Random freezes with windows 7 - 64 bit

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I use to run Vista home premium x86 on a acer computer. This summer I downloaded Windows 7 rc x86. A month ago I bought all new parts and since I could use 64-bit system now I installed a 64-bit Windows 7. Then did the problem start. Every new and then the computer freezes, some days over 30 times. I thought it was hardware problem and tried a lot of hardware finders and nothing helped. I also installed windows 7 rc my mothers laptop (The same version I use to have that work fine) that used to run on Vista home basic.. But her computer didn’t freeze it just got a black screen now and then.

The I started to suspect that it was because it was a beta version so when windows 7 were released I bought two of them a 32-bit and a 64-bit. But the problem didn´t go away. It´s still there and It´s kind of frustrating and even more now when I’m trying to write a essay.

I used windows upgrade advisor and it didn´t see any problem with an upgrade to windows 7. What can I do?

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Guys,

I might have the answer to your problems. This might fix your sleep/suspend problems and your random freezing problems. Bottom line is that the default and "auto" values in Win 7 and your BIOS might not produce a stable computer...even with a virgin install.

RANDOM FREEZES FIX:

My computer used to freeze randomly until I fixed the memory timings. I suspected bad memory early on and tested it with MEMTEST, but it passed with flying colors. I even tried swaping memory out, trying to eliminate bad memory and/or slots. It turned out that it was a memory frequency/timings/voltage issue. No more freezes! If you have a similar setup, this will most likely fix it. If not, then check your memory and/or power supply.

The "AUTO" settings in BIOS *may not* produce a stable setting. You have to goto the ASUS support website and download the latest memory QVL and lookup the memory settings for your particular brand there. For my memory (OCZX1333LV6GK(XMP)) I had to make the following adjustments in the BIOS:

DRAM Freq:1066 (even though my memory is rated at 1333 frequency, the QVL guide recommended a lower freq!)

7-7-7-16 for the rest of the timings. The other settings I was able to leave in "AUTO"

DRAM BUS Voltage: 1.6

*warning: be sure to consult your memory/motherboard documentation...the wrong value could damage your components!

SUSPEND/SLEEP FIX:

My computer used to hang when coming out of sleep or wouldn't completely goto sleep. This solution may be partially dependent on you fixing a random freezing issue if you have one.

In your "advanced" power settings, disable "Hybrid Sleep". That's it! My motherboard doesn't like hybrid sleep.

*If you have a desktop with a UPS, Win 7 will treat it like a laptop and apply the battery settings....sooo make sure you adjust the "on battery" settings!

My setup:

Processor:Intel core i7 920

Motherboard:Asus P6T

Memory: OCZX1333LV6GK(XMP) (ie. 6GB in 3 sticks)

Harddrive: 3 x WD Caviar Black drives in RAID 5

PSU: X3 1000W

Video card: 2 x NVIDIA 9800 GTX+ SLI

*I have all of the ASUS overclocking/energy savings programs uninstalled

*I have the latest BIOS 0801 and all the latest drivers installed

Nick

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2011-10-18T18:12:02+00:00

Thanks Nick for the tip.

Just switched the memory settings in my ASUS P5N-D mobo from "AUTO" to manual and then set the DRAM memory to linked mode, with a freq. of 800 MHz, even though my memory is rated at 1066 MHz (Crucial Memory CT2KIT25664AA1067, 4GB kit (2GBx2), DDR2 PC2-8500, CL=7, Unbuffered, NON-ECC, 1066 MHz, 1.8V) - the ASUS QVL table recommends a maximum of 800 MHz. The other settings were left as "AUTO", and the DRAM BUS voltage was kept at 1.85 V.

Since the changes were made the system is running stable under Win 7 64 bits.

Hi RTadeu,

We have the same motherboard. You might wish to try confirming in Computer BIOS, that your BIOS is set to having a Plug and Play operating system, as oppose to not having a Plug and Play operating system and see if that stops the Not Responding messages.

It seems to speed up the operating system as well.
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Anonymous

2011-10-18T08:47:11+00:00

As much as i hate to say it lastnight i got another Freeze 0_0, andi thought i had fixed. Ive also red alot about people changin there ram MHz and it working

But i have no idea what todo and really dont want to damage my PC hardware, if anyone could lend me some tips and explain more i would be very greatful

This is my results of a Crucial Scan:

Memory: DDR2 PC2-5300, DDR2 PC2-6400

**Memory Type:**DDR2 PC2-5300, DDR2 PC2-6400, DDR2 (non-ECC)

**Maximum Memory:**4GB

**Currently Installed Memory:**3GB

**Total Memory Slots:**2

Available Memory Slots: 0
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2011-10-17T23:05:41+00:00

Thanks Nick for the tip.

Just switched the memory settings in my ASUS P5N-D mobo from "AUTO" to manual and then set the DRAM memory to linked mode, with a freq. of 800 MHz, even though my memory is rated at 1066 MHz (Crucial Memory CT2KIT25664AA1067, 4GB kit (2GBx2), DDR2 PC2-8500, CL=7, Unbuffered, NON-ECC, 1066 MHz, 1.8V) - the ASUS QVL table recommends a maximum of 800 MHz. The other settings were left as "AUTO", and the DRAM BUS voltage was kept at 1.85 V.

Since the changes were made the system is running stable under Win 7 64 bits.
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Anonymous

2011-10-17T19:37:24+00:00

Belive me i no how you feel, ive tryed everythin mentioned in the thread and on many other threads. So far all i can suggest is the Flash player option i mentioned. Still going a ok here
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