Windows 7 BSOD with bugchk 124

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Hi experts,

I had a perfect running system for more than 6 months.

AMD 2.4 Ghz
Asus M2NMX-SE plus mainboard.
4 GB DDR2 Ram ( 2 X 2 GB).
wINDOWS 7 Ultimate 64 bit.

Problems started when I got a new video card ATI radeon hd 5450 1 gb. When I installed the

card and the drivers, there was BSOD code 124.
Then I discoverd by searching around that memory could be a probelm - I had 2 sticks with

different speeds.
Then I removed one stick ,there were no BSOD. Thought the problem was with the different

speeds memory.
Did not try much tweaking around the BIOS to get the second memory installed.
Now suddenly there was BSODs again after about 15 days, thought it could be a problem with

the drivers for the video card which I had installed and uninstalled numerous times during

the earlier BSOD.

Went for a fresh install of windows 7, along with 2 gb memory, no graphics card. After the

fresh install , things were fine for a day. Then I installed the graphics card and there

were BSODs again. This would happen within about 20-30 secs after booting, sometimes it would run for a minute or so.
gave up and thought that the graphics card is not working well with my system. Removed the

card and uninstalled the ATI drivers and the software.
Still I keep getting the BSODs with error code 124.
I tried to install the debugging tools somehow could not get the correct symbols for the

debugger.
Strangely , I also find the system crashing while in safe mode!

Ran the memtest86+ tool on the 2 gb currently in my system. No errors there.

I have also attached a report from osronline.com

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It sounds like you've been experiencing quite a few challenges with your system after installing the ATI Radeon HD 5450 video card. The BSOD error code 124 can often be related to hardware issues, particularly with the graphics card or memory. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve the issue:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Memory Compatibility:
   • As you observed that using memory sticks with different speeds caused issues, it's important to ensure that the RAM modules you're using are compatible with your motherboard. Check the motherboard's specifications for supported memory configurations.
   []Graphics Card Drivers:
   • Ensure you are using the latest drivers for your ATI Radeon HD 5450. Sometimes older drivers can cause instability. Download the drivers directly from AMD's website.
   []BIOS Settings:
   • Check the BIOS settings related to memory timing and frequency. Sometimes adjusting these settings can help stabilize the system.
   []Driver Conflicts:
   • Uninstall all graphics card drivers completely, including any remnants using a tool like Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU). Then reinstall the latest drivers.
   []Hardware Testing:
   • Run hardware diagnostics on your components. Besides memory (which you already tested with memtest86+), consider checking the hard drive and graphics card for issues.
   []Minidump Analysis:
   • If you have minidump files from the BSODs, you can analyze them using tools like WinDbg to get more details on what's causing the crashes.
   []Safe Mode Troubleshooting:
   • Since you mentioned crashes even in Safe Mode, it's likely a hardware issue. Check for overheating components, especially the graphics card.

     Additional Recommendations:​

   • System Updates:
   • Ensure your Windows 7 installation is fully updated with the latest patches and service packs.
   • Temperature Monitoring:
   • Monitor temperatures using tools like HWMonitor to check if any components are overheating.
   • Power Supply:
   • Make sure your power supply is providing enough power for the new graphics card. Would you like assistance with analyzing the report from osronline.com for further insights into the issue? If so, please feel free to upload the report so we can delve deeper into the details.