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ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2023) freezes on startup

DomenicoDentice
Level 9

Help please.

I have just purchased the ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2023) and after a week or so started to freeze on Windows startup and a couple of times on shout down. All drivers were updated and also ran hardware checks as well as a memory diagnostic check. No problem here. The notebook works fine when it gets through the initial startup and can work on it for hours with  no problems.

Has anybody an idea on what it could be?

Many thanks!!!

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Please let us know if it helps…sadly I’m without my laptop for up to a month due to it being sent off for “repair” but it would be good to know if they release a fix. 🙏

because this thread marked (sic!) solved, created new: https://rog-forum.asus.com/t5/gaming-notebooks/rog-zephyrus-duo-16-2023-freezes-on-startup/m-p/93869...

 

welcome

tomashined
Level 9

Well... I haven't had any problems with system freezes for a long time after removing AMD Software from my laptop and not updating AMD drivers (the current version is 31.0.14001.46001). All other drivers are on the latest versions - all updates from Windows Update, Armoury Crate and MyASUS are installed. The only current problem is the constant regular (almost every minute, or even more often) flickering of the main screen. This problem is independent of the connection of additional monitors. Previously, this problem was solved by installing the latest version of the AMD driver, but I'm afraid to install them now in order to avoid the resumption of the freeze problem.

Anbby_ROG The problem has not been solved yet, but you have closed the topic.

Here is new topic - 
https://rog-forum.asus.com/t5/gaming-notebooks/asus-zephyrus-duo-16-2023-scandal-freezing-flicking-f...

Anbby_ROG
Customer Service Agent

Regarding the screen flickering issue, we are actively working with AMD to analyze this problem. We kindly request your assistance in confirming the following settings:

 

(1) Ensure that Armoury Crate is updated to the latest version (V 3.2.7.2).
(2) In Armoury Crate, disable the Aura Wallpaper.
(3) In Armoury Crate, select the default mode in the GameVisual settings page.

 

After applying the above steps, please observe if the screen flickering issue improves. 
If the problem persists, we recommend sending your laptop to our repair center, where our engineers can assist in diagnosing your laptop. Once you have submitted your laptop for repair, please send me a private message with your serial number and repair number. I will assist in tracking your case. 
We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Due to the regional holidays, my responses may be slightly delayed.
For any urgent cases, we recommend reaching out to your local service center for further assistance. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.


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Jonnyrad
Level 10

My laptop came back from repair today. It didn’t freeze on startup but now the screen seems to have started flickering. It clearly states on the box and in the report that it has passed QC!!?? What the ****** is going on with these people??!! 🤬🤬🤬

I am sorry to hear that. I am the one that originated this post and I have given up with trying to find a solution to a problem that Asus IT team should find and code a new driver or something. At the end I handed my back to Asus and asked for a refund. Here end my journey with this laptop! Shame because it was a nice looking one and a monster of a laptop.

I agree…it would be great if it would work as it should. You are lucky to get a refund. I strongly believe this should be an option for us all as we are all having the same issues and it is clearly due to bad or conflicting software. Good luck on what you decide to purchase next. It’s a bit of a minefield finding the right device this year. 🙏

Sorry to hear that too.

How did they solve freezing problem? Did they removed AMD adrenaline and sent it you like that ?

AMD Adrenaline is still on there…with regards to what they did, I have no idea. There was no detailed report as to what they did. Only a report to show that it had passed all tests. Windows was definitely reinstalled because when I reinserted my additional ssd, it was locked and I had to input the Windows Bitlocker Key from before my laptop went in for repair because Windows on the laptop now has a different Bitlocker Key. 🤷‍♂️