what is ntoskrnl.exe?it caused a bsod!

firstly i found it is my nivida (n2_dis.sys or something)then this time it says its the ntoskrnl.exe..what is it?how do i update it?i hope updating this would solve it as i got 3 bsod today again!!!
 

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    Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q8400 @ 2.66GHz
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    Elitegroup P43T-AD3
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    Realtek High Definition Audio
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