There's not a whole bunch available to test SSD's. The "easiest" test is to remove the SSD, install a platter-based hard drive, install Windows and test for stability that way.
Here's some suggestions:
- Update the SSD's firmware to the latest available version (VERY IMPORTANT!!!)
- Update the motherboard controllers drivers to the latest available version from the controller manufacturer (NOT the mobo manufacturer unless you can't find any on the controller manufacturer's website)
- Slow the memory (RAM) down...
There's not a whole bunch available to test SSD's. The "easiest" test is to remove the SSD, install a platter-based hard drive, install Windows and test for stability that way.
Here's some suggestions:
- Update the SSD's firmware to the latest available version (VERY IMPORTANT!!!)
- Update the motherboard controllers drivers to the latest available version from the controller manufacturer (NOT the mobo manufacturer unless you can't find any on the controller manufacturer's website)
- Slow the memory (RAM) down to the next slower speed (I've only seen one person who claimed that this worked for them).
- Use any manufacturer's utilities that you may have. If you don't have any, then try this free one (I haven't used it myself): Crystal Dew World
- Update chipset and storage controller drivers to the latest available from the manufacturer of the device (not the manufacturer of the motherboard). Be sure to update ALL controllers on the motherboard!
....NOTE: Recently (Nov 2011) we had BSOD issues with the Marvell 91xx controller and an SSD. You may have to switch controllers also.
- Replace the SSD with a platter based hard drive and see if that stops the BSOD's. If it does, then it's likely that there's a problem with the SSD OR an incompatibility with your system.
It's my opinion that SSD's aren't reliable enough (with current hardware) to be used on a system that needs to work reliably. Until I see reliability I will not recommend, nor will I use, SSD's for critical applications.
06 Dec 2011 - This post tends to confirm issues with certain SSD chipsets and certain controllers - [SOLVED] cant find the cause of BSOD F4 - Tech Support Forum
29 May 2012 - The frequency of BSOD's with SSD's seems to have been decreasing over the last several months. It may be approaching time to re-evaluate my stand on their suitability for use in production systems.
Please update these older drivers. Links are included to assist in looking up the source of the drivers. If unable to find an update, please remove (un-install) the program responsible for that driver. DO NOT manually delete/rename the driver as it may make the system unbootable! :
HECIx64.sys Thu Sep 17 15:54:16 2009 (4AB293E8)
Intel Management Engine Interface
Link Removed
iaStor.sys Tue Apr 13 12:44:16 2010 (4BC49F60)
Intel Storage drivers
Link Removed
AtiHdmi.sys Thu May 6 05:20:39 2010 (4BE289E7)
ATI High Definition Audio Function Driver
Link Removed
clwvd.sys Tue May 25 23:06:46 2010 (4BFC9046)
CyberLink WebCam Virtual Driver
Link Removed - Invalid URL
stwrt64.sys Thu Jun 17 22:16:06 2010 (4C1AD6E6)
SigmaTel High Definition Audio Codec
Link Removed
btmusb.sys Fri Jun 25 07:43:33 2010 (4C249665)
Ralink/Motorola BC4 Bluetooth 3.0 + HS Adapter Driver (HP)
Link Removed
rikvm_C6F09094.sys Tue Jun 29 08:17:18 2010 (4C29E44E)
Unknown at this time. May be dynamically allocated.[br]Maybe associated with Cyberlink Power DVD (from this link: Some kind of virus? )
Link Removed
atikmpag.sys Thu Sep 9 13:52:49 2010 (4C891EF1)
ATI Video driver (remove the Catalyst Control Center and only install the Display Driver)
Link Removed - Invalid URL
atikmdag.sys Thu Sep 9 14:24:50 2010 (4C892672)
ATI Video driver (remove the Catalyst Control Center and only install the Display Driver)
Link Removed - Invalid URL
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Loading Dump File [C:\Users\John\_jcgriff2_\dbug\__Kernel__\100412-9126-01.dmp]
Windows 7 Kernel Version [B]7601 [/B](Service Pack 1) MP (8 procs) Free x64
Built by: [B]7601[/B].17835.amd64fre.win7sp1_gdr.120503-2030
System Uptime:[B]0 days 2:06:42.887[/B]
BugCheck Code: [B]BugCheck FE, {5, fffffa8009c6b1a0, 80863b3c, fffffa800a5623a8}[/B]
*** WARNING: Unable to verify checksum for win32k.sys
Probably caused by :[B]usbehci.sys ( usbehci!EHCI_sMode_PollEndpointSlot+6c )[/B]
BugCheck Info: [B]BUGCODE_USB_DRIVER (fe)[/B]
DEFAULT_BUCKET_ID: WIN7_DRIVER_FAULT
BUGCHECK_STR: 0xFE
PROCESS_NAME: [B]System[/B]
FAILURE_BUCKET_ID: [B]X64_0xFE_INVALID_PHYSICAL_ADDR_usbehci!EHCI_sMode_PollEndpointSlot+6c[/B]
CPUID: "Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU Q 720 @ 1.60GHz"
MaxSpeed: 1600
CurrentSpeed: [B]1596[/B]
BIOS Version F.29
BIOS Release Date 11/07/2011
Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard
Product Name HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook PC
¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨``
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intelppm.sys Mon Jul 13 19:19:25 2009 (4A5BC0FD)
HECIx64.sys Thu Sep 17 15:54:16 2009 (4AB293E8)
amdxata.sys Fri Mar 19 12:18:18 2010 (4BA3A3CA)
iaStor.sys Tue Apr 13 12:44:16 2010 (4BC49F60)
AtiHdmi.sys Thu May 6 05:20:39 2010 (4BE289E7)
clwvd.sys Tue May 25 23:06:46 2010 (4BFC9046)
stwrt64.sys Thu Jun 17 22:16:06 2010 (4C1AD6E6)
btmusb.sys Fri Jun 25 07:43:33 2010 (4C249665)
rikvm_C6F09094.sys Tue Jun 29 08:17:18 2010 (4C29E44E)
atikmpag.sys Thu Sep 9 13:52:49 2010 (4C891EF1)
atikmdag.sys Thu Sep 9 14:24:50 2010 (4C892672)
LHidFilt.Sys Fri Sep 2 02:23:09 2011 (4E60764D)
LMouFilt.Sys Fri Sep 2 02:23:15 2011 (4E607653)
SBFWIM.sys Thu Sep 22 05:11:58 2011 (4E7AFBDE)
Sftvollh.sys Fri Sep 30 12:42:46 2011 (4E85F186)
Sftplaylh.sys Fri Sep 30 12:43:05 2011 (4E85F199)
Sftfslh.sys Fri Sep 30 12:43:06 2011 (4E85F19A)
Sftredirlh.sys Fri Sep 30 12:43:14 2011 (4E85F1A2)
SynTP.sys Thu Oct 13 22:34:52 2011 (4E979FCC)
SBREdrv.sys Wed Oct 26 12:41:21 2011 (4EA83831)
sbapifs.sys Mon Nov 28 21:18:16 2011 (4ED440E8)
SbFw.sys Mon Dec 19 06:34:51 2011 (4EEF215B)
sbwtis.sys Mon Dec 19 06:35:15 2011 (4EEF2173)
netr28x.sys Mon Mar 5 07:37:36 2012 (4F54B390)
hpdskflt.sys Tue Apr 10 15:50:35 2012 (4F848F0B)
Accelerometer.sys Tue Apr 10 15:50:35 2012 (4F848F0B)
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There's not a whole bunch available to test SSD's. The "easiest" test is to remove the SSD, install a platter-based hard drive, install Windows and test for stability that way.
Here's some suggestions:
- Update the SSD's firmware to the latest available version (VERY IMPORTANT!!!)
- Update the motherboard controllers drivers to the latest available version from the controller manufacturer (NOT the mobo manufacturer unless you can't find any on the controller manufacturer's website)
- Slow the memory (RAM) down to the next slower speed (I've only seen one person who claimed that this worked for them).
- Use any manufacturer's utilities that you may have. If you don't have any, then try this free one (I haven't used it myself): Crystal Dew World
- Update chipset and storage controller drivers to the latest available from the manufacturer of the device (not the manufacturer of the motherboard). Be sure to update ALL controllers on the motherboard!
....NOTE: Recently (Nov 2011) we had BSOD issues with the Marvell 91xx controller and an SSD. You may have to switch controllers also.
- Replace the SSD with a platter based hard drive and see if that stops the BSOD's. If it does, then it's likely that there's a problem with the SSD OR an incompatibility with your system.
It's my opinion that SSD's aren't reliable enough (with current hardware) to be used on a system that needs to work reliably. Until I see reliability I will not recommend, nor will I use, SSD's for critical applications.
06 Dec 2011 - This post tends to confirm issues with certain SSD chipsets and certain controllers - [SOLVED] cant find the cause of BSOD F4 - Tech Support Forum
29 May 2012 - The frequency of BSOD's with SSD's seems to have been decreasing over the last several months. It may be approaching time to re-evaluate my stand on their suitability for use in production systems.
Please update these older drivers. Links are included to assist in looking up the source of the drivers. If unable to find an update, please remove (un-install) the program responsible for that driver. DO NOT manually delete/rename the driver as it may make the system unbootable! :
HECIx64.sys Thu Sep 17 15:54:16 2009 (4AB293E8)
Intel Management Engine Interface
Link Removed
iaStor.sys Tue Apr 13 12:44:16 2010 (4BC49F60)
Intel Storage drivers
Link Removed
AtiHdmi.sys Thu May 6 05:20:39 2010 (4BE289E7)
ATI High Definition Audio Function Driver
Link Removed
clwvd.sys Tue May 25 23:06:46 2010 (4BFC9046)
CyberLink WebCam Virtual Driver
Link Removed - Invalid URL
stwrt64.sys Thu Jun 17 22:16:06 2010 (4C1AD6E6)
SigmaTel High Definition Audio Codec
Link Removed
btmusb.sys Fri Jun 25 07:43:33 2010 (4C249665)
Ralink/Motorola BC4 Bluetooth 3.0 + HS Adapter Driver (HP)
Link Removed
rikvm_C6F09094.sys Tue Jun 29 08:17:18 2010 (4C29E44E)
Unknown at this time. May be dynamically allocated.[br]Maybe associated with Cyberlink Power DVD (from this link: Some kind of virus? )
Link Removed
atikmpag.sys Thu Sep 9 13:52:49 2010 (4C891EF1)
ATI Video driver (remove the Catalyst Control Center and only install the Display Driver)
Link Removed - Invalid URL
atikmdag.sys Thu Sep 9 14:24:50 2010 (4C892672)
ATI Video driver (remove the Catalyst Control Center and only install the Display Driver)
Link Removed - Invalid URL
[font=lucida console]**************************Thu Oct 4 00:37:30.872 2012 (UTC - 4:00)**************************
Loading Dump File [C:\Users\John\_jcgriff2_\dbug\__Kernel__\100412-9126-01.dmp]
Windows 7 Kernel Version [B]7601 [/B](Service Pack 1) MP (8 procs) Free x64
Built by: [B]7601[/B].17835.amd64fre.win7sp1_gdr.120503-2030
System Uptime:[B]0 days 2:06:42.887[/B]
BugCheck Code: [B]BugCheck FE, {5, fffffa8009c6b1a0, 80863b3c, fffffa800a5623a8}[/B]
*** WARNING: Unable to verify checksum for win32k.sys
Probably caused by :[B]usbehci.sys ( usbehci!EHCI_sMode_PollEndpointSlot+6c )[/B]
BugCheck Info: [B]BUGCODE_USB_DRIVER (fe)[/B]
DEFAULT_BUCKET_ID: WIN7_DRIVER_FAULT
BUGCHECK_STR: 0xFE
PROCESS_NAME: [B]System[/B]
FAILURE_BUCKET_ID: [B]X64_0xFE_INVALID_PHYSICAL_ADDR_usbehci!EHCI_sMode_PollEndpointSlot+6c[/B]
CPUID: "Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU Q 720 @ 1.60GHz"
MaxSpeed: 1600
CurrentSpeed: [B]1596[/B]
BIOS Version F.29
BIOS Release Date 11/07/2011
Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard
Product Name HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook PC
¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨``
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intelppm.sys Mon Jul 13 19:19:25 2009 (4A5BC0FD)
HECIx64.sys Thu Sep 17 15:54:16 2009 (4AB293E8)
amdxata.sys Fri Mar 19 12:18:18 2010 (4BA3A3CA)
iaStor.sys Tue Apr 13 12:44:16 2010 (4BC49F60)
AtiHdmi.sys Thu May 6 05:20:39 2010 (4BE289E7)
clwvd.sys Tue May 25 23:06:46 2010 (4BFC9046)
stwrt64.sys Thu Jun 17 22:16:06 2010 (4C1AD6E6)
btmusb.sys Fri Jun 25 07:43:33 2010 (4C249665)
rikvm_C6F09094.sys Tue Jun 29 08:17:18 2010 (4C29E44E)
atikmpag.sys Thu Sep 9 13:52:49 2010 (4C891EF1)
atikmdag.sys Thu Sep 9 14:24:50 2010 (4C892672)
LHidFilt.Sys Fri Sep 2 02:23:09 2011 (4E60764D)
LMouFilt.Sys Fri Sep 2 02:23:15 2011 (4E607653)
SBFWIM.sys Thu Sep 22 05:11:58 2011 (4E7AFBDE)
Sftvollh.sys Fri Sep 30 12:42:46 2011 (4E85F186)
Sftplaylh.sys Fri Sep 30 12:43:05 2011 (4E85F199)
Sftfslh.sys Fri Sep 30 12:43:06 2011 (4E85F19A)
Sftredirlh.sys Fri Sep 30 12:43:14 2011 (4E85F1A2)
SynTP.sys Thu Oct 13 22:34:52 2011 (4E979FCC)
SBREdrv.sys Wed Oct 26 12:41:21 2011 (4EA83831)
sbapifs.sys Mon Nov 28 21:18:16 2011 (4ED440E8)
SbFw.sys Mon Dec 19 06:34:51 2011 (4EEF215B)
sbwtis.sys Mon Dec 19 06:35:15 2011 (4EEF2173)
netr28x.sys Mon Mar 5 07:37:36 2012 (4F54B390)
hpdskflt.sys Tue Apr 10 15:50:35 2012 (4F848F0B)
Accelerometer.sys Tue Apr 10 15:50:35 2012 (4F848F0B)
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