Hey everyone, I recently upgraded my PC last month, and ever since June, I've been hit with multiple random blue screens of death (BSOD) that show the error code "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL." I've tried updating drivers—there was one missing driver, but after I fixed that, the problem persisted. I also ran a RAM scan, which showed no issues, and attempted some fixes through the PC console. Just an hour ago, it crashed again while I wasn't even using it heavily. I tried using Bluescreenview, but I'm not really sure how to interpret the results.
I read online that this could be related to unauthorized memory usage, but I'm not clear on how to fix it without wiping everything clean. I've heard that might help, but I really want to avoid that if possible.
Also, I have my DMP error files available [here](https://www.mediafire.com/file/o9udi2la0att8bx/BSOD_dmp.zip/file) if anyone needs to take a look at them!
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To get to the bottom of this BSOD issue, we really need those dump files. They're crash logs from your BSODs, and if you can boot into Windows or Safe Mode, check for them in C:WindowsMinidump. If you find any, zip the folder and upload it to a file-sharing site like Mediafire or Catbox.moe. It's better to have multiple dump files for analysis. Also, make sure your system is set to create 'Small Memory Dumps' for future crashes by following this [guide](https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5560-configure-windows-10-create-minidump-bsod.html). Good luck!
Hey! First off, let's check your motherboard's BIOS settings. If it's stable without freezes or glitches, consider updating your BIOS to the latest version here: [MSI Support](https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/B450-GAMING-PLUS-MAX/support). After that, download and install only the latest AMD Chipset Drivers from here: [AMD Drivers](https://www.amd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/chipsets/am4/b450.html). This should help if outdated drivers are causing these crashes. Let me know how it goes!
Thanks for the tips! My BIOS is from 2020, so I guess I'm due for an update. How can I tell if it's stable? I'm just super worried about messing things up, since I can't afford to lose my setup.