STOP code when Norton is scanning (?)

WaiWai

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STOP code when Norton is scanning (?) [ver 4]
Basic System Info:
- Wins XP Pro SP1
- Norton SystemWorks 2005 (including Utilities, Anti-Virus, CleanSweep)

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The case is rather complex. I don't know if it is really related to Norton Anti-virus, or its other components, or even my hardware.
It is very long. Look for the bold heading to spot out the information useful to you, or you can ask me about the relevant info and I will quote for you. Anyway the case is as follows:


Memtest told me my computer failed
Recently I ran memtest86 v3.1a (http://www.memtest86.com/). I found some errors in some tests. The details are as follows:

Test 1: RAM A in DIMM1
I have run memtest for several times.
No error.

Test 2: RAM B in DIMM1
I have run memtest for several times.
No error.

Test 3: RAM A in DIMM2, RAM B in DIMM3
I have run memtest for several times.
Errors were sometimes detected, sometimes not.
Errors were found in test 5. 2-4 errors were once found, ranging from 996-1021MB
Errors were found in test 8. 2 errors were once found, in 1002.8 and 1017.3MB respectively.

Test 4: RAM B in DIMM2, RAM A in DIMM3
I have run memtest once.
Errors were detected!
Errors were found in test 10. 9 errors were found, ranging from 535-723MB.

From the above results, what implications could we draw?
I don't think the problems lies on DIMM slots, or it should give rise to a lot of errors, right?

I just don't know whether my RAM are faulty or not.
Should I ask the manufacturer for RAM replacement?


Info about my system

I wonder the following components are faulty:
- RAM (Kingmax DDR400 512MB*2. I got 2 RAM of the same brand and module)
- Motherboard (Asus A7N8X-X, non-deluxe one)
..<-- In fact I got A7N8X-VM/400 previously. But due to compatibility issues with my RAM said by Asus distributor, I exchanged this with A7N8X-X.
- AGP display card (Asus Radeon a9200se)

More Info:
Hardware:
- CPU: AMD Althon XP 2500+
- On-board sound card
- I only use one PCI, ie Ethernet network 10/100Mbps card.
- I use high-end HE-420 power supply unit (3 fans, max watt: 500)
- I don't have any USB or SCSI hard drive to my computer.

Software:
- Wins XP Pro SP1
- Norton SystemWorks 2005 (including Utilities, Anti-Virus, CleanSweep)

Other Issues:
- I never overclock anything
- IRQ issue: Asus technicans once said the sharing nature of IRQ is not a problem when we are using Wins XP. I don?t know if they are correct. Anyway I posted my IRQ table at the end of my post.
- I think I don't have overheating, insufficient pwoersupply problems.


Use programs to pinpoint the cause of trouble!!
Then I decided to run other stability/stress/benchmark tests. The programs I ran were:
- 3d mark 2001 SE (Passed. 4100-4300 marks. I've run for several times.)
- 3d mark 03 (Passed. 631 mark)
- Mother Monitor 5.3.7.0 (Below 50 degree. Voltage is stable.)
- Prime95 23.8.1
(http://www.mersenne.org/freesoft.htm)
[Blend-mode stress test, with custom RAM usage (750-800MB). I've run for 3 times:
1st - 2 hrs. 1 error: 6BC84F91, expected E91EEB5A
2nd - 9 hrs. STOP code: DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL (d1). Details shown in next paragraph
3rd - 5 hrs. No error.]


How did the STOP code occur
It was the second time I ran Prime95. The programs I was running at that time:
- Norton Anti-virus 2005 (Scheduled full-system virus scan)
- Zone Alarm 5.5
- Prime 95 23.8.1
- Motherboard Monitor 5.3.7.0
- Yahoo Messenger &amp;/or ICQ (Not sure if I was running either, or both)
- Windows Messenger (It just stayed i the system tray, and couldn't turn off. I didn't use it at all)

The PF usage: about 0.96GB (I got 1GB RAM)

When Norton scheduled full-system virus scan had been run for about 30 mins, a STOP code DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL (d1) occurred. A full memory dump was generated. I used Windows debugging tools to check the dump file. The analysis is at the end of my post.

Q:
Does anyone know which causes the problems of the memtest errors, and the STOP code?
Is it possible for a faulty driver to cause my computer failed to pass all memory tests in memtest?

Tell me if you need more information. :)


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Attachment:
- Memory Dump Analysis
- IRQ Table

Memory Dump Analysis
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Microsoft (R) Windows Debugger Version 6.4.0004.4
Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights
reserved.


Loading Dump File [C:\WINDOWS\MEMORY.DMP]
Kernel Complete Dump File: Full address space is
available

Symbol search path is:
SRV*c:\symbols*http://msdl.microsoft.com/down...ols;C:/WINDOWS/Symbols
Executable search path is:
Windows XP Kernel Version 2600 (Service Pack 1) UP
Free x86 compatible
Product: WinNt, suite: TerminalServer SingleUserTS
Built by: 2600.xpsp2.040919-1003
Kernel base = 0x804d5000 PsLoadedModuleList =
0x80550dd0
Debug session time: Fri Dec 24 21:11:06.593 2004
(GMT+8)
System Uptime: 0 days 11:24:52.197
Loading Kernel Symbols
.............................................................................................................................
Loading unloaded module list
................
Loading User Symbols
*******************************************************************************
*
*
* Bugcheck Analysis
*
*
*
*******************************************************************************

Use !analyze -v to get detailed debugging information.

BugCheck D1, {ff4d8d4e, 2, 0, ff4d8d4e}

*** ERROR: Symbol file could not be found. Defaulted
to export symbols for SYMTDI.SYS -
Probably caused by : SYMTDI.SYS (
SYMTDI!DisconnectTCPSession+1da9 )

Followup: MachineOwner
---------

kd> !analyze -v
*******************************************************************************
*
*
* Bugcheck Analysis
*
*
*
*******************************************************************************

DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL (d1)
An attempt was made to access a pageable (or
completely invalid) address at an
interrupt request level (IRQL) that is too high. This
is usually
caused by drivers using improper addresses.
If kernel debugger is available get stack backtrace.
Arguments:
Arg1: ff4d8d4e, memory referenced
Arg2: 00000002, IRQL
Arg3: 00000000, value 0 = read operation, 1 = write
operation
Arg4: ff4d8d4e, address which referenced memory

Debugging Details:
------------------


READ_ADDRESS: ff4d8d4e Nonpaged pool

CURRENT_IRQL: 2

FAULTING_IP:
+ffffffffff4d8d4e
ff4d8d4e ?? ???

DEFAULT_BUCKET_ID: DRIVER_FAULT

BUGCHECK_STR: 0xD1

LAST_CONTROL_TRANSFER: from 084df1d9 to 8052ee23

SYMBOL_ON_RAW_STACK: 1

STACK_TEXT:
f7c72c98 084df1d9 0000000a f74d8d4e 00000002
nt!KeBugCheckEx+0x19
WARNING: Frame IP not in any known module. Following
frames may be wrong.
f7c72cb4 862e6af8 002e6af8 862e6af8 ffc72ce0 0x84df1d9
ff00005f 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000
0x862e6af8


STACK_COMMAND: dds @$csp ; kb

FAILED_INSTRUCTION_ADDRESS:
+ffffffffff4d8d4e
ff4d8d4e ?? ???

FOLLOWUP_IP:
SYMTDI!DisconnectTCPSession+1da9
b2f7ba38 55 push ebp

FOLLOWUP_NAME: MachineOwner

SYMBOL_NAME: SYMTDI!DisconnectTCPSession+1da9

MODULE_NAME: SYMTDI

IMAGE_NAME: SYMTDI.SYS

DEBUG_FLR_IMAGE_TIMESTAMP: 41705aad

FAILURE_BUCKET_ID:
0xD1_CODE_AV_BAD_IP_SYMTDI!DisconnectTCPSession+1da9

BUCKET_ID:
0xD1_CODE_AV_BAD_IP_SYMTDI!DisconnectTCPSession+1da9

Followup: MachineOwner
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IRQ
Resources---Device---Status
IRQ 0 System Clock OK
-
-
IRQ 3 [ͨÓ?ßB½Ó²º] (COM2) OK
IRQ 4 [ͨÓ?ßB½Ó²º] (COM1) OK
-
IRQ 6 (?Ë?ÊÜ?µú?C¿ØÖÆ¿¨) Standard FDD Control Card OK
-
IRQ 8 System CMOS/real-time clock OK
IRQ 9 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System OK
IRQ 10 MPU-401 Compatible MIDI Device OK
IRQ 11 NVIDIA nForce PCI System Management OK
IRQ 12 PS/2 compatible mouse OK
IRQ 13 (?µÖµÙYÁÏÌ?ÀíÆ÷) Numerical Data Processor OK
IRQ 14 Primary IDE channel OK
IRQ 15 Secondary IDE channel OK
-
-
-
IRQ 19 Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC OK
IRQ 19 ASUS RADEON A9200SE OK
IRQ 20 Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller OK
IRQ 21 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller OK
IRQ 21 NVIDIA nForce MCP Networking Adapter OK
IRQ 22 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller OK
IRQ 22 Realtek AC'97 Audio OK


Note:
You may notice some IRQs no. are not used.

Incidentally, I have asked IRQ issue to Asus technican. One technican tells me the sharing IRQ is no longer a problem in Wins XP. He conforted me not to worry about that. I don?t know if they are correct.

This info may interest you.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314068/EN-US/

Anyway, if I know some IRQs are sharing, how can I do?
I can't assign them to use other IRQs myself.

The only one I can control is PCI slot. I can only try to insert it in another PCI slot. But I am wondering why the design is that strange because it should be supposed we can use all PCI slots freely without worrying about IRQ conflicts.
 

TheGreenGoblin

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It does seem to be a hardware problem. First thing I'd do is remove one of your ram modules and stress test with Prime 95 , and make sure that no other apps are running in the background. If everything's ok , then test the other module.

You'll have a better idea if one or both of the modules are flaky at that point.

If I were you I'd make sure to have the latest bios installed for that A7N8X-X , and make sure you have the latest Nforce drivers as well.

If your pc passes memtest sometimes and fails at others , it could be the motherboard as well.

After updating your bios I'd re-check all the bios settings and make sure everything's ok before running memtest or prime again.
 

WaiWai

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Originally posted by: TheGreenGoblin

It does seem to be a hardware problem. First thing I'd do is remove one of your ram modules and stress test with Prime 95 , and make sure that no other apps are running in the background. If everything's ok , then test the other module.

You'll have a better idea if one or both of the modules are flaky at that point.

If I were you I'd make sure to have the latest bios installed for that A7N8X-X , and make sure you have the latest Nforce drivers as well.

If your pc passes memtest sometimes and fails at others , it could be the motherboard as well.

After updating your bios I'd re-check all the bios settings and make sure everything's ok before running memtest or prime again.

I received the same bug (including STOP code and its memory dump!) again yesterday.
The dump analysis report is exactly the same as the one I posted.

That doesn't seem to do with RAM since it should generate random errors instead of specific errors.

Do you know if there're any porgrams which can test the health of a HDD?
Thanks.
 

Gannon

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Do you have an add in soundcard or other add in cards? I notice IRQ ERROR messages like this with add in cards, especially because of the shared nature of IRQ's on with PCI and AGP slots. I'd try changing any add in card peripherals around to different slots if all else fails.
 

WaiWai

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My sound card is on-board.
I only use one PCI, ie Ethernet network card.
I don't have any USB hard drive or SCSI or any big add-ons to my computer.
Asus technicans once said the sharing nature of IRQ is not a problem when we are using Wins XP.

Anyway, I'll try to see if moving this PCI.
Merry Xmas.
 

bacillus

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I'm still concerned by the errors generated in memtest. there shouldn't be any!
are you overclocking by any chance?
 

WaiWai

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Originally posted by: WaiWai
Originally posted by: TheGreenGoblin

It does seem to be a hardware problem. First thing I'd do is remove one of your ram modules and stress test with Prime 95 , and make sure that no other apps are running in the background. If everything's ok , then test the other module.

You'll have a better idea if one or both of the modules are flaky at that point.

If I were you I'd make sure to have the latest bios installed for that A7N8X-X , and make sure you have the latest Nforce drivers as well.

If your pc passes memtest sometimes and fails at others , it could be the motherboard as well.

After updating your bios I'd re-check all the bios settings and make sure everything's ok before running memtest or prime again.

I received the same bug (including STOP code and its memory dump!) again yesterday.
The dump analysis report is exactly the same as the one I posted.
<-- Now I realised it seems the system didn't create antoher dmp when my next STOP code arose. I have unclicked overwrite current dmp in "Control Panel | System | Advanced". And I have 12GB free space. Don't know why the system didn't create another one when the STOP code occurred.

That doesn't seem to do with RAM since it should generate random errors instead of specific errors.

Do you know if there're any porgrams which can test the health of a HDD?
Thanks.

 

WaiWai

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I received the same bug (including STOP code and its memory dump!) again yesterday.
The dump analysis report is exactly the same as the one I posted.
<-- Now I realised it seems the system didn't create antoher dmp when my next STOP code arose. I have unclicked overwrite current dmp in "Control Panel | System | Advanced". And I have 12GB free space. Don't know why the system didn't create another one when the STOP code occurred.
 

Gannon

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Ok I found some explanations of the stop error you are getting below:

Stop error D1 explanations

Possibly : Drivers of some of your hardware are buggy OR

It may be memory issues. I'd try a different stick of memory if you've got errors with memtest, also trying different RAM slots and re-running memtest may be a good idea. I say this because when I was overclocking my own system, I couldn't run the ram at higher speeds in certain slots.

Try checking out what speed your ram is running at its... PC3200 or 2700?
 

WaiWai

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Additional Info
I hope my additional information and analysis will give us some clues

I found the following part of info in my Memory Dump Analysis Report interesting:
*** ERROR: Symbol file could not be found. Defaulted
to export symbols for SYMTDI.SYS -
Probably caused by : SYMTDI.SYS (
SYMTDI!DisconnectTCPSession+1da9 )


From the above, it might be suggesting it is Symtdi.sys which causes the problem.

Info about Symtdi.sys
File Name: Symtdi.sys
File Company: Symantec Corporation
File Description: Network Dispatch Driver

I?m using Norton SystemWorks 2005 (including Utilities, Anti-Virus, CleanSweep)
I just have no ideas what the network dispatch driver is, and its use? Does anyone know?
What should I do if this drive is incompatible?

Decision to completely remove Norton
I would like to completely remove this program because it is becoming really annoying recently. This program continues making troubles. The last time I got problems with Norton was when I upgraded to Wins XP Pro SP2. Norton Anti-virus suddenly couldn?t startup anymore (even after I installed all Norton updates!).

Before removing it, I have to find substitutes. Does anyone have good recommendations relating to:
- Anti-virus
- File Recovery
Requirement:
-- I would like it to work like what Norton Utilities do
-- It will backup all deleted files, items, entries etc.
-- I can tell the program how long I should keep the file
-- It has an exclusion list, so I can exclude some file types or folders which I don?t wish to backup
- Wipe File Permanently
-- so I can safely delete a file which cannot be recovered forever
- Installation Monitor
Requirement:
-- Can record changes made during installation (eg provide snapshots before/after installation);
-- Can remove installed files and reg.
-- Can undo changes made to (overwritten) files/dll/reg etc.
NB: Norton CleanSweep is limited. It cannot really undo a lot of changes. If a file is being overwritten/updated. There?s no way for cleanSweep to help me with that. And I sometimes spotted the program deleting wrong files (and it says it is safe to delete. It is not indeed!)



Additional Info about my computer
- My sound card is on-board.
- My display card is on AGP.
- I only use one PCI, ie Ethernet network 10/100Mbps card.
- I don't have any USB or SCSI hard drive to my computer.
- I never overclock anything
- IRQ issue: Asus technicans once said the sharing nature of IRQ is not a problem when we are using Wins XP. I don?t know if they are correct.
 

WaiWai

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Originally posted by: Gannon
Ok I found some explanations of the stop error you are getting below:

Stop error D1 explanations

Possibly : Drivers of some of your hardware are buggy OR

It may be memory issues. I'd try a different stick of memory if you've got errors with memtest, also trying different RAM slots and re-running memtest may be a good idea. I say this because when I was overclocking my own system, I couldn't run the ram at higher speeds in certain slots.

Try checking out what speed your ram is running at its... PC3200 or 2700?

My RAM is DDR400. It is equal to PC3200, right?
About my motherboard:
- FSB: 400/333/266/200mhz
- Memory: 3 x 184-pin DDR DIMM (Max. 3GB unbuffered PC3200/2700/2100/1600 non-ECC DDR RAM memory)

My CPU is AMD Althon XP 2500+ (up to 333 FSB).
since my motherboard supports PC3200, my RAM should run at PC3200.

I will keep you up to date :p
 

WaiWai

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> what Vdimm are you using for the ram?
Just the system default one. I didn't change it.
I don't know where to check. I think I need to start my computer in BIOS to check it, right?
 

WaiWai

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Updated:

[IRQ]
Resources---Device---Status
IRQ 0 System Clock OK
-
-
IRQ 3 [ͨÓ?ßB½Ó²º] (COM2) OK
IRQ 4 [ͨÓ?ßB½Ó²º] (COM1) OK
-
IRQ 6 (?Ë?ÊÜ?µú?C¿ØÖÆ¿¨) Standard FDD Control Card OK
-
IRQ 8 System CMOS/real-time clock OK
IRQ 9 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System OK
IRQ 10 MPU-401 Compatible MIDI Device OK
IRQ 11 NVIDIA nForce PCI System Management OK
IRQ 12 PS/2 compatible mouse OK
IRQ 13 (?µÖµÙYÁÏÌ?ÀíÆ÷) Numerical Data Processor OK
IRQ 14 Primary IDE channel OK
IRQ 15 Secondary IDE channel OK
-
-
-
IRQ 19 Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC OK
IRQ 19 ASUS RADEON A9200SE OK
IRQ 20 Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller OK
IRQ 21 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller OK
IRQ 21 NVIDIA nForce MCP Networking Adapter OK
IRQ 22 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller OK
IRQ 22 Realtek AC'97 Audio OK


Note:
You may notice some IRQs no. are not used.

Incidentally, I have asked IRQ issue to Asus technican. One technican tells me the sharing IRQ is no longer a problem in Wins XP. He conforted me not to worry about that. I don?t know if they are correct.

This info may interest you.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314068/EN-US/

Anyway, if I know some IRQs are sharing, how can I do?
I can't assign them to use other IRQs myself.

The only one I can control is PCI slot. I can only try to insert it in another PCI slot. But I am wondering why the design is that strange because it should be supposed we can use all PCI slots freely without worrying about IRQ conflicts.
 

NesuD

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Memtest errors in tests 5 and 8 are classic Nforce 2 errors. Some ram doesn't get along with many nforce2 motherboards. I would say considering the memtest failures that you either have bad ram or more likely your ram simply cannot play well that board. It isn't uncommon either. I went through 6 different ram modules from 3 different manufacturers before i found a brand that actually worked correctly with my first nforce2 motherboard. There are several things to try that may or may not help depending on the ram. Try clocking the ram down to 166/333 and see if it still has those same errors if the ram works fine at 333 but not at 400 then i would return it. Also if the the vdimm is defaulting at 2.5 volts try 2.6 or 2.7. many dimm modules need a little extra to be reliable at 200/400 ddr speeds. Another thing is with Nforce2 boards it is best to run the ram synchronously with the FSB. If your FSB is 333 the you should also run the ram at that speed. Running the Ram at 400 while the cpu is running at 333 in fact hurts system performance. One other thing is you have not indicated what kind of powersupply you are using. An underpowered PS or a poor quality one can also cause instabilities similar to what you are experiencing. IRQ sharing is not your problem. You are having hardware related stability issues that are simply manifesting themselves by causing the "IRQ not less than or equal error".
 

Vernor

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Yet more proof that programs like Norton cause more trouble than they supposedly prevent.


If you use common sense, the odds of getting infected with viruses is pretty slim.
 

Matthias99

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Originally posted by: Vernor
Yet more proof that programs like Norton cause more trouble than they supposedly prevent.

If you use common sense, the odds of getting infected with viruses is pretty slim.

His issue here is unstable hardware, NOT Norton AV. NAV can't make you fail memtest86. :disgust:

OP, get your system to pass memtest and Prime95, *then* worry about NAV. Run your RAM one stick at a time and see if only one of them gives issues in memtest86. If that's the case, replace the bad module. If they both work OK separately at DDR400, try running them together at DDR333 CL3 and see if the problem goes away; if so, your motherboard is probably not stable at DDR400 using dual-channel (at least with this RAM).
 

Geforcer

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"IRQ 19 Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC OK
IRQ 19 ASUS RADEON A9200SE OK"


Remove the network card or move it to another pci slot. Video cards need to have IRQ's for themselves.
 

boomerang

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I'm going to be up front and tell you I haven't read all the info in your posts, so excuse me if this has been covered.

You may have multiple issues going on.

Do you need an add-in NIC when you have one onboard? If the slot you're using is sharing resources with the O/B NIC, that would cause trouble. They may not be sharing an IRQ in Windows, but at the BIOS level, they are sharing.

Even disabling O/B features in BIOS does not seem to truly disable them nowadays. I've seen plenty that were still using resources.

I agree with Matthias99. Cut that RAM down to 333. You're running the RAM out of sync with your processor. Get them in sync with each other as a process of elimination.

I have heard nothing good on the Norton Systemworks Suite. Just run NAV on it's own would be my recommendation. I don't feel that a modern OS such as XP needs all the extra garbage running all the time. This stuff was necessary with Win95, but not nowadays. Just my personal opinion.
 

NesuD

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I agree with boomerang. Norton sytemworks is for all practical purposes useless with win XP. XP is far better at taking care of itself than Nortons could ever be. lose everything but the Norton antivirus and get your ram in sync with the cpu bus speed.
 

CraigRT

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I hate those damn X series Asus boards... I have an A7N8X-X at work that reboots itself every now and then.. and an A7V8X-X which does NOT store any settings in the CMOS, even with a brand new battery... blah
 

Matthias99

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I agree with Matthias99. Cut that RAM down to 333. You're running the RAM out of sync with your processor. Get them in sync with each other as a process of elimination.

I didn't even catch that one (the OP didn't mention the processor until partway into the thread, and I missed it). You *definitely* should run the RAM at 333 (PC2700) with a 333FSB processor. Running it faster won't really help performance (and may hinder it), and could lead to instability if the memory controller is not working 100% correctly running non-sync.
 

Duvie

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Originally posted by: bacillus
I'm still concerned by the errors generated in memtest. there shouldn't be any!
are you overclocking by any chance?


I agree with bacillus....Had you not mentioned errors in memtest I would be inclined to chalk up to zone alarm and anti-virus software which is already famous for causing instabilitywith certain apps causing the users to turn them off sometimes....Zone alarms anti virus was a problem for me on my sons no oc'd system until I removed it and used another...now no issues...

 

Jojo7

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Got a good power supply in there? I didn't see the brand/wattage listed on other posts.
 

Mark R

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Many STOP errors, especially ones like IRQL_NOT_LESS_THAN_OR_EQUAL are caused by a crash in a driver. They don't mean more than that. If a crash occurs in a program, Windows will pick it up and kill it. If it happens in a driver, your system is dead.

In motherboards with PCI slots there are no issues from PCI IRQ sharing, except with some very old buggy drivers (e.g. Soundblaster Live!). Don't waste time shuffling your PCI cards about - that is not your problem.

The problem is that your RAM is not working in your motherboard (that's the reason for the errors in memtest). It is very unusual for faulty memory to give errors on tests 5 or test 8 only. Virtually the only time this is ever seen is when you use an NForce2 motherboard which is incompatible with your RAM.

I had terrible problems before with NForce2 boards - e.g. Abit-NF7, I couldn't find any RAM that would work with several of these boards - twinmos, crucial, corsair. I gave up after that. Changed 1 of the boards for a DFI NFII infinity, and suddenly the crucial started working.

My advice would be to try a different brand of RAM - e.g. crucial or Mushkin and try again. Alternatively consider trying a different motherboard.