Resolved graphics card error 0x800703EE

AMD Radeon HD 7700 Series crashing my sys to BSOD (if even high-to-medium speed screen movement). Always same error code and same file - ATIKMDAG.SYS.

I found a (supposedly) fix on-line but it didn't stop the error from happening.
Happens 2-3 times per day.

Anyone know of a single-slot, single-height Nvidia graphics card available?

Thanks,

clif

 

PeteC,

I'll give it a shot and get back to WinBBS.

thanks,
savagcl (clif)

 

OK, did all the above. Will let it run and see what happens.

clif

 

A link I found useful on a previous occasion:How to Install AMD Catalyst Software
http://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-articles/Pages/catalyst-windows-install.aspx Neil.

 

Those cards are pretty power guzzling cards. You did not specific the exact model number but even the lightweight model in that 7700 series of cards has a minimum recommended requirement of a 450 watt PSU.

Before plopping down any $$$ for a new card, I highly recommend you have your PSU properly tested by a qualified technician, or you swap in a known good, and sufficiently rated PSU.

In this situation, a PSU Tester is not good enough because it seems clear your PSU is outputting the necessary voltages (at least some of the time), but these testers (and most multimeters) are incapable of measuring and testing for excessive ripple and other anomalies that can easily affect computer stability.

Plus, to properly, and conclusively test ANY power supply (PC PSU, car engine, battery, etc.) it MUST be placed under a realistic load - a load (power demand) that can be expected when the device is put to its intended use.

These testers typically use a tiny 10 Ohm resistor as a load. Enough to fool the PSU into thinking it is connected to a motherboard so it will power up, but not enough load for "conclusive" testing.

Multimeters don't provide a realistic load either. So to accurately measure PSU voltages requires the PSU be connected to the motherboard then jamming highly conductive, hardened and sharp-pointed probes deep into the power connector in the heart of the computer where one tiny slip can plow a canyon sized groove (microscopically speaking) across the motherboard, cutting through many circuit traces on the board. And again, most meters don't test for ripple - assuming the user would know what to do with that information if they did.

A qualified and properly trained technician can use a power supply analyzer or oscilloscope to (1) put the supply under a realist load, (2) measure voltages to ensure they are within the required voltage tolerances required by the ATX Form Factor standard, and (3), measure ripple to ensure it is not excessive.

In other words, it is a real PITA to properly and conclusively test a computer power supply.

Conclusion: To conclusively test a PSU, swap in known good one. Much easier.

 

WOW! Thats some write up on power!

No BSOD yet and i have been pushing lots of graphics through.

That being the case, I'll mark this as solved and if it happens again -

"I'll Be Back "

thanks for all the help folks,
clif

 

And that was the "condensed version "!