Help with error code

trents · 09-18-10, 01:35 PM

Computer crashed and here is the error code:

Error Signature: BC Code: 9c BCP1: 00000000 BCP2:8054E5F0 BCP3: B6422000 BCP4:00000135 OSVer: 5_1_2600 SP:3_0 Product: 256_1

Can anyone help me with interpreting this?

redduc900 · 09-18-10, 01:46 PM

BC Code: 9C (0x0000009C: MACHINE_CHECK_EXCEPTION) is a hardware related error. Is the system overclocked, and which OS are you running (XP SP3 I assume)?

Wathnix · 09-18-10, 01:47 PM

you may have memory problems, run memtest and see

http://www.memtest86.com/

trents · 09-18-10, 02:09 PM

Thanks for your reply. Yes, XP SP3. Yes, it is overclocked but it passes a long prime95 test. I checked ram with Memtest 86+ overnight immediately after I built the box but not since overclocking. However, the memory is running at the stock frequency.

This is an HTPC box and the crash happened while watching ESPN3. I am using the onboard video with a passively cooled stock heatsink on a Foxconn 740G based board. Could this be the problem? IGP overheating? However, after the crash I restarted and have been watching ESPN3 without more problems for a considerably longer time than when the crash occurred.

Wathnix · 09-18-10, 09:24 PM

you are gonna have to try it without the overclock. would not hurt to run memtest again

trents · 09-18-10, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wathnix

you are gonna have to try it without the overclock. would not hurt to run memtest again

I lowered the starting ram frequency from the stock DDR2 800 to DDR2 666 before I started to overclock. After overclocking the result was DDR2 800.

Actually, I found the problem. I ran Prime and one core dropped out after 1 hr. So I bumped up the vcore a little and ran it for 5 hrs. with no errors. I've seen this before, that overclock settings that were originally stable no longer carry the mail after a while.

RJARRRPCGP · 09-19-10, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redduc900

BC Code: 9C (0x0000009C: MACHINE_CHECK_EXCEPTION) is a hardware related error. Is the system overclocked, and which OS are you running (XP SP3 I assume)?

Looks like unstable processor core. Sorry.

Looks like you require more Vcore or lower the core frequencies.

09-18-10, 01:35 PM	Thread Starter #1
trents Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Centralia, WA	Help with error code Computer crashed and here is the error code: Error Signature: BC Code: 9c BCP1: 00000000 BCP2:8054E5F0 BCP3: B6422000 BCP4:00000135 OSVer: 5_1_2600 SP:3_0 Product: 256_1 Can anyone help me with interpreting this? __________________ Custom built desktop #1: Phenom II X4 960T Zosma unlocked to 6 cores/4.0 ghz/Noctua D14 CPU cooler/GSkill Ripjaws 1600 2x4gb/Asus M5A97 motherboard/Coolermaster HAF 912/case/OCZ 750W PSU/Nvidia 8800 GTS 640mb GPU/WD Caviar Black 500 GB hard drive Custom built desktop #2: PII X4 955 4.1 ghz, Asus M5A97 motherboard, Coolermaster Hyper 212 plus, Nvidia Geforce 220 video card, Enermax 465W PSU, 2x2gb PNY 1600 ram. Toshiba SatelliteL775 laptop/17.3" display, AMD 3400M APU, 8 gb of 1333 Jesus said, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father but through me". John 14:6
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redduc900 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: WCG@home in Portland	BC Code: 9C (0x0000009C: MACHINE_CHECK_EXCEPTION) is a hardware related error. Is the system overclocked, and which OS are you running (XP SP3 I assume)? __________________ "Taking Your Posting to the Next Level" "Unofficial Posting Guidelines" "Forum FAQs, Guidelines, and Rules" "Signatures: Content, Size and readability"
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09-18-10, 01:47 PM	#3
Wathnix Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New Hamster	you may have memory problems, run memtest and see http://www.memtest86.com/ __________________ "Beer is how we know God loves us and wants us to be happy" - Benjamin Franklin. Thermaltake Tsunami case, Q6600 CPU, XFX mobo, 500GB HDD, GTX 460 video card, Corsair 520HX PSU
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09-18-10, 02:09 PM	Thread Starter #4
trents Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Centralia, WA	Thanks for your reply. Yes, XP SP3. Yes, it is overclocked but it passes a long prime95 test. I checked ram with Memtest 86+ overnight immediately after I built the box but not since overclocking. However, the memory is running at the stock frequency. This is an HTPC box and the crash happened while watching ESPN3. I am using the onboard video with a passively cooled stock heatsink on a Foxconn 740G based board. Could this be the problem? IGP overheating? However, after the crash I restarted and have been watching ESPN3 without more problems for a considerably longer time than when the crash occurred. __________________ Custom built desktop #1: Phenom II X4 960T Zosma unlocked to 6 cores/4.0 ghz/Noctua D14 CPU cooler/GSkill Ripjaws 1600 2x4gb/Asus M5A97 motherboard/Coolermaster HAF 912/case/OCZ 750W PSU/Nvidia 8800 GTS 640mb GPU/WD Caviar Black 500 GB hard drive Custom built desktop #2: PII X4 955 4.1 ghz, Asus M5A97 motherboard, Coolermaster Hyper 212 plus, Nvidia Geforce 220 video card, Enermax 465W PSU, 2x2gb PNY 1600 ram. Toshiba SatelliteL775 laptop/17.3" display, AMD 3400M APU, 8 gb of 1333 Jesus said, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father but through me". John 14:6
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09-18-10, 09:24 PM	#5
Wathnix Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New Hamster	you are gonna have to try it without the overclock. would not hurt to run memtest again __________________ "Beer is how we know God loves us and wants us to be happy" - Benjamin Franklin. Thermaltake Tsunami case, Q6600 CPU, XFX mobo, 500GB HDD, GTX 460 video card, Corsair 520HX PSU
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