What does BSOD 0xB1 (BGI_DETECTED_VIOLATION) mean?

 
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BGI_DETECTED_VIOLATION

Boot graphics initialization violation for BGI_DETECTED_VIOLATION

BGI_DETECTED_VIOLATION is bug check code 0x000000B1.

This code points at early boot graphics state, before the full desktop graphics stack is necessarily active. It can involve firmware framebuffer handoff, boot graphics library state, display miniport transition, or boot animation paths.

How to read it in a dump

  • The boot phase and display stack state are critical.
  • Do not confuse it with a later desktop GPU crash such as a TDR unless the dump stack shows the graphics stack transition.
  • Firmware and GPU driver updates can both be relevant.

What to check

  • Check firmware, display driver, Secure Boot/boot graphics changes, and recent OS updates.
  • Compare headless, basic display, or safe-mode behavior.
  • Collect boot graphics and display miniport stack information from the dump.

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