P55A-UD3 Random BsoD's

[SnEAky]

Hey all,

Recently I've purchased a computer system with Geil DDR3 4GB Value Dual Channel GV34GB1066C7DC. I've experiencing problems since I installed windows 7. I'm getting random BsoD's (mostly at startup) and it seems like the memory is not functioning well on this motherboard ( Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3 ). I've ran the Geil Memory Meter and it says: " Unfortunately the GeIL Memory Meter was not able to identify your current memory modules ". Which is pretty strange because I am using Geil Memory.

I have ran several memory tests (memtest86+, Archor and Prime95) they all error if i use two modules. They do not error if i only use 1 module, but i still experience BsoD's with or without using two modules.

I have checked the memory support list at gigabyte.com and my memory is not listed there, but I do see GV32GB1333C7DC. A note from Gigabyte: " Memory modules listed below are for reference only. Due to massive memory models on the market, we canonly verify some of them."

System information:

Intel Core I5-760
Geil DDR3 4GB Value Dual Channel GV34GB1066C7DC
Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3 ( bios version F9 )
EVGA Geforce GTX 460 SC 768 MB ( latest Nvidia driver)

I'm not much of an overclocker so I have not changed any settings of memory or what so ever. Also this memory does not support XMP (no option in the bios for that).

I hope someone has a solution to make it work,

Thanks in advance,

SnEAky

[Dark Mantis]

Hi and welcome to the forum.
You don't say what PSU you have but it is one possible problem. The most likely however is incompatibility of your memory modules. I tried looking on the Geil website but couldn't find any reference to it being compatible with your motherboard. I would advise you to try swapping it out with some other RAM that is known to work.

[SnEAky]

Thanks for the reply,

My PSU is Aerocool 85-700. I am trying to contact the webshop later on if I can change the memory. I've also contacted Geil Tech support, but no reply so far. This problem is pretty annoying and I see that many people have such problems, sadly.

- SnEAky

[Dark Mantis]

Yes I am afraid the days of just using any old memory modules seem to be gone. Motherboards are much more picky now about what they will work with.

[SnEAky]

I have changed the RAM to Kingston KVR1333D3N9K2/4G.  Running memtest86+ v4.10 as we speak. So far no BsoD's -yet-. I will just leave it running for a while.

- SnEAky

[Dark Mantis]

If Memtest is failing to complete then there is a problem with the memory. Try running just one stick at a time and by doing that at least you will know if it is a faulty module and which one. Let the test do several loops not just one.

Why have you edited your post? You said that memtest failed when you ran it before.

[SnEAky]

I edit the post because Prime95 and Orthos were giving no errors. So I decided to update my memtest86 to the latest, and now memtest86+ did work as expected.

I've been running my computer for a few days now, and no problems with the memory or BsoD's so far. Thanks for the replys Dark Mantis.

- SnEAky

[Dark Mantis]

Good news SnEAky  it can be a minefield now.

[soarwitheagles]

Good news SnEAky  it can be a minefield now.

DM, you are so right about the mine field...in the days of DDR2 I never ran into a compatibility issue even once....in this age of DDR3 you can step on a mine just about anywhere....

Glad you guys got this one figured out so quickly!

Soar

[Dark Mantis]

HI Soar
Nice to see you back participating. That's the problem as things get more complex they get harder to configure.