Fresh Build, PFN_LIST_CORRUPT Error, Need Some Help

[Lt_Jessie]

So, I'm trying to install Win 7 64-bit, but when it finishes loading and goes into the start screen with the 4 little light orbs, it just hangs and restarts. I even tried using the MemTest86+ to try testing it, but apparently it crashes upon even booting.

I have the motherboard updated to version 0048 but not quite sure how to update the drivers without the OS installed yet.

These are the parts I'm using for this build in terms of bare build (Minus the extras that are waiting once this behemoth is ready to go):

Intel DH55TC 1156 Socket MATX Motherboard
Intel i5-680 Clarkdale 3.6 GHz
Cooler Master Hyper TX3 CPU Fan
Radeon Entertainment Series 4 Gb RAM (x2) [Friend suggest this one for me]
Corsair CX430 Builder Series PSU [I want to say this is what's causing me issues, but not sure...]
Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS
Seagate Barracuda 1 Tb 3.5" SATA

Here's the Tech Info for the crash/error:

STOP: 0x0000004E (0x0000000000000099, 0x0000000000127E4D, 0x00000000000 00000, 0x0000000000000000)

The rig is meant for both gaming and my media-related work.

Minor Update:
I took the RAM sticks out and booted it, only to hear 3 beeps in a row, silence, then 3 beeps again, all in the same cycle. I assume this means that the motherboard is ok? I mean, after plugging in a stick at a time per slot per reboot, the BIOS kicks in just fine and I can navigate it with ease.

I did try swapping the two sticks of RAM in and out between the 4 slots in singles then pairs, and attempting to install Win 7 / run MemTest86+ with each try but no results since with MemTest86+, it just flat out crashes 2 seconds in. As for Win 7, still hangs at the orbs then crashes. So, not sure what's going on...

Could it be the hard drive that's causing the issue...?

Major Update:
Went and got a new PSU and 2 sticks of Patriot 1333 Mhz. 4 Gb RAM. It's still the same thing going on. But I did manage to burn an Ultimate Boot CD and decided to poke around on the programs, finally going into the HDD Diagnostics and running the one for Seagate HDDs - SeaTools for DOS. After running it and having it hang on 90% for about 2 hours, SeaTools gave me an error message, saying that the hard drive has bad sectors and that it would be best to get a new one. So, yeah... Seems like I solved my own problem and here's hoping to other new builders!

New Update: I got my new HDD and plugged it into the system. The motherboard is recognizing it, so that's good. However, it's still going through an error, and this time, it's just shutting down when it gets to the Windows load screen, the one with the 4 bubbles of light. I even changed the PSU to a Thermaltake TR2 700w and swapped the RAM out for a pair of Patriot Signature Line 2 x 4 GB 1333 MHz RAM.

Now, here's the weird thing... When I try to run Memtest, the comp also randomly shuts off on me... So, any help please?

Part Details - http://pcpartpicker.com/user/ltjessie/saved/3pjV

 

[Lt_Jessie]

It's been almost a week and I still haven't gotten an answer, and nothing that I searched up that exists on the forums is helping me at all.

Please advise?

 

[johnbl]

You have to get the memtest86 to run without errors.
generally you update your BIOS or reset it to defaults, configure it, reboot onto a cd with the memtest86 and run the test.

after you get it working without errors, i would start working on the other issues. There is no point in installing software on a system that is corrupting memory or files as you copy them over.

 

[johnbl]

You have to get the memtest86 to run without errors.
generally you update your BIOS or reset it to defaults, configure it, reboot onto a cd with the memtest86 and run the test.
if it fails I would go back and check the BIOS CPU voltages, and the memory voltage and various memory timing settings and make sure they are correct.

after you get it working without errors, i would start working on the other issues. There is no point in installing software on a system that is corrupting memory or files as you copy them over.

 

[Lt_Jessie]

You have to get the memtest86 to run without errors.
generally you update your BIOS or reset it to defaults, configure it, reboot onto a cd with the memtest86 and run the test.
if it fails I would go back and check the BIOS CPU voltages, and the memory voltage and various memory timing settings and make sure they are correct.

after you get it working without errors, i would start working on the other issues. There is no point in installing software on a system that is corrupting memory or files as you copy them over.

Ok, so I did the memtest86 and memtest86+ thing, but the thing is that regardless of which RAM stick or which RAM slot I put it in, it would almost instantly crash (longest maybe 5 second in before crashing/restarting...)

BIOS is set to all correct values after resetting it to defaults before doing the memtests.

So, please further advise?

PS: Also added link to page of parts I used so far... Hope that helps a bit more.

 

[johnbl]

assuming your copy of memtest86 is ok, then your memory setting, voltages are incorrect
try and underclock the memory and see if that helps. Confirm the voltages and memory timings is all I can think of.
Check all the connections from the power supply to the mother board, does the mother board seem to work ok in BIOS?

You have to get the memtest86 to run without errors.
generally you update your BIOS or reset it to defaults, configure it, reboot onto a cd with the memtest86 and run the test.
if it fails I would go back and check the BIOS CPU voltages, and the memory voltage and various memory timing settings and make sure they are correct.

after you get it working without errors, i would start working on the other issues. There is no point in installing software on a system that is corrupting memory or files as you copy them over.

Ok, so I did the memtest86 and memtest86+ thing, but the thing is that regardless of which RAM stick or which RAM slot I put it in, it would almost instantly crash (longest maybe 5 second in before crashing/restarting...)

BIOS is set to all correct values after resetting it to defaults before doing the memtests.

So, please further advise?

PS: Also added link to page of parts I used so far... Hope that helps a bit more.

 

[Lt_Jessie]

assuming your copy of memtest86 is ok, then your memory setting, voltages are incorrect
try and underclock the memory and see if that helps. Confirm the voltages and memory timings is all I can think of.
Check all the connections from the power supply to the mother board, does the mother board seem to work ok in BIOS?

I used Ultimate Boot CD, and that one has the latest version of Memtest64/Memtest64+. I even burned a standalone for Memtest64 and another for Memtest64+, but the results are the same. Would it help to know that I tried different memory test programs and results are pretty much the same across all programs - either hanging or auto shutdown? Also, for the Memtest, when I run it, it scans the first 5 or so seconds, then gives a list of things highlighted in red. In a spit second, the screen bugs out and turns into blocks of colors, then shuts down/proceeds to reboot. So I'm at a bit of a loss here...

When working in the BIOS itself, it seems to go smoothly. Things are being read out as needed. Only things I change in there is taking out the option to <Boot from Network>. Hyperthreading is enabled and running all cores on the CPU. Hmm... Speaking of the BIOS, should I apply every single update possible to it since I just reset it back to its factory settings? The Intel website suggests that I only update if there is a known issue between hardware. But then again, updating it last time before the manual CMOS reset didn't help either... >.<;;;

As for the power supply, I changed out the Corsair for the Thermaltake and the results are still the same despite power still going into the motherboard correctly. I even checked the connections to make sure they were snug into their docks, and no damages to the wires or power docks (the little 2 x 2 sitting on the top near the CPU and the long one sitting off to the side closest to where my HDD shelf is).

Voltages for the RAM are set to 1.5 as stated on both sets of RAM. Timing for the current testing one is 9-9-9-24. Not using the AMD ones to test for now since that one is a 1600 MHz set and I'm not sure if that will mess things up for a board that's qualified for 1333 MHz max.

 

[johnbl]

I would set my BIOS to the default, reboot, update the BIOS to the current version set my memory profiles, timings and voltages and boot back on to the memtest CD and re run the test.

if that fails I would look for information on motherboard memory timings from my motherboard manufacture.
You will want to also lookup your actual memory chip specs because they will ask in order to confirm the timings selected.

assuming your copy of memtest86 is ok, then your memory setting, voltages are incorrect
try and underclock the memory and see if that helps. Confirm the voltages and memory timings is all I can think of.
Check all the connections from the power supply to the mother board, does the mother board seem to work ok in BIOS?

I used Ultimate Boot CD, and that one has the latest version of Memtest64/Memtest64+. I even burned a standalone for Memtest64 and another for Memtest64+, but the results are the same. Would it help to know that I tried different memory test programs and results are pretty much the same across all programs - either hanging or auto shutdown? Also, for the Memtest, when I run it, it scans the first 5 or so seconds, then gives a list of things highlighted in red. In a spit second, the screen bugs out and turns into blocks of colors, then shuts down/proceeds to reboot. So I'm at a bit of a loss here...

When working in the BIOS itself, it seems to go smoothly. Things are being read out as needed. Only things I change in there is taking out the option to <Boot from Network>. Hyperthreading is enabled and running all cores on the CPU. Hmm... Speaking of the BIOS, should I apply every single update possible to it since I just reset it back to its factory settings? The Intel website suggests that I only update if there is a known issue between hardware. But then again, updating it last time before the manual CMOS reset didn't help either... >.<;;;

As for the power supply, I changed out the Corsair for the Thermaltake and the results are still the same despite power still going into the motherboard correctly. I even checked the connections to make sure they were snug into their docks, and no damages to the wires or power docks (the little 2 x 2 sitting on the top near the CPU and the long one sitting off to the side closest to where my HDD shelf is).

Voltages for the RAM are set to 1.5 as stated on both sets of RAM. Timing for the current testing one is 9-9-9-24. Not using the AMD ones to test for now since that one is a 1600 MHz set and I'm not sure if that will mess things up for a board that's qualified for 1333 MHz max.

 

[Lt_Jessie]

I would set my BIOS to the default, reboot, update the BIOS to the current version set my memory profiles, timings and voltages and boot back on to the memtest CD and re run the test.

if that fails I would look for information on motherboard memory timings from my motherboard manufacture.
You will want to also lookup your actual memory chip specs because they will ask in order to confirm the timings selected.

Would it be better to just update the BIOS to the most current one possible, or step up to the most current one?

And I found some info about the motherboard's memory...

SYSTEM MEMORY
Memory capacity
• Four 240-pin DIMM connectors supporting up to four double-sided DIMMs
• Maximum system memory up to 16 GB using 4 GB double-sided DIMMs
Memory Types
• DDR3 1333/1066 SDRAM memory support
• Non-ECC Memory
• Supports memory overvoltage (DH55TC) and memory overclocking
Memory Modes
• Dual- or single-channel operation support
Memory Voltage
• Memory overvoltage to 1.60V and 1.65V (DH55HC)
• 1.5V standard JEDEC voltage

I don't know if any of that would conflict with the RAM I have currently or not though. Intel won't talk to me because the board is a "discontinued" board and that it not longer is allowed to have interactive help with it... <<;;;;;;;

 

[johnbl]

yes, get the most current BIOS available

I would set my BIOS to the default, reboot, update the BIOS to the current version set my memory profiles, timings and voltages and boot back on to the memtest CD and re run the test.

if that fails I would look for information on motherboard memory timings from my motherboard manufacture.
You will want to also lookup your actual memory chip specs because they will ask in order to confirm the timings selected.

Would it be better to just update the BIOS to the most current one possible, or step up to the most current one?

And I found some info about the motherboard's memory...

SYSTEM MEMORY
Memory capacity
• Four 240-pin DIMM connectors supporting up to four double-sided DIMMs
• Maximum system memory up to 16 GB using 4 GB double-sided DIMMs
Memory Types
• DDR3 1333/1066 SDRAM memory support
• Non-ECC Memory
• Supports memory overvoltage (DH55TC) and memory overclocking
Memory Modes
• Dual- or single-channel operation support
Memory Voltage
• Memory overvoltage to 1.60V and 1.65V (DH55HC)
• 1.5V standard JEDEC voltage

I don't know if any of that would conflict with the RAM I have currently or not though. Intel won't talk to me because the board is a "discontinued" board and that it not longer is allowed to have interactive help with it... <<;;;;;;;

 

[Lt_Jessie]

yes, get the most current BIOS available

Apparently, I do have the most current version, but even after doing all that, it's crashing about 9% into testing. At this point, I feel like I should just return the board and chip and opt for a more current one since this board is considered "discontinued" and not many board choices for an LGA1156 chip... >.<

 

[johnbl]

I agree return the board if you can. Memtest86 not running = hardware problems

yes, get the most current BIOS available

Apparently, I do have the most current version, but even after doing all that, it's crashing about 9% into testing. At this point, I feel like I should just return the board and chip and opt for a more current one since this board is considered "discontinued" and not many board choices for an LGA1156 chip... >.<

 

[Lt_Jessie]

I agree return the board if you can. Memtest86 not running = hardware problems

To John:

Thank you so very much with helping me troubleshoot along the way. I ended up returning the two Patriot sticks and the Thermaltake PSU, and went to get an Asus X79-Deluxe Motherboard and Intel i7 4820K (Much to my dismay since both came out to be a total of $741 but it was at the request of my Mom...).

I talked with the guys at Fry's and they said that it was better off returning it since it was not even reading the RAM correctly for whatever reason. So, that Motherboard is going back to Amazon, as well as the chip. Now I just need to find a heat sink/cooling unit to replace the smaller Cooler Master one. Apparently the one I have isn't compatible with the LGA2011 socket...

I'm running memtest86+ right now and so far, it's going really smooth. Maybe I'll be able to be able to get Windows installed finally!

I will still keep to this thread though until it is fully completed.

Again, much much thanks, John! ^^