Critical process terminated BSOD, SSD not recognized until power switch is pressed
Critical process terminated BSOD, SSD not recognized until power switch is pressed
Wasn't certain about posting this here or in Windows 11, so my apologies if I ended up in the wrong section.
I assembled a new machine and installed both Windows 11 and Linux Mint. The system runs on a Samsung 990 Pro SSD, while Linux is installed on a WD Gold drive. Here’s the complete parts list:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/nBsw28
It appears the SSD occasionally loses power briefly, causing Windows to crash. After restarting, the drive isn’t recognized as a boot option until I manually switch it off and back on.
The computer and drive function perfectly, but the BSOD appears after a few hours to several days of startup. The only other concern is that Linux takes over five minutes to boot. The system runs smoothly and has never crashed, though I haven’t run it continuously for days.
I used Samsung Magician, performed a full scan and an extended SMART test—both came back clean. Firmware is current, and I updated the motherboard BIOS after receiving the board.
Changing the M.2 slots didn’t resolve the problem.
Is this related to the motherboard, SSD, or drivers? I’m hoping someone more knowledgeable can assist.
Thanks!
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
I updated my motherboard BIOS after I got it
What BIOS version are you on for your motherboard? Did you clear the CMOS after you'd verified that your BIOS was flashed to the latest version?
Try and remove two sticks of ram from the platform and see if that alleviates the issue. Since you state it's a BSoD, we will need you to upload the .dmp files for us to go through.
Moved thread to Systems section.
Does Windows start in Safe Mode and operate smoothly? Give it a shot! If you have another m.2 slot, you can attempt that for testing. The power source might occasionally fail, which could affect performance. This can assist in identifying issues linked to hardware or software. Cheers.
I'm not certain about the version, but I'll check right away and let you know! I can verify that CMOS was cleared and the update worked properly.
I plan to remove two RAM sticks to see if it makes a difference. In Windows/Minidump (where it claims to generate .dmp files), only two from months past are present. The machine has crashed many times since then. The two BSODs here were unrelated (my audio interface failing.)
Since the computer can go several days without this problem, it might take some time to find out if it helped.
I haven't tried that because I can't stay in safe mode for days, unfortunately.
I've also tested another M.2 slot without success. Regarding the power supply, is there a way to test it?
I don't have a replacement to swap it with, sadly.
I understand you can't run in safe mode for extended periods, especially if it causes frequent crashes. It seems this is more suited for someone who doesn't need it every day. A few of the mods or posters here might focus on testing PSU's and related voltage checks.