RAM Problems?

cfgcjm · 09-20-2007, 10:36 AM

So I just built my new computer...installed windows and all that jazz while running a few in-windows test products I ended up with my favorite friend the "Blue Screen of Death" twice (at 2 different times); with two different error codes:

IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

PAGE_FAULT_IN_NON_PAGED_AREA

I was first inclined to think..."****, my RAM is screwed"

So i downloaded memtest86, threw it on a bootable floppy and began to run tests. Now...I have 2 sets of Dual Channel RAM one is Patriot and the other Corsair (1g per stick) so i decided to test the RAM by the channel set. My Corsair RAM made it through all 9 tests that memtest86. (with no errors). However, With the Corsair in the middle of test 9 it auto rebooted but then i ran test 9 overnight and it completed 3 passes fine. The Patriot ran 0-4 flawlessly then froze (with no errors) while trying to do a second pass on test 5 and then i rebooted and tried to run it again...it gets to about 80% and then on the progress line it shows PASS 0%j and is frozen. If i skip test 5; 6 & 7 run fine and with no errors. Test 8 "Unexpected Halting" and then some stack codes...Rebooted tried to run 8 again one pass successful and froze at 0% while trying to run 2nd pass. As we speak...9 is in process and is showing no sign or errors yet.

I'm not quite sure how to interperet this

Also just as a side note, I tried to burn a DVD on the system just as a test and it auto rebooted in the middle of the multiplexing -- no errors though

Confused? I am.
Any Ideas?

Thanks!
Chris

System:
- Intel Quad Core Duo 2 (2.4ghz) Q6600
- DP35DP Motherboard
- EVGA GeForce 8800GTX 768MB
- 2 x 1024mb 800mhz Corsair 6400 RAM
- 2 x 1024mb 800mhz Patriot 6400 RAM
- DVD-RW Dual Layer optical drive
- Seagate SATA II 7200 RPM HD

kobe24 · 09-20-2007, 10:42 AM

try a friends ram in ur com if it works fine then rma ur ram or get some new sticks

cfgcjm · 09-20-2007, 11:53 AM

I don't know anyone who has desktop DDR2 RAM everyone has laptops...any other test mechanisms?

UA_Iron · 09-20-2007, 12:58 PM

those are weird errors. if you ran memtest and everything turned out fine then its probably another hardware issue

I googled the error (I suggest you do that too) and one site pointed towards CPU overheating.

lancec2c30 · 09-20-2007, 01:36 PM

Have you tried just running one set of ram.

Mandingo · 10-02-2007, 11:53 AM

IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL.

Microsoft Corporation

09-20-2007, 10:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
cfgcjm Newb Techie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 31	RAM Problems? So I just built my new computer...installed windows and all that jazz while running a few in-windows test products I ended up with my favorite friend the "Blue Screen of Death" twice (at 2 different times); with two different error codes: IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL PAGE_FAULT_IN_NON_PAGED_AREA I was first inclined to think..."****, my RAM is screwed" So i downloaded memtest86, threw it on a bootable floppy and began to run tests. Now...I have 2 sets of Dual Channel RAM one is Patriot and the other Corsair (1g per stick) so i decided to test the RAM by the channel set. My Corsair RAM made it through all 9 tests that memtest86. (with no errors). However, With the Corsair in the middle of test 9 it auto rebooted but then i ran test 9 overnight and it completed 3 passes fine. The Patriot ran 0-4 flawlessly then froze (with no errors) while trying to do a second pass on test 5 and then i rebooted and tried to run it again...it gets to about 80% and then on the progress line it shows PASS 0%j and is frozen. If i skip test 5; 6 & 7 run fine and with no errors. Test 8 "Unexpected Halting" and then some stack codes...Rebooted tried to run 8 again one pass successful and froze at 0% while trying to run 2nd pass. As we speak...9 is in process and is showing no sign or errors yet. I'm not quite sure how to interperet this Also just as a side note, I tried to burn a DVD on the system just as a test and it auto rebooted in the middle of the multiplexing -- no errors though Confused? I am. Any Ideas? Thanks! Chris System: - Intel Quad Core Duo 2 (2.4ghz) Q6600 - DP35DP Motherboard - EVGA GeForce 8800GTX 768MB - 2 x 1024mb 800mhz Corsair 6400 RAM - 2 x 1024mb 800mhz Patriot 6400 RAM - DVD-RW Dual Layer optical drive - Seagate SATA II 7200 RPM HD

09-20-2007, 10:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
kobe24 Monster Techie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,422	Re: RAM Problems? try a friends ram in ur com if it works fine then rma ur ram or get some new sticks __________________ 3D MARK 06 14,063 on vista, use to get it p4 2.8ghz Asus p4SD-LA 6800gs ultra 1.5gb ddr400 oem 120gb hdd The Techies' Bible

09-20-2007, 11:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
cfgcjm Newb Techie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 31	Re: RAM Problems? I don't know anyone who has desktop DDR2 RAM everyone has laptops...any other test mechanisms?

09-20-2007, 12:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
UA_Iron Ultra Techie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 704	Re: RAM Problems? those are weird errors. if you ran memtest and everything turned out fine then its probably another hardware issue I googled the error (I suggest you do that too) and one site pointed towards CPU overheating. Last edited by UA_Iron; 09-20-2007 at 01:21 PM.

09-20-2007, 01:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
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10-02-2007, 11:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mandingo Super Techie Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 346	Re: RAM Problems? IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL. Microsoft Corporation __________________ __________________________ CPU - Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz Mobo - GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L GPU - EVGA GeForce 8800GTS 320MB RAM - G.SKILL 2GB DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) H.D. - Western Digital Caviar 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s PSU - CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX ATX12V V2.2 550W Power Supply Case - Rosewill R5601-BK Monitor - Hanns-G HN199D 19" Flat Panel OS - Windows XP Home

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