Hey everyone, I upgraded my PC last month, and since the beginning of June, I've been experiencing random BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) errors with the code "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL." I've tried updating drivers—there was one missing, but that didn't fix the issue. I also scanned the RAM and everything came back fine, plus I fiddled with some settings in the console. Surprisingly, it crashed again just an hour ago while I wasn't really doing anything intensive. I looked into Bluescreenview, but the info it provided was a bit over my head. I read online that this might have to do with unauthorized memory usage, but I have no clue how to tackle this without wiping my system (which I really want to avoid). I also have some DMP error files if anyone can help interpret those. Thanks!
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First off, ensure your BIOS menus are stable while you’re navigating them. If they are, you should definitely update your motherboard BIOS to the latest version found [here](https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/B450-GAMING-PLUS-MAX/support). After that, download the latest AMD Chipset Drivers specifically for your motherboard from [AMD's support page](https://www.amd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/chipsets/am4/b450.html). Just stick to the AMD Chipset Driver installer from the page, as the other options can sometimes mess things up. After those updates, see if the crashes still happen. Good luck!
For troubleshooting BSODs effectively, you need to analyze the dump files. These files record crash logs from your system. If you're able to boot into Windows or Safe Mode, check the C:WindowsMinidump folder for any dump files. If you find some, zip that folder and upload it to a file-sharing site like catbox.moe or mediafire.com since Reddit tends to block file uploads. Having multiple dump files can help diagnose the issue better, so if you only have one or none, make sure to adjust your settings to create small memory dumps in the future. Here’s a guide on how to do that: [Windows 10 MiniDump Configuration](https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5560-configure-windows-10-create-minidump-bsod.html).
Got it! My BIOS is from 2020, so I guess updating is a smart move. But when you say some suggest going back to an older version, do you think that could help with my problem? I’m just wary about messing with things since I really can’t afford to lose my PC. Thanks for your help!