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So there I was last week playing X-Plane during a thunderstorm. A relatively close lightning strike made the lights flicker briefly and my computer shut down. On reboot it got stuck in a loop exactly like the guy in this video who has a similar motherboard. It did boot up eventually but since then the bsod's have gotten more frequent until today when all it will do is loop. I thought maybe it was a temp or voltage thing but I monitored all of that while I gamed and nothing was out of range. The LED code is D2 for "PCH Initialization Error". Seems most people with this problem ended up RMA'ing their mobo.
Things I've tried but no avail:
-Reseat everthing
-Cleaned out dust
-Flashed updated bios
-Tried backup bios
-Factory reset bios
-Removed video card and use onboard video
-Try memory on different channels and try just one stick at a time
-Try different power strip and wall plug
-Try loading Debian from bootable USB
-Try loading Ubuntu from bootable USB
-Removed mouse and keyboard one at a time.
-Checked voltages and temps in BIOS, which I can still get into, is fine
The only thing that will boot is my Ultimate Boot Disk, Hiyrem's Boot Disk, and the text only portion of my Debian/Clonezilla USB. I ran some CPU and RAM stress tests and they were fine, although I really didn't run them that long.
My bsod minidump always shows in each entry:
"Bug Check Code : 0x00000124"
"Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c"
The research I've done online seems to point towards some hardware failure. Pretty sure its the mobo although I suppose there is a slim chance its the PSU or CPU but I kinda doubt it. I know I'm an idiot for using a cheap ass power strip and gaming during a thunderstorm. I'm getting a decent UPS this time and will unplug everything during the next thunderstorm.
EDIT: Apparently the PCH is the southbridge. I messed around with the voltage settings but that didn't help. Looking like it's time for a new mobo. Pretty sure this is the answer but thought I'd check with you guys before I pull the trigger on a new mobo.
Thanks!
BSOD minidump below:
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Dump File : 071916-9344-01.dmp
Crash Time : 7/19/2016 12:33:48 PM
Bug Check String :
Bug Check Code : 0x00000124
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 2 : fffffa80`0833a8f8
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000000
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7601.23418 (win7sp1_ldr.160408-2045)
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : F:\Windows\Minidump\071916-9344-01.dmp
Processors Count : 8
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 262,144
Dump File Time : 7/19/2016 12:33:53 PM
==================================================
==================================================
Dump File : 071916-8424-01.dmp
Crash Time : 7/19/2016 12:18:55 PM
Bug Check String :
Bug Check Code : 0x00000124
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 2 : fffffa80`0bb198f8
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000000
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7601.23418 (win7sp1_ldr.160408-2045)
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : F:\Windows\Minidump\071916-8424-01.dmp
Processors Count : 8
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 262,144
Dump File Time : 7/19/2016 12:18:59 PM
==================================================
==================================================
Dump File : 071916-11076-01.dmp
Crash Time : 7/19/2016 3:46:42 AM
Bug Check String :
Bug Check Code : 0x00000124
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 2 : fffffa80`085398f8
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000000
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7601.23418 (win7sp1_ldr.160408-2045)
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : F:\Windows\Minidump\071916-11076-01.dmp
Processors Count : 8
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 262,144
Dump File Time : 7/19/2016 3:46:48 AM
==================================================
==================================================
Dump File : 071816-10467-01.dmp
Crash Time : 7/18/2016 10:28:53 PM
Bug Check String :
Bug Check Code : 0x00000124
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 2 : fffffa80`085388f8
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000000
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7601.23418 (win7sp1_ldr.160408-2045)
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : F:\Windows\Minidump\071816-10467-01.dmp
Processors Count : 8
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 262,144
Dump File Time : 7/18/2016 10:28:58 PM
==================================================
==================================================
Dump File : 071516-10467-01.dmp
Crash Time : 7/15/2016 3:39:58 PM
Bug Check String :
Bug Check Code : 0x00000124
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 2 : fffffa80`085368f8
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000000
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7601.23418 (win7sp1_ldr.160408-2045)
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : F:\Windows\Minidump\071516-10467-01.dmp
Processors Count : 8
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 262,144
Dump File Time : 7/15/2016 3:40:03 PM
==================================================
==================================================
Dump File : 071416-10873-01.dmp
Crash Time : 7/14/2016 1:07:46 AM
Bug Check String :
Bug Check Code : 0x00000124
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 2 : fffffa80`085058f8
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000000
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7601.23418 (win7sp1_ldr.160408-2045)
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : F:\Windows\Minidump\071416-10873-01.dmp
Processors Count : 8
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 262,144
Dump File Time : 7/14/2016 1:07:52 AM
==================================================
==================================================
Dump File : 071416-10920-01.dmp
Crash Time : 7/14/2016 1:07:08 AM
Bug Check String :
Bug Check Code : 0x00000124
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 2 : fffffa80`085388f8
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000000
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7601.23418 (win7sp1_ldr.160408-2045)
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : F:\Windows\Minidump\071416-10920-01.dmp
Processors Count : 8
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 262,144
Dump File Time : 7/14/2016 1:07:14 AM
==================================================
==================================================
Dump File : 071416-8439-01.dmp
Crash Time : 7/14/2016 12:25:59 AM
Bug Check String :
Bug Check Code : 0x00000124
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 2 : fffffa80`084cf8f8
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000000
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7601.23418 (win7sp1_ldr.160408-2045)
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : F:\Windows\Minidump\071416-8439-01.dmp
Processors Count : 8
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 262,144
Dump File Time : 7/14/2016 12:26:03 AM
==================================================
==================================================
Dump File : 071416-10218-01.dmp
Crash Time : 7/14/2016 12:22:32 AM
Bug Check String :
Bug Check Code : 0x00000124
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 2 : fffffa80`0bb5c8f8
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000000
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7601.23418 (win7sp1_ldr.160408-2045)
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : F:\Windows\Minidump\071416-10218-01.dmp
Processors Count : 8
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 262,144
Dump File Time : 7/14/2016 12:22:36 AM
==================================================
So there I was last week playing X-Plane during a thunderstorm. A relatively close lightning strike made the lights flicker briefly and my computer shut down. On reboot it got stuck in a loop exactly like the guy in this video who has a similar motherboard. It did boot up eventually but since then the bsod's have gotten more frequent until today when all it will do is loop. I thought maybe it was a temp or voltage thing but I monitored all of that while I gamed and nothing was out of range. The LED code is D2 for "PCH Initialization Error". Seems most people with this problem ended up RMA'ing their mobo.
Things I've tried but no avail:
-Reseat everthing
-Cleaned out dust
-Flashed updated bios
-Tried backup bios
-Factory reset bios
-Removed video card and use onboard video
-Try memory on different channels and try just one stick at a time
-Try different power strip and wall plug
-Try loading Debian from bootable USB
-Try loading Ubuntu from bootable USB
-Removed mouse and keyboard one at a time.
-Checked voltages and temps in BIOS, which I can still get into, is fine
The only thing that will boot is my Ultimate Boot Disk, Hiyrem's Boot Disk, and the text only portion of my Debian/Clonezilla USB. I ran some CPU and RAM stress tests and they were fine, although I really didn't run them that long.
My bsod minidump always shows in each entry:
"Bug Check Code : 0x00000124"
"Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c"
The research I've done online seems to point towards some hardware failure. Pretty sure its the mobo although I suppose there is a slim chance its the PSU or CPU but I kinda doubt it. I know I'm an idiot for using a cheap ass power strip and gaming during a thunderstorm. I'm getting a decent UPS this time and will unplug everything during the next thunderstorm.
EDIT: Apparently the PCH is the southbridge. I messed around with the voltage settings but that didn't help. Looking like it's time for a new mobo. Pretty sure this is the answer but thought I'd check with you guys before I pull the trigger on a new mobo.
Thanks!BSOD minidump below:
==================================================
Dump File : 071916-9344-01.dmp
Crash Time : 7/19/2016 12:33:48 PM
Bug Check String :
Bug Check Code : 0x00000124
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 2 : fffffa80`0833a8f8
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000000
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7601.23418 (win7sp1_ldr.160408-2045)
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : F:\Windows\Minidump\071916-9344-01.dmp
Processors Count : 8
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 262,144
Dump File Time : 7/19/2016 12:33:53 PM
==================================================
==================================================
Dump File : 071916-8424-01.dmp
Crash Time : 7/19/2016 12:18:55 PM
Bug Check String :
Bug Check Code : 0x00000124
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 2 : fffffa80`0bb198f8
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000000
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7601.23418 (win7sp1_ldr.160408-2045)
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : F:\Windows\Minidump\071916-8424-01.dmp
Processors Count : 8
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 262,144
Dump File Time : 7/19/2016 12:18:59 PM
==================================================
==================================================
Dump File : 071916-11076-01.dmp
Crash Time : 7/19/2016 3:46:42 AM
Bug Check String :
Bug Check Code : 0x00000124
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 2 : fffffa80`085398f8
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000000
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7601.23418 (win7sp1_ldr.160408-2045)
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : F:\Windows\Minidump\071916-11076-01.dmp
Processors Count : 8
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 262,144
Dump File Time : 7/19/2016 3:46:48 AM
==================================================
==================================================
Dump File : 071816-10467-01.dmp
Crash Time : 7/18/2016 10:28:53 PM
Bug Check String :
Bug Check Code : 0x00000124
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 2 : fffffa80`085388f8
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000000
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7601.23418 (win7sp1_ldr.160408-2045)
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : F:\Windows\Minidump\071816-10467-01.dmp
Processors Count : 8
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 262,144
Dump File Time : 7/18/2016 10:28:58 PM
==================================================
==================================================
Dump File : 071516-10467-01.dmp
Crash Time : 7/15/2016 3:39:58 PM
Bug Check String :
Bug Check Code : 0x00000124
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 2 : fffffa80`085368f8
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000000
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7601.23418 (win7sp1_ldr.160408-2045)
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : F:\Windows\Minidump\071516-10467-01.dmp
Processors Count : 8
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 262,144
Dump File Time : 7/15/2016 3:40:03 PM
==================================================
==================================================
Dump File : 071416-10873-01.dmp
Crash Time : 7/14/2016 1:07:46 AM
Bug Check String :
Bug Check Code : 0x00000124
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 2 : fffffa80`085058f8
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000000
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7601.23418 (win7sp1_ldr.160408-2045)
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : F:\Windows\Minidump\071416-10873-01.dmp
Processors Count : 8
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 262,144
Dump File Time : 7/14/2016 1:07:52 AM
==================================================
==================================================
Dump File : 071416-10920-01.dmp
Crash Time : 7/14/2016 1:07:08 AM
Bug Check String :
Bug Check Code : 0x00000124
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 2 : fffffa80`085388f8
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000000
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7601.23418 (win7sp1_ldr.160408-2045)
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : F:\Windows\Minidump\071416-10920-01.dmp
Processors Count : 8
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 262,144
Dump File Time : 7/14/2016 1:07:14 AM
==================================================
==================================================
Dump File : 071416-8439-01.dmp
Crash Time : 7/14/2016 12:25:59 AM
Bug Check String :
Bug Check Code : 0x00000124
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 2 : fffffa80`084cf8f8
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000000
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7601.23418 (win7sp1_ldr.160408-2045)
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : F:\Windows\Minidump\071416-8439-01.dmp
Processors Count : 8
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 262,144
Dump File Time : 7/14/2016 12:26:03 AM
==================================================
==================================================
Dump File : 071416-10218-01.dmp
Crash Time : 7/14/2016 12:22:32 AM
Bug Check String :
Bug Check Code : 0x00000124
Parameter 1 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 2 : fffffa80`0bb5c8f8
Parameter 3 : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 4 : 00000000`00000000
Caused By Driver : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
File Description : NT Kernel & System
Product Name : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company : Microsoft Corporation
File Version : 6.1.7601.23418 (win7sp1_ldr.160408-2045)
Processor : x64
Crash Address : ntoskrnl.exe+4ace0c
Stack Address 1 :
Stack Address 2 :
Stack Address 3 :
Computer Name :
Full Path : F:\Windows\Minidump\071416-10218-01.dmp
Processors Count : 8
Major Version : 15
Minor Version : 7601
Dump File Size : 262,144
Dump File Time : 7/14/2016 12:22:36 AM
==================================================
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