BSOD caused by ntoskrnl.exe

Ryan Tran 1 Reputation point
2021-07-21T14:53:44.147+00:00

Hi eveyrone,

I'm getting sporadic BSOD causing mostly by ntoskml.exe. I tried few things to troubleshoot the issue; However to no avai.

Things that I tried:

  • clean reinstall of GPU drivers and some motherboard drivers
  • run sfc/ scannow
  • check disk with "chkdsk"

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Above is the spec of my PC and I also include the Mini dumps below as well

https://1drv.ms/u/s!Al01zzrLyom4gbAsqDMUnBwy2Syd9w?e=X72YA0

Thank you,

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  1. Docs 16,226 Reputation points
    2021-07-21T19:01:25.713+00:00

    The prior BSOD bugchecks were consistent with incompatible or malfunctioning hardware.

    Incompatible and / or malfunctioning RAM needs to be evaluated.

    1) View the owners manual to see if there is an optimal DIMM or DIMMS when using each one or two RAM modules
    2) Remove all RAM modules
    3) Only test RAM modules displayed on the QVL
    4) Test one module at a time
    5) Post a new V2 for any BSOD

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  2. Docs 16,226 Reputation points
    2021-07-21T16:56:12.91+00:00

    1) Please run V2 and post a share link into this thread:

    https://www.windowsq.com/resources/v2-log-collector.8/
    https://www.tenforums.com/bsod-crashes-debugging/2198-bsod-posting-instructions.html

    2) Read these links on Windows driver verifier:

    a) learn how to use the Windows Recovery Environment (RE) commands: reset and bootmode to turn off the tool

    b) do not use the tool until it is communicated in the thread

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5470-enable-disable-driver-verifier-windows-10-a.html
    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-update/driver-verifier-tracking-down-a-mis-behaving/f5cb4faf-556b-4b6d-95b3-c48669e4c983

    Windows driver verifier is designed to stress test drivers.

    If there are misbehaving drivers the computer will crash.

    If dump files are created they can be debugged.

    Misbehaving drivers are then uninstalled or uninstalled and reinstalled.

    The tool is run for approximately 48 hours and then an additional 36 hours after the last BSOD.

    If there are no further BSOD this concludes the use of the tool.

    After each BSOD you must turn off the tool in order to return to the desktop.

    Learn the Windows RE commands reset and bootmode.

    These are run in safe mode or safe mode with command prompt.

    In case these fail the next option is system restore.

    If system restore fails you can restore a backup image or use registry commands.

    Start the tool with the 3 customized test settings in the Ten Forums link.

    Increase the simultaneous customized test settings by 3 - 5 / hour up to the 19 customized test settings in the Microsoft link.

    There can be performance problems and / or slow boot while using the tool.

    If necessary the customized test settings can be modified.

    Summary:
    a) make a new restore point
    b) test all non-Microsoft drivers
    c) test no Microsoft drivers
    d) after each BSOD use the reset command to turn off the tool
    e) if the reset command does not work then use the bootmode command
    f) only if both reset and bootmode command fail to turn off the tool then use restore
    g) start with the 3 customized test settings in the Ten Forums link
    h) increase the customized test settings up to the 19 customized test settings in the Microsoft link
    i) report any performance problems or very slow boot so that the customized settings can be modified

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/4571-create-system-restore-point-windows-10-a.html
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/start-your-pc-in-safe-mode-in-windows-10-92c27cff-db89-8644-1ce4-b3e5e56fe234
    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2304-boot-into-safe-mode-windows-10-a.html

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  3. Ryan Tran 1 Reputation point
    2021-07-21T17:15:34.377+00:00

    Thanks for quick help. I forgot to mention that I already tried driver verifier for non Microsoft drivers and run it for 2 days without BSOD.

    On V2 collector. Is there anywhere else I can download the tool? since I don't have account with Eleven

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  4. Docs 16,226 Reputation points
    2021-07-21T17:33:15.613+00:00

    When were each of these RAM modules installed:

    CMW16GX4M2C3200C16
    CMW32GX4M2D3600C18

    CMW16GX4M2C3200C16 was seen on the QVL.

    CMW32GX4M2D3600C18 was not seen on the QVL.

    Remove the CMW32GX4M2D3600C18 modules > monitor for computer stability / instability.

    V2 is available on these websites:
    https://www.tenforums.com/bsod-crashes-debugging/2198-bsod-posting-instructions.html
    https://www.windowsq.com/resources/v2-log-collector.8/
    https://www.elevenforum.com/t/bsod-posting-instructions.103/

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  5. Ryan Tran 1 Reputation point
    2021-07-21T18:23:29.203+00:00

    @Docs Thank again!

    The CMW32GX4M2D3600C18 modules installed recently but the BSOD occurred prior to that as well. It is just a 16 GB version of CMW16GX4M2C3200C16 (8GB). Should I still try to remove and monitor again?

    Below is V2 collector output:

    https://1drv.ms/u/s!Al01zzrLyom4gbAy_WB_HHVEtngXoA?e=lLkIyY

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