Hey everyone! I upgraded my PC last month, and since early June, I've been dealing with frequent blue screens of death (BSOD) that show the error code "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL." I've tried updating my drivers (even fixed a missing one), checked my RAM (no issues found), and ran some commands through the console, but the crashes keep happening. Just an hour ago, my PC crashed while I was doing nothing in particular. I even installed Bluescreenview, but I'm not sure what the data means. From my research, it seems like it could be related to unauthorized memory usage, but I really don't want to wipe everything unless it's necessary. I found this [link to the DMP error files](https://www.mediafire.com/file/o9udi2la0att8bx/BSOD_dmp.zip/file) if that helps! Any advice would be super appreciated!
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First things first, ensure your BIOS settings are stable. If everything appears to be working fine there, I recommend updating your motherboard's BIOS to the latest version. You can usually find the latest version on the manufacturer’s website; for example, the BIOS version 7B86vHN for MSI boards. Also, grab the latest AMD Chipset Drivers for your motherboard as well because outdated drivers can sometimes lead to these kinds of errors. Just download the AMD Chipset Driver installer from their support site—skip the rest as they might cause issues.
To troubleshoot the BSOD issue, you should collect the dump files for a deeper analysis. These files are created during a crash and hold important data about what went wrong. If you can boot into Windows normally or even in Safe Mode, check the C:WindowsMinidump directory for any dump files. If you find some, copy them to your desktop, zip the folder, and upload it to a file-sharing site like catbox.moe or mediafire.com. It’s ideal to have multiple dumps for analysis, so if you have just one, consider changing your dump settings to create smaller memory dumps as well. Here’s a guide to help you with that: [link to guide].
Thanks for the tip! I’ll check for those dump files and follow the guide. Appreciate the help!
Got it! Even if my BIOS is from 2020, should I still update it to the newest version? I heard some people suggest going back to an older version if you have issues.