I recently upgraded my PC and since the start of June, I've been hit with multiple random Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors showing the code "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL." I've already tried updating my drivers (there was one missing, but that didn't fix the issue), scanned my RAM (no issues found), and did some troubleshooting via the console. It even crashed again while I was just using it casually. I looked into Bluescreenview, but I'm not really sure what the results mean. I read online that it might be due to unauthorized memory usage, but I have no idea how to fix it without wiping everything (which I'd prefer not to do if possible). I've also gathered the DMP error files if that helps.
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First thing you should do is update your BIOS to the latest version. If your BIOS menus aren’t freezing while you're navigating them, head over to the MSI site and grab the latest BIOS for your motherboard. Also, don’t forget to install the latest AMD Chipset Drivers—only download from the AMD site. They seem to cause fewer issues compared to the other updates, so start there and see if the crashes keep happening.
To really dig into those BSOD issues, it's best to get those dump files you're collecting. They give us crash logs that are super helpful for figuring out the root cause. If you can boot into Windows (or even Safe Mode), check for any dump files in C:WindowsMinidump. Zip that folder up and upload it to a file-sharing site that works, like catbox.moe or mediafire.com. Having multiple dump files makes it easier to analyze, so follow a guide to set it up for Small Memory Dumps if you need to. Let's get to the bottom of this!
Thanks for the tip! I’ll check for those files and upload them. It’s just been a constant headache trying to figure this out.
I appreciate the advice! Do I really need the newest BIOS version? I’ve heard mixed things about updating to the latest one.