LAN overload causes network-adapter driver crash (yukonw7)
Hello I've been having a pretty annoying problem lately. My setup is based on two computers, one server and one gaming rig. I've mapped all the disks from the server over to my gaming rig so that I can access my files easily over the LAN. This has been working perfectly for quite some time, but recently I've gotten pretty major problems with it. This is what happens: When I transfer a lot of files over the LAN, either it can from the gaming rig -> server, or just using the interface to transfer something between the disks on the server (from my gaming PC) eventually everything will crash. Streaming video, music or other stuff works perfectly, but when I start trasfering like 50gb between the disks the network-adapter driver on the gaming rig crashes. The server maintains in perfect condition. And when the driver crashes the gaming rig the explorer.exe process freeze and I can't shut the computer down, and it forces me to hit the power-switch. However once I've rebooted everything is back to normal. I've looked around in the even viewer which is where I found what I think is the source of the problem. Here is a screenshot of the messages I'm getting once the driver goes boom: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v373/murfh/yukonw7.png?t=1262447496 I haven't found any other events that are related to this matter (stuff that happens at the same time... etc etc). Note: It does not matter whether I transfer stuff around on the server or from my gaming rig --> server. I this the fact that I've mapped the drives through my gaming rig, and controls them from there is the source here. If I transfer files from the interface on the server (through remote desktop etc.) everything goes like it should. What have I tried to fix this? I've reinstalled the network driver several times and googled a lot, but I've yet to find a working solution. Additional information: Processor: Core2 Quad CPU Q9450 @ 3.6GHz (4 CPUs), Memory: 8192MB RAM Video Card: ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2 + ATI Radeon x1550 Monitor: 40"+26"+24" Sound Card: Creative SB X-Fi Platinum Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit RC Motherboard: Asus Maximus Formula Computer Case: Lian Li P80 Note: I've never had this problems like this before, and W7 worked perfectly for almost half a year with the same hardware that I'm running now without any problems what so ever. I thereby hope some of you might have some input on this, because I'm making me go insane at the moment. Kind regards Habtiats
January 2nd, 2010 7:02pm

Your log shows the problem to be the NIC. Marvell has recently released a newer driver for your card, its located here http://www.marvell.com/drivers/driverDisplay.do?driverId=175 that's for 32 & 64bit. After you extract the files, be especially attentive to the installation/uninstall procedures as you'll need to uninstall any prior drivers before installing the newer version. Look in device manager for that particular network card that was identified in your image you posted. Look at the driver and see what version its showing installed. The newest one is v11.22.5.3 dated 12/2/009. MCSE, MCSA, MCDST [If this post helps to resolve your issue, please click the "Mark as Answer" or "Helpful" button at the top of this message. By marking a post as Answered, or Helpful you help others find the answer faster.]
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January 3rd, 2010 7:18am

Ah, I was searching for drivers at my motherboards site (Asus), seems like they're not exactly up2date. I've tried this driver and done some testing and so far so good! Thank you so much cdobbs :)))
January 4th, 2010 2:40am

Very good, its nice to start a new year off right isn't it :)MCSE, MCSA, MCDST [If this post helps to resolve your issue, please click the "Mark as Answer" or "Helpful" button at the top of this message. By marking a post as Answered, or Helpful you help others find the answer faster.]
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January 4th, 2010 2:41am

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