Hey everyone! I upgraded my PC about a month ago, and now I'm dealing with some frustrating random BSODs (Blue Screen of Death) that show the error code "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL". This started happening around the beginning of June. I've tried updating my drivers—there was one missing, but even after that, the issue persists. I checked the RAM, and it seems fine, and I also attempted some troubleshooting through the console. Just yesterday, it crashed on me again while I wasn't doing anything intensive.
I installed Bluescreenview to look at the crash logs, but I'm not really sure what they mean. A friend mentioned something about unauthorized memory usage, but I'm totally lost on how to fix this without having to wipe my entire system. I've heard that might help, but I'd prefer to avoid that if possible.
Also, I have the error dump files if anyone wants to take a look: [DMP error files](https://www.mediafire.com/file/o9udi2la0att8bx/BSOD_dmp.zip/file).
2 Answers
First off, if your BIOS settings are stable, I'd highly recommend updating your motherboard BIOS to the latest version from MSI's official site. After that, grab the latest AMD Chipset Drivers specifically for your motherboard. Just make sure to download the Chipset Driver installer from AMD's site, as some of the other options can be problematic. Once you’ve updated those, see if the BSODs continue. It might help!
Thanks for the advice! I think the BIOS is stable; it hasn't been freezing or showing any weird glitches. Should I stick to the latest BIOS version, or is there anything wrong with going for an older one if mine is from 2020? I'm just a bit paranoid about making any mistakes since I can’t afford to mess up my PC.
To tackle those BSODs properly, we need to analyze the dump files. They’re like crash logs for your system, and if you can boot into Windows—either normally or in Safe Mode—you should check the C:WindowsMinidump folder for any dump files. If you find any, zip that folder and upload it to a file-sharing site like mediafire or catbox.moe, since Reddit sometimes blocks certain hosts. It's also useful to have multiple dump files to analyze, so if you only have one, consider adjusting your settings to create small memory dumps going forward. Check out this guide on how to do that if you're unsure: [Link to guide].
No worries! It's usually best to update to the latest stable version unless there are known issues with it on your specific hardware. Even if it's from 2020, if it hasn’t been giving you issues, you might be fine. Just remember to follow the instructions closely while updating!