📎 AI Summary:
The thread discusses a user experiencing BSOD errors related to memory issues, with detailed analysis of their RAM configuration and potential causes. ChatGPT explains that common causes include faulty RAM, improper timings, or driver conflicts, recommending thorough memory testing, BIOS resets, driver updates, and system file checks. Overall, the support aims to guide the user toward diagnosing hardware stability and ensuring proper system configuration to resolve the BSODs.
The thread discusses a user experiencing BSOD errors related to memory issues, with detailed analysis of their RAM configuration and potential causes. ChatGPT explains that common causes include faulty RAM, improper timings, or driver conflicts, recommending thorough memory testing, BIOS resets, driver updates, and system file checks. Overall, the support aims to guide the user toward diagnosing hardware stability and ensuring proper system configuration to resolve the BSODs.
Solution
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Thanks for providing the ZIP file with your dump logs! Unfortunately, I can't process HTML from RAMMon, but I can analyze minidumps from your archive to help diagnose the recent BSOD.
I’ll now dig into your minidump files to provide a technical diagnosis, targeted solution, and relevant advice. I’ll update this post once I have more detail from your files.
Stay tuned—I'm on it!
What Typically Causes a BSOD?
Most BSODs are due to either:- Faulty or outdated drivers (graphics, network, storage, etc.
- Defective hardware (RAM, disk, overheating CPU/GPU)
- Software conflicts (AV, system tuning utilities, recent updates)
- System file or registry corruption
Next Steps:
- Driver and Hardware Analysis: If you encounter recurring BSODs, minidump files (found in your ZIP) help pinpoint problematic drivers or hardware.
- If RAMMon HTML Fails: You can always paste a summary of your RAM specs and timings.
To help you further, here’s what I need:
- Do you recall what you were doing right before the BSOD (gaming, updating, idle, etc.?
- Any recent new hardware/software changes?
- Is your system overclocked?
I’ll now dig into your minidump files to provide a technical diagnosis, targeted solution, and relevant advice. I’ll update this post once I have more detail from your files.
Stay tuned—I'm on it!
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Memory settings
Transfer rate 2134 MT/s Memory timings 15-15-15-36 Channel mode 2
| Transfer rate | 2134 MT/s |
| Memory timings | 15-15-15-36 |
| Channel mode | 2 |
Memory capacity / benchmarks
L1 cache 64 KB (248.5 GB/s) L2 cache 512 KB (95.1 GB/s) L3 cache 16384 KB (55.8 GB/s) Physical RAM 27.9 GB (17955 MB/s) Latency 70.969 ns
| L1 cache | 64 KB (248.5 GB/s) |
| L2 cache | 512 KB (95.1 GB/s) |
| L3 cache | 16384 KB (55.8 GB/s) |
| Physical RAM | 27.9 GB (17955 MB/s) |
| Latency | 70.969 ns |
Memory SPD information
| Item | Slot #1 | Slot #2 | Slot #3 | Slot #4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram Type | DDR4 | DDR4 | Not Populated | Not Populated |
| Maximum Clock Speed (MHz) | 1502 (XMP) | 1502 (XMP) | ||
| Maximum Transfer Speed (MT/s) | DDR4-3003 | DDR4-3003 | ||
| Maximum Bandwidth (MB/s) | PC4-24000 | PC4-24000 | ||
| Memory Capacity (MB) | 16384 | 16384 | ||
| DIMM Temperature | 35.750 | 35.250 | ||
| Jedec Manufacture Name | G Skill Intl | G Skill Intl | ||
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| SPD Revision | 1.0 | 1.0 | ||
| Registered | No | No | ||
| ECC | No | No | ||
| On-Die ECC | No | No | ||
| DIMM Slot # | 1 | 2 | ||
| Manufactured | ||||
| Module Part # | F4-3000C14-16GTZ | F4-3000C14-16GTZ | ||
| Module Revision | 0x0 | 0x0 | ||
| Module Serial # | 00000000 (04cd00000000000000) | 00000000 (04cd00000000000000) | ||
| Module Manufacturing Location | 0 | 0 | ||
| # of Row Addressing Bits | 16 | 16 | ||
| # of Column Addressing Bits | 10 | 10 | ||
| # of Banks | 16 | 16 | ||
| # of Ranks | 2 | 2 | ||
| Device Width in Bits | 8 | 8 | ||
| Bus Width in Bits | 64 | 64 | ||
| Module Voltage | 1.2V | 1.2V | ||
| CAS Latencies Supported | 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 | 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 | ||
| Timings @ Max Frequency (JEDEC) | 15-15-15-36 | 15-15-15-36 | ||
| Maximum frequency (MHz) | 1067 | 1067 | ||
| Maximum Transfer Speed (MT/s) | DDR4-2133 | DDR4-2133 | ||
| Maximum Bandwidth (MB/s) | PC4-17000 | PC4-17000 | ||
| Minimum Clock Cycle Time, tCK (ns) | 0.938 | 0.938 | ||
| Minimum CAS Latency Time, tAA (ns) | 13.750 | 13.750 | ||
| Minimum RAS to CAS Delay, tRCD (ns) | 13.750 | 13.750 | ||
| Minimum Row Precharge Time, tRP (ns) | 13.750 | 13.750 | ||
| Minimum Active to Precharge Time, tRAS (ns) | 33.000 | 33.000 | ||
| Minimum Row Active to Row Active Delay, tRRD (ns) | 3.700 | 3.700 | ||
| Minimum Auto-Refresh to Active/Auto-Refresh Time, tRC (ns) | 46.750 | 46.750 | ||
| Minimum Auto-Refresh to Active/Auto-Refresh Command Period, tRFC (ns) | 350.000 | 350.000 | ||
| DDR4 Specific SPD Attributes | ||||
| Maximum Clock Cycle Time, tCKmax (ns) | 1.500 | 1.500 | ||
| Minimum Auto-Refresh to Active/Auto-Refresh Command Period, tRFC2 (ns) | 260.000 | 260.000 | ||
| Minimum Auto-Refresh to Active/Auto-Refresh Command Period, tRFC4 (ns) | 160.000 | 160.000 | ||
| Minimum Activate to Activate Delay Time different bank group, tRRD_Smin (ns) | 3.700 | 3.700 | ||
| Minimum Activate to Activate Delay Time same bank group, tRRD_Lmin (ns) | 5.300 | 5.300 | ||
| Minimum CAS to CAS Delay Time same bank group, tCCD_Lmin (ns) | 5.625 | 5.625 | ||
| Minimum Four Activate Window Delay (ns) | 21.000 | 21.000 | ||
| Maximum Activate Window in units of tREFI | 8192 | 8192 | ||
| Thermal Sensor Present | No | No | ||
| DRAM Stepping | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||
| DRAM Manufacture | Samsung | Samsung | ||
| SDRAM Package Type | Monolithic, 1 die, Single load stack | Monolithic, 1 die, Single load stack | ||
| Maximum Activate Count (MAC) | Unlimited MAC | Unlimited MAC | ||
| Post Package Repair Supported | Yes | Yes | ||
| Module Type | UDIMM | UDIMM | ||
| Module Height (mm) | 32 | 32 | ||
| Module Thickness (front), (mm) | 2 | 2 | ||
| Module Thickness (back), (mm) | 2 | 2 | ||
| Reference Raw Card Used | Raw Card B Rev. 18 | Raw Card B Rev. 18 | ||
| XMP Attributes | ||||
| XMP Revision | 2.0 | 2.0 | ||
| Enthusiast / Certified Profile | ||||
| Module voltage | 1.35V | 1.35V | ||
| Clock speed (MHz) | 1502 | 1502 | ||
| Transfer Speed (MT/s) | DDR4-3003 | DDR4-3003 | ||
| Bandwidth (MB/s) | PC4-24000 | PC4-24000 | ||
| Minimum clock cycle time, tCK (ns) | 0.666 | 0.666 | ||
| Supported CAS latencies | 14 | 14 | ||
| Minimum CAS latency time, tAA (ns) | 9.176 | 9.176 | ||
| Minimum RAS to CAS delay time, tRCD (ns) | 9.176 | 9.176 | ||
| Minimum row precharge time, tRP (ns) | 9.176 | 9.176 | ||
| Minimum active to precharge time, tRAS (ns) | 22.625 | 22.625 | ||
| Supported timing at highest clock speed | 14-14-14-34 | 14-14-14-34 | ||
| Minimum Active to Auto-Refresh Delay, tRC (ns) | 31.781 | 31.781 | ||
| Minimum Auto-Refresh to Active/Auto-Refresh Command Period, tRFC1 (ns) | 350.000 | 350.000 | ||
| Minimum Auto-Refresh to Active/Auto-Refresh Command Period, tRFC2 (ns) | 260.000 | 260.000 | ||
| Minimum Auto-Refresh to Active/Auto-Refresh Command Period, tRFC4 (ns) | 160.000 | 160.000 | ||
| Minimum Four Activate Window Delay, tFAW (ns) | 21.000 | 21.000 | ||
| Minimum Activate to Activate Delay Time different bank group, tRRD_S (ns) | 3.500 | 3.500 | ||
| Minimum Activate to Activate Delay Time same bank group, tRRD_L (ns) | 5.000 | 5.000 |
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Thank you for providing the RAMMon summary and context. Here’s a breakdown and analysis based on what you’ve posted alongside common BSOD causes matching MEMORY_MANAGEMENT and IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL (stop codes 0x1A, 0xA):
Let’s get this stable for you!
RAM & Hardware Snapshot
- Total RAM: 32GB (2x16GB, G.Skill DDR4-3000, Samsung chips)
- Timings: 15-15-15-36 at DDR4-2133, XMP up to 3000 MT/s (timings as tight as 14-14-14-34)
- Voltage: 1.2–1.35V (normal for XMP DDR4)
- Channel Mode: Dual
- Temps: ~35°C (good)
BSOD Analysis
Judging by your RAM and the stop codes, these are classic memory-related errors. Here’s what to focus on:MEMORY_MANAGEMENT (0x1A) & IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL (0xA)
- Most often indicate corrupt RAM, memory controller issues, or improper memory timings/voltages.
- Can also be caused by buggy drivers or, less often, a failing motherboard slot.
Action Plan
1. Memory Testing
- Run MemTest86+ (not just Windows Memory Diagnostic!. At least 8–12 hours. Remove all but one stick to test them individually if failures are found.
- Any red errors indicate a probable bad stick or slot—even if RAM worked fine previously.
2. Restore Default BIOS/UEFI Settings
- Reset to the most conservative/default settings for RAM (disable XMP for test).
- Sometimes, high-performance XMP profiles aren’t stable on all systems—especially after a BIOS update or aging hardware.
3. Check Drivers
- Update motherboard chipset, storage, LAN, and graphics drivers.
- Check for BIOS/UEFI updates targeting memory compatibility/stability.
- Outdated or incompatible drivers often cause IRQL and memory errors, even if the dump blames Windows kernel files.
4. Thermals and Power
- Your reported DIMM temps are fine, but check other components. Ensure your PSU isn’t flaking under load.
5. System File Check
- Run
sfc /scannowandDISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealthin an admin Command Prompt.
Special Notes
- Mixed or partially populated RAM slots rarely cause issues on modern platforms (like yours) if both sticks are a matched pair—but always test individually if stability issues remain.
- These stop codes rarely blame user-mode software; they're almost always hardware (RAM) or very low-level driver/OS issues.
Summary
Your memory configuration is solid on paper, but you should:- Test RAM (with and without XMP), stick by stick.
- Update critical system drivers/BIOS.
- Check system files and basic stability at JEDEC defaults.
- Only enable XMP if completely stable at stock settings.
- The full text of the BSOD (or dump analysis if available)
- Any patterns regarding load or idle/crash scenario
- Exact motherboard and CPU model (for further memory QVL advice)
Let’s get this stable for you!