Bug Check 0xF6: PCI_VERIFIER_DETECTED_VIOLATION
The PCI_VERIFIER_DETECTED_VIOLATION bug check has a value of 0x000000F6. This indicates that an error occurred in the BIOS or another device being verified by the PCI driver.
Important Info If You Have Received a STOP Code
If you received a blue screen error, or stop code, the computer has shut down abruptly to protect itself from data loss. A hardware device, its driver, or related software might have caused this error. If your copy of Windows came with your computer, call the manufacturer of your computer. If you purchased Windows separately from your computer, Microsoft provides support. To find contact info for Microsoft or your computer manufacturer, Contact Support.
If you have experience with computers and want to try to recover from this error, follow the steps provided in the Microsoft article Resolving STOP (Blue Screen) Errors in Windows.
These actions might prevent an error like this from happening again:
- Download and install updates and device drivers for your computer from Windows Update.
- Scan your computer for computer viruses.
- Check your hard disk for errors.
PCI_VERIFIER_DETECTED_VIOLATION Parameters
The following parameters are displayed on the blue screen. Parameter 1 is the only parameter of interest; this identifies the nature of the failure detected.
| Parameter 1 | Cause of Error |
|---|---|
|
0x01 |
An active bridge was reprogrammed by the BIOS during a docking event. |
|
0x02 |
The PMCSR register was not updated within the spec-mandated time. |
|
0x03 |
A driver has written to Windows-controlled portions of a PCI device's configuration space. |
Cause
The PCI driver detected an error in a device or BIOS being verified.
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Build date: 4/9/2013
