Hey everyone! I upgraded my PC last month, and since the start of June, I've been hit with several random Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors displaying the code "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL." I've tried updating my drivers (even though I had one missing), scanned the RAM with no hardware issues found, and played around with the console commands, but I'm still experiencing crashes. Just an hour ago, it crashed again while I was doing nothing intensive. I attempted to use Bluescreenview but didn't quite understand what the logs mean. I've read that it might be related to unauthorized memory usage, but I'd really like to avoid erasing everything to fix this. I've included the folder with the DMP error files in case that helps. Any advice would be appreciated!
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It sounds like you've covered a lot of ground already! To really dig into those BSOD issues, you should check for dump files in C:WindowsMinidump. These are essential for analyzing what's causing the crashes. If you find any, zip them up and upload them somewhere like Catbox or Mediafire, as Reddit tends to block some file hosts. Having multiple dump files is helpful too, so if you only have one, follow this guide to switch your dump type to a Small Memory Dump to collect more. It should help in figuring out the problem!
First off, ensure your BIOS settings are stable and not glitching. If everything checks out, I recommend updating your motherboard BIOS to the latest version available. It's vital to get the right chipset drivers as well; download only the AMD Chipset Driver installer from the AMD site for your motherboard model. Sometimes, using older drivers can actually fix issues if the new ones are causing problems. Monitor if the crashes persist after these updates.
Got it! Thanks for the advice. I'll check the BIOS and driver updates. Just to clarify, how would I know for sure if the BIOS settings are stable? And updating to the latest version is generally better, right? I’m just nervous about messing this up!