NVMe controller reset

What is NVME-CONTROLLER-RESET?

The NVMe storage controller has been reset by Windows due to a command timeout. The NVMe driver sends a command to the drive and waits a maximum of 8 seconds for a response. If the drive does not respond within this window, the controller is reset. Frequent resets cause system freezes, data corruption, and eventual BSOD crashes.

Common Causes

• NVMe firmware bug
• PCIe slot power management issue
• Overheating NVMe drive

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

• 1
  Update NVMe drive firmware

  Disabling PCIe Active State Power Management (ASPM) in BIOS resolves the most common NVMe reset caused by aggressive power state transitions.

• 2
  Disable PCIe ASPM in BIOS

  Firmware updates from the drive manufacturer often address specific controller timeout bugs.

• 3
  Add heatsink to NVMe drive

Commands & Diagnostics