usb 3 not working in windows 7 using GA-X58A-UD7 rev 2.0?

[a5ian300zx]

Hi,

just an update to me it seems like the MB is not providing enough power to the USB 3 hence the issues - I have flashed it with many bios firmwares with no success except the 2mb image which does not work for me just keep getting an error messages.

I have ordered an Akasa PCI express USB3 card with onboard Molex connector and can handle different power sources - I will give this a try and then my last resort would be RMA

I like to figure things out and get down to the problem

a5ian300zx

[Dark Mantis]

I will certainly be interested in how you get on going down that road. Please keep us informed.

[a5ian300zx]

Hi,

I will keep this thread informed with updates.

I will just post below the BSOD i get when i try update the firmware to the 2mb image from @BIOS and the FlashSPI method using USB stick does not work with 2mb image.



a5ian300zx

[a5ian300zx]

update:

I have received my Akasa 2 port usb3 pcie card and have installed it into the PC (note it uses the same chipset nec) and with on board molex connector and can handle all three voltages and guess what all my problems have been resolved.

both usb3 drives work flawlessly now with an average speed of 110MBps.

so that proves the issue is with the board not providing enough power to the USB3 ports on all the 1MB firmware i did try if only the 2mb firmware worked i could have tested this too.

a5ian300zx

[Dark Mantis]

That is interesting and thanks for sharing it. I think it would be a good idea to let GGTS know as well as RMAing the board for local inspection and replacement.

Just enter your email address and click on the language of choice.
GGTS   http://ggts.gigabyte.com/

[a5ian300zx]

That is interesting and thanks for sharing it. I think it would be a good idea to let GGTS know as well as RMAing the board for local inspection and replacement.

Just enter your email address and click on the language of choice.
GGTS   http://ggts.gigabyte.com/

Hi

do i just give them a link to this thread as all the details are here? do you know how long it takes? i did not want to RMA at the moment as it means i have to drain my watercooled system and redo the loop (maybe it gives me an excuse to upgrade the tubing and res)

a5ian300zx

[Dark Mantis]

Well if it is important for you to have a working machine at the moment just contact GGTS for now and see what they say. You will need to give them a brief run down of the problem but you can add the link to this thread as well if you feel it would be helpful.

[a5ian300zx]

Hi,

I have finally bought another motherboard and wanted to RMA this board back to Gigabyte but im finding it difficult finding RMA details for them, can some point me to the right path.

I have uploaded a details to GGTS with no replies etc for more than 3 days.

still
USB 3 issues
Not being able to flash new firmware

Thanks