DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE 9f at hibernation with RAMdisk

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Constant DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE 9f at hibernation while using pagefile on RAMdisk


Windows 8.1 Pro (32-bit)
RAM = 10 GB

When the DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE 9f on hibernation started, I wasn’t sure about the culprit, because I had made several changes on my computer. One was using Primo RAMdisk to create a RAMdisk in the “invisible” memory (that above the 3.5 GB Windows can see). I also wanted to put pagefile.sys on the RAMdisk, since it is the only way to speed up (actually to reasonable) this computer's behavior.

When Primo RAMdisk trial period was over, the “DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE 9f on hibernation” BSODs stopped.

I got a trial extension of Primo RAMdisk for the purpose of testing. With the RAMdisk created, but no pagefile on that one, the systems goes into hibernation in about 40 seconds – and there is no error. When I allocate some amount of RAMdisk for the pagefile, it takes the system about 6 minutes to try to go into hibernation and then it shuts down “unexpectedly” – practically I don’t actually see a BSOD since the monitor is not active.

Apart from this hibernation annoyance, when the pagefile is on RAMdisk, I get occasionally “infuriating” BSODs of KERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR 7a and DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL 0a. These come unexpectedly and I can really lose my recent work.

What repair do I have? another one apart from “don’t put any pagefile on the RAMdisk”. Is there maybe any conflict with another driver (nVidia?)? Is there any way I can keep pagefile on the RAMdisk?

While I might give up hibernation (it's springtime anyway!), I am more worried about the other 2 BSODs that may destroy my recent work.



Note: my pagefile allocation is a little strange. It is spread across 3 drives: some on HDD 1, some on HDD 2 and some on the RAMdrive.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 pro
Hey,

Software is in very poor condition overall.

Ramdrive is an issue.

Uninstall.

Update or uninstall:

vstor2_mntapi10_shared vstor2-mntapi10-shared.sys Tue Jul 12 12:35:19 2011 (4E1C77C7)
PQNTDrv PQNTDrv.SYS Wed May 05 23:48:39 2004 (4099B597)
kx kx.sys Thu Sep 17 19:05:33 2009 (4AB2C0BD)
Amfilter Amfilter.sys Wed Jan 24 04:46:49 2007 (45B72B09)

Update Intel Management Engine from Intel.com:

HECI HECI.sys Fri May 11 22:00:13 2007 (46451FAD)

Delete:

Code: 
0: kd> lmvm Afc
start    end        module name
95142000 9514a000   Afc        (deferred)             
    Image path: \SystemRoot\system32\drivers\Afc.sys
    Image name: Afc.sys
    Timestamp:        Wed Feb 23 01:58:55 2005 (421C29AF)
    CheckSum:         0000ADFE
    ImageSize:        00008000
    Translations:     0000.04b0 0000.04e4 0409.04b0 0409.04e4

Open Regedit then delete the subkey for afc.sys at

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services

Reboot.

Fix DVD drive like this: http://www.eightforums.com/drivers-hardware/39712-dvd-rom-not-reading-any-disc.html#post333599
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    7601.18247.x86fre.win7sp1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-built Intel based
    CPU
    Pentium D 925 3.0 GHz socket 775, Presler @ ~ 3.2 GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel DQ965MT
    Memory
    Hyundai 2 GB DDR2 @ 333 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS DirectCU II HD7790-DC2OC-2GD5 Radeon HD 7790 2GB 128-Bit GDDR5
    Sound Card
    MOTU Traveler firewire interface
    Hard Drives
    1 Seagate Barracuda SATA II system/boot drive 80 GB, 2 Western Digital hdds - 1 is SATA II Caviar Black 1 TB attached to card (assorted media, page, temp), other is SATA I 420 GB (games, media, downloads)
    PSU
    Thermaltake 450W
    Cooling
    stock Gateway cooling, extra large fan in rear of case
    Keyboard
    Alienware/Microsoft Internet kb
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
    Internet Speed
    Optimum Online, fast for US
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    Pale Moon
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    Kaspersky integrated into ZoneAlarm+Antivirus
pagefile.sys and hibernation?

I have been testing various things.

Regarding your reply:

1. I have no idea how to update or uninstall vstor2-mntapi10-shared.sys. It is a part of VMware software, of which I have the latest version.

2. Deleted pqntdrv.sys

3. kx.sys has no new version and is vital for my audio card.

4. HECI.sys. There is no newer driver for mobo DG33FB from Intel. They stopped support for this.

5. Uninstalled afc.sys.

6. Deleted lowerfilters and upperfilters, although there was no apparent problem with the DVD drive.


In the end there was no effect. The problem is that hibernation does work with pagefile.sys, If that is corrupted - as part of it disappears when the RAMdisk is disconnected (the same happens with DataRAM) - hibernation cannot recover. The same happens if you shut down the system, as the system shutdown in Win 8 uses (by default) Fast Startup, which is a sort of hibernation. The solution is to cancel fast Startup and give up hibernation. At least, until those RAMdisk creators find a solution to preserve pagefile.sys. A RAMdisk seems to be a must, since the accessible RAM of the 32-bit systems (3.5 GB) is filled quickly and a pagefile.sys of about 4 GB is hard (and wearing off) to handle on the HDD.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 pro
sorin86 said:
In the end there was no effect.
Click to expand...

You didn't listen so of course. It's like pointing out the obvious as Sherlock. And #4 has 2013 or 2014 driver. Please don't inform me of any issues unless you adhered to advice completely and fully, first. That's why it's there to begin with.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    7601.18247.x86fre.win7sp1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-built Intel based
    CPU
    Pentium D 925 3.0 GHz socket 775, Presler @ ~ 3.2 GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel DQ965MT
    Memory
    Hyundai 2 GB DDR2 @ 333 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS DirectCU II HD7790-DC2OC-2GD5 Radeon HD 7790 2GB 128-Bit GDDR5
    Sound Card
    MOTU Traveler firewire interface
    Hard Drives
    1 Seagate Barracuda SATA II system/boot drive 80 GB, 2 Western Digital hdds - 1 is SATA II Caviar Black 1 TB attached to card (assorted media, page, temp), other is SATA I 420 GB (games, media, downloads)
    PSU
    Thermaltake 450W
    Cooling
    stock Gateway cooling, extra large fan in rear of case
    Keyboard
    Alienware/Microsoft Internet kb
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
    Internet Speed
    Optimum Online, fast for US
    Browser
    Pale Moon
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky integrated into ZoneAlarm+Antivirus
Not true. Please don't misinform :)

Intel® Chipset Device Software for HECI
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?lang=eng&DwnldID=13477

The latest driver for DG33FB is 2008.

Not informing you alone, but anyone who might have the same issue.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 pro
Yes, true. Just listen and install 2013 or 2014.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    7601.18247.x86fre.win7sp1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-built Intel based
    CPU
    Pentium D 925 3.0 GHz socket 775, Presler @ ~ 3.2 GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel DQ965MT
    Memory
    Hyundai 2 GB DDR2 @ 333 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS DirectCU II HD7790-DC2OC-2GD5 Radeon HD 7790 2GB 128-Bit GDDR5
    Sound Card
    MOTU Traveler firewire interface
    Hard Drives
    1 Seagate Barracuda SATA II system/boot drive 80 GB, 2 Western Digital hdds - 1 is SATA II Caviar Black 1 TB attached to card (assorted media, page, temp), other is SATA I 420 GB (games, media, downloads)
    PSU
    Thermaltake 450W
    Cooling
    stock Gateway cooling, extra large fan in rear of case
    Keyboard
    Alienware/Microsoft Internet kb
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
    Internet Speed
    Optimum Online, fast for US
    Browser
    Pale Moon
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky integrated into ZoneAlarm+Antivirus
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