Hey everyone, I'm really struggling with a frustrating problem and could use some insights. I've been encountering random BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) errors, starting with KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED and SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED that relates to FLTMGR.SYS, and I've also seen ROL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL. I tried unplugging my PC for about 5 minutes, which allowed it to run for 30 minutes before it crashed again. I attempted to perform a fresh Windows install using a USB flash drive, but it started crashing again during the setup process.
Unfortunately, I can't provide any dump files or similar since I've already formatted my system, and I'm still stuck with the same problems. All I've been able to try is switching out the RAM sticks. Here are my specs:
- GPU: RTX 4090
- Motherboard: Aorus Master z790
- RAM: Corsair Dominator 2x24GB 7200MHz
- CPU: i9 14900K
- Storage: 2x2TB M.2 drives
- PSU: 1050W Gold
2 Answers
Did these issues start happening after you set up your system? If you installed the update for the 13th/14th gen CPUs right away, keep in mind that there was a serious BIOS issue with those chips that could cause long-term damage if you didn’t update. It's crucial to keep your BIOS updated to avoid those fatal errors! Here are some articles about it: [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/24216305/intel-13th-14th-gen-raptor-lake-cpu-crash-news-updates-patches-fixes-motherboards), [PC Gamer](https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/processors/intel-cpu-crashes-what-you-need-to-knowmicrocode-to-blame-but-fix-incoming-this-month-alongside-two-year-extended-warranty/), [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/cpu/intel-finally-confirms-instability-issues-with-13th-gen-and-14th-gen-cpus-are-fully-fixed-but-some-owners-may-still-be-worried).
To really get to the bottom of this BSOD issue, you're going to want to gather some dump files that can give us accurate information about what's going wrong. If you can boot into Windows normally or even in Safe Mode, try checking the C:WindowsMinidump directory for any crash logs. If you find some, zip that folder and upload it to a file-sharing site like mediafire or catbox.moe. The more dump files you have, the better we can pinpoint the problem. If you only have one, follow a guide to change your system settings to create small memory dumps instead. Here's a helpful link for that setup.
No, it actually started after I installed the game Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.