Hey everyone! Last month I upgraded my PC, and since early June, I've been dealing with random Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors showing the code "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL". I've tried updating the drivers (even found one that was missing, but that didn't help), scanned my RAM (which came back clean), and fiddled around with some settings in the PC console. Just today, it crashed again while I was doing nothing intense. I also attempted to use Bluescreenview, but I'm confused about what the information means.
I've read online that it could relate to unauthorized memory usage, but I'm not sure how to sort this out without wiping everything, which I'd prefer to avoid if I can.
By the way, I also have a folder of the DMP error files available here: [DMP Files](https://www.mediafire.com/file/o9udi2la0att8bx/BSOD_dmp.zip/file)
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To tackle those BSODs, you need to grab some dump files—they're the crash logs that help us figure out what’s going wrong. If you can boot into Windows normally or Safe Mode, check the C:WindowsMinidump folder for any dump files. If you find them, zip the folder and upload it somewhere like MediaFire or Catbox.moe, since Reddit has issues with some file hosts. We typically want multiple dump files for better diagnosis, so if you only have one, go ahead and upload that and then adjust your settings to create small memory dumps in the future. That way, they won’t overwrite each other.
First off, make sure your BIOS is stable—if everything seems normal while navigating it, consider updating your motherboard BIOS to the latest version available for your model. After that, download the latest AMD Chipset Drivers specifically for your motherboard. Just stick to the Chipset Driver installer, as the other ones can cause issues. This should help with the BSODs.
I think things are stable overall, but it's the random crashes that have me worried. How can I check if everything is okay? I also read online that some people suggest reverting to an older BIOS version if the one I have is too new. Should I go for the latest update or play it safe and stick with what I have?