Question BSOD: "IRQ Driver Not Less, etc."?
Question BSOD: "IRQ Driver Not Less, etc."?
The issue involves BSODs linked to IRQ values lower than certain thresholds.
The setup includes a Corsair i7500 Gaming PC, an i9-14900k processor, Z90 motherboard, and an RTX 4090 GPU. It runs 64 GB of DDR5 memory, powered by a 1000 watt ATX power supply connected to an 80W unit. The operating system is Windows 11 Pro. This particular model was purchased for $4,000, and after ten days it has already failed significantly.
Initially, after installing the Windows update, the first crash occurred. Subsequent attempts to resolve it involved a full Windows reinstall. However, upon restarting with the flash drive inserted, another crash happened. Eventually, the only viable solution was to reset the system, but this required downloading files from the cloud instead of relying on the internal storage. This method allowed me to manage USB drives and hard drives without issues, transferring large amounts of data successfully.
Everything seemed fine until I opened Vivaldi in the browser and fell asleep. Upon waking, I noticed two BSODs within half an hour, all linked to the same IRQ driver problems. I experimented by frequently plugging and unplugging USB drives, but each time it crashed.
Now the system is stable, though this stability comes from inserting the hard drives before powering on. The crashes continue whenever I connect or disconnect USB devices. I’ve run diagnostics—scannow, dism, and checked the Device Manager—but the results are inconclusive. The system reports everything is fine.
I also tried standard troubleshooting steps like using a scan tool, checking device manager entries, and inspecting yellow asterisks in Device Manager. These checks seem meaningless, as even a failing hard drive would still show as functional in such a setup.
I recall that on March 25, 2024, my computer crashed or reported an issue at 8:42 AM. The crash dump file and bugcheck details point to a video-related crash, possibly linked to graphics driver or hardware issues.
It appears the problem is tied to the process of connecting or disconnecting USB drives or flash storage. My wireless Logitech keyboard and camera are unaffected. I’ve tried various fixes, but nothing resolves the recurring crashes.
I frequently encounter Direct X in BSOD logs; I understand the root cause is usually GPU drivers. Someone who crashed confirmed this. Consider trying DDU in safe mode, deleting Nvidia drivers, then restarting and reinstalling the latest ones. Guide on performing a CLEAN install of your video card drivers. Updated 9-19-19 – Instructions for a CLEAN install using Wagnard’s Display Driver Uninstaller. Many systems face problems due to multiple or incompletely removed graphics card drivers, followed by new installations. On forums. you can find discussions about your PSU model—likely a Corsair unit in a Corsair PC, though it could be unrelated. A faulty power supply might cause serious issues with storage. After reviewing whocrashed: Open Windows File Explorer Go to C:\Windows\Minidump Transfer the mini-dump files to your Desktop Avoid using Winzip; use Windows’ built-in method Select the files on your Desktop, right-click and choose ‘Send to’ – Compressed (zipped) folder Upload the archive to the cloud (OneDrive, Dropbox, etc.) Share the link here so we can review it together.
A zip file is ready for download:
https://mega.nz/file/ZDYzXQZC#rgIZVERuOd...dmTd_9sWCk
I'm currently handling the gpu driver project.
The interesting aspect is that the bsod appears to be activated by connecting a usb hard drive and occasionally a flash drive.
I mentioned this sometimes after performing a repair reinstall to check its effect.
When I connected a usb hard drive, the system crashed.
However, after rebooting, the drive was present and operated flawlessly.
I would concur about the graphics card/driver matters as well. There is a recognized instability in the i9-14900 (and also in the i9-13900). Here are some links for more details:
https://community.intel.com/t5/Processor...-p/1554759
https://community.intel.com/t5/Proc...ue...-p/1574516
Many motherboard manufacturers have released a Beta BIOS update to address these problems. It would be wise to check if your vendor has done the same. Additionally, joining the Intel forums and sharing your experience could help others.
Note: I’m not asserting this is your specific problem, but you should definitely be informed about it.
I notice several reports about USB issues with Z790 boards.
It seems the front port USB behaves unusually, and both are managed by the same chip. It’s possible there’s a physical problem with the case. These devices also connect to other USB peripherals—do they function with different USB devices?
USB and GPU are both handled by the same controller on the PC... curious about any outdated USB items you might have?
Those BSODs don’t place blame on Nvidia.
Dump results show:
File: 042424-9109-01.dmp (Apr 25 2024 - 01:26:26)
BugCheck: [DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL (D1)]
*** WARNING: Timestamp verification for Netwtw14.sys failed
Likely due to memory corruption (Process: System)
Uptime: 0 Day(s), 0 Hour(s), 44 Min(s), 00 Sec(s)
File: 042424-8984-01.dmp (Apr 25 2024 - 05:26:38)
BugCheck: [DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL (D1)]
*** WARNING: Timestamp verification for Netwtw14.sys failed
Likely due to memory corruption (Process: System)
Uptime: 0 Day(s), 0 Hour(s), 01 Min(s), 08 Sec(s)
File: 042324-9781-01.dmp (Apr 24 2024 - 09:14:28)
BugCheck: [DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL (D1)]
*** WARNING: Timestamp verification for Netwtw14.sys failed
Likely due to memory corruption (Process: System)
Uptime: 0 Day(s), 1 Hour(s), 22 Min(s), 37 Sec(s)
File: 042224-8968-01.dmp (Apr 23 2024 - 11:36:01)
BugCheck: [DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL (D1)]
*** WARNING: Memory corruption detected in aswStm.sys
Uptime: 0 Day(s), 1 Hour(s), 25 Min(s), 04 Sec(s)
Three of these are related to Intel network drivers. One is Avast...
The aswStm.sys file belongs to Avast anti-virus. Consider these options:
1. Ensure you have the latest updates for Avast and Windows.
2. Uninstall and reinstall Avast.
3. Temporarily uninstall Avast until the cause is identified.
For more info, visit: https://www.avast.com/
Mar 11 2024
Netwtw14.sys isn’t that old—newer versions might appear under LAN settings
https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-Z790...ort#driver
I checked it to determine the motherboard model: PRO Z790-P WIFI, about 5 BIOS behind
https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-Z790-P-WIFI/support
I’d consider running this and checking RAM.
Try using memtest86 on each RAM stick individually, up to four passes. Aim for zero errors; any more could explain the BSOD.
Replace or remove RAM sticks with errors. The memtest USB is designed to run without Windows installation.