Desktops with NVIDIA GeForce Graphics Card Encounter Blue Screen Errors
Summary: Learn about a blue screen error seen on Dell desktops with NVIDIA GeForce Graphics cards installed.
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Symptoms
Dell desktop may encounter a blue screen error related to the graphics driver. The issue occurs when the computer has a NVIDIA GeForce Graphics card with driver version 31.0.15.4609.
Reported errors include but not limited to the followings:
nvlddmkm0X0000009F0X00000119DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
Affected Platforms:
- Alienware Desktops
- Inspiron Desktops
- OptiPlex Desktops
- Precision Desktops
- Vostro Desktops
- XPS Desktops
Affected NVIDIA GeForce Graphics Cards:
- GTX1050
- GTX1060
- GTX1650
- GTX1650 Super
- GTX1660
- GTX1660 Super
- GTX1660 Ti
- RTX2060 SI
- RTX2060 Super
- RTX2070
- RTX2070 Super
- RTX2080
- RTX2080 Super
- RTX2060 Super LC
- RTX2080 Ti
- RTX3050
- RTX3060
- RTX3060 Ti
- RTX3070
- RTX3070 Ti
- RTX3080
- RTX3080 Ti
- RTX3090
- RTX3090 Ti
- RTX4060
- RTX4060 Ti
- RTX4070
- RTX4070 Ti
- RTX4080
- RTX4090
Cause
This is due to the NVIDIA High-Definition Audio driver's power state failure.
Resolution
Updating to NVIDIA GeForce Graphics Driver version 32.0.15.6094, A00 or later on the computer resolves the issue. To download and install the driver, reference How to Download and Install Dell Drivers.
Affected Products
Alienware, Dell Pro Max Micro, Dell Pro Max Slim, Dell Pro Max Tower, Dell Pro Micro, Dell Pro Slim, Dell Pro Tower, Dell Slim, Dell Tower, Inspiron, OptiPlex, Vostro, XPS, G Series, Fixed Workstations, Dell Pro Max Micro XE FCM2250Article Properties
Article Number: 000222850
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 13 Aug 2025
Version: 7
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