My specs for additional info -
AMD ryzen 5 (5500 U)
Radeon Graphics ( 2GB integrated )
OS - Garuda linux (Bird of prey)
8GB Ram
Critical Issues Identified
Your system logs show some serious kernel and hardware-related issues. Here’s a breakdown:
TSC Clock Issues (CPU Timing Problems)
Error:
TSC synchronization [CPU#0 -> CPU#2]: Measured 628791946 cycles TSC warp between CPUs, turning off TSC clock.
What It Means: Your CPU cores are not synchronizing correctly. This can cause performance drops and system instability.
Fix: Try adding this kernel parameter in GRUB:
- Open
/etc/default/grub:
sudo nano /etc/default/grub
- Find the line starting with:
GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT=
- Add this inside the quotes (before
quiet):
clocksource=hpet
So it looks like:
GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="clocksource=hpet quiet splash"
- Save & update GRUB:
sudo update-grub
- Reboot.
TLB Flush Kernel Warning (Serious)
Error:
WARNING: CPU: 6 PID: 134 at arch/x86/mm/tlb.c:1370 flush_tlb_mm_range+0x5ca/0x650
What It Means: This is a memory management error in the Linux kernel (Zen Kernel 6.13.4). It can lead to system crashes, freezing, or apps failing.
Fix:
Since this is a kernel issue, try switching to the LTS Kernel:
sudo pacman -S linux-lts linux-lts-headers
Then reboot and select Linux LTS from GRUB.
Unstable Clock Detected
Error:
Unstable clock detected, switching default tracing clock to "global"
What It Means: The system clock is unstable. This can cause system timing errors, leading to performance issues.
Fix:
You can force it to use the local clock:
- Open
/etc/default/grubagain:
sudo nano /etc/default/grub
- Add this inside
GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT:
trace_clock=local
- Save, update GRUB, and reboot.
AMD GPU Driver Errors
Errors:
amdgpu: psp gfx command LOAD_TA(0x1) failed and response status is (0x7)
amdgpu: Secure display: Generic Failure.
amdgpu: SECUREDISPLAY: query securedisplay TA failed. ret 0x0
[drm] *ERROR* dc_dmub_srv_log_diagnostic_data: DMCUB error - collecting diagnostic data
What It Means: Your AMD GPU drivers are failing to load firmware properly. This can lead to graphical glitches, screen tearing, or performance issues.
Fix:
- Reinstall AMD GPU firmware:
sudo pacman -Syu linux-firmware
- Ensure the correct driver is loaded:
sudo mhwd -a pci nonfree 0300
- Try an alternative kernel (LTS kernel might help).
NVMe Drive Using Unchecked Data Buffer
Error:
nvme nvme0: using unchecked data buffer
What It Means: Your NVMe SSD has an issue with how it’s handling data, which could lead to corrupt files or slow disk performance.
Fix: Run an NVMe health check:
sudo smartctl -a /dev/nvme0
If you see errors, you may need to update your SSD firmware using fwupd:
sudo fwupdmgr update
KDEConnectd Warning
Error:
warning: `kdeconnectd' uses wireless extensions which will stop working for Wi-Fi 7 hardware; use nl80211
What It Means: This is just a minor warning. KDE Connect is using an outdated method for Wi-Fi communication.
Fix:
Nothing urgent, but you can update KDE Connect:
sudo pacman -Syu kdeconnect
Summary: How Serious Is This?
This is a critical issue. Your system has:
- CPU clock synchronization issues (TSC-related)
- Kernel memory errors (TLB flush failure)
- GPU driver issues
- NVMe SSD potential instability
- Clock synchronization issues
Your system might break completely soon if these issues are not fixed. I highly recommend:
- Switching to the LTS kernel
- Reinstalling AMD GPU firmware
- Checking SSD health
Let me know if you need help applying these fixes!