GA-X79-UD3 replacement.

[Cristari]

I have had this board working for the last 5 to 6 years. It was overclocked but not set to extreme settings.
I recently updated my Gfx card to a MSI GTX 970 4G. During the upgrade process the motherboard started telling me there were issues with the GFX card giving me the bios screen and a single beep 3 times before going to a blank screen with a flashing curser (no C: prompt). I tried all of the PCI-e slots before returning it to the original slot. Now I get power but no Bios screen. My mobo is dead

On my path to replacing it I discovered that there was a recall done for these boards I was obviously unaware of.

My question is I need to know if there is a mobo available on the market atm that I can easily replace my old mobo with and even though I got almost 6 years of use out of it before it died is there anything that Gigabyte can do considering the recall that was done?

I know I am streatching for this one but any help is welcome especially if it is from Gigabyte.

[Cristari]

Just as I post this It occurs to me that I have not tried the old card back in. It so happens that the motherboard isnt dead it is actually the GFX card that is.

However I now face the situation where I have  board that was recalled.

Should I just keep using it or is there a need to replace it. Is it dangerous at all?

[shadowsports]

Board was released in 2011.

You can upgrade the BIOS, which effectively cripples the VRM during moderate to extreme overclocking.  Do nothing as long as you don't plan to OC again.  You can contact gigabyte support and ask if  they will offer anything towards a new board, replacement or upgrade.  I doubt they have a surplus of these sitting around, so it might just be best to buy a new board and move on.  After nearly 6 years you have most assuredly got your money's worth out of this board.     

[Cristari]

With the VRM 'crippled' this gives no adjustment at all or not enough for decent overclocking?

If I don't upgrade the Bios what harm will it do? None I assume.

Yes I have had my worth out of the board I am not disputing that it has been a great board for me and to find out it was recalled was a shock especially after the length of time I have had it with no issues at all.

[dmdilks]

Now thing is I sold somebody the same board. Then sold him a GTX-980. It was doing the same thing only getting to the bios screen, He update the bios and everything work. So you have to decide what you want to do.

Have you tried to reset the cmos? Pulling the battery and moving the jump on the cmos pins.

[Cristari]

Ah so it may just be the out dated BIOS that is causing an issue here.

So my options are:-
1) to run the update and work with no over clocking.
2) send back the card as it doesn't work with my current configuration.
3) buy a new mobo that I can OC with the new MSI card.

Option 1 looks good will miss the over clocking and will now have to save for new mobo and cpu for the future as it was the OC that was preventing me from upgrading the CPU.

I classify myself as an amiture when it comes to building PC''s.  Never flashed a BIOS before because I have heard so many bad stories. I am unsure about doing it, I'll have a go but being unsure if I'll have a working pc at the end of it is a concern for me.

I'd rather not go through the returns process with MSI as it looks exceedingly laborious already and this is me just registering the card.

Now need to study up on flashing my BIOS. 

[dmdilks]

Here is a link and read what absic has to say about updating to the newest bios.

http://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/index.php?topic=2441.60

Plus once you are done shut it down unplug the power and then clear the cmos  for about minute. Then unclear the cmos. then you can boot into the bois set default setting reboot then go back in and setup everything again don't forget the time and date.

Plus set it to default setting in the bios before you update the bios.

[Cristari]

Thanks for the info.

[Cristari]

I can't access the BIOS as my pc boots up far too quickly.  Perhaps removing the C:/ drive would help?

If that won't work then I need help locating the CMOS pins on the motherboard I think I have found them close to the RAM slots but nothing to indicate that they are the jumpers I need to reset the BIOS.

[shadowsports]

Greetings,
CLR_CMOS jumper is on the lower right-hand corner.  See page 7

http://download.gigabyte.us/FileList/Manual/mb_manual_ga-x79-ud3_e.pdf

Function Keys:
<TAB>: POST SCREEN Press the <Tab> key to skip the startup Logo. To turn off the startup Logo, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on page 51.

<DEL>: BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup.

<F9>: SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the <F9> key to display your system information.

<F12>: BOOT MENU   
Boot   Menu   allows you   to   set   the   first   boot   device without entering BIOS Setup.  In Boot Menu, use the   up
arrow key <h> or the down arrow key <i>   to select the first boot   device, then press <Enter>   to accept.  The system will boot from the device immediately.  Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. After system restart, the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings.

<END>: Q-FLASH Press the <End> key to access   the Q-Flash utility directly without having to   enter   BIOS   Setup first.

[Cristari]

Yeah sorry should have checked the manual. Will need to find a jumper now.
Would have loved to got access to the BIOS via the start up to reset it but as I said the computer speeds through it way to fast for me and my monitors to handle it.

Again thanks for the help.

[Cristari]

And it's fixed.
My BIOS is now F20 and my new MSI 97O is working well.

Thanks to Al who helped out.

[dmdilks]

Glad you got it and can you still OC?

[Cristari]

Not attempting it as the information given advises that OC with this BIOS version on this board is potentially hazardous.

My processor and Motherboard are 5+ years old now I think I'll leave it as is for now anyway.

P.s used the @BIOS facility and worked like a charm.

[shadowsports]

P.s used the @BIOS facility and worked like a charm.

That's gambling sir.  Recommend you ALWAYS use QFLASH...  much safer.  Glad its sorted