Asrock machine check error

settings · 2012-04-29 13:45

I took my machine apart last night to check everything and all looks good. One thing I noticed in bios is that the auto memory voltage is 1.575 (or something like that) when the memory needs 1.5v. There is no 1.5v selection on the board so I put it to 1.475v. I dont know if that makes a difference. I only get the "machine check error" message rarely so its hard for me to tell.

numb7rs · 2012-04-29 14:53

If you could both post your full specs, we can see if there's anything else in common. Unfortunately it's really hard to diagnose an intermittent error.

settings · 2012-04-29 17:36

this is my build, like I said the error is not very common for me but I did get it yesterday out of the blue.

Chieftec BT-02B, 180W SFX, Mini-ITX
ASRock H61M-ITX, Sockel 1155, ITX
4GB Patriot AMD Entertainment Edition PC3-12800 1600MHz
Intel Core i3-2105 Box, LGA1155

Beer40oz · 2012-04-29 17:39

(2012-04-29 13:45)settings Wrote: I took my machine apart last night to check everything and all looks good. One thing I noticed in bios is that the auto memory voltage is 1.575 (or something like that) when the memory needs 1.5v. There is no 1.5v selection on the board so I put it to 1.475v. I dont know if that makes a difference. I only get the "machine check error" message rarely so its hard for me to tell.

You trying to install windows on USB? Somewhere here I read i'ts because of that.... i could be wrong...

It's morning still sleepy...

settings · 2012-04-29 18:00

I just have openelec stable on it now, nothing else. I did install it with a usb stick though. The only usb connected is my hp usb ir which is giving me no trouble

eskro · 2012-04-29 20:03

after google'ing around, your hardware seems fine because
many users of that motherbaord also get the "Asrock machine check error" ...
most likely needs a BIOS update and somewhat ASROCK dont care
since problem never got looked into...
it just plain sooks...

bluray · 2012-04-29 20:27

(2012-04-29 02:02)settings Wrote: Same motherboard, i3-2105 and getting "machine check error" every say 1 in 15 times I turn on my htpc. Very frustrating as I dont know what the problem is. It is the first custom pc I ever build too so I am kinda disheartened. Just tonight I got the error and I am not sure if it was because I turned on my surround sound before the HTPC (with latest openelec stable).
Not sure what else it could be. I got a small case fan connected that seems to be doing okay, usb IR, hdmi, digital out...
I checked connections and flashed latest bios.

edit: oops board is h61m-itx

Have you check here- [SOLVED]Soft reset: machine check error

settings · 2012-05-04 22:03

God this is starting to annoy me -it seems to be more common. Turned my htpc on (never a soft boot bluray like the post you linked) about 8 or 9 times and had 2 errors :/
It cant really be anything to do with OS installed as it doesnt get past bios?
I have the lastest bios flashed - 1.6 i think.
I will email asrock like I should of done a long time ago Smile

eskro · 2012-05-04 22:24

most likely needs a BIOS update and somewhat ASROCK dont care
since problem never got looked into...
it just plain sooks...

settings · 2012-05-04 23:32

thanks eskro,
yeah its such a pain. It was my first pc build and I was thinking about building it for months (with alot of help from your guides). I opened and re-opened my case so much trying to find the problem and I even think I need to reapply the thermal paste from detaching the stock cooler a couple of times from the chip. Then after all that it its a big stepback compared to my old shuttle 35gt. I am gonna email them now and let ye know what they say! next time its gonna be asus or gigabyte Smile

numb7rs Fan Posts: 362 Joined: Dec 2010 Reputation: 0 Location: UK	2012-04-29 14:53 Post: #12 If you could both post your full specs, we can see if there's anything else in common. Unfortunately it's really hard to diagnose an intermittent error. Asus AT5IONT-I in an A+ CUPID-3 + 2TB Seagate LP + 16GB SSD + Ubuntu + Samba + XBMC AT5IONT-I Problems? Check out my Motherboard I/O Map for troubleshooting tips.
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settings Junior Member Posts: 32 Joined: May 2011 Reputation: 0	2012-04-29 17:36 Post: #13 this is my build, like I said the error is not very common for me but I did get it yesterday out of the blue. Chieftec BT-02B, 180W SFX, Mini-ITX ASRock H61M-ITX, Sockel 1155, ITX 4GB Patriot AMD Entertainment Edition PC3-12800 1600MHz Intel Core i3-2105 Box, LGA1155
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settings Junior Member Posts: 32 Joined: May 2011 Reputation: 0	2012-04-29 18:00 Post: #15 I just have openelec stable on it now, nothing else. I did install it with a usb stick though. The only usb connected is my hp usb ir which is giving me no trouble
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eskro Posting Freak Posts: 8,235 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 156	2012-04-29 20:03 Post: #16 after google'ing around, your hardware seems fine because many users of that motherbaord also get the "Asrock machine check error" ... most likely needs a BIOS update and somewhat ASROCK dont care since problem never got looked into... it just plain sooks... My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization thx :)
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eskro Posting Freak Posts: 8,235 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 156	2012-05-04 22:24 Post: #19 most likely needs a BIOS update and somewhat ASROCK dont care since problem never got looked into... it just plain sooks... My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization thx :)
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