Hey everyone, I upgraded my PC last month, and since the beginning of June, I've been facing a ton of random Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors with the message "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL." I've done a few things, like updating my drivers (I did find one that was missing, but it didn't help) and ran a RAM scan that showed no hardware issues. My PC still crashes randomly; it happened again just an hour ago while I wasn't even doing anything intensive. I tried using Bluescreenview to analyze the crash dumps, but I'm really unsure of how to interpret them. I've read that it could be related to unauthorized memory usage, but I'm not too sure how to fix it without resorting to a full system wipe, which I'd prefer to avoid if possible.
Also, I have a folder with the DMP error files if that could help anyone diagnose this issue better. Thanks in advance for any tips!
2 Answers
It sounds like you really need those dump files to get a proper diagnostic on the BSODs. If you can boot back into Windows or even Safe Mode, try checking the C:WindowsMinidump folder for any crash logs. Grab any dump files you find, zip them up, and upload to a file-sharing site that works for you like Catbox.moe or Mediafire. Having multiple dump files makes it easier for folks to analyze what’s going wrong, so you might want to follow a guide for setting up Small Memory Dumps too. That way, you can gather more data for troubleshooting down the line!
Given that you're experiencing persistent crashes, I recommend checking your BIOS settings too. Start by updating your motherboard BIOS to the latest version available. It's crucial as sometimes the latest versions fix bugs that can lead to issues like this. You should also install the latest chipset drivers from AMD’s support page specifically for your motherboard. Just be careful with all the drivers; often, only the chipset driver is needed to stabilize your system and not the others. This should help resolve any lingering crashes!
Are you sure it's safe to go for the very latest BIOS update? I've read that sometimes older versions can be more stable, especially if my current version is from 2020.
Thanks for the advice! I'll check for those dump files and get back to you once I have them.