Erm... so I was just about run another SS2 bench when my computer did a hard reset and now when I boot I get a bluescreen that says "Machine check exception".
Tried relaxing memory timings, upping cpu voltage (at stock speeds), taking out one dimm so its running in SC mode, using my other stick but nothing.
I understand the error means my CPU detected an unrecoverable hardware error.
I was gonna try reinstalling but the setup is stuck at "setup is starting windows"
So I guess that rules are a software problem.
er... got the repair install going.. wierd..
I cleared cmos.. I had settings stock too.. hmmf.
Typically what piece of hardware is the problem?
I've ruled out my ram I believe.
edit 2.. ok my repair installed worked but now it takes about 10 minutes to boot
It just sits for a blank screen for minutes on end and then it continues booting.
I was able to log in and launch a few programs.. but since it takes so long to boot theres obviously something wrong.
System specs: 3200+ winchester (grr.. just bought it.. and was advertised as a venice) running at stock speeds at time error occured, 1x pny 512DDR 2x corsair xms 3200, 3 hdds, 1 dvd-r, 1 promise U133 controller, 7800GT and a enermax 420 watt PSU.
damnit
Tried relaxing memory timings, upping cpu voltage (at stock speeds), taking out one dimm so its running in SC mode, using my other stick but nothing.
I understand the error means my CPU detected an unrecoverable hardware error.
I was gonna try reinstalling but the setup is stuck at "setup is starting windows"
So I guess that rules are a software problem.
er... got the repair install going.. wierd..
I cleared cmos.. I had settings stock too.. hmmf.
Typically what piece of hardware is the problem?
I've ruled out my ram I believe.
edit 2.. ok my repair installed worked but now it takes about 10 minutes to boot
It just sits for a blank screen for minutes on end and then it continues booting.
I was able to log in and launch a few programs.. but since it takes so long to boot theres obviously something wrong.
System specs: 3200+ winchester (grr.. just bought it.. and was advertised as a venice) running at stock speeds at time error occured, 1x pny 512DDR 2x corsair xms 3200, 3 hdds, 1 dvd-r, 1 promise U133 controller, 7800GT and a enermax 420 watt PSU.
damnit
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