X58A-UD3R (Rev 2.0) - Cold Boot BSODs

[Dark Mantis]

Thanks for the update and good luck with your build when the new Cougar Point chipset comes out.

[Lyris]

I have a very similar same problem: BSODs on entering Windows 7 after a cold boot with the same motherboard.
Typically, the BSOD occurs during bootup. The second bootup attempt is always successful.

CPU is an Intel Core i7 950. I have 6gb of RAM.

All drivers/firmware is up to date, and Prime95 indicates no stability problems. Do I seriously have to gut the system and return the board?

Gigabyte UK support basically told me "Search Google" - and I found this!

[Dark Mantis]

Hi and welcome to the Gigabyte Forum and your saviour!

Have you updated the BIOS to the latest version ?

When you get the BSOD what stop code is normally displayed ?

Try removing all but one stick of memory in the first white slot and then booting. If same issue then swap modules over and try again.

[Lyris]

Yes, I'm using the latest version (FE I believe).

BlueScreenView reports the following codes:

PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA <- most  common
DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
DRIVER_CORRUPTED_EXPOOL
NTFS_FILE_SYSTEM

I also sometimes get messages during bootup from Windows, telling me to it wants to check the consistency of my SSD drive? I've formatted and reinstalled, but no success.

Would running MEMTEST overnight have the same effect of booting with only one stick of RAM in? THe problem is very hard to debug since it only happens on a cold boot.

[Dark Mantis]

Your BSODs mainly point to a memory problem and so yes running Memtest would be a good next move. To do it properly you need to run the modules singularly. Follow these instructions.

Memtest86+        http://www.memtest.org/

Insert one stick of memory in slot 1 and run Memtest on it for at least 10 loops and if there are no errors then swap it over with the next one and continue untill you have checked all  modules.

If you have any errors the module is faulty.

If you have any faulty modules you will have to return the whole kit as they are matched.

Post back when you have done that with the results.


Often you can re-create a cold boot by turning off and unplugging for as few minutes and then plugging back in and booting again.
 

[Lyris]

OK, so I've tested each stick, in the first slot, overnight with Memtest. No errors.

[Dark Mantis]

Ok, so we can assume then that the memory is fine. Good.

You said about formatting etc the SSD. Did you do a full secure erase as this is necessary to wipe a SSD ?

[Lyris]

I didn't - maybe I should install Windows to a hard drive, boot from there, and see if the BSODs persist?

Is there any utility I can get to scan the SSD and check it for faults? Something like Memtest, only for storage?

[Dark Mantis]

It would be a good idea to try a fresh installation of Windows and see if the BSODs go away.

The thing is a Secure Erase must be done from a IDE mode controller so the first thing to do is move the SSD to a

port that can be configured like that. Once done you can run the program and it will write a series of 0s or 1s to

the disk so that every location is rewritten.

HDDERASE 3.3 link:

http://cmrr.ucsd.edu/people/Hughes/SecureErase.shtml

[Lyris]

OK, long time no posts.

I tried a secure erase and eventually replaced the SSD - got the new one fitted, and...

ARRGH, same problem! So that rules the SSD out.

I assume there's nothing left to do but gut the system and return the motherboard? No other settings I can tweak?

[Dark Mantis]

I think that you have reached that point. There is little else to do when the motherboard could be faulty.

The first port of call shopuld be your retailer for an RMA. If you have a problem with that try contacting the address below.

returns@gbt-tech.co.uk

[Lyris]

Thanks for all your help... will need to find a convenient point to gut the system! D'oh.

[Dark Mantis]

Please let us know how you get on though and if indeed if the motherboard is faulty.

[Lyris]

Returned the board, and... it's not faulty, apparently.

The CPU and RAM were bought from the same place, so now I need to find something to keep the CPU safe during transit and return it, too.

[Dark Mantis]

Yes I would agree that should be your next course of action. Let's just hope that they did in fact test the motherboard thoroughly although I suspect that it is working. Let us know what the result on the CPU and RAM is when it has been checked.