I need some help for a self built computer that keeps crashing

Wordsworth · #1 04-05-2006, 02:00 PM

Hi all,

i had built my own comp and been running on windows xp for the last few months, i been having problems with it due to the HD as its a sucky one i bought without realizing that its sucky. anyway just a few days back my computer crashed and i tried to reformat and reinstall windows xp but to no avail. everytime when it has finished copying files to the intended HD and the computer reboots and windows is starting up to continue installing the computer crashed again and this is the msg i get. can anyone help me with it? i would greatly appreaciate any help. pls bear in mind i am not totally an IT person, but good enough to build my own computer.

this is the msg i get on my screen:

a problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer.

the problem seems to be caused by the following file: frame buf.

if this is the 1st time you've seen this stop error screen, restart your computer. if this screen appears again follow these steps:

the device driver got stuck in an infinite loop. this usually indicates problems with the device itself or with the device driver programming the hardware incorrectly.

pls check with your hardware device vendor for any driver updates

technical information:
stop:0x000000EA (0x81A34C30, 0x81B84248, 0x81BDB200, 0x00000001)

framebuf.
beginning dump of physical memory.
physical memory dump complete
contact your system administrator or technical support group for further assistance.

So this is the problem i am having, can anyone advice and guide me step by step on how i can reactify this problem?

Much stressed out,
wordsworth

Wordsworth · #2 04-05-2006, 02:41 PM

oops sorry i forgot to list out my hardwares.. here it is as best as i can remember...

pentium 3, 800mhrtz
512 ram
120gb HD , Maxtor
nvidia graphic card (erm cant remember the model number)
Dlink card for internet
USB ports

sorry guys i really am at quite a loss cos most of these stuff was given by a friend and he dun have the models for them... x.x my apologies...

cheers,
Wordsworth

yoni5002 · #3 04-05-2006, 03:34 PM

Have you tried other HDD to see what happens? The problem is in the HDD I think. Run a scandisk from MS-Dos to correct the bad sectors in the HDD or to check them as unusable so WIndows will never write over those bad sectors again...

Yoni5002
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waresoft · #4 04-06-2006, 07:28 PM

What brand of RAM do you have? If it's Corsair I would bet your RAM is bad.

I would download memtest86 here:
http://www.memtest86.com/

Wordsworth · #5 04-07-2006, 02:59 AM

yoni how do i do that? how do i run scan disk on ms dos?

brain garbage i chk my cables they working fine

waresoft i am using kingston rams so would they be a problem?

HD seems ok as well its maxtor that i am using, 120gb HD

now i am trying to see if installing win 98 would give me the same problems....

thanks for posting guys... much appreaciate that too.

cheers,
wordsworth

Kevin_gibson · #6 04-07-2006, 03:47 AM

Wordsworth,

Did a search on the tec code you gave and its showing it could be a fault with the VGA card, if its an onboard card you may need to get a new motherboard.

If its a seperate card, advised it tested at a store or another Pc if possible.

http://support.microsoft.com/default...;EN-US;q293078

waresoft · #7 04-07-2006, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wordsworth

waresoft i am using kingston rams so would they be a problem?

Kingston makes good RAM, however I wouldn't rule it out.

Overclocked Doc · #8 04-11-2006, 04:41 PM

Download the "utility" from the Hard drive MFG and "Zero" the hard drive. Reinstall Windows after that and you'll probably be O.K.
You could also download "Memtest" and check your ram although I doubt that's the problem.

yoni5002 · #9 04-11-2006, 06:16 PM

CAUSE
This issue may occur if the display driver is caught in an infinite loop while it waits for the video hardware to become idle. This issue typically indicates a problem with the video hardware or that the display driver cannot program the hardware correctly.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, obtain and install the most current driver for your video adapter, or replace your video card.
WORKAROUND
To work around this issue, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Display.
2. On the Settings tab, click Advanced, and then click the Troubleshoot tab.
3. Move the Hardware Acceleration slider to None, and then click to clear the Enable Write Combining check box.
4. Click OK, and then click OK.

Note This procedure prevents the display driver from programming the hardware incorrectly, but you may lose some display functionality and performance. Although you can increase the hardware acceleration settings higher than None to regain functionality and performance, these settings increase the chance that the issue will occur again. For maximum stability, leave hardware acceleration off.