Hey everyone, I upgraded my PC last month, and since early June, I've been getting these random Blue Screens of Death (BSODs) with the error code "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL." I've tried updating my drivers, including fixing a missing one, but that didn't solve the issue. I scanned the RAM and found no hardware problems, and I also did some troubleshooting through the console. The crashes keep happening even when I'm not doing anything intensive. I attempted to use Bluescreenview to analyze the dumps, but I'm a bit lost on how to interpret them. I read that this could be related to unauthorized memory usage, but I'm not sure how to fix it without wiping everything, which I'd rather avoid. I've even linked to the DMP error files if anyone can help with those!
Here's the link to the error dump files: [DMP files](https://www.mediafire.com/file/o9udi2la0att8bx/BSOD_dmp.zip/file)
2 Answers
It sounds like a pain dealing with those BSODs! First off, if you can boot into Windows or Safe Mode, check for any minidump files in C:WindowsMinidump. Those files are crucial for diagnosing the crashes. Zip that folder up and use a file-sharing site like Mediafire or Catbox to upload it. We usually need multiple dumps for a proper analysis, so be sure to grab any you can find! Also, follow the guide to set up small memory dumps if you don't have any yet.
Before diving into the dumps, let’s take a look at your BIOS. Assuming it’s not glitchy, you should update your motherboard BIOS to the latest version (7B86vHN) from MSI’s support site. After that, download and install the latest AMD Chipset Drivers from AMD’s website—make sure to only grab the Chipset Driver installer; other drivers can be problematic. After doing these updates, check if the crashes still happen.
Thanks for the tips! I think everything seems stable; my PC doesn't lag or freeze while I'm using the BIOS. Just a bit freaked out about making updates—should I be cautious about going for the absolute latest BIOS version? Some forums say it might be better to stick with an older one if the BIOS is stable.