I've been having a frustrating issue with my PC where it crashes 3-4 times right after booting up, especially when I haven't used it for a while. Sometimes it results in a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) and other times it just freezes completely. However, after going through a few boot cycles, it eventually becomes stable. I suspect this might be connected to enabling XMP, but I'm not entirely certain, because the PC seems stable when I adjust BIOS settings.
Each time I experience a BSOD, the error codes vary, but I've noted a couple: SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION and DRIVER_VERIFIER_DMA_VIOLATION (0XE6).
I've already tried a fresh install of Windows (upgraded to Windows 11 from 10), updated my BIOS, adjusted RAM voltages, lowered RAM speeds, turned off Windows Memory Integrity, and tweaked the Memory Agent voltage—all without success. Interestingly, I've even crashed while just navigating the BIOS without changing settings.
My setup includes:
- Motherboard: ASUS Prime B760 Plus
- Processor: Intel Core I5-14600KF
- Graphics Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Super (8GB)
- RAM: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) 6000MHz DDR5 CL36
- SSD: Western Digital 1TB NVME M.2.
- Power Supply: 750W Bronze (brand unknown)
This problem started after I rebuilt my PC with new components, and during that process, I slightly dented the SSD, which might play a role in the issues I'm facing. However, everything should be in working order on paper, and I'm not overclocking beyond the default XMP settings. I'm really at my wit's end here and would appreciate any help!
P.S. I've linked the dump files for further analysis, as they might help pinpoint the issue.
5 Answers
Given that your issues started after rebuilding the PC, double-check all your connections, especially the power cables for the motherboard and GPU. Occasionally, a loose connection can lead to instability during boot. Also, ensure that your SSD is seated properly.
It sounds like a classic case of boot issues related to your RAM settings. Definitely check and ensure you're using the correct XMP profile based on your RAM specifications. Sometimes, manual adjustments to timings and voltages might help. Also, have you tried disabling XMP altogether to see if booting without it stabilizes things?
If you're not already, consider disabling the Hypervisor in Windows features temporarily and then turn it back on. Sometimes a fresh configuration can fix weird issues after hardware changes like what you've done. Afterward, reboot and check if the crashes persist.
While this is a long shot, try reseating your RAM sticks. Sometimes, seat misalignments can cause crashes and instability. If nothing works, consider testing a single RAM stick at a time to see if one of them might be faulty.
Get those dump files you mentioned! The BSOD codes, especially DRIVER_VERIFIER_DMA_VIOLATION, could provide great insights into what's going wrong. You should be able to find them in the Minidump folder. Upload them to a file-sharing site like Mediafire so we can analyze them.
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