Hey everyone! I recently upgraded my PC last month, but starting in June, I've been dealing with a bunch of random Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) crashes, specifically showing the code "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL." I've already tried a few things like updating my drivers (even fixed a missing one), checking my RAM (which seems fine), and fiddling with some console commands. However, it crashed again today while I was just using it normally. I also installed Bluescreenview to analyze the problem, but I'm kinda lost on what it all means. I came across a mention of unauthorized memory usage online, but I'm not sure how to fix it without wiping my system—I've heard that could potentially help, but I'm really hesitant. Any advice or ideas would be much appreciated! Oh, and I've got some DMP files if anyone can help with that: [DMP files link].
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It sounds like you're really frustrated with these BSODs! To help narrow down the issue, you might want to collect the dump files that Windows generates during these crashes. They provide crucial information for figuring out what’s going wrong. If you can boot into Windows (or Safe Mode), look in the C:WindowsMinidump directory for these files. You can zip that folder up and share it on a site like Mediafire or Catbox. Having multiple dump files is super helpful since analyzing them gives a clearer picture of the issue. If you don’t find anything there, you can configure your system to create small memory dumps moving forward, which are easier to handle. Let me know if you need help with that!
Before diving into complex solutions, have you checked your BIOS? If you're able to navigate the BIOS settings without freezing or glitches, that’s a good sign. It’s a sound idea to update your motherboard’s BIOS to the latest version found on the manufacturer’s site. Sometimes, these updates can fix underlying bugs causing crashes. Also, make sure to grab the latest AMD Chipset Drivers for your motherboard, as they can also impact stability. Just focus on downloading the chipset installer from AMD’s site and avoid the other options since they might be problematic for certain setups.
Stable in BIOS means no weird freezes or glitches when you’re updating! If your BIOS was from 2020 and the latest version is 7B86vHN, then yeah—updating to the newest version is usually a good move. As for your concerns, it’s totally normal to be cautious, especially when you rely on your PC. Just make sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions for the BIOS update, and you should be fine.