How do I fix this problem? [video]

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Snakekilla

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- Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W56HUXJxej8

I had this blue screen of death bother me for about a year. As I have a very limited budget and cannot go replace every piece in my computer I have to replace each piece one by one until I find the one that is causing this blue screen. I've replaced all my RAM, replaced the monitor, replaced the hard drive that the OS was on (XP 32bit home), added 4 small side fans... nothing. No fix. I've also changed the OS from the XP 32bit Home to a fresh install of Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit, still same problems, or even more often I think. And no I did not overclock. One other problem that has been happening is my CPU giant fan went out 6 months ago, but even then I still had this problem when it was working.

My current specs are:
CPU: Intel Core 2 CPU 6600 @ 2.40GHz
RAM: 4096MB
OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
Motherboard: eVGA nforce 680i LGA 775
Sound Card: SB X-Fi Audio [8C00] - 92khz
Video Card: eVGA NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX - 768MB
OS Hard Drive: 7200 RPM Western Digitial

Please hit the PAUSE button to read the messages on the screen (video)
 
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I know this is going to sound weird, but i believe it to be a hardware conflict between the mobo and windows 7. I had to run XP on my evga because i couldn't get win 7 to load on it.
 
well I recently just installed windows 7, for the past 12+ months I had the same blue screens on Xp 32bit home. I'm guessing it may be the mother board too.. :(
 
Google the model of the Mobo for the error code and see if others had the same problem
 
Heh, yah, replace that board. Call eVGA and ask them to replace it with a 750i FTW model. ;) If its the -AR version, it should have a lifetime warranty. If its the -TR model, only 2yr, but since you've been having the problem since the beginning, ask them to help you out if this is the model you have and not the AR.
 
okay I would like to fix the timings on my RAM. According when the computer starts up it shows the timings (if I'm not wrong) I took a pic to show ya'll.


- http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/2656/file0011w.jpg

And here's the memory I have
CORSAIR DOMINATOR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-8500C5D - Retail

- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145214

according to the image the timings are reading "Tcl: 5 Trcd: 7 Trp: 7 Tras: 24 (2T timing) 128bit"

and according to the product page via newegg it's suppose to be at "5-5-5-15-2T"

Do I change it or dont?
 
According to what you just posted, the timings it's set at are looser than spec, so the memory shouldn't be causing any problems since you aren't even running it as tight as it's designed too.
 
okay, then should I just try a bios update?

- I've just reviewed some of my old emails with eVGA about the issue and they suggested using a new power supply since I'm meeting only the borderline voltage requirements. is there any way I can manually increase voltages to meet requirements above the borderlines they're seeing?

according to speedfan my voltage readings are right now
Vcore: 1.29V
+12V: 11.14V
AVcc: 3.23V

Bios System Monitor if this helps.



Direct: http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/5744/file00012.jpg

also update: I changed my FSB on the memory from 1066.1 (1067) to 1065.1 (1066) since the max is 1066. Hopefully this will fix the problem I've been having.
2nd update: 1065.1 (1066) was a bit more unstable, so put it back.


System Voltages



Direct: http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/6784/file00112.jpg
 
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so what psu do you have? The fact that the psu is only putting out 11.14v on the 12v rail seems suspect to me. Is that measurement coming from speedfan or the bios health? That seems well below the standard +/- 5%
 
the 11.14v is from speedfan, the bios says 11.92v , hence "borderline". Should I increase it to like 12v or 11.99v?
I have a Thermaltake 850w psu
 
Snakekilla said:
the 11.14v is from speedfan, the bios says 11.92v , hence "borderline". Should I increase it to like 12v or 11.99v?
I have a Thermaltake 850w psu
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huh? since when can you control how much power your psu puts out on the 12v rail?
 
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hossdaddy said:
huh? since when can you determine how much power your psu puts out on the 12v rail?
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I'm not sure if you saw the pics I posted of my voltages here they are again.

- http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/5744/file00012.jpg
- http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/6784/file00112.jpg

On another note I need some help picking the correct bios update.

I have EVGA 122-CK-NF68-AR LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard;Model 122-CK-NF68-AR


my choices are "NF68/NF63 - nForce 680i SLI" or/and "NF67 - nForce 680i LT SLI"

update: I installed the bios update. Ran "3DMark03" to test the system, got blue screened the first ten min. of testing.
 
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To reiterate what Enginurd said above, more than likely the only way you are going to fix it is to get rid of that motherboard. That board has caused numerous issues for numerous people.
 
Those voltages you're seeing from the BIOS and Speedfan should be disregarded as they're very inaccurate. You need to use a digital multi-meter:
[Testing the PSU]
Buy and use a digital multi-meter to monitor the voltages coming from the PSU. Follow the instructions for "Using a multi-meter to check voltages":
http://www.bfgpower.com/troubleshooting.html#DMM

Also, it may be a GPU issue:
[Testing the GPU]
Use Furmark or ATI Tool to stress test the GPU. If you see any artifacts, the GPU could be overheating, too overclocked, or faulty.

Also what PSU do you have?
 
Danny Bui said:
Those voltages you're seeing from the BIOS and Speedfan should be disregarded as they're very inaccurate. You need to use a digital multi-meter:
[Testing the PSU]
Buy and use a digital multi-meter to monitor the voltages coming from the PSU. Follow the instructions for "Using a multi-meter to check voltages":
http://www.bfgpower.com/troubleshooting.html#DMM

Also, it may be a GPU issue:
[Testing the GPU]
Use Furmark or ATI Tool to stress test the GPU. If you see any artifacts, the GPU could be overheating, too overclocked, or faulty.

Also what PSU do you have?
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The PSU is Thermaltake Toughpower [Cable Management] 850w, not sure if it's the W0315RU or W0230RU (model numbers) I can't seem to see them on the psu without pulling it out. (also on the receipt it doesn't list the model # as well which I brought by a local store, so can't just check online like newegg.com).

I did try testing the GPU with 3DMark03, but it blue screens 5min into the testing.
 
Snakekilla said:
no spare GPU and PSUs laying around that is compatible with my current system.
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Well get a cheap video card off eBay. The ATI X300 should only cost about $10 shipped.

As for PSU, get this to test:
$65 - Antec EA500D 500W PSU

Once you have the ATI X300 installed, run Furmark. If the system does not crash whatsoever, then it was the GPU. If the system still crashes with the ATI card, then it was either the PSU or motherboard.

Sorry but this is one of the situations where you'll need to replace each part one by one.
 
Dont bother buying stuff to test the videocard or PSU.. Its been said several times to replace the mobo so if your going to spend money spend it on the mobo.. Likely hood of it being the problem is much higher then the other 2. Also as pointed out below you posted what model you had.. The AR that you have there should have a lifetime warranty so if you start calling & stay on there case about it they will replace it with something else eventually.

Also if you do want to test the others 1st go buy local & test so you can return afterwards.


Edit: also from the post screen shots I would also suggest go into the bios & disable all the shit your not using like the com ports. lpt ports any sleep funtions your not using etc etc etc... That also includes the IDE controller that you have on with no hardware connected.
 
indeed, it's an AR model, so they'll definitely replace that 680i. I'd suggest getting it replaced asap, before they run out of LGA775 boards, lol.
 
Betting it's the PSU.

Tell us if it fixed the problem once you get that motherboard replaced.
 
according to the item page on newegg, it's only a 1 year warranty

Manufacturer Warranty
Parts 1 year limited
Labor 1 year limited
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Unless there wrong, I can't get it replaced. I'd just buy another LGA775.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188009

I was looking at these parts

GIGABYTE GA-EP43-UD3L LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128380

w/ CPU

Intel Core2 Duo E7500 Wolfdale 2.93GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80571E7500
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115056
 
Snakekilla said:
according to the item page on newegg, it's only a 1 year warranty

Unless there wrong, I can't get it replaced. I'd just buy another LGA775.
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Why are you looking at the Newegg site? :confused: According to the eVGA site, since the warranty is through eVGA and NOT Newegg, all -AR models have lifetime warranty. :rolleyes:

http://www.evga.com/support/warranty/

As I said earlier, get the board replaced. If you didn't register it in time, TALK TO eVGA customer support. They've been known to be very customer service oriented and have waived such issues in the past, openly.
 
Snakekilla said:
I was looking at these parts

GIGABYTE GA-EP43-UD3L LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128380

w/ CPU

Intel Core2 Duo E7500 Wolfdale 2.93GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80571E7500
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115056
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Why replace the CPU? Kinda defeats the purpose of going with a S775 mobo. I mean if you're not gonna reuse the E6600 CPU, might as well go with a faster AMD CPU for the same price. In addition, the likelihood of the CPU being the issue is pretty damn low.
 
Danny Bui said:
Why replace the CPU? Kinda defeats the purpose of going with a S775 mobo. I mean if you're not gonna reuse the E6600 CPU, might as well go with a faster AMD CPU for the same price. In addition, the likelihood of the CPU being the issue is pretty damn low.
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well I was told never reuse a CPU because that could be the problem, or even if the problem was the mobo, it could have easily already damaged the cpu... (again I was told this lol)

also here's an update I dont know if this is my mobo/cpu or even my psu causing this error, which only happened once...
also note, my boot screen locked many times, but i normally could fix it by force reboot, this time it didnt work after force reboot and this message came up for the first time ever...



Direct Link: http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/1381/file0038.jpg

Now I want to buy the new mobo/cpu right now, but if that message is being caused by the psu I may as well go ahead buy a new psu with my order... let me know if it's the psu guys.
 
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