Hey everyone! I'm having some serious issues with my older ASUS prebuilt system, and I'd really appreciate any help you can provide. Lately, I've been plagued by a bunch of Blue Screen of Death errors, particularly 'IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL (0xA)', 'MEMORY_MANAGEMENT (0x1A)', and 'KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED (0x1E)'. My diagnosis leads me to think that the root of these crashes might be linked to my motherboard's outdated BIOS, which doesn't allow for proper settings adjustments that could help with CPU and RAM stability.
Here's what I've done so far:
- Ran memory tests with MemTest64 and MemTest86, and found no errors.
- Verified system files with `sfc /scannow`, no corruption there.
- Used Driver Verifier, which made crashes worse during stress tests.
- Updated to the latest AMD chipset drivers for Windows 11, but my system crashed soon after.
- Tweaked some BIOS settings, focusing on power and idle configurations.
- Tested drivers in Safe Mode, but couldn't remove the chipset driver there.
- Restored to a previous stable point, but the BSODs keep coming back.
I really feel like I'm at a dead end, and I'm hoping to find out what drivers I should be using with my ASUS ROG Strix GL10DH to improve stability while using Windows 11. If you think I'm asking the wrong questions, I'd love some guidance on where to focus next. Thank you for reading and for any help you can offer!
4 Answers
You might want to run a proper memory test using a dedicated tool like MemTest86+. The tests that run in Windows might not capture all the memory issues because some memory is reserved for the operating system. Let it run for several passes, preferably overnight, to get a comprehensive check of your RAM.
Uploading your dump files could really help us analyze the BSODs better. If you can access Windows or Safe Mode, check for dump files in C:WindowsMinidump. Compress that folder and share it through a file-sharing service like mediafire.com or catbox.moe. The more dump files you provide, the better analysis we can perform.
I totally get your hesitation about uploading dump files. If you're using WinDBG to analyze them, sharing important insights from those dump files is a great alternative. Just make sure to sanitize any sensitive info you might find.
Just a heads up about BIOS settings—be cautious when making changes, as they can lead to data loss if something goes wrong. But it sounds like you're on the right track with your troubleshooting! Just ensure you've backed up your important data before making any substantial changes.
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