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Dell XPS 13 9300 - Shutdowns after OS start when unplugged
Hello,
Yesterday I have bought a recent XPS 13 9300, and today found out it sometimes shuts after unplugging. It can be immediate or take some time.
Additional problem info:
- It only happens when NOT connected to the charger (AC)
- It only happens when under startup process or sudden load (CPU goes over 3.0GHz what is I think it shouldn't do without charger)
- It shows "ASF2 force off" and then "WDT" errors in BIOS logs
- Max clock speed is 1.5 GHz, min 0.4 GHz, current 3.5 GHz (in BIOS)
- No thermal event logs in BIOS
- Upgrading BIOS (.6 -> .11) or drivers had no effect
- Safe mode does not cause shutdowns (CPU capped at 1.5GHz)
- Boot menu works fine without AC
- Windows Event Manager had no logs about shutdowns or about launches without AC
- All possible dell diagnostics (SupportAssist in BIOS or as an app) show no errors
- Nor full Windows reinstall nor install of Manjaro helped
Does anyone have any idea what might cause this?
My thought is that is caused by some kind of CPU management under OSes which windows safe boot can bypass (it doesn't slow down without charger or after unplugging charger and that maybe generates a response to shutdown)
And yes, when I say shutdown I don't mind proper one, the laptop just turns off in instance some times keeping the keyboard lights on
But step Disabling turbo boost OR disabling speed step & shift keeps it stable CANT be reproduced
DELL-Cares
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June 7th, 2020 09:00
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bgill142
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August 11th, 2020 13:00
I have this problem too - seems to be manifesting in the same way.
Did you find a solution?
ART.me
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August 19th, 2020 14:00
Can you please share the solution with me, i have the same exact problem and i just bought the device
vdtolis
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August 20th, 2020 14:00
I have the exact same problem with a brand new xps13 9300. Any idea how to fix it?
petr.cikan
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September 2nd, 2020 11:00
I have exactly same problem - is something new?
hagop
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September 13th, 2020 17:00
Disabling C-State control from BIOS fixed the issue.
Dell-SimranC
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September 13th, 2020 20:00
Hello,
That's great news. Thanks for sharing this update with us. Should you need any assistance, feel free to reach out to us.
ibvfteh
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September 14th, 2020 05:00
Sorry, but I can't confirm that. I gave my laptop to an authorized centre a month ago and still haven't received it back. They are trying to change the motherboard, although I insisted on a complete laptop replacement.
The solution may be temporary because once I managed to get it fully working without errors for a month and after a break for an additional month it came back again and my fixes didn't help (that's why I gave up)
hagop
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September 14th, 2020 05:00
I think you need to contact the original post owner @ibvfteh and confirm the issue is resolved on their using the C-State workaround. Then release a BIOS patch. Disabling C-State is just a temporary workaround to make the laptop usable. Not a solution to the actual problem.
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September 14th, 2020 05:00
Hi,
Prajwal here from Dell community.
I'm glad to hear that the issue is resolved after the changes made in BIOS.
As the issue is resolved, we'll be archiving the case from our end.
Feel free to drop us a message if you need any further assistance.
We'll be glad to assist you.
Prajwal
Cwifters
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October 6th, 2020 15:00
Having the exact same problem with same laptop. Spent 2 hours on phone to Dell but still no fix. Has anyone managed to find a solution without disabling C-state? Don't really want to do this as its obviously quite a useful feature.
Peter Tran Phuong
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December 3rd, 2020 21:00
Hi. I have just encountered the same case. I downloaded the intel rapid storage technology driver from Dell home page and installed it then and after disconnecting with the adater my laptop doesn't turn off anymore. Hope this works with your laptop.
Peter Tran Phuong
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December 3rd, 2020 23:00
Oh No. It still turns off after restarting several times. But disabling C-State has kept it from shutting down.
Radegonda
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May 25th, 2023 03:00
Hi all,
Same issue here, made the pc run from few hours then again, booting didn't work, pressed the button and after 5 sec complete turn-off !
I have tried all (BIOS settings, remove battery, etc...) indeed didn't work...
Last resort: removed old (dried out) cooling paste from the processor. Applied new paste. PC runs like a charm ! No more unexpected shutdowns.
I just needed to mention this as I never found a final sollution on this topic !
Greetings, ER.