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

werty · Nov 28, 2025

jiallombardo said:
Today I've had another BSOD before boot. Actually, there were two back-to-back BSODs -- the first one occurred before the logon screen; the second one -- after the screen appeared, but before the password prompt showed up. Here are the files:

BSOD22-23 - Google Drive

drive.google.com

I will now proceed to reinstall the video drivers. I'm just not 100% sure, which three drivers you meant. Should I reinstall the latest from the NVIDIA website, or the one from the ASUS support website? Because the latter has very outdated suggested drivers.

As for @MisterEd -- I bought the laptop in 2022, it was a year-old model at the time. I haven't made any adjustments to it, and I removed all ASUS software from it, since I suspected it was tampering with power settings.

Nvidia driver version 561.09 from what I've read is quite stable and you can try this driver version first.

jiallombardo · Nov 28, 2025

werty said:
Nvidia driver version 561.09 from what I've read is quite stable and you can try this driver version first.

Which one is it, though? The website lists 581.80 as the latest version, so this one must be quite a ways older; the ones on the Asus website are V30.0.15.1278 and V30.0.14.9649

I have to note that I have reinstalled the combo of drivers from the Asus website (the recommended ones) in the past, and they never played along properly, so I'd update Nvidia drivers via the GeForce Experience application.

werty · Nov 28, 2025

jiallombardo said:
Which one is it, though? The website lists 581.80 as the latest version, so this one must be quite a ways older; the ones on the Asus website are V30.0.15.1278 and V30.0.14.9649

I have to note that I have reinstalled the combo of drivers from the Asus website (the recommended ones) in the past, and they never played along properly, so I'd update Nvidia drivers via the GeForce Experience application.

It's actually from September 2024 but don't expect any major feautures for old cards. Here is a direct link - Driver Details | NVIDIA.

Use Dispaly driver uninstaller to remove all remrants from your exisiting Nvidia drivers before installing a new one.

jiallombardo · Nov 28, 2025

werty said:
It's actually from September 2024 but don't expect any major feautures for old cards. Here is a direct link - Driver Details | NVIDIA.

Use Dispaly driver uninstaller to remove all remrants from your exisiting Nvidia drivers before installing a new one.

Unfortunately, there is one problem -- Windows reinstalls the drivers itself automatically. I tried turning off the option to not install software for 3rd party components in the advanced system settings, but that didn't help. drvinit.exe pops up, and installs the and and Nvidia drivers on its own

werty · Nov 28, 2025

jiallombardo said:
Unfortunately, there is one problem -- Windows reinstalls the drivers itself automatically. I tried turning off the option to not install software for 3rd party components in the advanced system settings, but that didn't help. drvinit.exe pops up, and installs the and and Nvidia drivers on its own

Set these setting like in the attached screenshots in Group Policy Editor and restart Windows

jiallombardo · Nov 28, 2025

Actually, while the background driver installation was happening, I left the laptop idle, and when I came back, I saw that it had a BSOD. Again...
Here are the files: BSOD24 - Google Drive

Also, I don't have the Group Policy Editor, since I'm on Windows 11 Home, so I have to install that. Doing so right now using this instruction: How to install Local Group Policy Editor in Windows 11 Home | Michael Spice

This has my SSD temperature rise to around 82 degrees, so might have another BSOD on the way...

zbook · Nov 28, 2025

Please reinstall these from the Asus website:

RTKVHD64.sys
amdkmdag.sys
nvlddmkm.sys

jiallombardo · Nov 28, 2025

zbook said:
Please reinstall these from the Asus website:

RTKVHD64.sys
amdkmdag.sys
nvlddmkm.sys

Sorry, but it doesn't seem possible due to the auto installer. After manually installing Group Policy Editor, I rebooted, then booted into Safe Mode, ran the DDU, and rebooted again. I left the laptop alone for a while, but when I came back and logged in, the drivers were back. So the Policy Editor didn't help.

Also, for those drivers you mentioned -- I'm not really sure how to install those specific ones (the .sys files). The Asus website just has components and drivers (AMD GPU, NVIDIA graphics card etc)

zbook · Nov 28, 2025

Asus has the driver download links displayed on:

FA706IC - Support

www.asus.com

Code:

Realtek Audio
Version V6.0.9427.1
22.07 MB
2022/12/15
SHA-256 ：17EEE71D85ACBE7E68AC02712BA4C60CAA40461AEF5AFD09A011B64ADB4D3437
Severity :
Recommended

Description :
Realtek Audio Driver, provide audio jack adjust to correct type that user can change, provide Internal MIC algorithm for filter speaking sound. support audio function.This software is required in most cases for the hardware device to function properly.

Minimum OS Version :
Windows 11 64-bit 21H2

Device List :
ALC3251
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Code:

NVIDIA Graphic
Version V30.0.15.1278
805.58 MB
2022/06/07
SHA-256 ：764B8CDB69EF04E7B43BC666FB427F0B4DF7507990E2786183C971FF6614B0BE
Severity :
Recommended

Description :
NVIDIA Graphic Driver

Minimum OS Version :
Windows 11 64-bit 21H2

Device List :
GN20-E3/GN20-P0
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Code:

AMD Graphics Driver
Version V30.0.13002.1001
452.69 MB
2022/03/10
SHA-256 ：7BB52E3CE17F7A36C11CC6815ED1C72FCBD6285275BDB0AFD8D249CABBC81C2D
Severity :
Recommended

Description :
This package includes the AMD Graphics Driver, to provide your system the powerful graphic computing experiences.

Minimum OS Version :
Windows 10 64-bit 20H2
Windows 11 64-bit 21H2
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Code:

PNP Device ID    PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_1636&SUBSYS_120C1043&REV_C6\4&12C9051D&0&0041
Adapter Type    AMD Radeon Graphics Processor (0x1636), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. compatible
Adapter Description    AMD Radeon(TM) Graphics
Adapter RAM    512.00 MB (536,870,912 bytes)
Installed Drivers    C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\u0382030.inf_amd64_c27c1f19988d7c7e\B381533\aticfx64.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\u0382030.inf_amd64_c27c1f19988d7c7e\B381533\aticfx64.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\u0382030.inf_amd64_c27c1f19988d7c7e\B381533\aticfx64.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\u0382030.inf_amd64_c27c1f19988d7c7e\B381533\amdxc64.dll
Driver Version    31.0.12014.6
INF File    oem9.inf (ati2mtag_Renoir section)
Driver    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERSTORE\FILEREPOSITORY\U0382030.INF_AMD64_C27C1F19988D7C7E\B381533\AMDKMDAG.SYS (31.0.12014.6, 90.00 MB (94,371,744 bytes), 10/16/2025 8:20 PM)

Code:

Name    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
PNP Device ID    PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_25A2&SUBSYS_120C1043&REV_A1\4&2B1A879F&0&0009
Adapter Type    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, NVIDIA compatible
Adapter Description    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
Adapter RAM    (1,048,576) bytes
Installed Drivers    C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nvam.inf_amd64_4ae7e10b45473e65\nvldumdx.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nvam.inf_amd64_4ae7e10b45473e65\nvldumdx.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nvam.inf_amd64_4ae7e10b45473e65\nvldumdx.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nvam.inf_amd64_4ae7e10b45473e65\nvldumdx.dll
Driver Version    32.0.15.6607
INF File    oem11.inf (Section170 section)
Driver    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERSTORE\FILEREPOSITORY\NVAM.INF_AMD64_4AE7E10B45473E65\NVLDDMKM.SYS (32.0.15.6607, 72.77 MB (76,301,472 bytes), 10/16/2025 8:24 PM)

Code:

Name    Realtek High Definition Audio
Manufacturer    Realtek
Status    OK
PNP Device ID    HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0256&SUBSYS_10431EFE&REV_1000\5&33C71E07&0&0001
Driver    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\RTKVHD64.SYS (6.0.9427.1, 6.10 MB (6,396,152 bytes), 10/16/2025 8:27 PM)

zbook · Nov 28, 2025

If there are recurrent BSODs after reinstalling drivers then plan:
a) stress testing drivers using Windows Driver Verifier (WDV)
b) servicing at a local computer store or Asus

jiallombardo · Nov 28, 2025

Thank you for the details!
However, with the automatic driver installation, I just can't do a clean reinstall. The policy Editor suggestion above didn't work, unfortunately

Also, I left the laptop idle for a while, and it froze. This hasn't happened in a while...

zbook · Nov 28, 2025

Please download the drivers from the Asus website > post images or share links for error messages or code.

This tutorial may be useful:

Uninstall Driver in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to uninstall a driver for a device in Windows 10 and Windows 11. When a device is connected to your PC, Windows will usually automatically install drivers for it, or you may have to manually install the device's driver software. Sometimes it might be necessary...

www.elevenforum.com

werty · Nov 29, 2025

@jiallombardo so you managed to enable Group Policy Editor and applied the settings from the screenshots but still the drivers reinstall themselves?

zbook · Nov 29, 2025

To open the Device Installation Restrictions settings:

Click Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box

type gpedit.msc and press Enter

In the Local Group Policy Editor left pane > find: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Device Installation >

look for the Device Installation Restrictions folder > post images or share links

retiredat44 · Dec 1, 2025

you need to run the repair from an install disc. (I believe you can get a win 11 iso file, run it, but choose repair. **correct me if I am wrong.

MisterEd · Dec 2, 2025

jiallombardo said:
I have to note that I have reinstalled the combo of drivers from the Asus website (the recommended ones) in the past, and they never played along properly, so I'd update Nvidia drivers via the GeForce Experience application.

Don't you mean update the GPU driver using the Nvidia App? The Nvidia app replaced the GeForce Experience app in November 2024.

retiredat44 · Dec 2, 2025

retiredat44 said:
you need to run the repair from an install disc. (I believe you can get a win 11 iso file, run it, but choose repair. **correct me if I am wrong.

2nd thought, if it was oem from a 3rd party it would have to be the oem re-install disk... if you just did a win11 reinstall or a new oem, it would need might need a new license, but those are like $10, for oem win11 license. Your choice. See which works. I don't remember which company was on the bios. They use to sell them with a back-up reinstall disk. (thumb drive). If you are the original owner, you might be able to get the OEM files from the company website, and win11 install. Pick an option that works for you.

jiallombardo · Dec 2, 2025

Sorry about the disappearance, I've had another BSOD today -- this one wasn't really a BSOD, but a freeze during gaming that had a bugcheck in the background. Here are the logs: BSOD25 - Google Drive

@werty , correct, I applied the changes you suggested, but the drivers got reinstalled automatically. I did install the drivers from ASUS on top.
@zbook , here is the screenshot you asked for: Screenshot 2025-12-02 231007.png

zbook · Dec 2, 2025

The latest BSOD was bugcheck 1E and was dated:
Tue Dec 2 15:44:56.559 2025 (UTC - 6:00)

For laptops there are very few components that can be swap tested as most are attached to the motherboard,

The AMD website can be checked for alternative driver versions for the GPU.

https://www.amd.com/en/support/download/drivers.html

Malfunctioning hardware will continue to cause BSODs.

Consider servicing at a local computer store or with Asus.

Code:

Event[9630]
  Log Name: System
  Source: Microsoft-Windows-WER-SystemErrorReporting
  Date: 2025-12-02T22:49:02.0200000Z
  Event ID: 1001
  Task: N/A
  Level: Error
  Opcode: Info 
  Keyword: N/A
  User: S-1-5-18
  User Name: NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
  Computer: Jojo
  Description:
The computer has rebooted from a bugcheck.  The bugcheck was: 0x0000001e (0xffffffffc0000005, 0xfffff803effec185, 0x0000000000000001, 0x000000004c4d7503). A dump was saved in: C:\WINDOWS\MEMORY.DMP. Report Id: 17a601de-7bf6-4502-8e2b-9be70ce0155e.

Code:

Name    AMD Radeon(TM) Graphics
PNP Device ID    PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_1636&SUBSYS_120C1043&REV_C6\4&12C9051D&0&0041
Adapter Type    AMD Radeon Graphics Processor (0x1636), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. compatible
Adapter Description    AMD Radeon(TM) Graphics
Adapter RAM    512.00 MB (536,870,912 bytes)
Installed Drivers    C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\u0382030.inf_amd64_c27c1f19988d7c7e\B381533\aticfx64.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\u0382030.inf_amd64_c27c1f19988d7c7e\B381533\aticfx64.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\u0382030.inf_amd64_c27c1f19988d7c7e\B381533\aticfx64.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\u0382030.inf_amd64_c27c1f19988d7c7e\B381533\amdxc64.dll
Driver Version    31.0.12014.6
INF File    oem12.inf (ati2mtag_Renoir section)
Driver    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERSTORE\FILEREPOSITORY\U0382030.INF_AMD64_C27C1F19988D7C7E\B381533\AMDKMDAG.SYS (31.0.12014.6, 90.00 MB (94,371,744 bytes), 11/28/2025 10:07 PM)

Code:

amdkmdag.sys Tue Jul 12 18:10:48 2022 (62CDFF78)

jiallombardo · Dec 4, 2025

Another crash happened today: BSOD26 - Google Drive

It occurred when the system was idle, the laptop was just running, and I wasn't doing anything on it. I wasn't even around during the moment of the crash, just saw the aftermath (e.g. the black screen)

Also, a curious side effect I noticed -- I can't open the System Properties Screen (Explorer -> This PC -> RMB -> Select "Properties" from the menu). A window appears, but closes on its own.

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