The computer frequently locks up.
The computer frequently locks up.
My computer is frequently experiencing crashes. Occasionally, I receive a blue screen displaying an error code, although more often it simply freezes without generating a dump file.
Event Details:
The system failed on Saturday, September 2nd, at 3:02 PM.
Crash dump file location: C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\020919-9234-01.dmp
Suspected Module: ntoskrnl.exe (at address 0x1AA0A0)
Bug Check Code: 0xA (with values 0xC0, 0x2, 0x0, and 0xFFFFF80346941EB6)
Error Type: IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
File Path: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntoskrnl.exe
Dump File Link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Oyk3CX...umJ8ZU_fdZ
System Specifications:
Operating System: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i6600k overclocked at 4.1 GHz
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty K6
Memory: (2x) 4 GB Kingston HyperX Fury
Graphics Card: GTX 970
Storage: 960 EVO SSD
Here are my computer specifications:
Device Type: Tablet/Laptop/Desktop/
Operating System:
Processor:
Mainboard:
Memory:
Graphics Card:
Hard Drive:
Power Supply Unit:
Hardware Information link: https://www.hwinfo.com/download.php
What brand and specific model of power supply unit do you have? Has your motherboard's firmware been updated to the latest version?
Do these interruptions and failures occur unexpectedly and without warning, particularly when the system is not actively being used?
Or do they arise when specific applications, like games, are initiated or running?
The “IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL” error frequently indicates that a program or code attempt to reach a memory location at an inappropriate operational level. The involvement of the NT Kernel suggests a potential issue with a driver, as drivers interact with the operating system at a lower level.
It’s possible that the software or code responsible for these freezes and crashes is experiencing a conflict with a driver, or some other problem.
I currently lack the tools—debugging kits and applications—necessary to analyze system dumps, but I plan to examine them at a later time.
Two 2x4 gigabyte Kingston HyperX Fury memory modules should be used with caution. Combining multiple memory kits is not guaranteed to work together, and you are responsible for verifying compatibility yourself with no warranty of success.
I examined the crash dump data, and here’s a summary:
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Bug Check Analysis *
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A “IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL” error occurred. The details are as follows:
Arguments:
Arg1: 0x0C0, referencing memory
Arg2: 0x2, the current IRQL level
Arg3: 0x0, a bitfield indicating operation type (read or write, execute status)
Arg4: 0xFFF80346941EB6, the memory address involved.
Debugging Information: