driver_irql_not_less_or_equal

[imported_tightflks]

exactly what does this error mean, maybe if i knew i coudl figure soem stuff on my own

i appear to get this error while i am playing games by the way

 

[mechBgon]

Full system specs please

 

[JustAnAverageGuy]

http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=fh;[ln

 

[monzie]

From EXPERIENCE...(unfortunately)

a)Poor memory (No1 cause.....*usually*)
b) oc'ed mem (no good for install..fine after)
c)weak psu (cant deliver enough STABLE power)...see below
d) Too may drains on power (CD drives/DVD drives/usb devices/pci , sound cards etc..)
e) Too many IRQ calls at one time (as above)
f) New AGP cards with older version of XP (ie original 2001 XP OS with latest gfx card = BIG no no) its three years out of date (and see point 'c').

Remove/unplug all unrequired stuff for install ('cept modem (?...hah! as if) and gfx card/cd drive) ensure 'safe' memory and fsb timings and then try. After install, install other comps and play with timings.

 

[johnjkr1]

Many times is just refers to a driver problem. Do you have the latest chipset/video drivers?

 

[imported_tightflks]

Thanks for all the tips, and yes i have the latest drivers, the santa cruz drivers get that not digitially assigned by microsoft mess

system specs:

XP 2200
Nforce motherboard
512 pc2700
internal gfx card using 32 megs of it
XP sp1

memory oc'ed meaning overclocked? never done that

 

[Sianath]

To consolidate the many threads...

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=32&threadid=1308484&highlight_key=y

 

[huesmann]

Could be his mobo going bad. Happened to me.