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Driver_irql_not_less_or_equal nv4_mini.sys

Statik81
By Statik81
Sep 16, 2008
  1. Okay, I am a bit stumped here.. I received the BSOD that says:
    DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL, and the file nv4_mini.sys..
    It happened right after I put my sound card in that I found finally (been missing since I moved).
    Now doing a search around here, It seems to be bad drivers, or an ancient card? Well theres no way my video card could be bad, it is a month old.
    How could it be my nvidia drivers, when it only happens when I put my sound card in? Cpu runs find without the sound card, but I would really like sound.
    Any suggestions?
    I have trouble when trying to upgrade my nvidia drivers.. Sometimes It gets stuck in 4-bit 8 color mode, and I can't even view web sites with that.
    Is it my soundcard, its ancient? Or Drivers... any help would be appreciated, thank you

    Ian
     
    Sep 16, 2008
    #1
  2. Route44

    Route44 TechSpot Ambassador Posts: 11,966   +70

    Well that error is caused either by a faulty driver or bufggy software. Update your drivers for both your video and sound cards.
     
    Sep 16, 2008
    #2
  3. Statik81

    Statik81 TS Rookie Topic Starter

    another problem, maybe related?

    Thank you, I have since updated my video and sound drivers, and now I can play with sound finally.

    However, for some reason, with the sound card installed, my internet is very slow.. online gaming has 5 second pauses, it's almost unplayable.. I'm hooked up through a wireless Linksys router, and that too has the latest drivers.
    Any suggestions?
     
    Sep 18, 2008
    #3
  4. nickc

    nickc TechSpot Paladin Posts: 923   +11

    sounds like u're sound card driver is having problems with the video drivers.
     
    Sep 18, 2008
    #4
  5. Statik81

    Statik81 TS Rookie Topic Starter

    Well that seems to be fixed now.. I have the sound card out at the moment, but it's conflicting with my wireless network card I think.. I'm not even sure if my onboard network works, ill try that this weekend and let yall know the outcome.
    I'm open to any suggestions too, of course.
     
    Sep 19, 2008
    #5
  6. Route44

    Route44 TechSpot Ambassador Posts: 11,966   +70

    Try updating your wireless as well.
     
    Sep 19, 2008
    #6
  7. Statik81

    Statik81 TS Rookie Topic Starter

    Everything is updated, still having the lag issues.. I'll see if my onboard network works this weekend.
     
    Sep 20, 2008
    #7
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