Hey everyone! I upgraded my PC last month, and since the start of June, I've been facing a lot of random Blue Screen of Death errors with the code "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL". I've tried updating drivers (even found one missing), scanned the RAM with no issues detected, and played around with the PC console. Despite this, it crashed again while I wasn't really doing anything intensive. I tried using Bluescreenview, but I'm not sure how to interpret the results. I read online that it could be related to unauthorized memory usage, but I'd prefer not to wipe everything out to see if that fixes it. Any suggestions would be great! Also, I've got a folder with the DMP error files if that helps.
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To get a clearer picture of your BSOD issues, you need to gather the dump files. These logs contain crash information that can help diagnose the problem. If you can boot into Windows or Safe Mode, check the 'C:WindowsMinidump' folder for any dump files. If you find some, zip that folder and upload it to a file sharing site like MediaFire or Catbox. If you only have one dump or none, upload what you have and consider changing the dump type to 'Small Memory Dump' following this guide for better future diagnosis.
First off, check if your BIOS settings are stable—if they aren’t freezing or glitching. If they are stable, a good step is to update your motherboard BIOS to the latest version (7B86vHN) from the MSI support page. Also, make sure to install the latest AMD Chipset Drivers specifically for your motherboard model to avoid any issues that could arise from incorrect drivers.
I think everything's stable since I haven’t noticed lag or issues navigating, but how do I confirm? I've also seen some people suggest downgrading to an older BIOS version instead of the newest one. What do you think?