Diagnosing issues during Windows 11 installation on a new NVMe drive.
Diagnosing issues during Windows 11 installation on a new NVMe drive.
I recently purchased a WD Black SN7100 NVMe SSD and intended to upgrade all my previous drives. However, installing Windows 11 has been problematic, with recurring error messages and boot loops. The issues I've encountered include "MEMORY_MANAGEMENT (0x1A)", "KERNEL_MODE_HEAP_CORRUPTION (0x13A)", and "KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_FAILURE (0x139)". Using ChatGPT, I attempted to adjust XMP settings and changed the M.2_1 configuration to PCIe in BIOS, while also removing RAM one by one. Despite these efforts, nothing resolved the problem.
My system details: Asus ROG STRIX B460-F GAMING ATX LGA1200 motherboard, Intel Core i9-10900F 2.8 GHz, 10-core processor, Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 memory. I’m certain of this configuration and don’t have the original packaging. My drive: Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVMe SSD.
I was hoping for your assistance, please let me know if any information might be missing from my description.
The WD Black SN7100 faced compatibility issues after Windows 11 installation, causing Host Memory Buffer errors. A firmware fix from Western Digital seems to resolve it, though some drives may still run on older versions. You might try using it as a secondary drive and updating the firmware via the WD app.
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You can reset the motherboard to its default settings by following your manufacturer's instructions, which often involve holding a specific button for a few seconds or performing a power cycle.