HDD failing

2008-05-23 05:31:12

#1

Hakei: Banned; +295|6265

As far as I understand, my HDD is failing when it's requested to do something more than check emails.

I've had problems loading BF2 maps past 15%, being sent to desktop with no error message. I've been told my HDD could be failing, is there any way to check this?

I've reformatted 3 times and tried, every time I get the same list of events. BF2 will work for a few minutes, I'll get a BSOD and then my computer will restart, after that I fail to load a BF2 map at all.

2008-05-23 05:42:01

#2

steelie34: pub hero!; +603|6651|the land of bourbon

from a command prompt, type:

chkdsk /r

the system will reboot and run a scan of the hard drive. it generates a log file (i think it just puts it on "c:") open this file, and if you notice there are several sector read errors, you might want to back up your data and start looking for a new drive.

also, do you catch the error message on the BSOD? it might just be something as simple as a driver problem, not a hardware issue...

Last edited by steelie34 (2008-05-23 05:43:20)

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2008-05-23 05:52:13

#3

Hakei: Banned; +295|6265

It was huge, but something like IQRU_IS_NOT_EQUAL

I've ran chkdsk about 3 times, every time I get a lot of errors that are fixed, every time I reformat the same errors appear, even on the smaller 3 stage check.

I think I will just buy a new HDD tomorrow.

2008-05-23 06:04:14

#4

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6467|Winland

Hakei wrote:
It was huge, but something like IQRU_IS_NOT_EQUAL

I've ran chkdsk about 3 times, every time I get a lot of errors that are fixed, every time I reformat the same errors appear, even on the smaller 3 stage check.

I think I will just buy a new HDD tomorrow.

IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL?

That's rarely HDD-related. Usually RAM or CPU.

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2008-05-23 06:21:14

#5

Hakei: Banned; +295|6265

Freezer7Pro wrote:
Hakei wrote:
It was huge, but something like IQRU_IS_NOT_EQUAL

I've ran chkdsk about 3 times, every time I get a lot of errors that are fixed, every time I reformat the same errors appear, even on the smaller 3 stage check.

I think I will just buy a new HDD tomorrow.
IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL?

That's rarely HDD-related. Usually RAM or CPU.

What does it mean? And yes it was exactly that.

2008-05-23 07:06:36

#6

Hakei: Banned; +295|6265

Update

Checked temps after BF2 rebooted my computer:

CPU 25C
MB 17C

Right now I'm going to run UT3 to see if it's a problem with my hardware or if BF2 is the problem.

2008-05-23 08:06:57

#7

steelie34: pub hero!; +603|6651|the land of bourbon

Hakei wrote:
Freezer7Pro wrote:
Hakei wrote:
It was huge, but something like IQRU_IS_NOT_EQUAL

I've ran chkdsk about 3 times, every time I get a lot of errors that are fixed, every time I reformat the same errors appear, even on the smaller 3 stage check.

I think I will just buy a new HDD tomorrow.
IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL?

That's rarely HDD-related. Usually RAM or CPU.
What does it mean? And yes it was exactly that.

IRQ lines are reserved for specific system devices. if two devices try to use the same line, you get a BSOD. in winXP and later, however, IRQ "sharing" became available. this, of course, means there is a greater chance of errors since it would be easier for two devices to use the same IRQ simultaneously. it is most likely a driver issue. check your event viewer for any system level errors. it should give you some more information about the two devices that are conflicting, then you can try to update the drivers for those devices.

Last edited by steelie34 (2008-05-23 08:07:18)

2008-05-23 08:07:34

#8

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6467|Winland

Hakei wrote:
Freezer7Pro wrote:
Hakei wrote:
It was huge, but something like IQRU_IS_NOT_EQUAL

I've ran chkdsk about 3 times, every time I get a lot of errors that are fixed, every time I reformat the same errors appear, even on the smaller 3 stage check.

I think I will just buy a new HDD tomorrow.
IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL?

That's rarely HDD-related. Usually RAM or CPU.
What does it mean? And yes it was exactly that.

What are your specs?

And IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL,. Mostly bad RAM causes this, but it could be almost anything, ranging from bad drivers through corrupt BIOSes to CPU overheating - it could be almost anything.

steelie34 wrote:
Hakei wrote:
Freezer7Pro wrote:
IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL?

That's rarely HDD-related. Usually RAM or CPU.
What does it mean? And yes it was exactly that.
IRQ lines are reserved for specific system devices. if two devices try to use the same line, you get a BSOD. in winXP and later, however, IRQ "sharing" became available. this, of course, means there is a greater chance of errors since it would be easier for two devices to use the same IRQ simultaneously. it is most likely a driver issue. check your event viewer for any system level errors. it should give you some more information about the two devices that are conflicting, then you can try to update the drivers for those devices.

That too.

Last edited by Freezer7Pro (2008-05-23 08:09:22)

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2008-05-23 18:21:34

#9

SpIk3y: Minister of Silly Walks; +67|6409|New Jersey

When I got the IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL BSOD, it was being caused by drivers for my headset. Uninstalling the drivers fixed the problem.

So if you've installed any new hardware and/or drivers recently, try uninstalling them.

2008-05-23 18:35:48

#10

Scorpion0x17: can detect anyone's visible post count...; +691|7036|Cambridge (UK)

1. Try hitachi drive fitness test - hopefully it will be compatible with your HDD (it doesn't support all, but most) - that will do a much better job of checking your HDD than chkdsk.

2. Try Memtest86 - that will check your RAM.

3. Try a Sandra Burn-in test - that will test your CPU (as well as everything else).

Last edited by Scorpion0x17 (2008-05-24 13:48:11)

2008-05-24 02:53:30

#11

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6467|Winland

Scorpion0x17 wrote:
1. Try hitachi drive fitness test - hopefully it will be compatible with your HDD (it doesn't support all, but most) - that will do a much better job of checking your HDD than chkdsk.

2. Try Memtest86 - that will check your RAM.

3. Try a [http://www.sisoftware.net/index.html?dir=&location=home&langx=en&a=]Sandra[/url] Burn-in test - that will test your CPU (as well as everything else).

Orthos > Prime95 > Sandra in stress testing.

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2008-05-24 13:50:48

#12

Scorpion0x17: can detect anyone's visible post count...; +691|7036|Cambridge (UK)

Freezer7Pro wrote:
Scorpion0x17 wrote:
1. Try hitachi drive fitness test - hopefully it will be compatible with your HDD (it doesn't support all, but most) - that will do a much better job of checking your HDD than chkdsk.

2. Try Memtest86 - that will check your RAM.

3. Try a Sandra Burn-in test - that will test your CPU (as well as everything else).
Orthos > Prime95 > Sandra in stress testing.

Maybe, but have you supplied a nice, (now that I've edited), clickable link for either Orthos or Prime95?

No.

So, gtfo!

JOKE!

2008-05-24 13:52:48

#13

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6467|Winland

Scorpion0x17 wrote:
Freezer7Pro wrote:
Scorpion0x17 wrote:
1. Try hitachi drive fitness test - hopefully it will be compatible with your HDD (it doesn't support all, but most) - that will do a much better job of checking your HDD than chkdsk.

2. Try Memtest86 - that will check your RAM.

3. Try a Sandra Burn-in test - that will test your CPU (as well as everything else).
Orthos > Prime95 > Sandra in stress testing.
Maybe, but have you supplied a nice, (now that I've edited), clickable link for either Orthos or Prime95?

No.

So, gtfo!

JOKE!

You can download Orthos here, and Prime95 here.

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2008-05-24 14:34:25

#14

CrazeD: Member; +368|6943|Maine

Freezer7Pro wrote:
Scorpion0x17 wrote:
Freezer7Pro wrote:

Orthos > Prime95 > Sandra in stress testing.
Maybe, but have you supplied a nice, (now that I've edited), clickable link for either Orthos or Prime95?

No.

So, gtfo!

JOKE!
You can download Orthos here, and Prime95 here.

If you use Prime95 make sure to run an instance for each core.

2008-05-24 14:54:40

#15

SpIk3y: Minister of Silly Walks; +67|6409|New Jersey

That's why you should just use Orthos, it automatically stresses all cores.

2008-05-24 14:55:01

#16

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6684|Finland

orthos doesn't automatically change the core affinities for each thread and only starts up two threads. The new prime95 sets the core affinities correctly and launches automatically the right number of threads.

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