There are numerous causes for this BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) error message. The issue may occur at the hardware level or the software level, depending on the conditions. In this guide you’ll learn how to quickly and easily get to the bottom of this BSOD.
How to Fix Video Memory Management Internal BSOD Error
We will start with the most convenient solution, leading up to the most uncomfortable revelation. Here are a few possible fixes if you happen to face this problem:
1) DDU and Re-Install Your GPU Drivers
DDU stands for Display Driver Uninstaller. It is a type of Freeware software that allows users to completely remove their Graphics Card’s drivers and all related files from their PC. Follow these steps to properly remove your GPU drivers and update them:
2) Reseat Your RAM and Disable XMP
While RAM isn’t directly related to VRAM, sometimes the solution may require a simple RAM reseating. Moreover, you can also try disabling XMP profiles. XMP offers a set of pre-configured and tested settings for your RAM, quite important for DDR5 builds. In order to disable XMP, follow these steps: READ MORE: How to Resolve XMP Not Working Issue ➜
3) Software Induced BSODs
More often than not, such errors are caused by the specific applications you may use. We have seen countless examples of software from the Adobe Suite, games like Halo, Call of Duty: Warzone and New World causing a Video Memory Management Internal BSOD. The solution is to update your Graphics Driver or downgrade it since the problem in this case stems from poor code and optimization.
4) Try Resetting/Formatting Your System
One of the easiest and quickest ways to resolve any Windows error is to simply format the PC. Luckily for us, Windows allows us to retain our personal data and just reinstall the core system files and programs. Alternatively, you could opt for a full-on fresh reset. We recommend the latter, though your mileage may vary if you have a lot of data to back up. READ MORE: 6 Fixes to Resolve BSOD After System Reset in Windows ➜
5) Try Using your GPU in Another PC
If none of these solutions thus far, even the Windows format worked for you, the issue may lie at the hardware level. If you have another PC lying around, or have a friend’s rig available, try using your GPU in that system. To ensure compatibility, redo Step 1 on the other PC so that no driver conflicts arise. (Reference Images are taken from ASUS)
6) Your GPU Might be Faulty
If you’ve gone through the hassle of trying out all the above solutions, the problem just boils down to your GPU’s VRAM, we mean the physical modules. A popular approach by miners was and still is to underclock the GPU’s memory to ensure stability. Memory underclocking is basically, lowering the clock speed of your VRAM. You can try using MSI Afterburner and set an offset to see the stability. However, it is strongly recommended you RMA your GPU quickly. Once VRAM becomes faulty, it is inevitable that it stops working. You will just make this degradation slower. (Reference Image is taken from ASUS) READ MORE: How To Determine If A GPU Has Been Used In Mining Or Not ➜
Conclusion
The Video Memory Management Internal BSOD can be related to a myriad of problems. While most can be resolved by simply reinstalling/updating or even rolling back your drivers, you may need to go the extra mile of formatting Windows. In the worst-case scenario, you can try and RMA your GPU or sell it for parts on online marketplaces. Some drivers may introduce this crash in a few programs or games. Alternatively, game/software developers may also lie at fault owing to insufficient optimization.
