Hi guys,
I get a BSOD with a 0x0000007E or 0x1000007E randomly, but it has no other information except the error code. It does not specify the file in error nor the problem. However, I suspect that my problem was since XP SP3. Please let me know what patches you were referring to.
My computer specs are as follows:
AMD Athlon 2.8+ (Barton core).
Gigabyte GA-7N400 Pro 2 Rev 2.x. Firmware FK?
2 x 512MB Kingston DDR2 400 (slots 1 + 3).
ATI Radeon X800 Pro. Catalyst 8.7
WD 120g SATA 5400.
PS: unknown.
I am running:
Windows XP Home SP3. "no new patches as per microsoft site".
I have performed the following:
Upgraded MB firmware.
Updated MB drivers.
Updated Catalyst driver.
Performed memory stress test (5 hours and 100% clean).
Performed graphics card stress test (3 hours and 100% clean).
Looked through minidump (this is where I identified ati3duag.dll)
I know for sure that it's not a VIA + ATI compatibility issue, as my MB is an nForce2 chipset.
The only thing I didn't try is uninstalling Windows XP SP3, because I am not sure whether the problem started with SP3 or before. Another point is that XP SP3 is supposed to contain the 2 SP2 fixes mentioned in the various other threads relating to problems with ati3duag and bsod. Please refer to microsoft KB 946480
I have checked all of my hardware components using various tests and have come to the following suspects:
1. Bug in Windows XP SP3?
2. Some kind of configuration/driver compatibility problem?
3. Insufficient PSU. (I have tried unplugging all external peripherals).
I want to rule out 1 and 2 before trying 3.
My system config (at peak power usage, with all components connected) is as follows:
*core*
AMD Athlon 2.8+ (Barton core).
Gigabyte GA-7N400 Pro 2 Rev 2.x. Firmware FK?
2 x 512MB Kingston DDR2 400 (slots 1 + 3).
ATI Radeon X800 Pro.
WD 120g SATA 5400.
*optional/unplugged while testing/prefer to use*
Seagate 40g IDE 7200.
Internal 48x CD RW drive.
External 8x DVD RW drive.
2.5" 160g Maxtor External HDD
USB Mouse battery charger.
USB Wireless mouse dongle.
USB Bluetooth dongle.
In the case of 3, which power supply would you recommend out of the ones available at MSY (Australian shop).
Brand Model {/ additional model}* price {/ add model price}*
SHAW 550W / 600W Max.22 / 22
SHAW 720W (Dual Fan) Max.25
SHAW 860W (Tri Fan) Max.27
A-Power Black Label 650 Watt Single-Fan 39
A-Power Gold Label 860 Watt Dual-Fan 59
A-Power Platinum Label 1200 Watt Tri-Fan 149
ASUS Z45FP 450W /P-55GA 550W 79 / 115
ASUS U-65GA 650W 165
Thermaltake 430W / TR2 470W / TR2 550W 39 /69 /97
Thermaltake ToughPower 600W / 750W 147 / 184
Thermaltake ToughPower 850W /1200W /1500W 238/374/459
Thermaltake 450W / 650W PE for Nvidia & SLI VGA 86 / 123
GIGABYTE 460W / 800W 49 / 211
Coolermaster Extreme 390W /460W /500W 44/54/61
Coolermaster Extreme 550W /600W /650W 71 /85 /95
Coolermaster RealPower Pro 550w /650w 119 / 155
Coolermaster RealPower Pro 750w / 850w 192 / 238
Coolermaster RealPower Pro 1000W 299
Coolermaster RealPower Modular 520W/620W 129/149
Super Flower 500W / 550W 65 / 77
Super Flower 600W / 750W / 800W 104 / 159 / 189
Topower 420W / 520W “Fan-less” Real 138/165
Topower 500W / 600W / 750W 69 / 113 / 170
Topower 900W / 1000W / 1200W 203 /280 /329
Huntkey V-Power 550W / Titan 650W 61 / 96
I want one that doesn't cost too much but provides reliable power at a fairly efficient rate. I guess this rules out SHAW (reliability) for one. From what I've read Huntkey Titan ($96) and Coolermaster RPP ($119) are at the reliability and efficiency I'm after. Are there any cheaper on the list that would be recommended?
Of course I would prefer to resolve this problem without having to purchase new hardware, especially since if it is not a hardware problem, then new hardware isn't going to magically fix the problem anyway.
I get a BSOD with a 0x0000007E or 0x1000007E randomly, but it has no other information except the error code. It does not specify the file in error nor the problem. However, I suspect that my problem was since XP SP3. Please let me know what patches you were referring to.
My computer specs are as follows:
AMD Athlon 2.8+ (Barton core).
Gigabyte GA-7N400 Pro 2 Rev 2.x. Firmware FK?
2 x 512MB Kingston DDR2 400 (slots 1 + 3).
ATI Radeon X800 Pro. Catalyst 8.7
WD 120g SATA 5400.
PS: unknown.
I am running:
Windows XP Home SP3. "no new patches as per microsoft site".
I have performed the following:
Upgraded MB firmware.
Updated MB drivers.
Updated Catalyst driver.
Performed memory stress test (5 hours and 100% clean).
Performed graphics card stress test (3 hours and 100% clean).
Looked through minidump (this is where I identified ati3duag.dll)
I know for sure that it's not a VIA + ATI compatibility issue, as my MB is an nForce2 chipset.
The only thing I didn't try is uninstalling Windows XP SP3, because I am not sure whether the problem started with SP3 or before. Another point is that XP SP3 is supposed to contain the 2 SP2 fixes mentioned in the various other threads relating to problems with ati3duag and bsod. Please refer to microsoft KB 946480
I have checked all of my hardware components using various tests and have come to the following suspects:
1. Bug in Windows XP SP3?
2. Some kind of configuration/driver compatibility problem?
3. Insufficient PSU. (I have tried unplugging all external peripherals).
I want to rule out 1 and 2 before trying 3.
My system config (at peak power usage, with all components connected) is as follows:
*core*
AMD Athlon 2.8+ (Barton core).
Gigabyte GA-7N400 Pro 2 Rev 2.x. Firmware FK?
2 x 512MB Kingston DDR2 400 (slots 1 + 3).
ATI Radeon X800 Pro.
WD 120g SATA 5400.
*optional/unplugged while testing/prefer to use*
Seagate 40g IDE 7200.
Internal 48x CD RW drive.
External 8x DVD RW drive.
2.5" 160g Maxtor External HDD
USB Mouse battery charger.
USB Wireless mouse dongle.
USB Bluetooth dongle.
In the case of 3, which power supply would you recommend out of the ones available at MSY (Australian shop).
Brand Model {/ additional model}* price {/ add model price}*
SHAW 550W / 600W Max.22 / 22
SHAW 720W (Dual Fan) Max.25
SHAW 860W (Tri Fan) Max.27
A-Power Black Label 650 Watt Single-Fan 39
A-Power Gold Label 860 Watt Dual-Fan 59
A-Power Platinum Label 1200 Watt Tri-Fan 149
ASUS Z45FP 450W /P-55GA 550W 79 / 115
ASUS U-65GA 650W 165
Thermaltake 430W / TR2 470W / TR2 550W 39 /69 /97
Thermaltake ToughPower 600W / 750W 147 / 184
Thermaltake ToughPower 850W /1200W /1500W 238/374/459
Thermaltake 450W / 650W PE for Nvidia & SLI VGA 86 / 123
GIGABYTE 460W / 800W 49 / 211
Coolermaster Extreme 390W /460W /500W 44/54/61
Coolermaster Extreme 550W /600W /650W 71 /85 /95
Coolermaster RealPower Pro 550w /650w 119 / 155
Coolermaster RealPower Pro 750w / 850w 192 / 238
Coolermaster RealPower Pro 1000W 299
Coolermaster RealPower Modular 520W/620W 129/149
Super Flower 500W / 550W 65 / 77
Super Flower 600W / 750W / 800W 104 / 159 / 189
Topower 420W / 520W “Fan-less” Real 138/165
Topower 500W / 600W / 750W 69 / 113 / 170
Topower 900W / 1000W / 1200W 203 /280 /329
Huntkey V-Power 550W / Titan 650W 61 / 96
I want one that doesn't cost too much but provides reliable power at a fairly efficient rate. I guess this rules out SHAW (reliability) for one. From what I've read Huntkey Titan ($96) and Coolermaster RPP ($119) are at the reliability and efficiency I'm after. Are there any cheaper on the list that would be recommended?
Of course I would prefer to resolve this problem without having to purchase new hardware, especially since if it is not a hardware problem, then new hardware isn't going to magically fix the problem anyway.