Constant Crashing, brand new AMD & RTX 4060 build

[Overcome]

Hello all,

As seems to be not uncommon, my new windows 11 pro build with AMD 7 7700x, Gigabyte B650E and RTX 4060 8gb is CONSTANTLY crashing randomly in a pink pixel screen of death on every game, even after I turn off DLSS, lower all graphics options to the bear minimum, and have tried troubleshooting various settings. I never use Vysnc etc with DLSS and vice versa. Ive tried multiple resolutions, turning off DLSS, turning off all advanced graphics features, etc, it really doesn't do anything to prevent crashing.

All being said, I'm really not sure what on earth is the issue here. Am I just at a loss because Windows 11 doesn't work with Nvidia anymore or what?

I can't "roll back" my windows 11 pro because its brand new, the earliest install I have is 23h2.

Ive tried rolling back Nvidia graphics drivers and that doesn't seem to help.

I've also troubleshooted various BIOS settings and have rolled back my BIOS to the most stable version of that.

My games are performing fine at great FPS, no lagging or warnings, just instant random crashes that forces the PC into a hard reset.

Not sure what's going on here but it's been a big let down spending $$$ on a brand new rig to find out it simply doesn't work. My crappy 7 year old gaming laptop was more stable (if not louder), than this new system I built.

Any thoughts on the resources I can use to figure this out?

[Mabi]

Don't worry, this is the year of wind... linux

change the RAM and try again. or try setting frequency to 6000 from bios

[Mabi]

did you fill all 4 ram slots?

There is no mobo capable of managing DDR5...


in a few years laptops, which are already basically tested much better before leaving them on the market, will increasingly take the place of desktops, thanks to the attempt to make the components increasingly colder.

Having seen how badly the ddr5 behave I stayed at 4 waiting for 6 hoping.

[Tiberius]

Pink pixel screen usually indicates something is wrong with your gpu

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Oprindeligt skrevet af _I_:

Oprindeligt skrevet af Bad 💀 Motha:

That's just for BOOT /POST not the OS. The OS can't use the Radeon GPU if no DISPLAY connected to Motherboard video output. You want that option in BIOS left alone as by default it just looks at the iGPU on the CPU first, if no Display it automatically moves to the PCIE GPU when present. The point is in case you ever want to boot solely off the Radeon iGPU when PCIE GPU is removed, thus the reason to leave those GPU settings in BIOS alone.

even then, its when using 2 or more displays, one plugged into the mobo and other in the gpu, which nobody in their right mind should do anyway

its just where the board looks for displays first, it will output to one or more if it can

Again, no point in changing those iGPU settings. modern onboard GPUs stay active at all times, used or not. You can't disable it. It simply goes un-used in the OS when no Display connected to it. The BIOS POST will only occur on 1x Display.

It's not like old days stuff where you actually might need to enter the BIOS and disable the iGPU; that phase is long gone. You control if by connected Displays and then with settings in the OS. If you want to use both GPUs at the same time, you can per connected Displays and then dictate which GPU is used for 3D Apps (such as Games) in the OS Graphics Settings.

[staryluj]

Oprindeligt skrevet af Bad 💀 Motha:

Oprindeligt skrevet af _I_:

even then, its when using 2 or more displays, one plugged into the mobo and other in the gpu, which nobody in their right mind should do anyway

its just where the board looks for displays first, it will output to one or more if it can

Again, no point in changing those iGPU settings. modern onboard GPUs stay active at all times, used or not. You can't disable it. It simply goes un-used in the OS when no Display connected to it. The BIOS POST will only occur on 1x Display.

It's not like old days stuff where you actually might need to enter the BIOS and disable the iGPU; that phase is long gone. You control if by connected Displays and then with settings in the OS. If you want to use both GPUs at the same time, you can per connected Displays and then dictate which GPU is used for 3D Apps (such as Games) in the OS Graphics Settings.

Read my initial simple hint where I didn't mention anything about switching something on or off or changing IGD settings. But, if any of you know better, you should make suggestions to the Copilot ;-)
Here is what it has to say on the subject of this thread.

Q:
How does Windows 11 install video drivers for AMD 7-770x CPU with IGD and NVIDIA RTX 4060 both installed in the same system?
A:
To install video drivers for both the AMD Ryzen™ 7 7700X CPU's integrated graphics (IGD) and the NVIDIA RTX 4060 on a Windows 11 system, here's a step-by-step guide:

AMD Integrated Graphics Driver Installation:

Retrieve the Installer: Go to the official AMD website and download the AMD Auto-Detect and Install tool2.

Run the Installer: Open the downloaded tool and follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers for your AMD Ryzen™ 7 7700X CPU's integrated graphics.

NVIDIA Graphics Driver Installation:

Download the Drivers: Navigate to the NVIDIA website and download the latest drivers for the NVIDIA RTX 4060.

Install the Drivers: Run the downloaded installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation.

Managing Multiple GPUs:

Set Default GPU: After installation, go to Settings > System > Display. Under the Advanced display settings, you can choose the GPU you prefer as your default for specific apps.

Use Graphics Control Panel: For more control, use the AMD Radeon Software and NVIDIA Control Panel to manage the settings for each GPU individually.

Additional Tips:

Ensure your Windows 11 is up-to-date before starting the driver installations.

Restart your system after each driver installation to ensure changes take effect properly.

Q:
Are there any BIOS settings required before installation?

A:
Yes, there are some key BIOS settings to check and configure before installing the video drivers for both your AMD Ryzen™ 7 7700X CPU's integrated graphics (IGD) and NVIDIA RTX 4060. Here's a detailed guide:

1. Integrated Graphics (IGD) Settings:
Enable Integrated Graphics: In your BIOS, locate the setting to enable the integrated graphics. This is often found under the Advanced or Advanced Graphics/Video Configuration tab. Set it to Auto or IGD/PEG.

Primary Display: Set the primary display to the PCI Express slot if you want the NVIDIA GPU to be the main display adapter.

2. Discrete Graphics (NVIDIA RTX 4060) Settings:
Plug & Play OS: Ensure this setting is enabled if present. It helps the BIOS to defer hardware configuration to the operating system, which can prevent conflicts.

Above 4G Decoding: Enable this if your motherboard supports it. It allows the system to handle large memory allocations, which is useful for high-end GPUs.

3. Miscellaneous Settings:
Disable Internal Graphics (Optional): Some users prefer disabling the iGPU if they don't plan to use it, to avoid potential conflicts.

Secure Boot: Ensure Secure Boot is enabled or set to standard mode to ensure compatibility with Windows 11 requirements.

TPM (Trusted Platform Module): Make sure TPM is enabled, as it is necessary for Windows 113.

Accessing BIOS:
Keyboard Shortcut: Most systems use F2, Del, or Esc keys to enter the BIOS setup utility.

Restart your PC: On restart, press the appropriate key to enter the BIOS setup.

Making these adjustments in the BIOS will prepare your system for a smooth driver installation process for both GPUs.

[Guydodge]

sounds like a gpu driver issue i would try running DDU uninstall in safe mode let it restart and run again then re enter windows also make sure your m.b. bios is updated.could also try turning off xmp maybe even reseat gpu after ddu.good luck

[Corona Scurrae]

Sounds like your 4060 gddr6 is failing. NVIDIA has had problems with certain hynix and micron memory when Turing launched but for reasons unknown - at least to me - they keep purchasing the same faulty chips which are prone to fail.

There is however a solution. You can download msi afterburner and under clock your vram. Even decreasing it by 100Mhz goes a long way in regards to stability

[staryluj]

If I had same issues as the OP, I would let W11, during initial install, probe and pick its basic AMD IGD driver. Then, I'd test that GPU alone. If all worked fine, I'd drop NVIDA GPU into the socket, plug monitor to it, boot into BIOS and set initial display to PCie for that fancy RXT 4060. Reboot to W11 and let MSOS deal with (install its own) NVIDIA driver. If that tests good, then I go to nvidia.com to get their latest and greatest RTX GPU driver. If any of the above failed, I would worry that something is really bricked.

I have 11 y/o laptop with even messier arrangement than the OP here - My DELL PRECISION M4700 has Intel i7-2860QM with onchip IGD and AMD/ATI - FirePro M4000 Mobility Pro with 1GB GDDR5 dedicated memory a.k.a Radeon HD 6730M/6770/7690M XT and nothing in BIOS to deal with video. I tried to install Windows 10 inside, few years ago, but the MSOS locked me out. Later, I tried Linux in B&W mode, it also quit during install. It wouldn't even drop me to single user mode and terminal to deal with video drivers configs. Couple of years ago, I tried the best OS which at least let me in, so I could choose proper GPU kernel driver module; Intel-HD or amdgpu. Now, I have perfectly running laptop with nice GUI desktop display and 3D acceleration driven either by Intel-HD or amdgpu.

[AmaiAmai]

Things to try if no one has suggested it yet:

1. Update BIOS -- some boards will have old BIOS that didn't fully support RTX 4000 series until summer of last year (2024)

2. Check if the card has a VBIOS update -- again some of those cards have vBIOS that needs updating for compatibility in the RTX 4000 series

3. When testing hardware on AMD always turn EXPO OFF for the testing and see if that solves the problem because a lot of boards are picky about RAM, but esp. Gigabyte -- you'll see many complain about this issue with those boards.

Edit: Forgot to mention that even if you think your BIOS is up to date, there should be a new BIOS soon for the board that was recently released if Gigabyte isn't slacking. How do I know? Oh I am a mysterious one...