The sudden BSOD and total system failure might indicate a GPU issue.
The sudden BSOD and total system failure might indicate a GPU issue.
I experienced a BSOD (Kernel Security Check Failure, Windows 11) unexpectedly while browsing the web. It has not booted up even once before. The error message displays either Kernel Security Check Failure or Phase1 Initialization Failed. I cannot enter Safe Mode; launching from an USB with the Windows 11 ISO screen results in a black screen. I've checked the RAM and found it to be fine, and no recent hardware changes were made. The only possible issue seems to be my GT1030, while the rest of the components are mid-range models from five years ago. There has been almost no wear on them, and usage has been minimal.
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When posting a thread of troubleshooting nature, it's customary to include your full system's specs. Please list the specs to your build like so:
CPU:
CPU cooler:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
Monitor:
include the age of the PSU apart from it's make and model. BIOS version for your motherboard at this moment of time.
If you have an iGPU, then remove the discrete GPU and see if the issue persists while hooked to your motherboard's display output ports.
CPU model is AMD Ryzen 2600 with stock cooler. Motherboard is Gigabyte Aorus B450M. RAM installed is Corsair Vengeance 16GB at 3400Mhz. Storage includes a Crucial 500GB SSD. GPU is Nvdia GT1030. Power supply is EVGA 600W W1. Operating system is Windows 11. I don’t have an iGPU and can’t borrow one, so any alternative diagnostic methods would be appreciated.
More probable that the board or perhaps the PSU would be involved, especially if it's entirely unresponsive and not attempting to share updates.