Stop_Check Error

Chainer · 12-10-2008, 05:51 PM

I think I posted in the wrong forum last time. I am getting this error with the BSoD

STOP: 0x0000009c (0x00000004, 0x8054D5F0, 0xF2000000, 0x00070F0F)

It typically occurs when I am downloading or running something graphic intense. But the odd thing is, during the writing of my entire music library (30gig) to the freshly installed OS it didn't have one problem.

So, system specs -

Gateway GT5082
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3800+
2.00 GHz
2.00 GB of RAM
Nvidea 8600 GT w/256GB of RAM
XP Pro Service pack 2

Anything I missed, let me know and I will promptly update.

As I said with the other thread I posted, I am a computer geek, but only in the terms of the ADOBE suite lol. So any help with this would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

**manic** · 12-11-2008, 12:14 AM

What power supply do you have, wattage and brand...
What kind of temps do you have?, may be getting hot.

Chainer · 12-16-2008, 04:20 AM

Standard power supply that came with the system is 300 watts.

Also as far as temps, I cleaned it all out, so it says I'm running in the 100-110 degree range in the bios.

Sorry it took so long to reply, hectic holidays :) and a merry xmas to you man.

EDIT:

As far as graphic intense, this is starting to seem random. As I recently began to play Matrix Online again. I will blue screen at random it seems while playing it. So I doubt it is RAM just because of that - but I may be wrong? Typically it just seems to be random completely.

Playing music - Sometimes
Games - Sometimes
Graphic Design (Adobe CS4) - Barley ever
Download - Large ones, if I leave the download menu up showing the download completion - sometimes...

**manic** · 12-16-2008, 12:45 PM

Your underpowered. To run a pci-e video card you need at least
26amps on the 12volt rail/rails. Your running a generic 300watt psu,
not a real barn burner..

dai · 12-16-2008, 12:57 PM

you need to be up here
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...corsair%2b550w

Chainer · 12-16-2008, 03:00 PM

Alright, I may just have a bigger power supply sitting around from my last invention!!! I'll keep this updated as i go scrounging around!

Hmmm... I have a 400watt power supply Is that sufficient?

Errr, the power supply i have is 4 pins short, and I am doubting that will work. So, my question is will this one work?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1203815240920

And is this a guarantee to fix the blue screening? Being the holidays, I really don't have the money to burn...

it appears it has become a lost cause. To see if it was a power deficiency, I removed the graphics card. Apparently, I cannot even get past the boot even into safe mode.

So, I guess that's it and time to buy a new one...

dai · 12-16-2008, 06:34 PM

bfg are not recommended you would be better off with this
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1204331807576

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/329284

Chainer · 12-17-2008, 05:50 AM

Ok, I got the system up and running again. Put the Graphics Card back in - and removed the dial up modem card. Went right on through and booted fine... Haven't tried to get an error, as I need to get my website up and running.

So the power supply is a guaranteed fix?

dai · 12-17-2008, 07:15 AM

nothing is guaranteed,just a problem seen that needs sorting

Chainer · 12-17-2008, 07:44 AM

Geh... I guess I would be better off saving my money to get a new tower with more RAM, HD Space, and 64bit...

Ok, well, I tried to run it without the graphics card (As it came, stock) and I am still getting the same error...

Any ideas?

Chainer · 12-17-2008, 11:06 AM

replace the psu

Got a new PSU, still getting it...

dai · 12-18-2008, 06:56 PM

what power supply did you get
it's running but no modem card?
if thats the case can you try the modem card in another computer to check it

Chainer · 12-18-2008, 11:03 PM

I can use the eternet port... I don't need the dial up card. So, now I'm wondering what is still causing it.

I got the suggested antec

dai · 12-19-2008, 02:30 AM

in the device manager click on view at the top
in the dropdown click on show hidden devices
see if there is any yellow alongside of anything

d/l and run the h/drive makers diagnostic utility on the hard drive

http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=287

run
chkdsk /r

Chainer · 12-23-2008, 08:19 AM

No driver errors/conflicts or anything.

Downloaded WD's lifeguard.

Running a disk check - Currently verifying indexes.

Disk Check ran fine, No errors that I saw.

Currently running memtest and it seems to be going well. (I had seen that that was asked for on a similar thread)

WALL TIME: 0:50:XX
CACHED: 2047M
RsvdMem: 276M

Pass: 1
Errors: 0

03% Pass

Update on Memtest

WALL TIME: 2:16:XX
CACHED: 2047M
RsvdMem: 276M

Pass: 2
Errors: 0

72% Pass

Is that long enough to verify RAM is OK?

dai · 12-23-2008, 08:26 PM

yes
post your mini dump files and i will ask someone to check them

Chainer · 12-24-2008, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dai

yes
post your mini dump files and i will ask someone to check them

Forgive me, but what is and where do I find my mini dump files?

EDIT:

Looked it up on microsoft - I assume I have to install the debugger tool package as it looks. So I'm doing that now. Bear with me on this one, it is a little more than I am used too - So step by step would be great.

Every time I try to install the debugger package I blue screen. So, I guess that won't work. I've also been trying to find out where the dumpchk.exe files are (using searches) but I can't seem to come across it.

dai · 12-24-2008, 02:39 AM

C:\Windows\Minidump\Minidump.dmp

Chainer · 12-24-2008, 02:44 AM

I can't seem to find that folder or file...

I got the debug utility installed tho...

=/ this is not going well, lol.

I downloaded support tools, and made the /minidump folder. However, I am not seeing any crash reports being generated. Help please.

I'm currently chatting with Microsoft Tech support trying to see what they can do for me.

dai · 12-24-2008, 06:04 AM

no dumps usually indicate power or heat
everything else generates something

12-10-2008, 05:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chainer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 63 OS: XPP/WIN7/MAC-L/LINUX	Stop_Check Error I think I posted in the wrong forum last time. I am getting this error with the BSoD STOP: 0x0000009c (0x00000004, 0x8054D5F0, 0xF2000000, 0x00070F0F) It typically occurs when I am downloading or running something graphic intense. But the odd thing is, during the writing of my entire music library (30gig) to the freshly installed OS it didn't have one problem. So, system specs - Gateway GT5082 AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3800+ 2.00 GHz 2.00 GB of RAM Nvidea 8600 GT w/256GB of RAM XP Pro Service pack 2 Anything I missed, let me know and I will promptly update. As I said with the other thread I posted, I am a computer geek, but only in the terms of the ADOBE suite lol. So any help with this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

12-11-2008, 12:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
manic Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 4,870 OS: xp	Re: Stop_Check Error What power supply do you have, wattage and brand... What kind of temps do you have?, may be getting hot. __________________

12-16-2008, 04:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chainer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 63 OS: XPP/WIN7/MAC-L/LINUX	Re: Stop_Check Error Standard power supply that came with the system is 300 watts. Also as far as temps, I cleaned it all out, so it says I'm running in the 100-110 degree range in the bios. Sorry it took so long to reply, hectic holidays :) and a merry xmas to you man. EDIT: As far as graphic intense, this is starting to seem random. As I recently began to play Matrix Online again. I will blue screen at random it seems while playing it. So I doubt it is RAM just because of that - but I may be wrong? Typically it just seems to be random completely. Playing music - Sometimes Games - Sometimes Graphic Design (Adobe CS4) - Barley ever Download - Large ones, if I leave the download menu up showing the download completion - sometimes... Last edited by Chainer; 12-16-2008 at 04:23 AM.

12-16-2008, 12:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
manic Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 4,870 OS: xp	Re: Stop_Check Error Your underpowered. To run a pci-e video card you need at least 26amps on the 12volt rail/rails. Your running a generic 300watt psu, not a real barn burner.. __________________

12-16-2008, 12:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 53,565 OS: vista 32x 64x ultimate retail	Re: Stop_Check Error you need to be up here http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...corsair%2b550w __________________

12-16-2008, 03:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Chainer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 63 OS: XPP/WIN7/MAC-L/LINUX	Alright, I may just have a bigger power supply sitting around from my last invention!!! I'll keep this updated as i go scrounging around! Hmmm... I have a 400watt power supply Is that sufficient? Errr, the power supply i have is 4 pins short, and I am doubting that will work. So, my question is will this one work? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1203815240920 And is this a guarantee to fix the blue screening? Being the holidays, I really don't have the money to burn... it appears it has become a lost cause. To see if it was a power deficiency, I removed the graphics card. Apparently, I cannot even get past the boot even into safe mode. So, I guess that's it and time to buy a new one... Last edited by dai; 12-16-2008 at 06:25 PM.

12-16-2008, 06:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 53,565 OS: vista 32x 64x ultimate retail	Re: Stop_Check Error bfg are not recommended you would be better off with this http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1204331807576 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/329284 __________________

12-17-2008, 05:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
Chainer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 63 OS: XPP/WIN7/MAC-L/LINUX	Re: Stop_Check Error Ok, I got the system up and running again. Put the Graphics Card back in - and removed the dial up modem card. Went right on through and booted fine... Haven't tried to get an error, as I need to get my website up and running. So the power supply is a guaranteed fix? Last edited by Chainer; 12-17-2008 at 05:59 AM.

12-17-2008, 07:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 53,565 OS: vista 32x 64x ultimate retail	Re: Stop_Check Error nothing is guaranteed,just a problem seen that needs sorting __________________

12-17-2008, 07:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
Chainer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 63 OS: XPP/WIN7/MAC-L/LINUX	Geh... I guess I would be better off saving my money to get a new tower with more RAM, HD Space, and 64bit... Ok, well, I tried to run it without the graphics card (As it came, stock) and I am still getting the same error... Any ideas? Last edited by dai; 12-24-2008 at 07:47 AM.

12-17-2008, 11:06 AM	#11 (permalink)
Chainer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 63 OS: XPP/WIN7/MAC-L/LINUX	replace the psu Got a new PSU, still getting it... Last edited by dai; 12-24-2008 at 07:47 AM.

12-18-2008, 06:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 53,565 OS: vista 32x 64x ultimate retail	Re: Stop_Check Error what power supply did you get it's running but no modem card? if thats the case can you try the modem card in another computer to check it __________________

12-18-2008, 11:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
Chainer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 63 OS: XPP/WIN7/MAC-L/LINUX	Re: Stop_Check Error I can use the eternet port... I don't need the dial up card. So, now I'm wondering what is still causing it. I got the suggested antec

12-19-2008, 02:30 AM	#14 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 53,565 OS: vista 32x 64x ultimate retail	Re: Stop_Check Error in the device manager click on view at the top in the dropdown click on show hidden devices see if there is any yellow alongside of anything d/l and run the h/drive makers diagnostic utility on the hard drive http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=287 run chkdsk /r __________________

12-23-2008, 08:19 AM	#15 (permalink)
Chainer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 63 OS: XPP/WIN7/MAC-L/LINUX	No driver errors/conflicts or anything. Downloaded WD's lifeguard. Running a disk check - Currently verifying indexes. Disk Check ran fine, No errors that I saw. Currently running memtest and it seems to be going well. (I had seen that that was asked for on a similar thread) WALL TIME: 0:50:XX CACHED: 2047M RsvdMem: 276M Pass: 1 Errors: 0 03% Pass Update on Memtest WALL TIME: 2:16:XX CACHED: 2047M RsvdMem: 276M Pass: 2 Errors: 0 72% Pass Is that long enough to verify RAM is OK? Last edited by dai; 12-24-2008 at 07:48 AM.

12-23-2008, 08:26 PM	#16 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 53,565 OS: vista 32x 64x ultimate retail	Re: Stop_Check Error yes post your mini dump files and i will ask someone to check them __________________

12-24-2008, 02:39 AM	#18 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 53,565 OS: vista 32x 64x ultimate retail	Re: Stop_Check Error C:\Windows\Minidump\Minidump.dmp __________________

12-24-2008, 02:44 AM	#19 (permalink)
Chainer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 63 OS: XPP/WIN7/MAC-L/LINUX	I can't seem to find that folder or file... I got the debug utility installed tho... =/ this is not going well, lol. I downloaded support tools, and made the /minidump folder. However, I am not seeing any crash reports being generated. Help please. I'm currently chatting with Microsoft Tech support trying to see what they can do for me. Last edited by dai; 12-24-2008 at 07:46 AM.

12-24-2008, 06:04 AM	#20 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 53,565 OS: vista 32x 64x ultimate retail	Re: Stop_Check Error no dumps usually indicate power or heat everything else generates something __________________