Last month, I upgraded my PC, but since early June, I've been facing multiple random Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) crashes with the error code "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL." I've already tried updating my drivers (one was missing, but it didn't solve the issue), scanned my RAM (no hardware issues found), and did some troubleshooting through the console. Despite all this, my PC crashed again just an hour ago while I was doing nothing intensive. I attempted to set up Bluescreenview, but I'm not sure how to interpret what it shows. I've also come across some information suggesting unauthorized memory usage might be the culprit, but I'm unsure how to fix it without resorting to a full system wipe, which I'd prefer to avoid.
I also have a folder of the DMP error files if that helps [here](https://www.mediafire.com/file/o9udi2la0att8bx/BSOD_dmp.zip/file).
2 Answers
It sounds like you're dealing with a tough issue! To really get to the bottom of those BSODs, it would help to obtain the dump files from your system. You can find them in C:WindowsMinidump. If you manage to access them, zip the folder and upload it to a file-sharing site like Mediafire or Catbox. Having those files will allow others to analyze the crash logs and provide more targeted advice!
Make sure your motherboard BIOS is up to date. If you're navigating through the BIOS settings without any freezes or glitches, that's a good sign. Go ahead and download the latest version (7B86vHN) from MSI's website. You should also install the latest AMD Chipset Drivers specifically from their site — be cautious about other drivers that might cause issues. Once that's done, see if the crashes happen again!
Thanks for the tip! Just to clarify, is it safe to go for the latest BIOS version? I read that sometimes older ones work better. What do you think?