http://forums.amd.com/forum/index.cfm?forumid=1 FuseTalk Hosting Executive Plan http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=122441 2009-11-20T21:58:59 -05.00 madbrratt 1
Phenom II X4 810
MA780G-UD3H M/B....BIOS F4 (up to date)
4GB DDR2 KINGSTON RAM
ONBOARD GRAPHICS....TILL I GET MY NEW ATI
WINDOWS 7 64 BIT

I hope someone can give me a steer in the right direction.

Thx]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=122422 2009-11-20T15:36:08 -05.00 pioneer2k 10
a few days ago I switched from Windows Vista x64 to Windows 7 x64.
In Windows Vista everything works fine.
With Windows 7 I have a problem, the CPU always stays at multiplier 4x and 800Mhz. It doesn't matter if the system is idle or not. When I start Prime95 or Windows Experience Index (CPU Result 3,7 !!!) or something else -> no change.

I tried new BIOS (1504), switching off cool'n'quiet, switching off C1E, AMD OverDrive, etc. -> no change.


I have no ideas anymore.....
Someone else?

Bye
Thomas]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=122326 2009-11-19T10:05:45 -05.00 HartleySan 12
I am wondering if maybe my PSU isn't strong enough or if perhaps it's overheating. I'm really not sure. I have a 550W PSU, by the way.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=122319 2009-11-19T07:17:13 -05.00 Skessu 2 http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=122306 2009-11-19T03:33:54 -05.00 opopanax666 3
System specs:
MB: Foxconn A7DA-S (AM2+) bios P09 (latest)
CPU: Phenom II X4 965 rev. C2
Cooling: Termalright Ultra-120
MEM: 2 x Corsair XMS2 2GB-PC8500
GPU: 2 x HD2900-XT 512MB
Power: Coolermaster M1000 1000w
OS: Windows XP Pro 32-bit

Installed new CPU & cleared the CMOS, booted the system, checked the bios and new CPU was recognized, booted in XP and checked with CPUz whether everything was okay, and it was (3400Mhz, 1.42v). Checked my temps with Core Temp: 39C idle and 51C under load (P95).

Wanted to check the limits of the system to start an OC, so went into bios and decreased the CPU multi and the HT multi to 4x, disabled C&Q, Spread Spectrum & the intelligent fan thingies, and rebooted, but system freezes on XP startup (blue scrollbar). So went back into bios and decreased both only 1 step (16x, 9x), but system freezes again on startup. So I tried different combinations, but system always freezes at the scrollbar, or reboots. I only got into XP when I left the HT multi on auto and only decreased the CPU multi, but whatever I chose for CPU multi, CPUz told me the CPU was running at 800Mhz (4x200) at a Vcore of 1.04v(?).

I think it's actually a MB problem, although the board should be able to handle this. I'm posting here just to make sure it's not a known CPU problem...

Anybody have any ideas?]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=122224 2009-11-17T22:47:24 -05.00 Jordan_Lee 6
The OS I'm currently using is Windows XP 32-bit service pack 2.]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=122191 2009-11-17T14:32:32 -05.00 cush1122 9 http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=122179 2009-11-17T11:18:19 -05.00 bgp2000 2 I have an AMD Phenom 8450 and am running XP sp3.
The problem is that Windows always seem to think that my processor is running at 601 MHz. "My Computer" shows 601, dxdiag shows "~600". Applications that really measure CPU speed, or "AMD Clock" on the other hand show 2100 Mhz for all three processors.

The only relevant setting i could find in BIOS was "C1E configuration", which does not resolve the issue. And I have tried deinstalling/upgrading "AMD ProcessorDriver".

Technical note:
Time measured with QueryperformanceCounter/QueryperformanceFrequency is off by a factor 3.49 (ca 2100/600)

I'd be thankful for any help!]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=122158 2009-11-17T06:48:13 -05.00 fluxmaden 2 Installed it on a Asus M4A78 Pro Motherboard, with the latest BIOS version, The problem is, why when i go to the task manager, and other CPU information programs it only states 2 Cores running! where did the other 2 go to? its Blank!!!!! haha and when i say 2 cores, means only 2 columns]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=122096 2009-11-15T23:34:31 -05.00 meverha1 7
First, my rig:

AMD Phenom II X4 955
8 GB G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler
ASUS M4A78 Plus AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard
2X Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 (Crossfired)

I can set the modifier on my MB to 17x or 18x and run stable at 3.4 or 3.6 using basic computer functions such as Word, Firefox, Photoshop, Indesign, etc... Even watching video. However I run into a couple of different problems:

1) If I set the modifier above stock and load test the PC with Prime95 it will lock up within 1-2 minutes of starting the load test. Temps are stable in the mid 40s with the cooler.

2) If I set the modifier above stock and try to play a game the computer will lock up within 10 minutes of starting the game. Assume high to max settings on games like MW2, Borderlands, etc... The computer should be able to run these games on high settings and be stable. Again, the temps hover in the mid-40s

3) If I'm at STOCK settings and I don't MANUALLY increase fan speed for my video cards to 60 - 80% games will lock up within 10 minutes or so of starting them.

So, two problems I need to solve:

1) I'd like to OC the processor a little bit. Nothing too fancy. I'd be happy at 3.6 stable in all games, etc...

2) There's something going on with the Video cards. I haven't really touched anything, other than increasing fan speed to play games. Again, I'm not sure why fan speed wouldn't scale automatically.

Like I said, I'm new to OCing and I'd be happy with minimal gains. Anyone have any thoughts or solutions to my problems?]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=122044 2009-11-14T12:30:02 -05.00 willhartiam 7 . AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition 3.4GHZ, 140 Watt
. Biostar TA790GXE 128M Mobo, on board Radeon HD3300 Graphics
. Western Digital Velociraptor 300G,
. Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb,
. Corsair Dominator TWIN2X2048-8500C5D Memory,
. Tuniq Miniplant 950W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply,
. Evercool Water Cooling Sys For CPU,
. 4 120 Fans,
. 2 HD Cooling Fan,
. ASUS EAH4870 DK/HTDI/1GD5 Radeon HD 4870 Dark Knight 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported,
I originally began my build with an
. OCZ 600w Extreme PSU Crossfire ready
. ASUS M4A78 Plus AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard
. Mushkin Enhanced Redline 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 1000 (PC2 8000) Dual Channel Memory
I was unable to install windows XP 64 Bit Pro But Installed 32 Bit version only after I removed the Mushkin Memory and installed G-skill DDR 2 800 Memory the asus mobo was defective onboard Lan died in 2hrs. I sent the Asus Mobo and the Mushkin memory back for rma. I tested the Drives and DDR2 800 memory checked out.
Using the Biostar Mobo, Mushkin memory, 950 watt psu, and the corsair memory I was installing Win XP 64 bit Pro which failed repeatedly at the final stage, and windows XP 32 bit also failed immediately. I removed the Asus GPU and Corsair memory and installed DDR 800 Flashed bios with the latest Bios From Biostar. Still failed in installing 64 or 32 XP OS's But I was able to install both Vista 64 and Win 7-64 ultimate Beta Using The Radeon onboard HD3300 Graphics However after about an Hr and installing the latest drivers for the mobo I had What Appeeared to be Gpu failure. I need to know if the This CPU and AM3 CPU'S No longer Support Win XP 32 or 64 or is it possible I Have a Bad CPU and How Can I Test it CPU Temp 26 to 33 C? My Guess the Mobo is bad.]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=122027 2009-11-14T06:06:53 -05.00 Robb80 1
I suppose I put a question in a wrong subforum... Sorry..

I have Phenom II x4 945 (95W) with a box cooler. But it's so noisy... I think that's something wrong with bearing. In fact temperatures are ok - 38-39C idle.

So I'd like to change this heatsink/fan. I bought Arctic Cooling Freezer Xtreme Rev. 2 with MX-2 preapplied. They say that it's compatible with AM3 and latest processors, but as "sbi" wrote http://forums.amd.com/forum/me...d=117453&enterthread=y - this cooler also doesn't cover all processor surface.

Will it be everything fine with this AC Freezer on Phenom II x4?

Does someone using Freezer Xtreme with x4's?

Thank you.]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=122012 2009-11-13T21:57:08 -05.00 Siafu11 1
I just installed Win7 and got a new MSI 790fx-GD70 motherboard. The processor is set to run @ 3.8ghz, HTT @ 2400 and NB @ 2400 through the bios. C1E and C&Q are both disabled. I am currently running bios version 1.5 because v1.6 will not post past 3.6ghz under ANY CPU VID setting (I have tried up to 1.4875, according to the bios, a little lower according to CPU-Z). Max temps under OCCT and prime95 I have seen are around 53C (probably will hit 56 or so if the vid cards are under full load also, not sure though as they are watercooled).

Anyways, on to the problem....
I have seen the proc. freq., HTT, and NB all downclock themselves seemingly at random. This is easily repeatable when loading Fallout3, where the processor will always downclock to 3.2ghz, and I have seen the HTT and NB downclock to 2200 once. I checked AMD overdrive, OCCT, and CPU-Z to see if it was just a glitch in one of the programs, but they all say the same thing. Any solutions to this??? There is no point in overclocking if the thing just downclocks back to (near) stock settings each time.

I am currently running Win7, x64, build 7600, version 6.1 (read from regedit), if that helps.

Thanks in advance.


Update: Apparently AODassist.exe is the culprit here. Ending the process through the task manager will fix the fluctuations that occur everytime a game is loaded. Anyone know what this process is exactly?]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=122004 2009-11-13T17:41:22 -05.00 manenbu 8
Problem is - it's overheating.

I thought that maybe I installed the heatsink wrong so I removed it, cleaned both the cpu and heatsink with acetone, applied AS5 (instead of whatever it had earlier), but no help.
Temps are same whether the chassis is open or close, so I don't think it's an airflow problem.

Here are the temps, after running only 2 minutes of Prime95:

This has got to be wrong.

Running Windows 7 64bit, motherboard is Gigabyte MA785GMT-UD2H.
CPU fan running at 2300 rpm, chassis fan (Noctua 80mm) at 1800 rpm.
PSU is a 500w SeaSonic.

This is the chassis setup, including airflow directions - even though I really doubt that this is the problem since I get the same readings regardless of the chassis cover being closed or open.


Maybe it would be interesting to notice, that once I stop running Prime95 and cpu usage drops to 0, it takes a really long time until the temperature comes back to 40ish idle. About 1c every 2-3 seconds.]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=121984 2009-11-13T09:42:04 -05.00 paintballjoe 3
Can anyone tell me if I'm just beeing a weakling or if I've done somthing wrong :S]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=121981 2009-11-13T08:33:16 -05.00 ianuy 5
Processor: AMD Phenom X4 cooled w/ Coolermaster Gemini II-S
Motherboard: ASUS M3A78-CM
RAM: 2 X 1GB PC800 DDR2 Kingston cooled w/ Vantec Ramsink
Videocard: ASUS EN9600GSO Magic 512/128 DDR2
Optical Drive: LiteOn SATA DVDRW
HDD: 250GB Seagate SATA
PSU: HEC Raptor 500W
Chassis:Silverstone Precession Series PS01B-W


Heres my temperature:



As I monitored for couple of hours the temperature even in bios just about 53C-58C normal use just surfing, play music as well. Per core was about 40C-48C.

Do you think I do have a hot temperature for my PHENOM Processor? or normal? in the Philippines is very hot here I dont know the temperature but its quiet hot though.

By the way, I didnt put any thermal paste to the processor and the HSF because I dont have any for now.

My questions are:

1. How would I look on the temperature to my processor is it per core or the entire temperature?

2. Do you think I do have a normal temperature?

3. Is it normal to phenom X4 processor range that temperature???

4. Do you think about not putting a thermal paste to the processor and hsf would affect temperature?


Please suggest. Thanks]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=121947 2009-11-12T16:34:22 -05.00 Elysian warrior 1 two g8800gt in sli
4g RAM 2x2g A-DATA 667
my electrical suplier is 880watts
and i am running Windows 7

Before the update i maded to the phenom i was running an AMD Athlon 64 x2 at 3.2 native.I updated with the latest BIOS my MOBO i make sure that all was ok and than i start the procedure to update my processor to the AMD phenom II x4 3.2,when i installed the phenom it was showing to me 1.61!!!and i get really confused so i runned cpu-z and it show me the same,than i was started to flash with the utility of gigabyte older versions of BIOS of my MOBO and the closest i get is now that the phenom runs at 2.51 and in the system of windows 7 writes AMD processor unknow 2.51GHz.
BEFORE INSTALLING ANY VERSION OF BIOS I WAS ALSO CONFIGURATING THE VALIUS INSIDE BIOS but nothing happened.

If there is someone that knows the problem and can show me a solution i will be greatfull,thank you.]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=121885 2009-11-11T16:41:59 -05.00 burnleylad_84 9
8600GT (May upgrade but don't really need to i only play CSS/Audiosurf)
4GB DDR 800+ Memory (Will buy gaming grade, maybe Corsair XMS)
Phenom II 965
Gibabyte GA-MA785GM-US2H
250GB SATA HDD
Multi-Drive

Nothing else really, as you can see a nice basic build but i need a PSU to cover this and have no clue how to find the right one.

I was hoping this may be fine: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/135101

Could you help me out?]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=121872 2009-11-11T13:32:24 -05.00 heydabop 9 http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=121814 2009-11-10T10:03:01 -05.00 wray07 2 Computer Specifications

- AMD Phenom x4 9850 Black Edition
- ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler
- Biostar TA790GX3 AM2+ Motherboard
- 4GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 1066MHz
- Sapphire HD4850 PCI-E 2.0 512MB
- 2x250GB Seagate Barracuda HD's in Raid 0
- Rosewill 480 Watt PS
- LG Blu-Ray Drive
- Antec 900 Two case

I'm having an issue with my 9850 BE where it's only showing up as running at 12500MHz instead of 25000MHz. My motherboard bios is fairly strange I think. It has automated overclocking and manual overclocking, with the automatic options being V6, v8, and v12. I'm not sure how much each of those overclocks exactly, but I think V8 pushes the processor to 2.85GHz or something like that. There's also a normal mode, which I guess keeps the processor at stock speeds. When I run at normal setting, my processor runs at 125000MHz according to AMD Overdrive and CPU-Z, but if I switch to automatic overclock, for instance the V8 setting, then it appears to show up correctly in the bio's and boot screen, 2.85GHz I think, but in Windows 7 it only shows up as 25000MHz? I read these speeds using CPU-Z and AMD Overdrive. Both showed the same thing. I guess I'm just trying to figure out how to optimize my BIO's for this particular processor, but I think i'm overlooking a few things, just not sure what. I'm pretty new to AMD processors, so any helpful information or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=121794 2009-11-09T19:19:02 -05.00 fwdoggy 4 http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=121653 2009-11-06T18:24:35 -05.00 theanalogkid 7 http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=121636 2009-11-06T13:43:07 -05.00 Rising Force 3
My set up is very basic:
550 BE
MB 790XT-UD4P
4GB G.Skill 1600
GTS 250 1GB

Thanks in advance for any help.]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=121634 2009-11-06T13:26:24 -05.00 timoteo489 14 http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=121623 2009-11-06T06:27:20 -05.00 SierraRaven 3
Thank you for your help!]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=121587 2009-11-05T06:59:16 -05.00 NASUIEE 2 When I play games such as cs 1.6 it shows that the processor i working in the middle, while it can go much better.
Can you give me any kind of driver support so I can download and solve this problem?
Yes... and I go to device menager and Coprocessor is missing? its the procesor right?
Thnk you!]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=121524 2009-11-04T06:05:33 -05.00 vbien38 1
(I had trouble on another computer's using its built-in SATA ports. After creating a RAID I pair and using them for a couple of years, when their drivers became incompatible with updating Windows the RAID pair degraded into two separate drives and I could not get them back together again! I could not or cannot rely on the RAID drivers provided by the mboard manufacturer remaining valid over time).

This problem has nothing to do with what operating system I am trying to run. It is at the BIOS level of the add-in RAID card. Before I can even run an operating system the card has to be able to talk to the disks!!!

My local parts supplier tried the add-in cards on other mboards and they work if they used Intel CPUs! I think all the Intel mboards which he tried used the Intel chipset. The above mentioned Gigabyte mboard uses the nVidia GEForce 6100 chipset.

Virtually all his other customers use Intel. I'm an odd-man-out here in being determined to use AMD but I may have to give up and default to Intel if this problem can't be solved.

Is this a known problem with the Phenom II CPU? What is the story? Why won't the RAID cards work? Is it a problem of the associated chipsets? My parts supplier tried several different cards eliminating the possibility of faulty cards. He tried another AMD mboard - an Asus model also with no success. Updating the firmware on that mboard made no difference.

So at this point the situation is this - use an Intel mboard and there is not a problem; use an AMD mboard and I can't get any RAID controller to work. I've been stuck at this point since mid-September trying this and that with no progress...]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=121428 2009-11-02T08:25:58 -05.00 Rigimortis 4
I recently purchased a AMD Athlon x2 3.1GHZ and a new ASUS Mobo, M3N72-D i believe.

Mobo - http://uk.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=8jYT1euVL4wCyH04

I then got bored with the Duel core so i purchase a Phenom II 955 black edition 3.2GHZ. This i know is Compatible with my Mobo as my plan was to use it in my current board and next year upgrade to a AM3 board with DDR3 RAM.

At work i have just built myself a new system with a Athlon x4, on a windows rating that gets 7.1 out of 7.5 yet my phenom II only get 5.9. whats the crack?!!

Is this because of my AM2+ board not using the CPU to its full affect? Or is this down to my ahtlon x4 running on Windows 7?

Home machine

Phenom II 955 black edition 3.2GHZ
Asus M3N72-D Mobo
4Gig 800mhz Corsair RAM
Nvidia 9800 GTX+ 512mb
Vista ultimate 64bit

------------

Work machine
Athlon II x4 2.6 GHZ
Asus AM3+ board
ATI HD 4670
Windows 7 Pro]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=121406 2009-11-01T21:46:58 -05.00 dabob79 4
Bob





Current setup...
]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=121391 2009-11-01T17:58:00 -05.00 choli0090 3
While I know the max is 62C this chip can handle, the part I'm confused with is which # should I be paying attention so I don't go over the 62C limit or making sure I stay below this # on a stress test.

When I go into the Bios, the CPU Temp will say 39C, so when I boot into Windows & load HWMonitor, I see the following:

TMPIN0 43C
TMPIN1 41C
TMPIN2 49C

CORE1 48C
CORE2 48C
CORE3 48C
CORE4 48C

I read another thread & someone said to take the # that closely matched the bios cpu temp, which in this case would be the TMPIN0/1.

Would this be correct? So in my case am I reading that my cpu temp is in the low 40's?

Thanks]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=121387 2009-11-01T16:14:54 -05.00 Bruce_Andrews 2
In the event viewer I see an WHEA-Logger error "A fatal hardware error has occurred." The error type is "Cache Hierarchy Error" and Processor ID 3 (always 3).

I assume this means that the cache memory on my 9850 is failing while CPU 3 is sleeping?

Does this make sense? and if so I assume I can return the processor for replacement? (It will be 1 year old on the 9th).]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=121377 2009-11-01T13:49:44 -05.00 Sphinx327 12
AMD Phenom II X4 955 (stock clock)
Zulman fan
ASUS M4A78DT-V Evo motherboard
(2) 2GB DDR3 Kingston RAM
ATi 4870 GPU
1TB Green WD HD
750w PSU
Vista 32bit

Ok, so I installed Windows fresh. No problem. Played Rainbow Six Vegas 2 all night, no problem. Now, I went to Craigslist, and it froze. it freezes while watching videos online. But I played Battlefield Hereos for 3 hours, no problem. I went to install Windows 7 (I got the free upgrade) And it freezes when it gets to Features and Updates. now I have tested each piece of RAM by themselves, no problem. Changed the videocard to my old one, no problem. Tried to use an old WD SATA HD. the CPU never reaches over 40 degrees, and GPU never goes beyond halfway on the monitor. I have read that there are problems with the 955 and WD. It will just freeze, and the speakers go crazy. I have the updated BiOS and drivers. I am drawing a blank. Can anyone help me out?]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=121353 2009-11-01T04:18:37 -05.00 prozac4312 2
Is this possible?]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=121344 2009-10-31T21:59:38 -05.00 Meldek 27 This is my first thread so bear with me.

PC Specs:
MSI K9N2 SLI Plat MOBO
AMD Phenom 9950 Black (140watt)
OCz Reaper Edge 1066 DDR2 Ram (8 Gigs)
Raidmax 730ss PSU
MSI GTX 260 GPU
Western Digital 500GB HDD
LG DVD/CD Burner
Vist 64bit
Xclio A380 Plus

My Problem:
Constant freezing. No mouse, keyboard, or anything function. Requires hard re-boot.

Causes:
Unknown specifically, however I can force a freeze with WoW even on lowest settings and the Vista Rate your PC thing.

Things I have done already:
Ensured all drivers are up to date.
Removed all but one stick of 2 gigs ram and rotated them all through with no difference in general perfomance.
Contacted Vista Tech Support....;( Not much help but hey, whatever.
Vista TS lead to CHECK DISK (forever) and new install of Vista.
Which lead to their conclusion that my GPU was going bad.
My Previous GPU was an EVGA 9600 GT, so I purchased the above MSI GPU. Installed and works like a champ only I still can not complete the Vista rate your pc thing without it freezing.
I have yet to re-install WoW to see if that still causes it also as I am at work till Monday.

Other thoughts:
I built my own PC so that might be my problem. Though I would considder myself somewhat tech savy I know i'm kidding myself when talking to the likes of you all
However, I have a friend at work that has built several PC's and helped me at every step of this build from research to super glue on my "finned" finger tips. (thanks Zalman) Only he is dealing with major chick drama and I need assistance before I see if a size 11 Danner fixes my PC.

Please Help if you can.....

V/R,
Mel]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=121289 2009-10-30T21:56:51 -05.00 Foeld 1 Sorry for my English. Thanks...]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=121286 2009-10-30T21:04:50 -05.00 vogelrl 1
But the Ubuntu Upgrade from 9.04 to 9.10 left me unable to boot...except to a minimal shell.

Messages include:

unknown filesystem type "shm"

shpchp ...cannot reserve mmio region
mount of root filesystem failed...

I can view the content of my hard drive, but am unable to do much of anything with it because it is read-only.

Complete dmesg and stuff available on request.

Any advice ?]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=121269 2009-10-30T14:18:15 -05.00 Jorundr 8
I've got a new system for a month now and everything seemed to work fine until last night when my pc went straight from running to black while I was running a game on almost the highest detail in turbo mode, so when I opened the case to check everything I thought it was quite warm, esp my quad core and the powersupply.

So the next morning I installed Everest Ultimate to check the temperature of my processor, it appeared to reach 38-40 C on idle in powersaving mode which shocked me because that seemed way to high and even upto 60 under load.

I'm quite supriced that the temperature reaches so high because I thought it wouln't be any problem with the chassis I bought for it, which is the Thermaltake Thermaltake chassis v9 black edition. I didn't get the optional ventilators, so perhaps this is the problem, but I thought that the rear and top exhaust that came with it were enough(120x120 25mm turbo fan, 230x230 20mm silent fan).

Should I install those front and side ventilators to increase the air flow or should I think about something different?

My setup:
Asus M4A78 Pro
AMD Phenom II X4 Black Edition 940, 3040 MHz
2x Kingston 2G-UDIMM
ATI Radeon HD 4870 (RV770)


Thanks in advance,
Jorundr.]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=121268 2009-10-30T14:08:48 -05.00 ShadowChief 33
I just built my first computer and discussed it in other forums before purchasing certain components. Here is what was settled on:

Sapphire HD5750 GPU
Phenom ii x2 550 BE CPU
ASUS M4A79XTD EVO MOBO
Corsair 450VX PSU
Standard DVD Burner
WD 750GB HDD (7200RPM i believe)
All in one Card reader
2x2 DDR3 G-Skill RAM
Smilodon Case (comes with 3 intake fans and 1 out (2x80 and 2x120 speed)

My concern and build history is as follows:

After getting Windows 7 up and running (had to go from XP to a Torrented 7 to legit $30 student upgrade 7 to do so) i hit BSoD twice, but after updating all drivers this problem has yet to happen again (thought i'd share in case it is relevant). I Prime 95 test it and get the:

FATAL ERROR: Rounding was 0.5, expected less than 0.4
Hardware failure detected, consult stress.txt file.

I have also had the screen go completely black with thin white pin stripes and i am unable to do anything about it. It froze at the desktop once where my cursor could move but nothing was accessible.

I have now just upped the voltage from stock 1.325 to 1.375 (i believe) using the AOD utility and am running Prime torture test for what has been 35 minutes now without the fail. My cpu core temps are topping at ~42C and the CPU temp is at 45C constant.

Okay thats all the history....could my issue be my PSU? After upping the voltage above stock things seem to be fine but shouldnt it have worked fine without doing so as no stock settings were changed anywhere? The MOBO manual said that i should have no less then a 600W PSU but on Newegg it recommended 450w for 1 GPU and 600W for CrossfireX....which is 2 GPUs (i think i may not have that understood properly). Also no one in the forums when i was first settling on a system caught the PSU concern, in fact the one i settled on was most recommended.

My other minor concern is that none of my case fans plug into the MOBO, just the PSU....i attached them all to a single PSU cable but when i tried to put the end of the PSU cable (with the appropriate 4-pin CHA_FAN1 end) into the MOBO it wouldnt start, but would without that plugged in. Would my case fans adjust if plugged into the MOBO instead of the PSU? They came with MOLEX ends so i had no choice but didnt know if i should change this.

Thanks greatly for taking the time to read this and help me out. I somewhat plan on overclocking my system but need to know if my system is okay as is right now first before even considering it. What temp should i keep my CPU under if i do so? I have read 55C. (stock heatsink and fan BTW)

Again I thank you in advance for your suggestions.]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=121223 2009-10-29T21:02:32 -05.00 DUIGUY-X-58 7


Operating System Windows XP, Version 5.1.2600
Motherboard: ASUS M4A79T Deluxe AM3 DDR3 AMD 790FX ATX AMD Motherboard
Processor AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 955 Processor
HD: Western Digital VelociRaptor WD3000HLFS 300GB 10000 RPM 16MB Cache
Memory: Mushkin Enhanced Blackline 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Video Card NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 512
Monitor Vizio 46" HDMI Monitor
Sound_card Creative X-Fi Audio Processor (WDM)
Speakers/Headset Ligitech Surround 5:1 system]]> http://forums.amd.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=319&threadid=121181 2009-10-29T08:47:34 -05.00 Ineedluck 5
I cant find the problem.]]>