bios help GA-X58A-UD3R

[Aussie Allan]

    So if it's started OK ..... while it's stable and running........flash Bios to latest ......configure again after "optimized Default"  .....you know the procedure by now.........and see if you can start adding kit, one bit at a time starting with the memory.

  Aussie Allan

[Dark Mantis]

i only have 1 stick in the first white slot like i posted

Sorry my bad there.

As Allan says it is now a case of trial and error to see what you can refit and what gives problems. Just a single piece at a time and test and when you are sure that is ok then on to the next component.

[gd]

i cannot get the @bios to work ;( it keeps getting a runtime error .

could you as your using the same board and bios could you send me the updated ver1 pls .
then i can use the tool and update from the file you send me .

im using F1 and the updates is F7 or F8 ? .

thanks if you can help .

[Aussie Allan]

  It's up to F7L and F8A.......if you can help it.....don't use @Bios.....QFlash is safer.....Much....

  this is why it's important to include all the information when requesting help to fix a problem........and follow the advise that's given instead of madly punching keys and settings .

  Your board is revision 1.........mines revision 2..........like day and night ......I'm on FH3

  Update (reload) @Bios........there's a new version that won't block your flashing with an error

  Also your error is runtime........probably nothing to do with @Bios.....Sorry....just telling it like it is!

  Aussie Allan

[Dark Mantis]

Allan is absolutely right there and as he says you must give all the information to get any help that is of real value. Luckilly he is very knowledgeable and experienced and picks up these little things.

[gd]

have i mist something or what did you ask for ? . 

ok today i have replaced the bios battery .
i also got a new PSU .
G7 modular power extreme 850 wat , as peeps were suggesting a power failure too . 

F7 added .
im back to just having 1 memory stick in , my Graphic card to be able to see with , mouse , keyboard hmmm ssd , cd-dvd-blu ray combo player thats it .

im going to add the next stick , if it starts and keeps going i will add the rest and test .
its looking good . 

to fix runtime error i removed the @bios that came with cd , downloaded upto date version and it works ok no errors .

[Aussie Allan]

  Gd

   Cool!....progress!......it's just a matter of approaching it logically and making one change at a time....this way you can keep your head in-front of what the machine spits out at you.

  Keep us posted with your wins and progress........ don't hesitate if you have questions or problems.......that what where here for!

  P.S Throw the install disc away.......I always do

  Aussie Allan

[gd]

thanks allan .
iv added the other sticks one at a time and waited 30 mins in between each installed stick to give it time to fail .
i have all 6 gig installed and its working ok .
my ssd is working too no blue screens .

whats next ? .

thanks

ps if i throw it away how would i get all my drivers ? .

[Dark Mantis]

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ps if i throw it away how would i get all my drivers ? .

You need the drivers for the LAN chip so that you can access the internet but apart from that you can download them all from the Gigabyte website where there will be all newer versions than you have on your driver disk. It is always better to download your drivers than rely on those on the instal disk which are always out of date.

[Aussie Allan]

 Good advice from DM as usual!

  Forgot to answer your "What's next"

  Start load the drivers one at a time and lightly test as you go.......don't throw them all on at once.......if you have a problem......which one do you target

  Start with the most critical........LAN.......then chipset......and so on........only put on the drivers and software that you really intend to use (re Gigabyte software!) if you don't use say USB3......leave them off for now......get the system up and running, stable with all your kit...... then start toying

  Aussie Allan

[gd]

i got the memory working then mobo then last to be added was my ati graphic driver .
i get blue screen with dump and its counts to 100 then reboots .

i then have to install my ati graphic driver again , then it will work .
if i leave it shut down for 2 hours then start my pc again it will blue screen again and loose my graphic again .

apart from this its ok .

i have tested driver from disc and updated driver and all will do the same .

you should understand that this ONLY happens with the SSD drive being the main drive .
EVERY thing work ok on my sata2 drive .

ps
how can i get the F7L and F8A .

allan do you have your ssd as your main ? and boot from it .

[Aussie Allan]

  Right ....this is purely from memory so check the numbers before installing.......good chance it's the graphics driver......if it's the 280.xx there's been some reports of problems.....drop back to 275.xx and see if this stops the problems.....(make sure you rip out the old one first though and be thorough)

  2) you just may have a problem with the card......I know .....bugger-it!

  3)    i have tested driver from disc and updated driver and all will do the same ..... if your using your original install drivers disc that came with the Board.....throw it away......chances are the drivers on the disc were out of date before you even purchased it.

  4) version 1 Bios drivers for your board are on the Gigabyte website for downloading and installing.....I just checked!

  5) Like your Board ,.... check the firmware of your SSDs and flash if needed.

  6) I run an RevoDrive x2 and yes it's my main drive but these are not Sata but a PCI-E based card .....bottom slot!

  Aussie Allan

[gd]

thanks allan .
i downloaded this tool and it works very well .
http://majorgeeks.com/BlueScreenView_d6200.html

it shows all the dump info when the pc crashes and tells you why .
just i dont understand what im looking at .

so if you could take a look while i test the ideas you posted .
i will then be able to post whats in these error logs .

thanks .

ps
i can borrow a m8s GeForce GT 340 tomorrow and take my ati 5870 out .
and test with a different card altogether .
ssd is upto date too

[Dark Mantis]

Just to answer your question earlier (asked of Allan), I have a slightly different motherboard the GA-X58A-UD7 and boot off a Corsair 256GB SSD with no problems. I think it was more likely your firmware that was causing the problem.

[gd]

i had problem with ssd from start .
i updated the ssd firmware and it made no difference .

the link to the tool i posted should take the guessing out ,, but i dont understand the tool .
it works nice just i dont really understand what's on screen ,, but you or allan would .
then you can just tell me what line you need to see or have .

well looking at the tool thats what it it doing .

thanks