I've been running into a frustrating issue where my PC experiences a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) with a 'Power State Failure' message almost every time I try to shut it down. The shutdown process takes about 5 to 10 minutes, and I'm not sure what's causing it. Here's a rundown of my PC specs:
- ROG x470-F motherboard
- Ryzen 5 3600x CPU
- GTX 1660 Ti GPU
- 16GB RAM
- 1TB HDD
- 500GB WD Blue SSD
- 500GB Samsung SSD
I've tried several potential solutions, including uninstalling Armoury Crate (since I heard it might cause issues), running 'sfc /scannow' via CMD, checking the power cables, and making sure all my drivers are up to date. I'm looking for further help to pinpoint the problem or any other possible fixes. I also can't analyze my dump files using WinDbg, but I'm willing to share them for review. I've uploaded them here: [Dump Files](https://www.mediafire.com/folder/sofj54xtkxoja/Dump). Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!
5 Answers
To properly analyze the BSOD issues, we need to check if you can access your dump files. If you can boot into Windows normally or via Safe Mode, go to C:WindowsMinidump. If there are any dump files there, copy them to your desktop, zip the folder, and upload it to a file-sharing site that isn’t blocked by Reddit—like MediaFire or Catbox.moe. Additionally, it’s a good idea to follow this guide to configure your system to create small memory dumps in the future: [Create Minidump BSOD](https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5560-configure-windows-10-create-minidump-bsod.html). Multiple dumps give us more to work with!
A quick fix you might want to try is disabling Fast Startup in Windows. It could be causing issues with the Nvidia driver and storage management due to its background hibernation feature. Disabling it might help stabilize the shutdown process since it can save too many files to disk when exiting applications. You'll find the option in the Power Options menu.
First off, make sure your motherboard's BIOS is updated to the latest version (6232), which you can find on ASUS's website. After that, download and install the latest AMD Chipset Drivers specifically for your motherboard from AMD's support page. Skipping any unnecessary drivers is key, as they might lead to more issues. Check after these updates to see if the BSOD crashes persist.
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