Win8Pro Frequent BSOD with different error msgs

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Nottheman

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Extremely frustrated with what has been happening with my system lately. I had BSODs happen occasionally but now they are happening like 3-6 times per day, sometimes back-to-back.

The list of error messages I've recorded for the ones that happened while sitting at my desk are:

SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED (dxgkrnl.sys)
KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED (amdppm.sys or hidusb.sys)
SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION (dxgkrnl.sys)
PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA
ATTEMPTED_EXECUTED_OF_NOEXECUTE_MEMORY
RESOURCE_NOT_OWNED
IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
TIMER_OF_DPC_INVALID (usbport.sys)

I have multiple browsers open and I play some browser based games. Usually not too much else running and hogging resources that I am aware of.

Let me know if you require any additional information and thanks!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Hi

Unfortunately, there is not a single crash dump file in the attached zip report. Please follow instructions from the below link and set Windows to write "small Memory dump" in the event of a crash.

Set MiniDump

Next time you got a BSOD, check in the "C:\WIndows\Minidump" folder for any .dmp file. Zip and attach them with next reply.

Also post a "Speccy" snapshot of your system by following instructions from the below link.

Publish a Snapshot using Speccy - Internet Applications Mini-Guides


Since varying BSOD is generally sign of a failing memory module, i would suggest diagnosing the system RAM before doing any other troubleshooting step. You will find a nice step by step tutorial in the below link.

RAM - Test with Memtest86+ - Windows 7 Help Forums

How To Test Your Computer Memory with Memtest86 and Windiag - YouTube
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
Hi

A couple of possible issues i noticed in the "Speccy" snapshot you posted.

1. Your CPU is overclocked.

Code: 
Core 0Core Speed: [COLOR=#b22222][B]3870.2 MHz[/B][/COLOR]
Multiplier: x 18.0
Bus Speed: 215.0 MHz
Rated Bus Speed: 2150.1 MHz
Temperature: 38 °C
Thread 1
APIC ID: 0
Core 1
Core Speed: 3870.2 MHz
Multiplier: x 18.0
Bus Speed: 215.0 MHz
Rated Bus Speed: 2150.1 MHz
Temperature: 37 °C
Thread 1
APIC ID: 1
Core 2
Core Speed: 3870.2 MHz
Multiplier: x 18.0
Bus Speed: 215.0 MHz
Rated Bus Speed: 2150.1 MHz
Temperature: 38 °C
Thread 1
APIC ID: 2
Core 3
Core Speed: 3870.2 MHz
Multiplier: x 18.0
Bus Speed: 215.0 MHz
Rated Bus Speed: 2150.1 MHz
Temperature: 37 °C
Thread 1
APIC ID: 3
Core 4
Core Speed: 3870.2 MHz
Multiplier: x 18.0
Bus Speed: 215.0 MHz
Rated Bus Speed: 2150.1 MHz
Temperature: 38 °C
Thread 1
APIC ID: 4
Core 5
Core Speed: 3870.2 MHz
Multiplier: x 18.0
Bus Speed: 215.0 MHz
Rated Bus Speed: 2150.1 MHz
Temperature: 37 °C
Thread 1
APIC ID: 5
Core 6
Core Speed: 3870.2 MHz
Multiplier: x 18.0
Bus Speed: 215.0 MHz
Rated Bus Speed: 2150.1 MHz
Temperature: 37 °C
Thread 1
APIC ID: 6
Core 7
Core Speed: 3870.2 MHz
Multiplier: x 18.0
Bus Speed: 215.0 MHz
Rated Bus Speed: 2150.1 MHz
Temperature: 37 °C
Thread 1
APIC ID: 7

Whether to overclock or not is your choice but OC is the best way to make a system unstable. First logical step in BSOD troubleshooting is to cancel any clock frequency and voltage change made to the CPU or RAM and use the default stock values. If you enabled the OC through software such as "Asrock Extreme Tuner" , disable the OC using it and uninstall the software completely. It may auto overclock your system. After that reset system BIOS to revert any changes made to the default BIOS values.

How To Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS)

A word of advise - If it is a gaming PC, don't bother about overclocking the CPU. It is the dumbest thing as an overclocked quad or hexa core CPU is not going to boost the FPS in any game. Almost all games are GPU centric and don't need anything other than basic quad core CPU. All the eye candy overclocking features in modern motherboards are nothing but simple marketing gimmicks.

2. Free disk space.

Your "C" drive is running out of space.

Code: 
Disk Letter: C:File System: NTFS
Volume Serial Number: 1C3965AF
Size: 112 GB
[B]Used Space: 109 GB (98%)[/B]
[B]Free Space: 2.54 GB ([COLOR=#ff0000]2%[/COLOR])[/B]


Windows need at least "15%" free space in "C:". Otherwise serious performance issues can occur. Move all the data stored in "C" partition to the other free volumes. Also delete temporary files and uninstall unwanted software.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
Thanks for the information.

So far I still have not had a BSOD and it use to be something that happened several times a day. I have gone and made some adjustments to my disk space and not I have about 17% free space on my primary disk which is the SSD. I originally made some of my temp/system drive info default to the ramdisk but I changed it back to the SSD to help me troubleshoot the BSODs I was experiencing.

I am working setting the default clock speed of my processor which I did not change personally so I assume the software I installed did. I tried using the ASROCK software but there was no option to restore to default so I'm working on that step at the moment. Also once that is done I'll reset the bios.

Thanks again for your help and if a BSOD comes during this clean-up phase, I'll post the information.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
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