Hey everyone, I upgraded my PC last month, and since the beginning of June, I've been experiencing a lot of random blue screens of death (BSOD) with the error code "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL." I've already tried updating my drivers (there was one that was missing, but even after updating, the issue is still happening), checked my RAM for hardware problems (none found), and looked into some things via the console. Just an hour ago, it crashed again while I wasn't even doing anything intensive. I tried using Bluescreenview to analyze the crash, but I'm not sure how to interpret the results. I came across something suggesting it could be related to unauthorized memory usage, but I'm also worried about having to reset everything to fix it. I'd prefer to avoid that if possible.
Additionally, I have the DMP error files if anyone can help analyze them. I've shared them here: [DMP files](https://www.mediafire.com/file/o9udi2la0att8bx/BSOD_dmp.zip/file)
3 Answers
You mentioned being paranoid about making changes. That’s totally normal! When updating the BIOS, it’s best to go for the latest version unless you've read that an older one is known to work better for your specific motherboard. If your PC is running stable for the most part, you're probably safe. Just make sure to double-check your settings after updating and do a little research on each step to feel more comfortable.
It sounds like a frustrating issue! First, you'll want to get those dump files from your BSODs to analyze what's causing the crashes. Check if you can access them in the C:WindowsMinidump directory. If you find them, zip the folder and upload it to a file-sharing site like Mediafire or Catbox.moe. Having multiple dump files is useful for diagnosing the problem. If you're unsure how to change the dump type to Small Memory Dump, there's a guide that can help you with that too.
Make sure your motherboard BIOS is up to date. If you’re stable while navigating the BIOS settings, go ahead and update to the latest version available on MSI's support site. After that, download the latest AMD Chipset Drivers specifically for your motherboard—these are important and can resolve conflicts that might be leading to crashes. Just stick to their recommended installer and avoid others that might cause issues.
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