Hey everyone! I upgraded my PC about a month ago and since early June, I keep experiencing random Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors with the message "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL". I've already checked my drivers and found one that was missing, but even after updating, the issue persists. I scanned my RAM and all seems fine, but the crashes keep happening even while I'm just doing simple tasks. I also tried using Bluescreenview, but I'm not sure how to interpret what I found. Some sources online mention something about unauthorized memory usage, but I'd really like to avoid wiping my system clean if possible. Any tips on how to troubleshoot this without going that route?
P.S. I've got a folder of my DMP error files if that helps: [download link].
2 Answers
First things first, if your BIOS menu is stable and not glitchy, you should definitely look into updating your motherboard's BIOS. You can find the latest version on the MSI website. Along with that, make sure to grab the latest AMD chipset drivers for your motherboard, too. Just install those and see if the BSODs go away after that.
It sounds like you're on the right track with trying to get those dump files. They're crucial for diagnosing BSOD issues. Check if you can boot into Windows or Safe Mode and look for any dump files in C:WindowsMinidump. If you find some, upload them to a file sharing site, and make sure to follow guides on how to set your system to create small memory dumps if more pop up.
Thanks for the advice! I’m a bit nervous about updating the BIOS. I’ve read some people suggest downgrading if the current version is old. Should I just play it safe and go with the newest update?