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Device halted due to error screen.

Device halted due to error screen.

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Sven_Weetj
Member
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02-14-2021, 05:29 AM
#1
I already suspect my CPU might be faulty, but I’m not sure. I’d like to know if others have faced the same issues. At first, I encountered BSoD errors while playing RDR 2, such as "CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED", "KERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR" and occasionally "UNEXPERIENCED STORE EXCEPTION". After that, I saw a strange "Insert Boot Device" screen. Because I was clever, I initially dismissed these warnings, assuming everything would work once I restarted. That changed about a month later when I played GTA 5 and received another "UNEXPECTED STORE EXCEPTION". I thought it might be driver-related, so I updated my CPU drivers. After the update, restarting didn’t get me into Windows anymore. Then I kept getting "INNACESSIBLE BOOT DEVICE". My SDD and hard drive seemed fine in recovery mode. I tried installing Windows via the recovery media, but I kept seeing the message "Your PC doesn't meet the minimum requirements for Windows 11" or similar. This could be due to BIOS not recognizing RAM, though it sometimes does show up. I read that bent CPU pins could cause problems, but I checked and everything looked normal. My pins were fine, and putting the board back in produced the same BSoD. My only real concerns are RAM and CPU, since all other components seem functional. The issue is that I don’t have spare AM4 CPUs or DDR4 RAM to test it further. If anyone can identify potential problems or solutions, I’d really appreciate it.

Specs:
- Motherboard: AsRock B450m HDV H4.0
- GPU: XFX Radeon 590 Fatboy
- CPU: Ryzen 5 2600
- CPU cooler: AMD Wraith Stealth
- RAM: Patriot Viper Steel, DDR4 2x8GB, 3200MHz
- SSD: Intel 670p, 512GB
- HDD: Seagate Barracuda 2TB, 7200rpm
- PSU: Corsair CX550
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Sven_Weetj
02-14-2021, 05:29 AM #1

I already suspect my CPU might be faulty, but I’m not sure. I’d like to know if others have faced the same issues. At first, I encountered BSoD errors while playing RDR 2, such as "CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED", "KERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR" and occasionally "UNEXPERIENCED STORE EXCEPTION". After that, I saw a strange "Insert Boot Device" screen. Because I was clever, I initially dismissed these warnings, assuming everything would work once I restarted. That changed about a month later when I played GTA 5 and received another "UNEXPECTED STORE EXCEPTION". I thought it might be driver-related, so I updated my CPU drivers. After the update, restarting didn’t get me into Windows anymore. Then I kept getting "INNACESSIBLE BOOT DEVICE". My SDD and hard drive seemed fine in recovery mode. I tried installing Windows via the recovery media, but I kept seeing the message "Your PC doesn't meet the minimum requirements for Windows 11" or similar. This could be due to BIOS not recognizing RAM, though it sometimes does show up. I read that bent CPU pins could cause problems, but I checked and everything looked normal. My pins were fine, and putting the board back in produced the same BSoD. My only real concerns are RAM and CPU, since all other components seem functional. The issue is that I don’t have spare AM4 CPUs or DDR4 RAM to test it further. If anyone can identify potential problems or solutions, I’d really appreciate it.

Specs:
- Motherboard: AsRock B450m HDV H4.0
- GPU: XFX Radeon 590 Fatboy
- CPU: Ryzen 5 2600
- CPU cooler: AMD Wraith Stealth
- RAM: Patriot Viper Steel, DDR4 2x8GB, 3200MHz
- SSD: Intel 670p, 512GB
- HDD: Seagate Barracuda 2TB, 7200rpm
- PSU: Corsair CX550

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Alexis388
Member
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02-14-2021, 11:59 PM
#2
CPU problems are uncommon. It's more likely a memory or storage problem. Storage seems probable due to the boot device error being unreadable. I recommend using crystaldiskinfo to check the smart status.
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Alexis388
02-14-2021, 11:59 PM #2

CPU problems are uncommon. It's more likely a memory or storage problem. Storage seems probable due to the boot device error being unreadable. I recommend using crystaldiskinfo to check the smart status.

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MoodyCamel
Member
237
03-05-2021, 02:32 PM
#3
I verified the storage by looking closely at the details, since this seems to be about storage. The concept of SMART, commonly used in storage health tools, is largely irrelevant for modern SSDs.
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MoodyCamel
03-05-2021, 02:32 PM #3

I verified the storage by looking closely at the details, since this seems to be about storage. The concept of SMART, commonly used in storage health tools, is largely irrelevant for modern SSDs.

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xRads
Junior Member
20
03-05-2021, 04:08 PM
#4
I’d like to see the current status but can’t start the Windows boot. I assumed the CPU was the issue because my RAM wasn’t showing up in BIOS, possibly indicating a memory problem. Could it be related to my SSD or HDD? There’s a chance you can check them in recovery mode. You might want to replace the RAM with a cheaper DDR4 stick and see if the PC boots then.
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xRads
03-05-2021, 04:08 PM #4

I’d like to see the current status but can’t start the Windows boot. I assumed the CPU was the issue because my RAM wasn’t showing up in BIOS, possibly indicating a memory problem. Could it be related to my SSD or HDD? There’s a chance you can check them in recovery mode. You might want to replace the RAM with a cheaper DDR4 stick and see if the PC boots then.

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tomskos221
Member
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03-11-2021, 03:43 AM
#5
I backed up the files by launching Notepad in CMD within recovery mode and using "save as" to access the drives. I also verified the drives' health through commands found online. If you suspect the SSD is faulty, should I remove it and attempt to install Windows solely on my hard drive?
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tomskos221
03-11-2021, 03:43 AM #5

I backed up the files by launching Notepad in CMD within recovery mode and using "save as" to access the drives. I also verified the drives' health through commands found online. If you suspect the SSD is faulty, should I remove it and attempt to install Windows solely on my hard drive?

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domm0nkey
Member
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03-11-2021, 11:01 AM
#6
I believe you're referring to SFC and Checkdisk, not those tools. They verify OS file integrity and scan NTFS structures for faults. Kernel_Data_Inpage_Error and Unexpected_Store_Exception signal serious storage problems.
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domm0nkey
03-11-2021, 11:01 AM #6

I believe you're referring to SFC and Checkdisk, not those tools. They verify OS file integrity and scan NTFS structures for faults. Kernel_Data_Inpage_Error and Unexpected_Store_Exception signal serious storage problems.

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warmtheguy
Member
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03-12-2021, 09:23 PM
#7
You can verify the drives in recovery mode by following your system's specific steps. If you need to replace them, consider purchasing a new drive and attempting to boot from it.
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warmtheguy
03-12-2021, 09:23 PM #7

You can verify the drives in recovery mode by following your system's specific steps. If you need to replace them, consider purchasing a new drive and attempting to boot from it.

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eojeoj1
Member
168
03-13-2021, 09:34 AM
#8
You can view the results of CrystalDiskInfo on Pastebin and share the link. Recent SSDs often lack accurate self-tests, making it hard to extract meaningful data. Among the many faulty drives I've encountered, only a few clearly show issues. The main issue is that they stripped many attributes into a single field. This is problematic because most SMART attributes are useful rather than problematic. If an attribute starts showing errors, it's unclear whether those are actual faults or just informational changes.
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eojeoj1
03-13-2021, 09:34 AM #8

You can view the results of CrystalDiskInfo on Pastebin and share the link. Recent SSDs often lack accurate self-tests, making it hard to extract meaningful data. Among the many faulty drives I've encountered, only a few clearly show issues. The main issue is that they stripped many attributes into a single field. This is problematic because most SMART attributes are useful rather than problematic. If an attribute starts showing errors, it's unclear whether those are actual faults or just informational changes.