor
> samsung SATA Model SH-S223F dvd/cd burner
> fsp 800w psu
> windows vista ultimate sp1
> sata wd caviar se16 wd3200aaks
>
> i am pretty desperate b/c i do not have another computer, so i have to
> post forums at work. i appreciate all the help i can get, and apologize
> if i have forgotten anything.
>
>
> --
> thebigreddude
Try running setup with only 2GB of RAM installed, consult the MoBo
manual as to which slots to use for the RAM
(Msg. 7) Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 8:44 pm
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"thebigreddude" <guest RemoveThis @unknown-email.com> wrote in message
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>
> do you think the hdd were really bad? or did i return them for naught?
>
>
> --
> thebigreddude
Hard to tell, but it's always a good idea to run the manufacturer's
diagnostics software if you suspect the HDD could be a problem to
verify one way or the other, before returning. D/L it here for
future reference.
http://support.wdc.com/product/download.asp?level1=6&lang=en
(Msg. 8) Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 12:46 am
Post subject: Re: alot of bsod when installing updates [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
Looks like some faulty hardware - mobo, PSU etc
Things I'd try:
flash BIOS - easy to do on asus
reinstall asus mobo drivers - if any for yours
check settings in BIOS - go default + the right settings for the HDD
check sata cable, jumper settings -
http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqi...309&p_c
run memory test from the Vista install CD
for testing, install another OS - find an XP install disk or Knopix
Michael
"Roberto le Cornielle" <whoisit.TakeThisOut@nospam.net> wrote in message
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>
> "thebigreddude" <guest.TakeThisOut@unknown-email.com> wrote in message
> news:f20ee646adb2edc4bf0dd0a2e7acff9a@nntp-gateway.com...
>>
>> i recently purchased and built a new computer; i decided i would but
>> vista x64 on it. the first drive i recieved i figured was doa (sata wd
>> raptor wd3000) b/c vista could not detect it as a suitable device to
>> install on. i also heard clicking sounds. the second one i got was a
>> sata wd caviar se16 wd3200aaks. i was able to use it for a while, but
>> when i was trying to install drivers for the different devices i had, i
>> would bsod and have to start over. i also tried installing half life 2,
>> and steam caused a bsod. at the end i had a few problems where i could
>> not boot, or it would keep rebooting after i would try to log on. i
>> attempted to reformat the drive and reinstall vista (this time w/ 32),
>> and it said that the device was unstable and needed to be replaced. i
>> returned the 2nd hdd and bought an identical one (the raptor was from
>> newegg, and i am still holding out hope for it) and the system got a
>> bsod when i was installing vista x64 again. i eventually got it
>> installed, but i have yet to install any updates b/c i am worried that
>> the system is just unstable. i liked vista when it worked, but it just
>> seems so unstable. is it possible that my MOB is bad? or is something
>> else going on? here are my specs:
>>
>> asus m3a32-mvp deluxe (not wifi model)
>> msi r4870 graphics card
>> CORSAIR Dominator 4GB (4 x 1GB) 1066
>> samsung t220 monitor
>> samsung SATA Model SH-S223F dvd/cd burner
>> fsp 800w psu
>> windows vista ultimate sp1
>> sata wd caviar se16 wd3200aaks
>>
>> i am pretty desperate b/c i do not have another computer, so i have to
>> post forums at work. i appreciate all the help i can get, and apologize
>> if i have forgotten anything.
>>
>>
>> --
>> thebigreddude
>
> Try running setup with only 2GB of RAM installed, consult the MoBo
> manual as to which slots to use for the RAM
>
> rgds
> Roberto
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