Hey everyone, I upgraded my PC last month and since early June I've been hit with a bunch of random Blue Screens of Death (BSOD) with the error code "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL." I've tried updating drivers—there was one missing, but even after updating it, the issue persists. I also scanned the RAM and found no hardware problems. Just the other hour, it crashed again while I was doing nothing intense. I attempted to use Bluescreenview, but I'm not really sure how to interpret what it's showing me. I read something online about unauthorized memory usage, but I'm lost on how to fix this without wiping my system. I heard that might help, but I'd rather avoid that if possible. Oh, and here's a link to the folder with the DMP error files if that's useful. Thanks for any help!
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If your BIOS menus are stable, start by updating your motherboard BIOS to the latest version (7B86vHN). You can find it on the MSI website. After that, download the latest AMD Chipset Drivers specifically for your motherboard. It’s best to stick with the chipset installer from that page to avoid issues that come with other drivers. Once you’ve done those updates, keep an eye on your crashes and see if they persist!
It sounds frustrating! First, let's gather those dump files since they’re essential for diagnosing BSODs. If you can boot into Windows or Safe Mode, check the C:WindowsMinidump folder. If you find any dump files, zip them and upload them to a file-sharing site like catbox.moe or MediaFire. Having several dump files is helpful for accurate analysis. If you only have one or none, just upload what you have and make sure your settings are set to create Small Memory Dumps for future crashes!
Thanks for the tips! By 'stable,' do you mean no glitches while navigating BIOS? Also, my BIOS is from 2020; should I update to the latest version or take a step back to an earlier one instead? I’m really cautious with these things since I can't afford to lose my setup.