Error code BSOD indicates memory management issue. Save this frustrating situation.
Error code BSOD indicates memory management issue. Save this frustrating situation.
Hello everyone, welcome! I'm just starting out on this forum and need some assistance. I've been experiencing random BSODs for a few months now. Sometimes it happens while playing games that put a lot of stress on my computer, other times right after turning it on. At first, I thought it might be due to the power supply, but now I suspect memory management issues. I ran MemTest86 using one module at a time and both passed without errors. The event viewer shows 41 Kernel Power and MEMORY_MANAGEMENT (1a) in the minidump. My system specs are Windows 11 Pro - 64 BITS, R7 3700X, stock RAM RX 6700XT DDR4 2X8 at 3200 MHz, with an XMP configuration on NVIDIA C750 Gold ROG Strix B550. It's worth noting the crashes are completely random—sometimes under load, sometimes not. I've tried running AIDA64 and FurMark; sometimes the computer runs for hours without issues, but other times it crashes immediately after those tests. CRASHDUMP1.txt and EVENT VIEWER - 41 KERNEL POWER.txt BOSD.mp4 are attached.
You tested it with both sticks and noticed issues with Aida64 on your AMD setup, but not with the 6900XT.
Thanks in advance. Yes, I also tested with both sticks together and there were no issues. For AIDA 64, I’m mainly using it to put pressure on the CPU because it doesn’t fully stress the GPU. So it seems AIDA 64 is mainly targeting the CPU while putting some load on the GPU.
Memory issues aren't always about RAM, though that's often the first thought. They can stem from storage because of the page file, which acts like additional memory, or from the CPU since the memory controller is built into it. When you access Memory_Management from storage, you might encounter inpage errors—meaning the problem was found in the page file—but it's not certain the error was immediately detected right after it occurred, as it could have been moved back to RAM before being noticed. Memory testers struggle with DDR4 and newer types. I favor testing one stick at a time in normal conditions to see which one triggers crashes. I recognize that crashes can be unpredictable, making this method more dependable. If both sticks fail, the CPU is likely the culprit; it's unlikely both are defective, so spending money on a new system for testing usually isn't worthwhile.
Thanks! I’ll acquire new sticks and attempt to reproduce the issue. I’ll update you as soon as I have progress.
Hello guys , I have an update ! so I tried with a new kit that I lend from a friend KF432C16BB (2x8GB - 3200mhz) and thanks to this I was able to discover that the problem was on the XMP settings , so everytime I set the frequency to 3200 MHZ XMP I have random BOSD whether it is with my ram (NMGD480E82-3200DF20 3200 mhz 2x8 GB) or with the other kit , but if I lower the frequency to 3066 XMP I have no BOSD at all , I don't know if the ram is not good enough or if its something related with the system , but so far by lowering the frequency I haven't had any BOSD ! Should I just leave the frequency on 3066 or should I play with the settings / timings or voltages of the ram , thanks guys
Ram should be placed in slots A2 and B2. Have you reset the CMOS before setting up the new system? If not, either reinstall it or take out the CMOS battery for 5 minutes while the power supply is off.