I upgraded my PC last month, and since early June I've been facing random Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors with the code 'IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL'. I've already tried updating my drivers (including fixing one that was missing), checked my RAM for any issues (no problems were found), and tinkered with some settings using the console. Despite all this, the crashes continue, and they even occurred while I was just idling on my PC an hour ago. I attempted to use Bluescreenview, but I'm not really sure how to interpret the data it provides. I read online that it might be related to unauthorized memory usage, but I'm really at a loss for how to fix this without resorting to wiping everything clean, which I'm really hoping to avoid. I also have my DMP error files, which you can find [here](https://www.mediafire.com/file/o9udi2la0att8bx/BSOD_dmp.zip/file).
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Make sure your BIOS settings are stable—navigate through them to check for any glitches. If everything looks good, I recommend updating your motherboard BIOS to version 7B86vHN, which you can find on the MSI support page. After that, install the latest AMD Chipset Drivers specifically for your motherboard to avoid potential issues from incorrect drivers. After these updates, see if the BSODs persist. These updates can often help with stability.
If you’re concerned that your system might be running low on memory, you can check out this guide: 'How to know if you need more RAM'. It could help you figure out if that’s the source of the problem, but if you’ve already scanned your RAM without finding issues, it's probably not the main culprit. Still, it’s good to keep an eye on memory usage, just in case!
First off, you'll want to gather the dump files from your system. These are crucial for diagnosing BSOD issues. Try booting into Windows normally or via Safe Mode, then check the 'C:WindowsMinidump' directory for any files. If you find some, move the folder to your desktop, zip it up, and upload it to a reliable file sharing site like catbox.moe or mediafire.com. If you only have one dump file, upload that and then check out this guide on changing your dump settings to Small Memory Dump so that we can gather more data. The more details we have, the better we can troubleshoot your issue!
Thanks for the tips! So if my BIOS is from 2020, should I stick to the latest update? I read some people suggest using an older version instead. I’m just really anxious about messing things up since I rely on my PC for everything.