Kernel Errors

[Guest]

HI, i have recently had some kernel errors, this started once i found that my
ram CAS latencies were set wrong causing the system to lockup, forcing a
power off situation.

Recently though it got a lot worse causing the blue screen of death

Error was as follows

STOP : 0x000000f4 0x00000003 0x889e8748 0x889e88bc 0x805d1146

If i format and re-install will it cure my Kernel errors?

Thanks Paul.

 

[R. McCarty]

Hardware operating parameters, like memory is outside the control
of XP. Re-installing XP won't overcome the problems you describe.
Better to test your RAM, update the motherboard Flash code and
closely check your BIOS settings.

 

[Rock]

HI, i have recently had some kernel errors, this started once i found that
my
ram CAS latencies were set wrong causing the system to lockup, forcing a
power off situation.

Recently though it got a lot worse causing the blue screen of death

Error was as follows

STOP : 0x000000f4 0x00000003 0x889e8748 0x889e88bc 0x805d1146

If i format and re-install will it cure my Kernel errors?

Not a very common error message. It is most likely hardware so a reinstall
won't help. Start by testing the ram. Use at least two of these diagnostic
utilities run from a bootable floppy or CD. Let each run for some time, not
just one pass. Also try each individual ram stick.

Memtest86+
http://www.memtest.org/

Windows Memory Diagnostic
http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp

DocMemory Memory Diagnostic
http://www.simmtester.com/page/products/doc/download.asp

Hardware troubleshooting:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html

 

[Plato]

HI, i have recently had some kernel errors, this started once i found that my
ram CAS latencies were set wrong causing the system to lockup, forcing a
power off situation.

Recently though it got a lot worse causing the blue screen of death

Error was as follows

STOP : 0x000000f4 0x00000003 0x889e8748 0x889e88bc 0x805d1146

If i format and re-install will it cure my Kernel errors?

Perhaps. Or perhaps it's a bad hard drive.