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Question New Build, Fresh Win 10 Install, Fails at BSOD - unexpected kernel mode trap

adamcurpier

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Sep 12, 2017
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Hey all, just did a new desktop build:

Specs:
I7-6700K
Asrock Z270 Killer ac
16gb Corsair Veng.
Corsair H110 Cooler
Thermaltake 700w psu
AMD 580 - 8gb gpu (Sapphire Nitro)
3 - 120gb ssd's

SO ... used the win 10 media creation tool to make a bootable USB stick (using my laptop). When I try to install Win 10 on the new machine, I get 1 of 2 errors. The first is the BSOD with the unexpected kernel mode trap error, it just keeps booting to this error OR I get the win logo, the dots start to spin, then in hangs (I have left it sit like this for 15 min).

So, looking for any advice. The SSD's have a fresh format, all other components in the system are brand new. Have tried using the onboard gpu and external gpu, same results. Also, did a reformat of the USB and a fresh install of Win 10 install on it. I have no issues getting to the bios ... and I did update the bios btw.

TY!!!!