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BSOD - After new Motherboard, CPU and RAM

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So I have been trying to fix my desktop these last couple of days, but I have yet to succeed, so now I'm going to ask you.

Computer specs:
Motherboard: Asus P8Z68-V Pro/Gen 3
CPU: Intel Core i5 - 2500K
Power supply: Corsair TX650W
Graphics-card: GeForce GTX 460
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4x4GB)
Hard disk: I can't quite remember the name, but it's the only thing left from a shop-computer I bought some years ago (well, I also have a CD/DVD drive).
OS: Windows Vista 64bit

Description of problem:
1. I turn on the computer.
2. Computer loads windows.
3. Computer goes to BSOD.

Blue screen code:
*** STOP: 0x0000007B (0xBA4C3524, 0xC0000034, 0x00000000, 0x00000000)

Motherboard lights, that light up (in order):
1. CPU_LED
2. DRAM_LED
3. VGA_LED
4. BOOT_DEVICE_LED

What I've tried:

1. I have of course tried searching the net, and I have tried a lot of different things, but none has worked so far.

2. I have tried to simply switch the hard disk, but I still get the same blue screen.

3. I have tried using my old memory sticks, and I've done a RAM/Memory test, or what ever they are called (tried only using one stick, and in different slots/ran a diagnostic scan too).

4. I have tried repairing the hard disk with start-up repair, and with a repair disc.

5. I have tried running the "chkdsk c: /r" command from the "Recovery Console".

6. I have tried plugging the DVI cable to the motherboard instead of the graphics card, and I've also tried completely removing the graphics card.

7. I have tried running the disc that comes with the motherboard "Intel Z68 Chipset Support DVD Rev.577.06".

8. I have tried following a piece of paper by going to: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922976, and burning a CD with the file, inserting the CD and booting from it. It didn't work, maybe I somehow burned it wrongly or what?

9. Changing the SATA Mode from "AHCI" to "IDE MODE".

I can't really remember what else I have tried, but if I do, the thread will be updated. Look for this to see updates: "EDIT: stuff".

I hope somebody can help me, I appreciate your help and time.

Best regards.

- Marcus



Reply to Starwop
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Based on the trouble-shooting you have done so far, I would re-check all the data and power cables attached to the HDDs, the GPU(s), and the motherboard, including the CPU_PWR cable. I would also re-seat the RAM and the GPU card(s) - and any others you have added. If this doesn't solve the problem, then enter the BIOS at power-on and reset the BIOS settings to "Failsafe" or other default settings option, then save those settings and re-start the system.

Reply to treefrog07

Have you previously been using this system or is this a new build? How far are you getting to Windows before it gives the error? Do you have the Vista disc to do a Windows repair install? Have you tried different SATA ports on the motherboard and other SATA settings in BIOS besides IDE/AHCI?

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Oh yeah, I forgot to say that the read lights disappear after some seconds, and that I can't enter "Safe mode" when I press "F8". Since I can't edit my own thread, I have to mention it here.

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Based on the trouble-shooting you have done so far, I would re-check all the data and power cables attached to the HDDs, the GPU(s), and the motherboard, including the CPU_PWR cable. I would also re-seat the RAM and the GPU card(s) - and any others you have added. If this doesn't solve the problem, then enter the BIOS at power-on and reset the BIOS settings to "Failsafe" or other default settings option, then save those settings and re-start the system.


Thanks, I will give that a try :)


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Have you previously been using this system or is this a new build? How far are you getting to Windows before it gives the error? Do you have the Vista disc to do a Windows repair install? Have you tried different SATA ports on the motherboard and other SATA settings in BIOS besides IDE/AHCI?


Well, it's kinda both. The computer started out as a shop bought computer, then moved everything over to a new case (CM Storm Sniper) and added a new graphics card + power supply. Now I've added a new Motherboard, CPU, CPU Cooler and RAM.

I get to the "Windows Corporation" loading screen, it loads for some time and then goes to blue screen.

Yes I have a Vista disc, that's what I called a "repair disc".

I have tried other SATA ports, but I haven't tried the other two options (disabled/RAID) in SATA settings in BIOS.

Thanks to both of you, I really appreciate you taking the time to reply to my thread.

Reply to Starwop

First big mistake you made was to try and start windows in normal mode after you put in new stuff into the rig.
Whenever you change the hardware in the rig, the next step at boot up is to enter the BIOS and check if everything is as you had left it.
Secondly, boot into Safe Mode, let windows get a hint of something new in the system and let it configure it's own drivers for it.
Then reboot into normal mode and use the latest Driver for the equipment put from the Main Chipset Manufacturers site.
Thirdly, if you changed stuff like the GPU from ATI to Nvidia or visa versa, you need to first clean up the drivers of the earlier GPU and then put in the new GPU, since conflicting companies usually have a problem even at their software levels.
A sane thing now would be to do a clean install and see if you're getting a BSOD during the install process itself.
If so, then we can certainly say , you're having a hardware problem.

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alyoshka wrote :

First big mistake you made was to try and start windows in normal mode after you put in new stuff into the rig.
Whenever you change the hardware in the rig, the next step at boot up is to enter the BIOS and check if everything is as you had left it.
Secondly, boot into Safe Mode, let windows get a hint of something new in the system and let it configure it's own drivers for it.
Then reboot into normal mode and use the latest Driver for the equipment put from the Main Chipset Manufacturers site.
Thirdly, if you changed stuff like the GPU from ATI to Nvidia or visa versa, you need to first clean up the drivers of the earlier GPU and then put in the new GPU, since conflicting companies usually have a problem even at their software levels.
A sane thing now would be to do a clean install and see if you're getting a BSOD during the install process itself.
If so, then we can certainly say , you're having a hardware problem.



I'll remember that, though the first time I changed some hardware, I did not need to do that.

As I mentioned in my last post, I can't boot into "Safe Mode".

About the GPU thing:

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Well, it's kinda both. The computer started out as a shop bought computer, then moved everything over to a new case (CM Storm Sniper) and added a new graphics card + power supply. Now I've added a new Motherboard, CPU, CPU Cooler and RAM.



There was time in between the changes, so I don't think the problem is with the GPU.

Okay, I see,- I have been putting that off because I have a lot of valuable stuff on my hard disk. But now that I think of it, I do have another one, so I'll just use that one,

Reply to Starwop

I didn't say the GPU is a problem, I could use the VIA chipset example with a Creative Labs Audio chip too, but, these are just examples.

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Reply to alyoshka

Usually changing to a new mobo/chipset gives this problem. Changing only the CPU could not trigger this through..

Just reinstall windows (do clean install, do not try to repair) and you'll be fine!

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Reply to vitornob

when you say you cannot enter safe mode by pressing F8, do you mean the entry in the menu does not work, or are you able to boot in safe boot mode, but the system still throws a BSOD at you, or are you unable to enter the boot menu by pressing F8?

If you cannot get into the boot menu it is probably a timing problem, start tapping F8 like mad after the BIOS selftest is complete.

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