BSOD: DXGKRNL_FATAL_ERROR (0x00000113)
The DirectX Graphics Kernel subsystem detects a fatal violation, typically triggered by an unstable memory overclock, corrupt display driver, or failing PCIe power delivery.
Internal desktop parts run on harmless 12V DC voltage and cannot shock you. Simply unplug the wall power cable first, then touch the unpainted metal case frame to ground static electricity.
Common Symptoms & Tells
- Blue screen displaying stop code: DXGKRNL_FATAL_ERROR
- Screen freezes or turns black for 3 seconds before blue screen
- Occurs while playing 3D DirectX 12 games or rendering in Premiere
Interactive Fix Checklist
0 of 5 steps completedSafety power-off and discharge
Shut down the PC, turn off the power supply rocker switch (O), and unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet. Press the front power button once while unplugged to discharge residual capacitor energy before touching any internal components.
Clean reinstall GPU driver with Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU)
Download DDU and the latest driver package from NVIDIA or AMD. Boot Windows into Safe Mode, run DDU to completely strip graphics drivers, restart, and perform a clean install.
Disable GPU VRAM and Core Overclock in MSI Afterburner
Open MSI Afterburner or AMD Adrenalin. Reset Core Clock and Memory Clock offsets to factory +0 MHz and disable any custom undervolting profiles.
Verify PCIe power cables are dedicated (not daisy-chained)
Ensure each 8-pin PCIe power connector on your graphics card runs a separate, dedicated cable directly from the power supply unit rather than sharing a pigtail splitter.
Run DirectX End-User Runtime installer
Download and run the Microsoft DirectX End-User Runtime installer to repair missing or corrupted legacy DirectX binaries in C:\Windows\System32.
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