880GM-UD2H - Problem using two RAM sticks

[buttersrugby]

Hi according to the CPU list you would need from F5 onwards

http://www.giga-byte.co.uk/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=3475

I assume i have F4 loaded at the moment.

[Dark Mantis]

If that is the case you will need to instal a supported processor and update the BIOS before installing the new CPU. If that is not possible for you I would suggest taking the board ot a local store and gettting them to do the update for you. Dont forget to use QFlash for the operation not @BIOS.

[dc_1984]

Almost 2 months later I got around to take my motherboard back to the shop and had it swaped for a new 880GM-UD2H. They confirmed the old one was problematic, probably something to do with the on-board graphics card.

My system now seems to be working fine, I have been running it for two days.

The only thing is that even though I now have 8 GB of RAM installed, Windows 7 64-bit shows a total of only 2813 ... The BIOS detects all 8GB.. a new issue to solve.. hurray. Except if someone has a quick fix for this I will have to dig in the forums again

But anyhow thanks for all your help!