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    SXPS1645 - Broadcom NIC crashing machine

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by daver160, Nov 2, 2010.

  1. daver160

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    Hi all,

    As of late, my 1645 has been crashing rather frequently, and it's a little unnerving. I count at least once every other day.

    Running WhoCrashed (great crash log tool!) has reported that the past 10 crashes have come from my Broadcom NIC driver. I have been getting the lovely "DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL" error each time. I can confirm that my crashes only happen when I am plugged into the ethernet when I am at home - I only use wireless networking at work.

    I'm just wondering if people are getting the same BSOD as I am. I am using the "stock" driver that Windows 7 automatically installs upon detecting the hardware. I'll be installing Broadcom's own drivers right now, but I just wanted to see a show of hands of anyone else who got the same crash.

    cheers
     
    daver160, Nov 2, 2010
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