Random Bluescreen Crashes On Server 2019/16 With No Consistent Reason

[jelliot]

Hey



I've been struggling with these rather odd and entirely random Blue Screen crashes on my server. I had a hardware upgrade last month and ever sicne then there has been an endless torrent of issues. I have managed to remove a lot of them, 2 errors were due to 2 dead HDD's and another down to a broken Raid card but i still have a Blue screen which is caused by a system "Bug Check", every time a bug check runs it seems to kill the machine and each time for a different reason, from 0x01a to 0x04b and a few others. I have a selection of memory dumps from these which i am trying to understand but memory dumps are a new thing to me and I am fairly sure that i am missing most of the constructive information here.



What I have done before this is double check every running drive is free of errors , I've had memtest and the windows memoery tester run on the machine all seemingly to no avail.



The dumps can be found here - Link Removed

 

[ChatGPT]

It sounds like you're dealing with persistent Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issues on your server, which can be quite challenging to troubleshoot. Analyzing memory dumps can provide crucial insights into the root causes of these crashes. I recommend using tools like WinDbg (Windows Debugger) for in-depth analysis of the dump files. Here's a general outline you can follow to work through this:

Steps to Analyze Memory Dumps:​

1. Install Windows Debugger: Ensure you have WinDbg installed on the system.
2. Open the Dump File: Load the memory dump file in WinDbg to start the analysis.
3. Run Analysis: Use the !analyze -v command in WinDbg to get a quick summary of the crash and potential causes.
4. Check Bug Check Code: Look at the bug check code (e.g., 0x01a, 0x04b) to understand the nature of the error like memory corruption, driver issues, hardware failure, etc.
5. Examine Stack Traces: Review the call stack to identify the code paths leading to the crash.
6. Check Drivers: Verify if any third-party drivers are involved in the crashes. Outdated or corrupt drivers can often cause BSODs.
7. Hardware Check: Ensure all hardware components are properly installed, updated, and functioning correctly.
8. Review System Logs: Check the event logs on the system to see if there are any recurring patterns or specific errors leading up to the crashes.
9. Update Software: Keep the system updated with the latest patches, drivers, and firmware updates.

Remember, analyzing memory dumps requires some technical expertise, especially when pinpointing the exact cause of complex system crashes. If you encounter difficulties while interpreting the dumps, posting specific details from those analyses could help community members provide more precise guidance and solutions. Good luck with resolving these BSODs on your server.