The PC experienced a sudden BSOD and is no longer booting.
The PC experienced a sudden BSOD and is no longer booting.
I was working on my PC for professional tasks when it suddenly encountered a BSOD with stop code KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_FAILURE. Following that, the system transitioned directly to the recovery screen displaying error File: \windows\system32\config\system with code 0xc0000098. I couldn't interact with anything on that screen and therefore shut it down. Now attempting to restart the PC, it fails to power on and shows the code 0d on the motherboard. This situation suggests a serious hardware or firmware issue. Any of these details might assist in identifying the problem and possible solutions. I haven’t modified any components recently.
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PSU specifications: make, model, wattage, age, condition (original to build, used, refurbished).
Disk drive(s): make, model, capacity, current usage?
All connected peripherals included?
Description: PC intended for work purposes. Ownership status: personal or company-owned? Please clarify. If it's a company machine, contact the employer's IT department.
Hello, your response is appreciated. Your information has been refreshed with the specifications. The attached devices are external hard drives: WD My Book and Toshiba HD. This setup is a personal PC, unrelated to any corporate entity since you operate independently.
In summary, the 5-year-old PSU appears to be a probable suspect. It might be at or near its End of Life, particularly if it now supports more components or devices than originally intended.
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Please try booting into Windows to check progress. Would you also like to run the PC using only a single RAM stick? I checked online and found that a faulty RAM stick might be indicated by a 0d code on the motherboard.
Update: I successfully got my PC running with just one RAM stick, but one of my internal SSDs isn't showing up or is not detected. Could you suggest some tests I can perform?
Some quick searches suggested that "0d" might mean a boot failure, possibly due to RAM issues or power problems. It could also relate to power rather than a RAM failure itself. Unless there’s a specific error code or clear sign of RAM trouble, I’d keep focusing on the RAM. If you make many changes, you might unintentionally cause more issues.
This motherboard:
https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/X47...ort-manual
[Check that I found the relevant User Manual.]
Take a moment to read through it carefully. Notice all warnings, fine print, and any online suggestions for updates. Troubleshooting may not be directly useful right now, but it will be crucial once solutions are found.
Also: is all important data duplicated at least twice in separate locations away from the PC? Make sure those backups are recoverable and readable. If they’re on external drives, disconnect them during troubleshooting.
[Side note: My WD LiveBook stopped working a few months ago. No firmware updates for a long time, and it didn’t adjust date/time settings properly. Just a heads-up.]
This is the correct motherboard. I'll review the manual more carefully.
From your perspective, it seems likely the PSU could be the issue. Are there any additional tests you could perform to help identify the exact cause and guide your investigation?
Also, if the secondary internal SSD isn't detected, could that also be a contributing factor?
Another approach would be to employ a multimeter. If you possess one and understand its operation, or have someone who does.
A guide on testing a power supply manually using a multimeter is available at the provided link.
This isn't a comprehensive evaluation since the PSU isn't operating under load. Still, any deviations from expected voltage levels would indicate potential issues with the PSU.
You might also consult Reliability History/Monitor and Event Viewer to review system error codes, warnings, and events recorded near the time of any issue.
This method depends on the system being bootable and Windows launching successfully.
In summary, a growing variety of errors often signals a deteriorating or failing PSU.
Keep in mind that PSUs deliver three distinct voltage levels (3.3, 5, and 12) to different components. Problems with power can spread through the system, leading to unclear outcomes.
The PC seems to start only with one of the RAM modules. Swapping the second one in or just using it alone doesn't work. Could this indicate a problem with that RAM stick?
Review the motherboard's User Guide/Manual.
Certain boards need the initial RAM slot to be set in a particular position, usually DIMM_A2.
Make sure the supported RAM types are correct. It might be faulty RAM causing only one stick to function properly.
Also confirm whether single or dual channel is required.