ASUS TUF A17 FA706IC Crashes (IRQL, PAGED, SYSTEM_SERVICE) and freezes (black screen), unable to diagnoze


So, after two days of no BSODs, I got two of them back-to-back. They happened right after inputting my password on the login screen. Here are the corresponding logs / screenshots in a folder: BSOD3-4 - Google Drive
 

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After a gaming session today, I also got a freeze, which also ended up generating a memory dump, so more data here: BSOD5 - Google Drive
 

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HP
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Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz
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16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryType : DDR3 FormFactor : SODIMM Capacity : 8GB Speed : 1600
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NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
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IDT High Definition Audio CODEC; PNP Device ID HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_76E0
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Microsoft Defender
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1) When available post share links for Memtest86+ results.
I have a problem with it, unfortunately. I'm using their USB installer to create a bootable USB, but it's not visible in BIOS, so I can't boot from it to run memtest86+. I haven't really found a good workaround, perhaps, there is something I could do?
2) Run: gather_additional_dump_files > post a share link



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Thank you! I've added the dumps here: additional dumps - Google Drive
 

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I had a freeze while gaming today, which ended up generating a dump file; then after a reboot, while I was gathering data for the logs / dumps -- another BSOD. Here is the data gathered after that: BSOD6-7 - Google Drive
 

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1) Run Memtest86 (passmark) for 4 passes > take pictures > post share links



2) Repeat the test for a total 8 passes > take pictures > post share links




3) Read this link on Windows Driver Verifier (WDV):

Enable and Disable Driver Verifier in Windows 10




4) Create a new restore point:





5) Learn the methods to recover from BSOD caused by WDV by booting into safe mode and running one or more of these commands:

verifier /reset

verifier /bootmode resetonbootfail




(option nine and seven)





6) Plan to run the tool with various customized test settings.

a) Test all non-Microsoft drivers

b) Test no Microsoft drivers

c) For the first run of WDV select the 3 customized tests displayed in the TF tutorial






7) Whenever the WDV tool is started if there is no immediate BSOD then open administrative command prompt and copy and paste:

verifier /querysettings

Post a share link.



Customized tests will then be posted for the next run of WDV.



WDV can run continuously during the testing.



For any BSOD post a new V2 share link into the newest post.
 

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Windows 10
Computer type
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Manufacturer/Model
HP
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz
Motherboard
Product : 190A Version : KBC Version 94.56
Memory
16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryType : DDR3 FormFactor : SODIMM Capacity : 8GB Speed : 1600
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
Sound Card
IDT High Definition Audio CODEC; PNP Device ID HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_76E0
Hard Drives
Model Hitachi HTS727575A9E364
Antivirus
Microsoft Defender
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Mobile Workstation
Thank you for the instructions! I will need a bit of time to set up (I did a run of memtest86 a while ago, but I have to re-burn the image, and read up on Driver Verifier).

In the meantime, today I had a black screen freeze while booting the laptop (before login screen -- even though the sound Windows plays during the login screen prompt was heard) -- sadly, that one didn't produce a dump.
However, I had a freeze some time later, and that resulted in a dump -- I attached everything here: BSOD8 - Google Drive

A little bit after I posted this comment, another BSOD happened :( Here are the files: BSOD9 - Google Drive
 
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One more crash happened today on the login screen, before I was able to enter the password: BSOD10 - Google Drive
 

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When available please update the progress with post #26.
 

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Windows 10
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz
Motherboard
Product : 190A Version : KBC Version 94.56
Memory
16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryType : DDR3 FormFactor : SODIMM Capacity : 8GB Speed : 1600
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
Sound Card
IDT High Definition Audio CODEC; PNP Device ID HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_76E0
Hard Drives
Model Hitachi HTS727575A9E364
Antivirus
Microsoft Defender
Other Info
Mobile Workstation
Yes, I have that in my pipeline, however, due to the time consuming nature of the process (especially the memtest), I haven't gotten around to it yet; really sorry about that!
In the meantime, I have gathered logs and dumps from another BSOD, this one occurred during startup (before the login screen): BSOD11 - Google Drive
 

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I have went 5 days without crashes, and another one popped up: BSOD12 - Google Drive

I wonder if it depends on the time of day somehow...

P.S. I'm still in the process of gathering the data mentioned above, sorry about being so slow with that.
 

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The computer has two RAM modules that are 32 GB each.

Testing with Memtest86 can be performed with one RAM module at a time in the same DIMM.

The pay version runs eight passes.

The free version runs only four passes.

The free version runs fewer test types.

A significant portion of the testing can be performed overnight while sleeping.
 

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Windows 10Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryTyp...NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
OS
Windows 10
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz
Motherboard
Product : 190A Version : KBC Version 94.56
Memory
16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryType : DDR3 FormFactor : SODIMM Capacity : 8GB Speed : 1600
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
Sound Card
IDT High Definition Audio CODEC; PNP Device ID HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_76E0
Hard Drives
Model Hitachi HTS727575A9E364
Antivirus
Microsoft Defender
Other Info
Mobile Workstation
remove those utilities like Asus armoury crate, and others like that, if you have them. Ny utilities, apps that are used with the mouse (only have the drivers).
 

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CPU
i9-13900
Motherboard
ASUS Strix Z790-H
Memory
64 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia RTX 5070 TI OC
Monitor(s) Displays
Sony 55"
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SSD
PSU
850 watt EVGA
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Cooler Master Haf 932
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CoolerMaster
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RedDragon
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CoolerMaster
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300/300
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Defender
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VR, Virtual Reality
nake sure the ram is good, then the drivers for everything, no extra stuff, for now. Only use the drivers from asus website. Unless they don't have them. Exception can be video driver like Nividia website, app. Make sure SSD drive is good. no errors.
 

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Win11i9-1390064 GBNvidia RTX 5070 TI OC
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Asus Home built
CPU
i9-13900
Motherboard
ASUS Strix Z790-H
Memory
64 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia RTX 5070 TI OC
Monitor(s) Displays
Sony 55"
Hard Drives
SSD
PSU
850 watt EVGA
Case
Cooler Master Haf 932
Cooling
CoolerMaster
Keyboard
RedDragon
Mouse
CoolerMaster
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300/300
Antivirus
Defender
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VR, Virtual Reality
since that is a laptop, and if you are running on a/c and the adapter plug is plugged into a bad plug, and the battery is bad, it can lose power too... make sure it is not having an issue with power.
 

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Win11i9-1390064 GBNvidia RTX 5070 TI OC
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Asus Home built
CPU
i9-13900
Motherboard
ASUS Strix Z790-H
Memory
64 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia RTX 5070 TI OC
Monitor(s) Displays
Sony 55"
Hard Drives
SSD
PSU
850 watt EVGA
Case
Cooler Master Haf 932
Cooling
CoolerMaster
Keyboard
RedDragon
Mouse
CoolerMaster
Internet Speed
300/300
Antivirus
Defender
Other Info
VR, Virtual Reality
The computer has two RAM modules that are 32 GB each.

Testing with Memtest86 can be performed with one RAM module at a time in the same DIMM.

The pay version runs eight passes.

The free version runs only four passes.

The free version runs fewer test types.

A significant portion of the testing can be performed overnight while sleeping.
Sorry about that, I thought you meant running the memtest86 tests back-to-back. I actually did so yesterday -- there were no errors in either of the runs (screen photos attached). I also saved the report after running memtest -- everything is in this folder: memtest - Google Drive
Will still need to do the driver verifier step
 

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I monitor my CPU temperature using the Core Temp Gadget on my desktop:

asus3.webp

Download CoreTemp
Download CoreTemp Gadget (required Core Temp to be running in tray)
Download GadgetPack (used to show gadget)
Download .NET Framework 3.5 (is required for gadget)

ASUS TUF Gaming (2022) A15 FA507
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
RAM: Crucial 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800
GPU1: AMD Radeon 680M
GPU2: Nvidia RTX 3060 Notebook
SSD: 2 x Samsung 990 EVO Plus (2TB) NVMe SSDs

I agree that if there are stability problems then a person should stick with approved drivers from ASUS.. However, since the drivers from ASUS stopped being updated years ago I get the chipset and graphic drivers from AMD and Nvidia
AMD drivers: AMD Software Adrenalin Edition | Nvidia drivers: Nvidia App

Also, I run all the ASUS software including MyASUS and Armoury Crate with no problems. Do you have a dedicated Armoury Crate button on your keyboard like I do?

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    2100 Mbps down / 300 Mbps up
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    Firefox, Edge, Chrome
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    Malwarebytes (Premium)
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    ASUS Blu-ray Burner BW-16D1HT (SATA) || Western Digital Easystore 20TB USB 3.0 external hard drive used with Acronis True Image 2025 backup software || HP OfficeJet Pro 6975 Printer/Scanner
I've had one more freeze with black screen while gaming: BSOD13 - Google Drive

Also, I run all the ASUS software including MyASUS and Armoury Crate with no problems. Do you have a dedicated Armoury Crate button on your keyboard like I do?
I don't have a button like that, no. In fact, I'm not sure ASUS's software was the cause of the issues, but I have removed it, since it brought little utility to me, and it also tampered with power settings (which I initially assumed to be the primary cause of the BSODs.
 

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One more BSOD happened today -- this time before the logon screen. Here are the files: BSOD14 - Google Drive
 

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When possible, please create a new restore point and start WDV testing with the three customized tests in the Ten Forums (TF) tutorial:




 

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Windows 10Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryTyp...NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
OS
Windows 10
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz
Motherboard
Product : 190A Version : KBC Version 94.56
Memory
16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryType : DDR3 FormFactor : SODIMM Capacity : 8GB Speed : 1600
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
Sound Card
IDT High Definition Audio CODEC; PNP Device ID HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_76E0
Hard Drives
Model Hitachi HTS727575A9E364
Antivirus
Microsoft Defender
Other Info
Mobile Workstation
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