IRQL NOT EQUAL blue screen of death?

boostdfd3s · Dec 21, 2004

hey every1,
started oc'ing my system knowing that windows was unstable (switched out mobos three times on same install, along with ram size and speed, and cpu, and did a bios update) And now that ive finished, im getting BSOD's after ive ran prime and burned-in my cpu a few times. The error is IRQL_NOT_EQUAL....what does that mean? is it my ram, mobo, what?

snvpa · Dec 21, 2004

Usually an undervolted or too far overclocked cpu. try bumping up the voltage or dropping the fsb a tad.

Zuzzz · Dec 21, 2004

If you are doing that many changes of mo boards on the same install I suggest a fresh install. Of course do the install at default speed and voltages. Then try your overclocking. That blue screen is often asociated with hardware issues or a major driver problem. I dont know the specs of you system but if this is a small overclock chances are you did not or cannot lock the AGP/PCI speeds to 66/33 respectively. Just a couple ideas. . . hope it helps

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boostdfd3s · Dec 21, 2004

nforce2 board so ive got the AGP/PCI lock under control. I think it was just major driver issues and XP whining about my switching mobos. Did a repair install and going to see how that pans out.

DarkDraco · Dec 22, 2004

im having this problem where i cant install winxp on my dads computer.i either get the error while setup is copying files or when its installing. i even took the computer apart and reinstalled everything to make sure everything was in right.

Permanoob · Dec 22, 2004

I've had all of these problems as a result of an overheating CPU. Mine was overheating because it was clogged with dust and not getting any airflow. You may be having the same problem for different reasons.

boostdfd3s · Dec 22, 2004

Mine was a ram/fsb stability issue. Did the L12 mod and all is well

DarkDraco · Dec 23, 2004

mine was a bad ram issue

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