ASRock Z68 PRO3 and BSOD(error 0x124)

[Gh0sTly]

So, deal with me on this, as its my first system with UEFI. I can boot into UEFI or non UEFI Windows 7 install, but as soon as it starts copying files to the HDD, i get the BSOD, with the stop code: 0x000000124. I cannot get past this. PLEASE help! This is a upgrade build and the RAM, CPU, and MOBO are all brand new(replacing: Core2Quad QX9650, 4gb DDR2, ASUS P5E.)

System Specs:
8gb G.Skill DDR3-1333Mhz
SIGMA 1000w PSU
250gb MAXTOR OS drive, 2x 500gb WD blue
Nvidia GTX560ti
Intel Core i5-2500
ASRock Z68 Pro3(updated to the latest UEFI/Firmware/BIOS whatever)

I need to get this back up and running as its my main PC. I don't like using my laptop...

[wazza300]

Re: ASRock Z68 PRO3 and BSOD(error 0x124)

124 error is not enough qpi or imc voltage(integrated memory controller) ,try setting it to 1.10v you wont need alot

[Gh0sTly]

Re: ASRock Z68 PRO3 and BSOD(error 0x124)

I don't see a option for QPI or IMC on here, under CPU or DRAM.
I have under CPU:
CPU Core Voltage(set to 1.160v),
CPU Load-Line Calibration(set to level 5),
IGPU Voltage(set to +0.000v,
DRAM Voltage(set to 1.575v),
PCH Voltage(set to 1.059),
CPU PLL Voltage(set to 1.794v),
VTT Voltage(set to 1.057v),
VCCSA Voltage(set to 0.925v).

These are the only voltages I see that I can change, and they are set to defaults right now. Any advice?

[wazza300]

Re: ASRock Z68 PRO3 and BSOD(error 0x124)

VTT Voltage(set to 1.057v), thats it,depends on mb make as they label it different but its the same across all boards,i would set it to 1.08v if that fails set to 1.10v,manual will be better,more accurate than auto

[Gh0sTly]

Re: ASRock Z68 PRO3 and BSOD(error 0x124)

Well, I got it to install Windows, but I am still getting 0x124 BSOD randomly. The first time was when I unplugged a flash drive.
I have VTT set to 1.15 right now. I'm wondering if I should set it to 1.5v(the rating listed on my G.Skill ram sticks.... Like I said, I'm rather new to Core i# series... Any advice?

[wazza300]

Re: ASRock Z68 PRO3 and BSOD(error 0x124)

No,its a different setting for your ram, DRAM is for your ram which according to above you said was set to 1.575v which will be fine,VTT is purely for the integrated memory controller built into the cpu,the more ram,higher oc and faster ram speed/timings the more VTT voltage you will need,but sandybridge cpu's dont like more than 1.2v for vtt so i wouldnt go higher than that,try with 1.18v and see if it improves

what cpu voltage is auto using? as i think on those boards 124 error can be not enough cpu voltage too

[Gh0sTly]

Re: ASRock Z68 PRO3 and BSOD(error 0x124)

Ive got VTT at 1.150v and it seems to be more stable. Its auto set the CPU Core Voltage at 1.224v Should I change to too?

Edit: Yeah, I installed my gfx card, and started to install the Nvidia drivers, and got the 0x124 again. I also forgot to mention I have a Intel Turbo Ram card in the PCIe 1x slot(forgot all about that little bugger.)

[wazza300]

Re: ASRock Z68 PRO3 and BSOD(error 0x124)

i think cpu will be ok,you could add a tiny bit in voltage offset for your cpu, +0.0500v might help,or try with 1.18v vtt voltage,i dont think the revo drive will affect anything

try that if that doesnt help it could be a bios issue,

[Gh0sTly]

Re: ASRock Z68 PRO3 and BSOD(error 0x124)

i think cpu will be ok,you could add a tiny bit in voltage offset for your cpu, +0.0500v might help,or try with 1.18v vtt voltage,i dont think the revo drive will affect anything

try that if that doesnt help it could be a bios issue,

What one is gonna be the Voltage Offset?

I did change the VTT to 1.18v and I actually got the Nvidia drivers to install at 1.18v, but I'm still worried about stability. Knowing what option is the voltage offset is for future reference will be good if I come across more issues.

I really appreciate your help too. I was about ready to RMA the board...

[wazza300]

Re: ASRock Z68 PRO3 and BSOD(error 0x124)

it should say somewhere in the bios cpu voltage offset,just set to +0.0500v this will add 0.0500v to your cpu voltage at load,cpu will still downclock at idle,it should be in the bios somewhere,its just a voltage or setting thats off i dont think its mb fault,alot have been having issues but adding a tiny amount of cpu voltage seems to fix it or bit more vtt until a better bios version is released

[Gh0sTly]

Re: ASRock Z68 PRO3 and BSOD(error 0x124)

Even with the CPU offset set at 0.050v and the VTT set at 1.196v(and I've tried it at lower voltages as well), I still cannot get this to be a stable system. BSOD at every 5 minutes or less, and now it doesnt even want to boot Windows, I get a BSOD durring Windows boot. I don't know what to do at this point other than RMA the board. I shouldn't have to fight with this like I am. Any last suggestions before I RMA this?

[wazza300]

Re: ASRock Z68 PRO3 and BSOD(error 0x124)

i cant think whatelse you could try,and your right you shouldnt have to tweak voltages that much,its either mb or ram fault or could be bios incompatibility with that make/model of ram,your not using integrated graphics either so that rules out igpu,its up to you whether you want to rma the ram or mb first,personally i would rma the ssmallest/easiest component first but its up to you

[Gh0sTly]

Re: ASRock Z68 PRO3 and BSOD(error 0x124)

i cant think whatelse you could try,and your right you shouldnt have to tweak voltages that much,its either mb or ram fault or could be bios incompatibility with that make/model of ram,your not using integrated graphics either so that rules out igpu,its up to you whether you want to rma the ram or mb first,personally i would rma the ssmallest/easiest component first but its up to you

Well, I've had the RAM and Motherboard replaced... STILL having issues. Now, instead of a 0x124, its just crashing in the Windows installer. I am going to contact Intel tomorrow. If that doesn't fix it, ima tell Newegg that they need to give me a refund on this motherboard.

[wazza300]

Re: ASRock Z68 PRO3 and BSOD(error 0x124)

you could try with just one stick of ram then try installing windows

[Gh0sTly]

Re: ASRock Z68 PRO3 and BSOD(error 0x124)

I did try that. It was one of the first things I tried. I dont have my gfx card in, nor the Turbo Memory. Just one of the 4gb sticks, and thats it. I'm really confused by this issue.