Hey folks! I recently upgraded my PC, and since early June, I've been hit with several annoying BSODs displaying the error code "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL." I tried updating my drivers (even found one that was missing), scanned my RAM (everything checked out fine), and even did some troubleshooting through the console, but nothing seems to work. Just yesterday, it crashed for no reason while I was doing nothing demanding. I gave Bluescreenview a shot, but I'm not really sure how to interpret it based on the dump files. I read that the error might relate to unauthorized memory usage, but I have no clue how to fix it without possibly wiping my system (which I'd rather avoid).
I've linked the folder with the DMP error files here: [DMP Files](https://www.mediafire.com/file/o9udi2la0att8bx/BSOD_dmp.zip/file). Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!
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So, first off, make sure you check your memory usage. If you're running low, that could be causing the BSODs. You can reference this guide on how to tell if you need more RAM. Just a heads up to ignore this if you’ve already ruled out memory issues!
If your BIOS menus are stable and not glitchy, it’s a good idea to update your motherboard BIOS to the newest version available (7B86vHN) from the MSI site. Along with that, install the latest AMD Chipset Drivers exclusively from their official downloads page. Just stick to the chipset driver; others can sometimes create more issues. After these updates, let’s see if the crashes still happen.
To diagnose your BSOD issues accurately, we need those dump files. If you can boot into Windows normally or use Safe Mode, check for crash logs in the C:WindowsMinidump folder. If you find any dump files, zip them up (just right-click and select 'Send to -> Compressed folder') and then upload them to a sharing site like mediafire or catbox.moe. Multiple dumps give us a better chance of pinpointing the problem!
Thanks for the tips! But how do I verify my BIOS settings are stable? I also read that if my BIOS is from 2020 I might be better off using an older version instead of the latest one. Should I go for the newest update, or is that risky? I'm just really nervous about messing anything up since my PC is essential for me.