GA-P67A-D3-B3 rev 2 problem

[dantes77]

I have a problem with the motherboard, which loses its settings at startup if computer is off for several hours or days. When this happens, the computer restarts itself a few times and then starts with default settings.I updated motherboard BIOS to the latest version (Ua5) and is the same thing.
I tested the system with everest system stability, prime and IntelBurnTest and I didn't found a problem , operating temperatures are normal.
Defect occurs randomly, you may not see this problem a few days or weeks, or several times in a day
And other BIOS versions the same effect happens.
Only resets parameters  memory and CPU multiplier.
My system temperatures is:

Motherboard 28 °C (82 °F)
CPU 30 °C (86 °F)
CPU Package 28 °C (82 °F)
CPU IA Cores 28 °C (82 °F)
CPU GT Cores 20 °C (68 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #1 27 °C (81 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #2 29 °C (84 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #3 28 °C (82 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #4 28 °C (82 °F)
GPU Diode (DispIO) 29 °C (84 °F)
GPU Diode (MemIO) 24 °C (75 °F)
GPU Diode (Shader) 29 °C (84 °F)
WDC WD3200AAKS-75SBA0 23 °C (73 °F)
WDC WD5000AAKS-65A7B0 23 °C (73 °F)

Cooling Fans
GPU 2329 RPM (45%)

Voltage Values
CPU Core 1.006 V
GPU Core 0.950 V

Power Values
CPU Package 6.04 W
CPU IA Cores 1.60 W

What can I do? It can be a warranty problem?


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Model Name : GA-P67A-D3-B3(rev. 2.0)
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M/B Rev : 2.0
BIOS Ver : Ua5
Serial No. : BIB0038-00748
Purchase Dealer : SC QUATRO SRL
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VGA Brand : GIGABYTE      Model : Gigabyte HD6850 - GV-R685D5-1GD
CPU Brand : Intel      Model : I5 2500K      Speed : 3.3Ghz defautl 3.7Ghz turbo or overcloking 4.2Ghz
Operation System : Win 7 64-bit      SP : 1
Memory Brand : Kingston      Type :
Memory Size : 16GB      Speed : 1600
Power Supply : 700 W


I have the following system:

CPU - i5 2500K 3.3Ghz
Motherboard - GA-P67A-D3-B3 Rev 2
kingstom 16G memory - 8GB DDR3 1600MHz Kingston HyperX Blu CL9 Dual Channel kit
Cooler - Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO with 2 fans push-pull Original + Cooler Master Cooler Master Blade Master 120
Video Card - Gigabyte HD6850 - GV-R685D5-1GD
Source - Cooler Master Silent Pro M700
HDD 1 - Western Digital 320GB Caviar Black
HDD 2 - Western Digital 500GB Caviar Black
Case - Cooler Master CM 690 I
Fan Controller - Zalman ZM-MFC1 Plus Black
Fans - Nexus RealSilent 120 mm - 7 pcs
Sound Card - X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Pro Series
Thanks

[MarkJohnson]

First I'd test your motherboard battery.  It should be 3.0v or higher.

Next I try removing the X-FI card and use on-board sound.  X-FI cards are notorious for problems. 

Maybe even remove the video card for testing as well if problems persist.

But my guess would be one of the first two.

luck
-=Mark=-

[dantes77]

I removed XFI soundcard problem repeats.
 Video card not giving me any problems. From what I read on the Internet is about boot loop.
 Time and date, AHCI enabled is not reset, only the CPU frequency multiplier and memory.
POwer supply function properly.
 I tested with another video card, the problem is the same.
 This boot loop occurs when press the reset button on the case and keep a few days. Appears each time you start your computer.
 Funny thing is that the periods are not shown at all, or several times a day.
When is this boot loop system is all off, restart, several times, then loading Windows. During this time even if you press the DEL key can not enter BIOS.
 We tested the stability of system errors do not appear, normal temperatures.
 I apologize for my English
I hope we understand

[MarkJohnson]

I removed XFI soundcard problem repeats.
 Video card not giving me any problems. From what I read on the Internet is about boot loop.

If you have another card to test with it would be to your benefit to test.  don't think what you read is the problem.  you need to test everything to be sure it's not the problem.

Time and date, AHCI enabled is not reset, only the CPU frequency multiplier and memory.
POwer supply function properly.

Sounds like it is getting an overclock error.  Do you overclock?  Do you get an error message it is a bad overclock and it's resetting the BIOS?

I tested with another video card, the problem is the same.

Good, you tested anyway.

This boot loop occurs when press the reset button on the case and keep a few days. Appears each time you start your computer.
 Funny thing is that the periods are not shown at all, or several times a day.
When is this boot loop system is all off, restart, several times, then loading Windows. During this time even if you press the DEL key can not enter BIOS.
 We tested the stability of system errors do not appear, normal temperatures.
 I apologize for my English
I hope we understand

Are you pressing your reset button?  You should never do that.  I believe that button should be removed from the computer.  It is very dangerous and can kill your system.

I notice you are using a beta BIOS, have you tried the latest non-beta BIOS?  I see that it's a UEFI BIOS and it may be difficult, if not impossible to revert back to the older BIOS types.  Did these problems occur after upgrading to the UEFI BIOS?

[dantes77]

I tested all versions of BIOS. All is the problem. My system now is overclocking. Do not receive any message error. 3 months ago the system was in default parameters, only XMP memory was activated to automatically set the frequency to 1600, CPU multiplier was set at 33 and had the same problem. As I said, this defect is random, but when you appear a few days. Only when the Reset button is pressed.
For overclocking I just set the CPU multiplier to 42, without changing voltages. I tested several programs in system stability and overclocking there is no problem.
If you do not press the reset button everything is OK with the system default parameters or overclocking.
I have no idea why this boot is cycling.
  When you see this lock BIOS press DEL and CAN NOT enter the BIOS. I'm on the display window freezes and restarts without Options bios the computer. He stops, restarts Several times and after That is loading Windows.
I have a little hardware experience but this is beyond me. What I suspect is the motherboard. The system is purchased in March 2012.
I have not tested  beta version, but we tested all version release. Same problems.
Many people say the same problem for P67,Z67, ...
If possible suggestions? What can I do? Can I destroy other components?
I had problems with UEFI BIOS version
Thanks for the help

[MarkJohnson]

In my experience random crashing is caused by memory compatibility issues and especially overclocking.  You would be wise to return to stock settings until you get this figured out.  You will make it next to impossible to diagnose when you're running your system out of spec.  Especially raising the multiplier to x42 without any other changes.

What are you doing that requires an overclock?  In my experience, overclocking just puts undue stress on your whole system without much benefit.  Especially a 2500K, it should run anything you throw at it.

BIOS resets that affect the oc section only is definitely OC issues.  The system is protecting itself by resetting the BIOS to prevent any serious damage.  Hopefully no real damage has occurred already.  I seriously doubt the MB is having any issues.  They are probably the toughest part of your system.

-=Mark=-

[dantes77]

Problems arise with multiplier default frequency processor 33, and memory set to 1333 without overclocking the system to be. These problems occur when we made ​​the system. We tested all combinations never occur to the boot loop.

[MarkJohnson]

I don't under stand at all.  You say you only lose overclock function.  If you don't overclock they will be the same on reboot?

What exactly happens.  Step-by-step.  what settings are you losing or reconfiguring.  You said AHCI stays and that is the only thing that should matter.  The rest of the settings should be fine.

-=Mark=-

[dantes77]

Without overclock are the same symptoms. Memory set to 1333 and  multiplier processor set 33 is same effect . if i use the reset button on the case.
The problem with the boot loop is very discussed on the forums. Quote: I have built and serviced hundreds of Gigabyte Z68 boards. The boot loop problem is related to the chipset and BIOS. The Will Happen boot loop problem if you use the reset button on the case. Fixed to the motherboard with the boot loop issue, all you have to do is clear the CMOS by removing the CMOS battery and waiting a FEW minutes. Disconnect the case "reset" wire from the motherboard (You Will not be Able to use the reset button on the case), and That it's. The motherboard Will always work, and you Will never again experience the boot loop issue. There was no need for you to return 3 motherboards back to Amazon. It's a glitch the gigabyte boards, But an easy one to fix.
Without reset button everything is OK. So in the end I think it's a problem  a bug in the BIOS or design issues.
Search google boot loop or boot cycle.
Let me see if I can simulate this error again and do screen capture
I apologize for my English

[dantes77]

I performed the following tests:
1. I replaced the bios battery- boot loop again
2. I removed the second hard drive, I replaced the video card with an Asus 9800GT - boot loop after 2 days
3. I let a single memory module = 4GB 1333MHz - boot loop again
4. I tested 1 memory kit with memtest at 1333MHz and 1600MHz , two test cycles (about an hour), which I left in the system. After several days boot loop
5. System is NOT overclocked is left at default settings
6. I tested the voltages of 5V and 12V system when system was working in 3D with higher PSU consumption. Voltage are normal and stable

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/32/img4874i.jpg/
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/542/img4875g.jpg/
7. I removed any device or PCI cards (I left only motherboard, ATI 6850, 1xHDD and 2 memory modules tested memtest = Kit), I replaced everything on my USB PS2 (keyboard and mouse)
8. Boot loop does not disappear

The system is powered from UPS 1000VA witch works correctly.
I tested with all BIOS versions and all manifest the same. In Windows there is no error or blue screen. Tested in windows 7 and Windows 8 both licensed.

when I press the DEL key  appears boot loop and ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGiljkFgceU

Please view

[MarkJohnson]

I performed the following tests:
1. I replaced the bios battery- boot loop again
2. I removed the second hard drive, I replaced the video card with an Asus 9800GT - boot loop after 2 days
3. I let a single memory module = 4GB 1333MHz - boot loop again
4. I tested 1 memory kit with memtest at 1333MHz and 1600MHz , two test cycles (about an hour), which I left in the system. After several days boot loop
5. System is NOT overclocked is left at default settings
6. I tested the voltages of 5V and 12V system when system was working in 3D with higher PSU consumption. Voltage are normal and stable

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/32/img4874i.jpg/
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/542/img4875g.jpg/
7. I removed any device or PCI cards (I left only motherboard, ATI 6850, 1xHDD and 2 memory modules tested memtest = Kit), I replaced everything on my USB PS2 (keyboard and mouse)
8. Boot loop does not disappear

The system is powered from UPS 1000VA witch works correctly.
I tested with all BIOS versions and all manifest the same. In Windows there is no error or blue screen. Tested in windows 7 and Windows 8 both licensed.

when I press the DEL key  appears boot loop and ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGiljkFgceU

Please view

It could actually be your UPS battery backup unit.  If your PSU has active PFC it freaks out randomly.  I had this issue and had to buy a sinewave UPS:
http://www.cyberpowersystems.com/products/ups-systems/adaptive-sinewave-series.html

Test without the UPS connected and see if this helps

also, try one stick of memory on each memory slot of the motherboard.  then try the other sticks one at a time.

Luck
-=Mark=-

[dantes77]

If the voltage drop network operating system about 20 minutes. UPS is not the problem. Or battery from UPS. To test each memory slot module reads take too long. I lost so much time with him. Most components are under warranty. I'll send in service.
Tests with a memory module that appears in reboot loop.
http://ggts.gigabyte.com/ClientUserFile/OK/1288163/IMG_4885.JPG
http://ggts.gigabyte.com/ClientUserFile/OK/1288163/IMG_4889.JPG

http://ggts.gigabyte.com/ClientUserFile/OK/1288163/121107200734.jpg
http://ggts.gigabyte.com/ClientUserFile/OK/1288163/121107200753.jpg
http://ggts.gigabyte.com/ClientUserFile/OK/1288163/121107200806.jpg

I think it's a more serious problem at the BIOS or motherboard.

[MarkJohnson]

seriously, you need to remove your UPS.  It may not play well with computer power supplies.  The link I gave you shows a special sinewave unit that is designed for computer power supplies and keeps power signals in sync.  You probably have an older model and it freaks out randomly.

Just try it out.  it's your last resort and you may end up wasting more time on an rma and still have issues.

Luck
-=Mark=-
ps. what is your power supply make and model number?

[dantes77]

Apollo 1100F

http://www.apollotw.com/web_e/html/02_product/show.php?num=1&keyword=1100F

Cooler Master Power Supply Before Another system was powered by the same UPS and had no problems.

I do not have problems with it.

The current system was purchased 8 months ago.

[dantes77]

We tested the system powered directly from the mains voltage. Boot loop again.
We tested power supply to another system. Function normally without boot loop.