I've recently upgraded my PC and since early June, I've been facing random Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors with the code "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL". Despite updating my drivers and checking my RAM for issues, the crashes still happen at seemingly random times, even when I'm not doing anything intensive. I tried using Bluescreenview but I'm not sure how to interpret the results. I've also read about memory usage problems but I'm not keen on resetting my system unless absolutely necessary. I've included a link to my DMP error files for a better look. Any advice on how to resolve this without major overhauls?
2 Answers
To analyze those BSODs, you'll need the dump files. You can check for them in C:WindowsMinidump. If you find any, zip them up and share on a file hosting site like MediaFire or Catbox. Multiple dump files are ideal for a thorough analysis, so don't worry if you only have one for now. Also, consider changing your dump settings to Small Memory Dump if you haven't already to keep gaining relevant logs without overwriting.
It sounds like a BIOS update might be necessary. If your settings are stable, consider updating your motherboard BIOS to the latest version available. After that, make sure to install the latest AMD Chipset Drivers as well. From my experience, the latest drivers can resolve these BSOD issues more often than not.
Is it better to stick with the most recent BIOS version or should I consider rolling back if my current version is from 2020? I just want to make sure I don’t make anything worse.
Thanks for the tips! I’ll check for those dump files right away and update the settings. Fingers crossed that helps.