I've been experiencing a frustrating Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) labeled 'Driver Power State Failure' every five minutes for the past three days. I've tried everything I could find online, including reinstalling Windows, but I'm really stuck at this point. If anyone can help me diagnose this issue, I would really appreciate it! I do have my dump files available.
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To troubleshoot BSODs like this, having access to dump files is key for analysis. If you can boot into Windows normally or via Safe Mode, check for dump files in C:WindowsMinidump. If you find any, zip the folder and upload it to a file-sharing site like MediaFire or Catbox. Ideally, more than one dump file will provide a clearer picture, so look into changing your dump settings to create Small Memory Dumps based on this guide.
From what you've described, the BSOD often points to an issue with a device driver, specifically the StorAHCI.sys driver, which is a SATA storage driver. If you have the Gigabyte Control Center installed, that's a common culprit for these crashes, so consider uninstalling that. Additionally, be cautious of the Chipset driver from Gigabyte if you're using an AMD X870 motherboard, as it has a known bug that might cause similar problems. It’s best to use the official Intel driver instead.
After following your advice, I’ve been in Windows for over 10 minutes without a BSOD! This is the longest I've gone without crashing in three days. Thank you so much, you're a lifesaver!
I managed to gather all the dump files I could find and uploaded them here: [https://www.mediafire.com/folder/q47sp1pxjn85v/New_folder](https://www.mediafire.com/folder/q47sp1pxjn85v/New_folder). Not sure if it helps, but fingers crossed!