Windows 10 often shows various BSOD messages during the initial setup.
Windows 10 often shows various BSOD messages during the initial setup.
First installation of Windows to play a single game from Steam. I spent hours troubleshooting yesterday and today without success. It doesn’t matter if I’m loading the game or not—the system crashes whether I’m idle or in-game. Some error codes I found include: IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA, which failed with dxgmms2.sys and SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION, and SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION. I tried using ddu to uninstall all drivers, including GPU drivers, then reinstalling only NVIDIA drivers. Both fresh installs have failed. My RAM looks fine after a 5-hour Memtest with multiple passes, leaving 4 gigabytes for the OS. I’m confused about what I’m doing wrong and need help finding a solution.
I thought the first drive I installed was faulty, which is why I performed a fresh setup on a brand new SSD that just arrived this morning. I’m currently running the memtest and didn’t know the best practices, so thank you for the guidance.
installed ram in dual channel setup, 5200 megatransfer runs smoothly on my Linux distribution with expo turned off. Key components include DDR5, Pro Ryzen 7 7700X, GTX 1070, MSI PRO B650M, and an NVMe SSD. Running on an SATA SSD with Hyper 212 cooler. Updated: removed RMAX Corsair PSU.
You're wondering if the order of RAM sticks affects testing results. Testing one stick at a time is recommended for accuracy. Consider using both sticks to ensure consistent performance evaluation. Thanks for your question!
The crashes are linked to memory problems. If RAM checks pass and it works when EXPO is off, switch to another board. If problems persist, the issue might be with the board or CPU. Make sure your BIOS is updated to the newest release, as this can resolve RAM issues. When using memtest, ensure both modules are installed and run tests; if errors appear, inspect each module separately.
Random crashes suggest a memory problem is likely. While RAM isn't the only factor, it's the most common cause and straightforward to test. CPU could be involved since it manages memory controllers, and storage issues appear less frequently unless storage-related errors occur. Share the dump files for a closer analysis. The CPU seems more probable next, as none of these errors point directly to storage problems. Visit C:\Windows\Minidump and verify any available minidump files. If present, move the folder to Downloads by copying it there. Compress the file and send it via email. Follow instructions carefully—Windows doesn't allow changes in this directory.
It seems the RAM issue might be completely unrelated, but I need to focus on fixing the crucial RAM at 7037 errors now.