Right guys. The whole chipset and mouse driver idea never worked. Sam I installed version 8.4 Catalyst but for some unknown reason the display responded in the same manner as I previously described. So I rolled back display driver and all is well dispay wise. Because the display is responding in such a way towards new driver installations, does that sugest the problem might be Graphics Card related? I have ran ou of ideas guys. The only thing I can think of is installing Vista 32 to see if the problem is indeed software related. Any more options? Many Thanks
I had a green screen this time around. Here is the report if it means anything to you guys. Problem signature Problem Event Name: BlueScreen OS Version: 6.0.6001.2.1.0.256.1 Locale ID: 2057 Files that help describe the problem (some files may no longer be available) Mini060508-02.dmp sysdata.xml Version.txt View a temporary copy of these files Warning: If a virus or other security threat caused the problem, opening a copy of the files could harm your computer. Extra information about the problem BCCode: 3b BCP1: 00000000C0000005 BCP2: FFFFF960001008BE BCP3: FFFFFA6004D216C0 BCP4: 0000000000000000 OS Version: 6_0_6001 Service Pack: 1_0 Product: 256_1 Server information: f536457f-dac8-41fc-acbb-972ccbbd5cb2
After I built my first PC (this one) I built one for my sister also. That one, an AMD 6400+ on an Asus M3A-H HDMI mobo with a simple 8600 GT. And I installed the same Vista 64 I am trying to install on mine. No problems whatsoever reported.
Yeah well, ATI's software's a bit pathetic really, it might just be taking issue with the fact that you're using 64-bit Vista. I'm intending on doing so soon with the same card and motherboard you're using, so I'll see how it goes for me.
Too bad there isnt a way you could "find" (cough, cough) an XP Pro version somewhere. I wonder where you could "find" one? Maybe just to test things out until Fista is stable say like SP33 LOL
Yeah it's a shame I can't (cough, cough). Thanks for all your help. Maybe someday I can be of some use. Cheers
Guys I am really sorry to put you through this but please have a look at this : ***** Start of Report ***** -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <<< Computer Overview >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tip 2546: Large memory modules should be ECC/Parity. <<< Mainboard >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notice 224: SMBIOS/DMI information may be inaccurate. Tip 2511: Some memory slots are free so the memory can be easily upgraded. Tip 2546: Large memory modules should be ECC/Parity. Warning 2523: Memory bus speed exceeds memory rated speed. Reduce memory bus speed. <<< Plug & Play >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <<< Mainboard Configuration >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notice 224: System BIOS : SMBIOS/DMI information may be inaccurate. Tip 212: System BIOS : BIOS can be shadowed so check whether it is. Warning 214: System BIOS : BIOS is flash-able but surface- mounted. An unsuccessful flash may be fatal. <<< Processors >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tip 210: CPU 1 [Processor 0, Core 0, Thread 0] : Mainboard supports faster CPUs, so the CPU can be upgraded when needed. Notice 224: CPU 1 [Processor 0, Core 0, Thread 0] : SMBIOS/DMI information may be inaccurate. Warning 236: CPU 1 [Processor 0, Core 0, Thread 0] : Vcore higher than rated maximum. Check Vcore setting! Tip 210: CPU 2 [Processor 0, Core 1, Thread 0] : Mainboard supports faster CPUs, so the CPU can be upgraded when needed. Notice 224: CPU 2 [Processor 0, Core 1, Thread 0] : SMBIOS/DMI information may be inaccurate. Warning 236: CPU 2 [Processor 0, Core 1, Thread 0] : Vcore higher than rated maximum. Check Vcore setting! Tip 210: CPU 3 [Processor 0, Core 2, Thread 0] : Mainboard supports faster CPUs, so the CPU can be upgraded when needed. Notice 224: CPU 3 [Processor 0, Core 2, Thread 0] : SMBIOS/DMI information may be inaccurate. Warning 236: CPU 3 [Processor 0, Core 2, Thread 0] : Vcore higher than rated maximum. Check Vcore setting! Tip 210: CPU 4 [Processor 0, Core 3, Thread 0] : Mainboard supports faster CPUs, so the CPU can be upgraded when needed. Notice 224: CPU 4 [Processor 0, Core 3, Thread 0] : SMBIOS/DMI information may be inaccurate. Warning 236: CPU 4 [Processor 0, Core 3, Thread 0] : Vcore higher than rated maximum. Check Vcore setting! <<< Buses and Devices >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Warning 1209: PCIe : PC Partner Radeon HD 3870 : Video card does not have an interrupt assigned. Error: PCIe : No devices found. : No devices found. Error: PCIe : No devices found. : No devices found. <<< Power Management >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notice 224: SMBIOS/DMI information may be inaccurate. <<< System Resources >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <<< Displays and Display Adapters >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tip 314: Video Adapter : ATI Radeon HD 3870 (512MB, PCIe 2.00 x16, SM 4.0) : Video BIOS is too old. Check for an update. Tip 2221: Video Adapter : ATI Radeon HD 3870 (512MB, PCIe 2.00 x16, SM 4.0) : Driver is not certified. Tip 319: Video Adapter : ATI Radeon HD 3870 (512MB, PCIe 2.00 x16, SM 4.0) : A refresh rate of at least 75Hz is recommended. Increase it if possible. Tip 314: Video Adapter : ATI Radeon HD 3870 (PCIe 2.00 x16) : Video BIOS is too old. Check for an update. <<< Physical Disks >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <<< SCSI Devices >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Warning 2600: SAMSUNG HD103UJ [P2 T0 H0 L0] (C : SCSI version does not adhere to ANSI. Probably ATA/ ATAPI device. Warning 2600: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-215D [P3 T0 H1 L0] (D : SCSI version does not adhere to ANSI. Probably ATA/ATAPI device. Notice 5901: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-215D [P3 T0 H1 L0] (D : CD 1x= 150kB/s; Exercise caution when comparing measured versus published CD ratings. Notice 5902: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-215D [P3 T0 H1 L0] (D : DVD 1x= 11.08Mbps; Exercise caution when comparing measured versus published DVD ratings. <<< Printers and Faxes >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <<< Ports >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <<< Audio Devices >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Warning 710: MIDI Output Devices (Playback) : Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth : Driver may be obsolete. Check that it is the latest version. <<< Mice and Track-balls >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <<< Keyboards and Tablets >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <<< Network Adapters >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Error: Wireless Support : No controllers present! <<< Network (LAN) >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Error: Terminal Servers Network : No domains found : No hosts detected! Error: Universal Plug and Play Network : No domains found : No hosts detected! <<< Operating System >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tip 1300: Enter your company name or "Home" instead of "Unknown". Tip 1324: .NET Framework 1.1 not installed. Install to run legacy .NET applications. <<< Virtual Machines and Runtime Engines >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <<< Key Applications >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Error: Instant Messaging : Empty : No packages found Error: Java Runtime Engine : Empty : No packages found Error: Internet Call : Empty : No packages found <<< Start Menu Applications >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <<< Memory Usage >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <<< Processes >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tip 1601: [System Process] : Program consumes a large amount of memory. Tip 1601: explorer.exe (Windows Explorer) : Program consumes a large amount of memory. Tip 1601: MOM.exe (Catalyst Control Center: Monitoring program) : Program consumes a large amount of memory. Tip 1601: CCC.exe (Catalyst Control Centre: Host application) : Program consumes a large amount of memory. Tip 1601: OUTLOOK.EXE (Microsoft Office Outlook) : Program consumes a large amount of memory. Tip 1601: RpcSandraSrv.exe (SiSoftware Sandra Agent Service (NT)(Unicode)) : Program consumes a large amount of memory. Warning: WmiPrvSE.exe (WMI Provider Host) : Process no longer exists! <<< Modules >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <<< Sessions >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <<< Services and Drivers >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tip 2130: Background Intelligent Transfer Service : Service may be disabled on Home/Professional OS version. Tip 2130: Computer Browser : Service may be disabled on Home/Professional OS version. Tip 2130: Offline Files : Service may be disabled on Home/Professional OS version. Tip 2130: Windows Media Center Service Launcher : Service may be disabled on Home/Professional OS version. Tip 2130: COM+ Event System : Service may be disabled on Home/Professional OS version. Tip 2130: TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper : Service may be disabled on Home/Professional OS version. Tip 2130: IPsec Policy Agent : Service may be disabled on Home/Professional OS version. Tip 2130: Secondary Logon : Service may be disabled on Home/Professional OS version. Tip 2130: Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) : Service may be disabled on Home/Professional OS version. Tip 2130: Terminal Services : Service may be disabled on Home/Professional OS version. Tip 2130: UPnP Device Host : Service may be disabled on Home/Professional OS version. <<< Installed Applications >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <<< Installed Processes >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <<< Components & Objects >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <<< Users and Groups >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <<< Cryptography and Certificates >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Error: User : Personal (My) : No certificates found in the store. Error: User : Enterprise Trust (Trust) : No certificates found in the store. Error: User : Active Directory User Object (UserDS) : No certificates found in the store. Error: User : Trusted People (TrustedPeople) : No certificates found in the store. Error: User : Smart Card Trusted Roots (SmartCardRoot) : No certificates found in the store. Error: Local Computer : Personal (My) : No certificates found in the store. Error: Local Computer : Enterprise Trust (Trust) : No certificates found in the store. Error: Local Computer : Trusted People (TrustedPeople) : No certificates found in the store. Error: Local Computer : Smart Card Trusted Roots (SmartCardRoot) : No certificates found in the store. <<< Fonts >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <<< Media Devices >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MPEGVideo: Unknown problem while loading the specified device driver. <<< DirectX >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tip 2221: Direct3D Devices : ATI Radeon HD 3870 (\\.\DISPLAY1) : Driver is not certified. <<< OpenGL >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <<< Logical Drives >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tip 1821: Hard Disk (C @ SAMSUNG HD103UJ 1000GB (SATA300, NCQ, 32MB Cache) : Label (name) drive. Warning: CD-ROM/DVD (D @ PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-215D (SATA150, DVD+-RW, CD-RW, 64kB Cache) : Cannot obtain drive information; check that a disk is in the drive and it is correctly formatted. <<< Data Sources >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Error: dBASE Files (User) [Microsoft Access dBASE Driver (*.dbf, *.ndx, *.mdx)] : Could not connect to the database. : Could not connect to the database. Error: Excel Files (User) [Microsoft Excel Driver (*.xls, *.xlsx, *.xlsm, *.xlsb)] : Could not connect to the database. : Could not connect to the database. Error: MS Access Database (User) [Microsoft Access Driver (*.mdb, *.accdb)] : Could not connect to the database. : Could not connect to the database. <<< File Types >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <<< Web Components >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Error: ActiveX Packages : No packages found : No controllers present! Error: Java Class Packages : No packages found : No controllers present! <<< Environment Variables >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ***** End of Report ***** ? Cheers
Like I said before, I'm not a Fista expert but something in that log (reads like a Sandrasoft log am I right?) stuck out. I cant remember where I've read this but since Fista needs admin rights and all that UAC stuff and special permissions to run most programs, you really need to have your naming specified. Check out #1 fun fact at this website http://www.arsgeek.com/?p=1172 and let me know if it helps at all.
Well guys it has now been about 20hrs since my last restart. That has to be a record. I don't know if this is what we were lookin' for but i is a start that's for sure. Thank GOD! I hope it lasts permanently, of course. I will let you know. All I did this time around was change the memory timings from 5-5-5-15 to 5-5-5-18 keeping Deardrum's earlier BIOS settings as well. Cheers
One more thing guys. I noticed the hard computer was working hard even thuogh I wasn't doing much with it so I ran Task Manager to check it out and came across the resource monitor which was telling me that the command perfmon.exe had a high rating under hard faults/min so I found this on the net: Could it be?
hmm, could well be. By the way to post hyperlinks, just paste the link in, pure and simple. No URL square bracket etc. like this: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/937085
It must be the name change right? LOL, I doubt that specifically fixed things but it should help down the road with permissions and especially if you decide to network your computer. About your RAM changes, have you ran Memtest at new settings? Any reason you want it at 555-18 and not -15?
To be truthful Deardrum I am very new in the computer hardware scene. I am a Mega Downloader though. And when I say Mega I mean MEGA! I have developed a lot of interest in computing since and I am a pretty fast learner. I hope I get through this endeavour and appreciate all I have learned while trying to ascertain the cause. You guys play a big part in the whole learning scene of course. As far as the timings are concerned I simply read them of the memory specs in the OCZ website. I don't even know what they mean or what they do YET. The 20h thing went to 22hrs and then packed up on me once again. What I have noticed is the computer working excessively without any reason whatsoever. The CPU usage doesn't go high, probably because it can do a lot of work but that prompted me to check Task manager like I mentioned earlier. When I opened the Resource Monitor I see a lot going on without any reason, especially under Hard Disk and Memory. Under Memory the Hardfaults/sec seems to be high every now and then. Maybe I will go that way now. One thing. On one of my previous posts I mentioned that when I checked the Event Viewer it still had week old logs even though I just had freshly reinstalled Vista. Do you know anything about this? Cheers Note- I haven't ran Memtest on the new settings yet, but I will.
Would you be able to run Memtest86 on your system and check your RAM? edit: lol just read the last line of your post.
