Save open work and back up important files. Use instructions for your exact device and software version. If Windows cannot start, see the startup guide.
Work through these checks
0 of 4 complete01Reset BIOS settings to system defaults
- Reset BIOS settings to system defaults
Check whether the original symptom still occurs.
If it does not helpContinue only if this check applies to your device. Consult its manufacturer if you are unsure.
02Monitor temperatures using HWInfo or HWMonitor
- Monitor temperatures using HWInfo or HWMonitor
Check whether the original symptom still occurs.
If it does not helpContinue only if this check applies to your device. Consult its manufacturer if you are unsure.
03Run memory diagnostics using MemTest86
- Run memory diagnostics using MemTest86
Check whether the original symptom still occurs.
If it does not helpContinue only if this check applies to your device. Consult its manufacturer if you are unsure.
04Check 12V voltage rail stability under load
- Check 12V voltage rail stability under load
Check whether the original symptom still occurs.
If it does not helpContinue only if this check applies to your device. Consult its manufacturer if you are unsure.
Possible causes
- CPU core voltage (Vcore) drop under load
- Processor thermal throttling and overheating
- Unstable RAM overclock (XMP/EXPO profiles)
- Power Supply Unit (PSU) voltage sags
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