atikmdag.sys error BSOD on startup

atikmdag.sys error BSOD on startup
atikmpag.sys error BSOD on startup

Try Simple Things First!

1st Method:
Boot into the bios and look at the bios rev on the main screen. Asus on the older bios switch from a .rom to a .cap file. The newest bios has a lot of bug fixes and for windows 7/8. The other bug fixes are for ram and cpu code updates. There a usb flashback port to flash your mb without powering the mb on or put the new .cap file on a usb stick and use the bios updater inside of the mb bios. Also make sure from the mb installer cd you did not install the Lucid Virtu Software V1.2.108.18765 for Windows 7 32bit & 64bit. It a know issues to crash windows and gpu when it tries to bond a ipgpu with a gpu.

I would also boot into safe mode..uninstall the ati drivers..get windows to boot into windows normal then install the newest intel chipset drivers then reboot. then try the ati drivers again

If not working try this:
2nd Method:
Follow every step :
Step 1: Download and install the latest ati graphic driver.AND DONT TURN OFF OR RESTART YOUR COMPUTER AFTER INSTALLATION

Step 2: Then go to C:\Windows\System32\Drivers and rename atikmdag.sys to atikmdag.sys.old.

Step 3: Go to ati directory (usually in C:\ATI) and find the file atikmdag.sy_.

Step 4: Copy the file to your Desktop directory.

Step 5: Open cmd.exe by going to Start -> type cmd in the search box and hit enter.

Step 6: Change the directory to Desktop by typing chdir Desktop.

Step 7: Then, type EXPAND.EXE atikmdag.sy_ atikmdag.sys. Or,

expand -r atikmdag.sy_ atikmdag.sys

Step 8: When the expansion is complete, copy the new atikmdag.sys from your Desktop to

C:\Windows\System32\Drivers

Step 9: Restart your computer and the problem should be resolved.

Its not faulty mb or card problem! The drivers is the main culprit here!


NOTE: FOR step 3...ITS LOCATED IN C:/AMD/AMD_CATALYST14.3BETA "or your version" /PACKAGES/DRIVERS/DISPLAY/WB6A_INF/B169191 then in the list there is atikmdag.sy_ 

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Photoshop Errors: How to Fix Brush Lag

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Solution #1: Manage Your File Size
No matter how much you think Photoshop can or should take, eventually it will slow down. And often, larger files equal a slower performance. Here are a couple of things you can do to make sure that the file size doesn't create brush lag:

♦Merge multiple layers together, or flatten often.
♦Reduce/start with a lower document resolution.
♦Consider saving your project over multiple .psd files.


Solution #2: Use Less Hardware Acceleration
If you're having problems with the performance of Photoshop, you can, of course, adjust the performance to the needs of your workflow. To do this:

♦Go to Edit > Preferences > Performance.
♦Under Graphics Processor Settings, go to Advanced Settings.
♦Change the Drawing Mode to Basic.
♦Restart Photoshop to allow changes to be applied.

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