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re: Question about 'Top reasons for random, fatal crashes in Windows XP and Windows 2000'
Friday, August 29, 2003 at 2:20 pm
Windows XP Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by Carter
(4 messages posted)
I have had the same problem for quite some time. Now keep in mind that the ONLY message
is a generic system message in the Event log (1003). It's non-specific. Usually means
to check the hardware I see by general concensus. I finally decided to look at the
memory modules. There was absolutely NO indication prior this whim that would make
me think to examine the memory. I have an Asus A7V8X powered by the VIA KT400 chipset,
2 x 256 MB DDR PC2700 with an AMD Athlon XP 2000+ CPU. The modules are as follows:
Samsung K4H280838D-TCB3 Infineon HYB25D256800BT-6 Both run and LONG post fine when
inserted by themselves. However, if the Samsung is inserted into BANK0 and the Infineon
into BANK1, the machine will LONG post fine but ends up crashing eventually. If the
order is reversed, the machine will show the initial post screen but will not test
the memory. There is no error provided but the memory count does not even begin.
I was able to find specs (highly detailed) for the Infineon DDR but NOT for the Samsung.
Apparently when you venture to Samsung's site, they don't make memory modules. I
searched the web and was unable to obatain anything OFFICIAL regarding this particular
memory module from Samsung. However, I'm thinking that the Infineon is slower than
the Samsung thus the Samsung must be inserted first. This is what happens when you
order memory online and can't define what you want by manufacturer just by type,
you get mismatched items. I'm hoping to return the Infineon in exchange for another
Samsung or send back both for a matched set. Thought this might help others in similar
situations. Good luck, Carter
On Sunday, June 15, 2003 at 12:11 pm, David Dunn wrote:
>Hi there,
>
>I read your msg re XP rebooting itself on a random basis with much interest. You
>state that you chgd the block size of the root partition from 4k to 16k. Can you
>pls tell me how i do this, i'm willing to try anything as i have the same prob &
>it's driving me nuts.
>
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