Mac Mini AMD Radeon HD 6630M Windows 7 "BSOD" connected via HDMI to HDMI to a NEC LCD Blue Screen of Death during boot

Memory
8167
Hyperthreading
Yes
Board Type
Serial Number
Manufacturer
SMBIOS Version
MM51.88Z.0077.B0F.1110201309
BIOS Version
2.4
Number of Physical CPUs
1
Number of Logical CPUs
4
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2620M CPU @ 2.70GHz
CPU Manufacturer
GenuineIntel
Clock Speed
2701
  AMD Radeon HD 6630M
Graphic Device
Manufacturer
ATI Technologies Inc
Device ID
0x6741
Vendor ID
0x1002
Subsystem ID
0x00e8
Subsystem Vendor ID
0x106b
Location Information
bus 1 device 0 function 0
Bus Type
PCIE
Maximum Link Width
PCI Express X16
BIOS Version
013.012.000.027
BIOS Date
08/08/11,11:56:12
Part Number
113C0171G.025
Hyper Memory
No
Memory Type
GDDR5
Driver Manufacturer
ATI Technologies Inc.
Driver Package Version
8.862.2-110610a-120729C-Apple
2D Driver Version
8.1.1.1162
OpenGL Version
6.14.10.10834
Direct3D Version
7.14.10.841
  High Definition Audio Controller
AMD Devices
Device ID
0xaa90
Vendor ID
0x1002
Subsystem ID
0xaa90
Subsystem Vendor ID
0x0000
Location Information
bus 1 device 0 function 1
Bus Type
PCI
Driver Manufacturer
Microsoft
Driver Package Version
6.1.7601.17514
Other Devices
2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family DRAM Controller - 0104
Device ID
0x0104
Vendor ID
0x8086
Subsystem ID
0x00f0
Subsystem Vendor ID
0x106b
Location Information
bus 0 device 0 function 0
Bus Type
PCI
Driver Manufacturer
Intel
Driver Package Version
9.2.0.1011
2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family PCI Express Controller - 0101
Device ID
0x0101
Vendor ID
0x8086
Subsystem ID
0x0000
Subsystem Vendor ID
0x0000
Location Information
bus 0 device 1 function 0
Bus Type
PCI
Driver Manufacturer
Intel
Driver Package Version
9.2.0.1011
2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family PCI Express Controller - 0105
Device ID
0x0105
Vendor ID
0x8086
Subsystem ID
0x0000
Subsystem Vendor ID
0x0000
Location Information
bus 0 device 1 function 1
Bus Type
PCI
Driver Manufacturer
Intel
Driver Package Version
9.2.0.1011
Intel(R) Management Engine Interface
Device ID
0x1c3a
Vendor ID
0x8086
Subsystem ID
0x7270
Subsystem Vendor ID
0x8086
Location Information
bus 0 device 16 function 0
Bus Type
PCI
Driver Manufacturer
Intel
Driver Package Version
7.0.0.1118
Standard Universal PCI to USB Host Controller
Device ID
0x1c2c
Vendor ID
0x8086
Subsystem ID
0x7270
Subsystem Vendor ID
0x8086
Location Information
bus 0 device 1a function 0
Bus Type
PCI
Driver Manufacturer
Microsoft
Driver Package Version
6.1.7601.17586
Intel(R) 6 Series/C200 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller - 1C2D
Device ID
0x1c2d
Vendor ID
0x8086
Subsystem ID
0x7270
Subsystem Vendor ID
0x8086
Location Information
bus 0 device 1a function 7
Bus Type
PCI
Driver Manufacturer
Intel
Driver Package Version
9.2.0.1013
High Definition Audio Controller
Device ID
0x1c20
Vendor ID
0x8086
Subsystem ID
0x7270
Subsystem Vendor ID
0x8086
Location Information
bus 0 device 1b function 0
Bus Type
PCI
Driver Manufacturer
Microsoft
Driver Package Version
6.1.7601.17514
Intel(R) 6 Series/C200 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port 1 - 1C10
Device ID
0x1c10
Vendor ID
0x8086
Subsystem ID
0x0000
Subsystem Vendor ID
0x0000
Location Information
bus 0 device 1c function 0
Bus Type
PCI
Driver Manufacturer
Intel
Driver Package Version
9.2.0.1015
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet
Device ID
0x16b4
Vendor ID
0x14e4
Subsystem ID
0x16b4
Subsystem Vendor ID
0x14e4
Location Information
bus 2 device 0 function 0
Bus Type
PCI
Driver Manufacturer
Broadcom
Driver Package Version
14.4.2.2
Broadcom SD Host Controller
Device ID
0x16bc
Vendor ID
0x14e4
Subsystem ID
0x0000
Subsystem Vendor ID
0x14e4
Location Information
bus 2 device 0 function 1
Bus Type
PCI
Driver Manufacturer
Broadcom Corporation
Driver Package Version
1.0.0.220
Intel(R) 6 Series/C200 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port 2 - 1C12
Device ID
0x1c12
Vendor ID
0x8086
Subsystem ID
0x0000
Subsystem Vendor ID
0x0000
Location Information
bus 0 device 1c function 1
Bus Type
PCI
Driver Manufacturer
Intel
Driver Package Version
9.2.0.1015
Broadcom 802.11n Network Adapter
Device ID
0x4331
Vendor ID
0x14e4
Subsystem ID
0x00e4
Subsystem Vendor ID
0x106b
Location Information
bus 3 device 0 function 0
Bus Type
PCI
Driver Manufacturer
Broadcom
Driver Package Version
5.100.98.78
Intel(R) 6 Series/C200 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port 3 - 1C14
Device ID
0x1c14
Vendor ID
0x8086
Subsystem ID
0x0000
Subsystem Vendor ID
0x0000
Location Information
bus 0 device 1c function 2
Bus Type
PCI
Driver Manufacturer
Intel
Driver Package Version
9.2.0.1015
PCI standard PCI Express to PCI/PCI-X Bridge
Device ID
0x823e
Vendor ID
0x104c
Subsystem ID
0x0000
Subsystem Vendor ID
0x0000
Location Information
bus 4 device 0 function 0
Bus Type
PCI
Driver Manufacturer
Microsoft
Driver Package Version
6.1.7601.17514
Texas Instruments 1394 OHCI Compliant Host Controller
Device ID
0x823f
Vendor ID
0x104c
Subsystem ID
0x0000
Subsystem Vendor ID
0x0000
Location Information
bus 5 device 0 function 0
Bus Type
PCI
Driver Manufacturer
Microsoft
Driver Package Version
6.1.7601.17514
Standard Universal PCI to USB Host Controller
Device ID
0x1c27
Vendor ID
0x8086
Subsystem ID
0x7270
Subsystem Vendor ID
0x8086
Location Information
bus 0 device 1d function 0
Bus Type
PCI
Driver Manufacturer
Microsoft
Driver Package Version
6.1.7601.17586
Intel(R) 6 Series/C200 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller - 1C26
Device ID
0x1c26
Vendor ID
0x8086
Subsystem ID
0x7270
Subsystem Vendor ID
0x8086
Location Information
bus 0 device 1d function 7
Bus Type
PCI
Driver Manufacturer
Intel
Driver Package Version
9.2.0.1013
Intel(R) HM65 Express Chipset Family LPC Interface Controller - 1C49
Device ID
0x1c49
Vendor ID
0x8086
Subsystem ID
0x7270
Subsystem Vendor ID
0x8086
Location Information
bus 0 device 1f function 0
Bus Type
PCI
Driver Manufacturer
Intel
Driver Package Version
9.2.0.1015
Intel(R) 6 Series/C200 Series Chipset Family 4 port Serial ATA Storage Controller - 1C01
Device ID
0x1c01
Vendor ID
0x8086
Subsystem ID
0x7270
Subsystem Vendor ID
0x8086
Location Information
bus 0 device 1f function 2
Bus Type
PCI
Driver Manufacturer
Intel
Driver Package Version
9.2.0.1011
Intel(R) 6 Series/C200 Series Chipset Family SMBus Controller - 1C22
Device ID
0x1c22
Vendor ID
0x8086
Subsystem ID
0x7270
Subsystem Vendor ID
0x8086
Location Information
bus 0 device 1f function 3
Bus Type
PCI
Driver Manufacturer
Intel
Driver Package Version
9.2.0.1011
Apple IR Receiver
Device ID
0x8242
Vendor ID
0x05ac
Subsystem ID
0x0000
Subsystem Vendor ID
0x0000
Location Information
bus 0 device 0 function 1
Bus Type
USB
Maximum Link Width
Unknown
Driver Manufacturer
Apple Inc.
Driver Package Version
2.0.4.0
USB Composite Device
Device ID
0x3107
Vendor ID
0x0566
Subsystem ID
0x0000
Subsystem Vendor ID
0x0000
Location Information
bus 0 device 0 function 2
Bus Type
USB
Maximum Link Width
Unknown
Driver Manufacturer
Microsoft
Driver Package Version
6.1.7601.17586
Apple Broadcom Built-in Bluetooth
Device ID
0x8281
Vendor ID
0x05ac
Subsystem ID
0x0000
Subsystem Vendor ID
0x0000
Location Information
bus 0 device 0 function 3
Bus Type
USB
Maximum Link Width
Unknown
Driver Manufacturer
Apple Inc.
Driver Package Version
4.0.0.1
Microsoft Hardware USB Mouse
Device ID
0x0040
Vendor ID
0x045e
Subsystem ID
0x0000
Subsystem Vendor ID
0x0000
Location Information
bus 0 device 0 function 3
Bus Type
USB
Maximum Link Width
Unknown
Driver Manufacturer
Microsoft
Driver Package Version
8.20.409.0
USB Input Device
Device ID
0x3107
Vendor ID
0x0566
Subsystem ID
0x0000
Subsystem Vendor ID
0x0000
Location Information
bus 0 device 0 function 2
Bus Type
USB
Maximum Link Width
Unknown
Driver Manufacturer
Microsoft
Driver Package Version
6.1.7601.17514
USB Mass Storage Device
Device ID
0x160d
Vendor ID
0x0951
Subsystem ID
0x0000
Subsystem Vendor ID
0x0000
Location Information
bus 0 device 0 function 3
Bus Type
USB
Maximum Link Width
Unknown
Driver Manufacturer
Microsoft
Driver Package Version
6.1.7601.17577
Generic USB Hub
Device ID
0x4500
Vendor ID
0x0a5c
Subsystem ID
0x0000
Subsystem Vendor ID
0x0000
Location Information
bus 0 device 0 function 1
Bus Type
USB
Maximum Link Width
Unknown
Driver Manufacturer
Microsoft
Driver Package Version
6.1.7601.17586
USB Input Device
Device ID
0x3107
Vendor ID
0x0566
Subsystem ID
0x0000
Subsystem Vendor ID
0x0000
Location Information
bus 0 device 0 function 2
Bus Type
USB
Maximum Link Width
Unknown
Driver Manufacturer
Microsoft
Driver Package Version
6.1.7601.17514
Generic USB Hub
Device ID
0x2513
Vendor ID
0x0424
Subsystem ID
0x0000
Subsystem Vendor ID
0x0000
Location Information
bus 0 device 0 function 1
Bus Type
USB
Maximum Link Width
Unknown
Driver Manufacturer
Microsoft
Driver Package Version
6.1.7601.17586
Generic USB Hub
Device ID
0x2513
Vendor ID
0x0424
Subsystem ID
0x0000
Subsystem Vendor ID
0x0000
Location Information
bus 0 device 0 function 1
Bus Type
USB
Maximum Link Width
Unknown
Driver Manufacturer
Microsoft
Driver Package Version
6.1.7601.17586
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AMD Catalyst Install Manager
8.0.903.0
ATI Problem Report Wizard
3.0.829.0
Adobe AIR
Adobe AIR Settings Manager
Adobe Flash Player 11 ActiveX
Adobe Reader XI
Adobe Shockwave Player 11.6
Apple Application Support
Apple Software Update
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Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile
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Microsoft Access database engine 2010 (English)
Microsoft Application Error Reporting
12.0.6015.5000
Microsoft IntelliPoint 8.2
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Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003
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NirSoft BlueScreenView
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Windows Driver Package - Apple Inc. (AppleUSBEthernet) Net (02/01/2008 3.10.3.10)
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06/27/2007 2.0.0.1
Windows Driver Package - Apple Inc. Apple Broadcom Bluetooth (04/27/2011 4.0.0.1)
04/27/2011 4.0.0.1
Windows Driver Package - Apple Inc. Apple Built-in iSight (10/25/2007 2.0.1.0)
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Here is the error code from the blue screen:
Problem signature:
  Problem Event Name: BlueScreen
  OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.48
  Locale ID: 1033
Additional information about the problem:
  BCCode: 50
  BCP1: FFFFF88103D1270F
  BCP2: 0000000000000000
  BCP3: FFFFF88003A3259F
  BCP4: 0000000000000005
  OS Version: 6_1_7601
  Service Pack: 1_0
  Product: 256_1
Files that help describe the problem:
  C:\Windows\Minidump\040513-17659-01.dmp
  C:\Users\rental\AppData\Local\Temp\WER-33212-0.sysdata.xml
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CPU

I finally found a fix that worked for the above Mac Mini 5,2 running Windows 7 64bit bootcamp. You need to uninstall all the boot camp AMD drivers and software first then install the :"AMD Catalyist 12.1 Preview Driver 32/64 bit". You will need to find "AMD Catalyist 12.1 Preview Driver 32/64 bit" somewhere other than AMD since they are no help at all and will just blame the other guy or redirect you to another dead end. Below is a link to the actual software I used that worked. Good Luck. You could always try to just install and update the currently installed software and drivers with the one below and that might also work.
http://downloads.guru3d.com/AMD-Catalyst-12.1-Preview-Driver-32-64-bit-driver-do wnload-2826.html

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