Gigabyte X58 USB3 memory size problems...

[patodegoma]

Hello everybody...

This is my fist post to the forum and i do not know if have to introduce myself somehow. In any case, hello verybody again!!!

I am having a problem with my new gigabyte X58 USB3 rev 1.0 (Bios F2) and the amount of memory it supports.
CPU is i7 960. PSU is 500W.

1.- i tried memory Patriot sector 7 3-channel (6x2GB)

 BIOS detects 2 GB DIMMs in every memory slots but only enables 4 slots so maxium moemry= 8GB  when it should be 12GB  ARGG!!!

 I have tried everything: swapping modules, bios tunning: Vcc, timings, clock speed, etc. No luck!!! still 8 GB enabled
 It seemed that only the first 4 (out of 6) DIMM mobo slots are working!

 so i thougt: ok, this is a memory modules issue and i changed them for Kingstom 4GB modules in order to use only the fist 4 memory slots.

2.- i tried Kingstom KVR1333D3N9/4G  (4x4GB)

 Now BIOS only enables only the 2 first slots (out of 6)... so only 8GB whern it should be 16GB AAARG!!!!!!

 Again, swapped DIMSS, tunned memory timmings, voltage, clocks, etc. no luck!!


 I have checked CPU pins twice. No one seems wrong! I do not think it is a mobo rma issue becasue with Patriot DIMMS 3 and 4 worked!

 

 Please HELP!!!! has someone been able to install a big a mount of memory in this Gigabyte USB3 MOBO? what memory are you using???

 Thanks to all in advance!!!

 Pedro.

[Dark Mantis]

Buenos dias, mi amigo,

Welcome to the Gigabyte Forum.

The normal reasons for this problem are either memory settings or bent pins in the CPU socket. As you have already tried a lot of settings we shall go down the more troublesome route of checking the pins. Make 100% sure that you check this carefully.

Very carefully remove the heatsink and fan. Probably a slight twisting motion is best to release the two as the thermal paste can act like a glue.

Once off remove the CPU taking extreme care both physically and electrically(static) and place somewhere safe.

Make sure that the lighting is very good and even.

Now scrutinise the socket for any pins that are out of alignment, even slightly.
If in any doubt whatsoever take a couple of macro (close up) photos of the socket and post them on here for us to check.

Also look at the bottom of the CPU at the lands (little copper circles) and make sure that there is a mark in each somewhere near the centre.
If there are any missing marks or any of the pins are obviously bent then that is your problem.

Before refitting the CPU clean off all residue of the old thermal paste and the same on the heatsink and then apply a small amount (about the size of a grain of rice) to the centre of the CPU once it is inserted in the socket.

[patodegoma]

Hola Dark Mantis.... Buenas noches!

Thanks for your reply.... :-(

I have reviewed the CPU 3 times and refit it into the socket 3 times with no luck.... :-( this is very dissapointing...
any idea, please?

Thanks!

Pedro.

[Dark Mantis]

OK. Two more things. When you checked for the bnet pins were there marks on every land underneath the CPU ?

Can you list me your memory and Uncore settings and voltages please ?