Irql_not_less_or_equal

Moocher · 10-22-2008, 01:51 PM

(IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL) <-This blue screen comes up sometimes on my computer, I have a feeling it has to do with the RAM. It is almost as if it happens every time the RAM is under alot of stress.

I have the Gigabyte EP35 DS3L motherboard, and the RAM is 4 gigs of patriot extreme memory 800 mghz (2.2 volts) DDR2.

I have been trying to check if there are any compatibility issues between these, but so far have been unsuccessful

Is it possible that my RAM is bad? How do I test? and how can I tell if it is not just incompatibility that is causing this error?

Moocher · 10-22-2008, 04:21 PM

Does anyone have any idea what the problem could be? Because I don't want to have to RMA this RAM for no reason...

New development:
I ran the memory diagnostic tool from Windows and it found hardware issues with my RAM! I tried to restart after the test...and Vista would not boot. So i had to go back into the BIOS to set things back to default.

Is it pretty much certain that the problem is a bad pair of RAM, and should I RMA??? please I need an answer asap.

**Cromewell** · 10-22-2008, 05:49 PM

It is usually a driver issue. There should be a file name listed at the end of the first line that will help you identify the problem.

edit: missed the second post.

If you have errors when running memory tests then replace the RAM and see if it stops. There's not much else you can do, try 1 stick at a time if you want to see if it's just 1 stick or both.

Moocher · 10-22-2008, 06:28 PM

Well I just bought the RAM on saturday, so I'll just it return it. Any imput on a good brand of DDR2 RAM that is good quality?

**Cromewell** · 10-22-2008, 07:34 PM

You have Patriot now? It's fine, as are most brands, you just get the occasional bad set. I would just exchange for a new set of the same kind. You should get no hassle that way.

Moocher · 10-22-2008, 07:40 PM

Sounds good. Thx alot Cromewell

Moocher · 10-23-2008, 02:48 AM

New symptom... I did the memory diagnostic on individual RAM sticks and the both passed the test individual, but they fail when I test them together. Do you think my comp. does not like dual-channel ?

**Cromewell** · 10-23-2008, 02:57 AM

Did you do more than 1 pass individually? Also, you should check in more than 1 slot as that can be a problem as well.

StrangleHold · 10-23-2008, 03:17 AM

Plus make sure they are running at the memorys default timming and voltage. Gigabyte boards like to try to boot memory at 1.8V

Moocher · 10-23-2008, 03:27 AM

K Ill try that ... man who knew building your own computer could be such a hassel...

10-22-2008, 01:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Moocher Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tx Posts: 186	Irql_not_less_or_equal (IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL) <-This blue screen comes up sometimes on my computer, I have a feeling it has to do with the RAM. It is almost as if it happens every time the RAM is under alot of stress. I have the Gigabyte EP35 DS3L motherboard, and the RAM is 4 gigs of patriot extreme memory 800 mghz (2.2 volts) DDR2. I have been trying to check if there are any compatibility issues between these, but so far have been unsuccessful Is it possible that my RAM is bad? How do I test? and how can I tell if it is not just incompatibility that is causing this error? __________________ Motherboard: Gigabyte Ep35 DS3L Video card: Asus 4850 512mb Case: Tricod 9003 HD: Western Digital caviar 3.0GB/s 320GB 7200RPM RAM: Patriot Extreme 2x2gigs 800 mhz, pc6400, 4-4-4-12 timings CPU: Intel Pentium E5200 running at 3.0 ghz PSU: King win 610 watts Headphones: Plantronics gamecom1 Keyboard/ Mouse: Microsoft Comfort curve and Intellimouse Monitor: KDS 22'' wide-screen

10-22-2008, 04:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Moocher Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tx Posts: 186	Does anyone have any idea what the problem could be? Because I don't want to have to RMA this RAM for no reason... New development: I ran the memory diagnostic tool from Windows and it found hardware issues with my RAM! I tried to restart after the test...and Vista would not boot. So i had to go back into the BIOS to set things back to default. Is it pretty much certain that the problem is a bad pair of RAM, and should I RMA??? please I need an answer asap. __________________ Motherboard: Gigabyte Ep35 DS3L Video card: Asus 4850 512mb Case: Tricod 9003 HD: Western Digital caviar 3.0GB/s 320GB 7200RPM RAM: Patriot Extreme 2x2gigs 800 mhz, pc6400, 4-4-4-12 timings CPU: Intel Pentium E5200 running at 3.0 ghz PSU: King win 610 watts Headphones: Plantronics gamecom1 Keyboard/ Mouse: Microsoft Comfort curve and Intellimouse Monitor: KDS 22'' wide-screen Last edited by Moocher; 10-22-2008 at 05:43 PM.

10-22-2008, 05:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cromewell Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Age: 26 Posts: 11,804	It is usually a driver issue. There should be a file name listed at the end of the first line that will help you identify the problem. edit: missed the second post. If you have errors when running memory tests then replace the RAM and see if it stops. There's not much else you can do, try 1 stick at a time if you want to see if it's just 1 stick or both. __________________ You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til ya understand who's in command here. www.userfriendly.org

10-22-2008, 06:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Moocher Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tx Posts: 186	Well I just bought the RAM on saturday, so I'll just it return it. Any imput on a good brand of DDR2 RAM that is good quality? __________________ Motherboard: Gigabyte Ep35 DS3L Video card: Asus 4850 512mb Case: Tricod 9003 HD: Western Digital caviar 3.0GB/s 320GB 7200RPM RAM: Patriot Extreme 2x2gigs 800 mhz, pc6400, 4-4-4-12 timings CPU: Intel Pentium E5200 running at 3.0 ghz PSU: King win 610 watts Headphones: Plantronics gamecom1 Keyboard/ Mouse: Microsoft Comfort curve and Intellimouse Monitor: KDS 22'' wide-screen

10-22-2008, 07:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cromewell Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Age: 26 Posts: 11,804	You have Patriot now? It's fine, as are most brands, you just get the occasional bad set. I would just exchange for a new set of the same kind. You should get no hassle that way. __________________ You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til ya understand who's in command here. www.userfriendly.org

10-22-2008, 07:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Moocher Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tx Posts: 186	Sounds good. Thx alot Cromewell __________________ Motherboard: Gigabyte Ep35 DS3L Video card: Asus 4850 512mb Case: Tricod 9003 HD: Western Digital caviar 3.0GB/s 320GB 7200RPM RAM: Patriot Extreme 2x2gigs 800 mhz, pc6400, 4-4-4-12 timings CPU: Intel Pentium E5200 running at 3.0 ghz PSU: King win 610 watts Headphones: Plantronics gamecom1 Keyboard/ Mouse: Microsoft Comfort curve and Intellimouse Monitor: KDS 22'' wide-screen

10-23-2008, 02:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
Moocher Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tx Posts: 186	New symptom... I did the memory diagnostic on individual RAM sticks and the both passed the test individual, but they fail when I test them together. Do you think my comp. does not like dual-channel ? __________________ Motherboard: Gigabyte Ep35 DS3L Video card: Asus 4850 512mb Case: Tricod 9003 HD: Western Digital caviar 3.0GB/s 320GB 7200RPM RAM: Patriot Extreme 2x2gigs 800 mhz, pc6400, 4-4-4-12 timings CPU: Intel Pentium E5200 running at 3.0 ghz PSU: King win 610 watts Headphones: Plantronics gamecom1 Keyboard/ Mouse: Microsoft Comfort curve and Intellimouse Monitor: KDS 22'' wide-screen

10-23-2008, 02:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
Cromewell Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Age: 26 Posts: 11,804	Did you do more than 1 pass individually? Also, you should check in more than 1 slot as that can be a problem as well. __________________ You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til ya understand who's in command here. www.userfriendly.org

10-23-2008, 03:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
StrangleHold VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 11,193	Plus make sure they are running at the memorys default timming and voltage. Gigabyte boards like to try to boot memory at 1.8V __________________ NZXT Apollo S75QB 750W ZEROtherm FZ120 Phenom II 720BE (X4) 3.5GHZ. Gigabyte GA MA790X UD4P G Skill DDR2 1066 4GB. MSI GTS 250 Seagate 7200.12 500GB. Welcome to the show

10-23-2008, 03:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
Moocher Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tx Posts: 186	K Ill try that ... man who knew building your own computer could be such a hassel... __________________ Motherboard: Gigabyte Ep35 DS3L Video card: Asus 4850 512mb Case: Tricod 9003 HD: Western Digital caviar 3.0GB/s 320GB 7200RPM RAM: Patriot Extreme 2x2gigs 800 mhz, pc6400, 4-4-4-12 timings CPU: Intel Pentium E5200 running at 3.0 ghz PSU: King win 610 watts Headphones: Plantronics gamecom1 Keyboard/ Mouse: Microsoft Comfort curve and Intellimouse Monitor: KDS 22'' wide-screen

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