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Semi-random BSOD need help narrowing down the cause
I get a semi-random BSOD every now and again. Sometimes it happens once in a day, other times it goes several days without happening and i just want to narrow it down.
I get a semi-random BSOD every now and again. Sometimes it happens once in a day, other times it goes several days without happening and i just want to narrow it down.
If you are using a program like Ccleaner please stop using it while troubleshooting.
This because programs like Ccleaner remove dump files that are needed to troubleshoot.
Or configure Ccleaner to not remove dump files:
Unfortunately, only 1 minidump is present. 1 dump isn't enough for proper analysis with a 0x124.
All there is in the single minidump is a write error on the level 0 cache of core 2, but this doesn't say much.
Please follow instructions below carefully.
The error is 0x124 WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR (Windows Hardware Error Architecture)Code:2: kd> !errrec ffffe001e2af0028 =============================================================================== Common Platform Error Record @ ffffe001e2af0028 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Record Id : 01d150ada574f73c Severity : Fatal (1) Length : 928 Creator : Microsoft Notify Type : Machine Check Exception Timestamp : 1/17/2016 5:11:44 (UTC) Flags : 0x00000000 =============================================================================== Section 0 : Processor Generic ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Descriptor @ ffffe001e2af00a8 Section @ ffffe001e2af0180 Offset : 344 Length : 192 Flags : 0x00000001 Primary Severity : Fatal Proc. Type : x86/x64 Instr. Set : x64 Error Type : Cache error Operation : Generic Flags : 0x00 Level : 0 CPU Version : 0x00000000000306c3 Processor ID : 0x0000000000000002 =============================================================================== Section 1 : x86/x64 Processor Specific ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Descriptor @ ffffe001e2af00f0 Section @ ffffe001e2af0240 Offset : 536 Length : 128 Flags : 0x00000000 Severity : Fatal Local APIC Id : 0x0000000000000002 CPU Id : c3 06 03 00 00 08 10 02 - bf fb da 7f ff fb eb bf 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Proc. Info 0 @ ffffe001e2af0240 =============================================================================== Section 2 : x86/x64 MCA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Descriptor @ ffffe001e2af0138 Section @ ffffe001e2af02c0 Offset : 664 Length : 264 Flags : 0x00000000 Severity : Fatal Error : DCACHEL0_WR_ERR (Proc 2 Bank 1) Status : 0xbf80000000000124 Address : 0x000000027e51a980 Misc. : 0x0000000000000086
This means that there are problems with your hardware, but this error is also caused by overclocking, faulty drivers or BIOS problems.
WarningIf you're overclocking your system, revert back to stock clocks now.
NoteTest the system once the overclock is removed before continuing with the steps outlined below.
Part One: CPU Stress Test
Part Two: MemTest86+ RAM Diagnostic
Part Three: Hard Drive Diagnostics
Part Four: GPU Stress Test
Run Prime95 to stress test your CPU. Prime95 - Stress Test Your CPU - Windows 10 Forums
WarningYour CPU temperatures will rise quickly while under this stress test. Keep a keen eye on them and abort the test if overheating occurs.
Run MemTest86+ to analyse your RAM. MemTest86+ - Test RAM - Windows 10 Forums
Note
MemTest86+ needs to be run for at least 8 passes for conclusive results. Set it running before you go to bed and leave it overnight. We're looking forzero errors here. Even a single error will indicate RAM failure.
Run SeaTools to check the integrity of your HDD. SeaTools for DOS and Windows - How to Use - Windows 7 Help Forums
Run following tests
- Short Drive Self Test
- Short generic
- Long generic
If the short generic fails, no need for the long generic.
NoteDo not run SeaTools on an SSD as the results will be invalid.
Run chkdsk
Disk Check - Windows 7 Help Forums
Run HDTune to
- scan for errors, no quick scan but full scan
- check the health,
- benchmark.
It may take some time, but please take the time you need to perform it properly.
Let me know what the results are
- of the error scan,
- make a screenshot of the health of every hard drive and post the screenshots,
- post screenshots with the benchmark of the
- transfer rate,
- access time,
- burst rate,
- cpu usage.
Run Furmark to stress test your GPU. FurMark - GPU Stress Test - Windows 10 Forums
NoteRun Furmark for around 30 minutes.
WarningYour GPU temperatures will rise quickly while Furmark is running. Keep a keen eye on them and abort the test if overheating occurs.
I have seen personally and read many places on the internet its not good to run Prime 95 on haswell because of the outrageous temps it generates with a newer instruction set prime 95 uses.
You can also use
- IntelProcessor Diagnostic Tool (works in Windows)
x64 - http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...mples&lang=eng
Seems I forgot to add IntelBurnTest
CPU - Stress Test Using IntelBurnTest - Windows 7 Help Forums
I ran all the tests, nothing came back abnormal. Been running for several days with nothing abnormal, I guess i'll wait and see what happens.