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Questions about GIGABYTE products => Motherboards with Intel processors => Topic started by: Iliaspap on July 22, 2011, 09:23:13 pm
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I would like to report some issues I noticed on BIOS F8
1) Dramaticaly Decrease in write performance of my SATA3 SSD (Vertex3 120GB), unstable read performance also.
Atto resaults attached. Results with Driver IRST 10.5.0.1027 on both cases.
Rolling Back to F7 fixed the issues, back to hight speeds.
2)By switching my memory to XMP profile (1600 8-8-8-24) the multiplier of my CPU turns x38 (i7 2600K@3.4) from x35 without letting me turn it back where I want, it turns to x38 again automaticaly.
Also if I try to change my oc multiplier in advanced cpu settings, where you can change core multipliers indipendently, I cant change the fourth core, it turns to [Auto] when I try to change the value. The other three cores, take the values, for ex [44] [44] [44] [Auto]. When I try to change the last core it turns to auto all the others.
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Hi
Have you made sure that your Turbo is disabled ?
Have you tried inputting the settings manually for the 1600mhz speed for the memory ?
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Hey,
No, I didnt tried to set them manualy, I think it would be doable but in F7 Bios it was working with XMP profile without those problems.
Anyway, the major issue is the SSD's low write performance, I rolled back to F7 and I am ok.
I just would like to report you the issues so they fix them in then next bios. F8 doesnt work for me.
Thanks for your reply,
Greetings
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1) Dramaticaly Decrease in write performance of my SATA3 SSD (Vertex3 120GB), unstable read performance also.
Rolling Back to F7 fixed the issues, back to hight speeds.
I can confirm this. I've been searching and searching for a possible cause untill I read this post, thx man ;)
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This is where the forum working well shows up. It is a very powerful tool when used properly. ;)
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I would like to report some issues I noticed on BIOS F8
2)By switching my memory to XMP profile (1600 8-8-8-24) the multiplier of my CPU turns x38 (i7 2600K@3.4) from x35 without letting me turn it back where I want, it turns to x38 again automaticaly.
Finally,new BIOS has new turbo function (up to 38) from 1333+ MHz memory frequency.
Looks like as bug,but is not.
It's as per Intel spec:
http://www.intel.com/support/processors/corei7/sb/CS-032279.htm?wapkw=%28cs-032279%29 (http://www.intel.com/support/processors/corei7/sb/CS-032279.htm?wapkw=%28cs-032279%29)
1C=x38
2C=x37
3C=x36
4C=x35
Before only up to x35.
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No problem here with F8 bios on my Z68X-UD7-B3 and vertex 3 120.
(http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/moorhen2/Capture0202020202.jpg)
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1) Dramaticaly Decrease in write performance of my SATA3 SSD (Vertex3 120GB), unstable read performance also.
Rolling Back to F7 fixed the issues, back to hight speeds.
I can confirm this. I've been searching and searching for a possible cause untill I read this post, thx man ;)
Also seen a decrease in performance (2x Vertex3 MI in RAID0, 64 KB stripe size). Particularly at the 32KB mark, read and write performance seem to have swapped places between F7 and F8. But generally smaller numbers in F8.
F7 BIOS:
(http://bengt.palssons.com/F7.png)
F8 BIOS
(http://bengt.palssons.com/F8.png)
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Mobo: Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD7-B3
BIOS: F8 (Official Gigabyte version)
CPU: Intel i7-2600K
RAM: 16 GB Corsair CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9
Vid: MSI GeForce GTX 580 1536MB
PSU: Cooler Master 1000W RSA00-80GAD3-EU
HDD: 2x Vertex 3 Max IOPS (Raid0, 64 KB stripe size))
Chipset: Intel Z68
OS: Windows7 64 bi
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I would definitely say that the speeds are better and more stable in F7 BIOS.
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I had the same problems w/F8 as Iliaspap, but on my UD5 ...back to F7
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Your lucky you got that far i am unable to load windows after updating to the f8 bios. It just freezes while starting windows then resets itself. Went back to f7 and everything works perfectly.
When I updated to F8 and the only changes i made in bios are loaded optimized defaults and changed the vertex 3 to ahci mode.
SPECS
GA-Z68X-UD7-B3
i7 2600K
GSkill RipJawsX 2133 8GB CL 9-11-9-28-2N 1.65V
(which takes 1.68v to get it stable just at 1866 on this board for some reason but worked great with old maximus iv extreme and p8p67 but thats a whole nother issue)
OCZ Vertex 3 120GB
2x EVGA GTX 580
Corsair AX1200
Windows 7 x64
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Efharisto, Iliaspap.
I had the same issue with F8 and reverted back to F7.
You have to force the marvell controller to update the firmware because you are going back to older version.
I am a little dissapointed with the performance of the Sata 3 ports on a higher end board like these.
I hope they increase performance with updated Firmware/Drivers in the future.
SPECS
GA-Z68X-UD5-B3
i7 2600K 4.2ghz@1.26vcore
16GB Kingston DD3 hyperx 1600@1.68v
OCZ Vertex 3 120GB
SLI 2x EVGA GTX 560ti
Seasonic x-series 750watts
Windows 7 x64
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Hi, I experience the same Vertex 3 maxiops 120GB write bottleneck with ATTO disk benchmark on my GA-Z68X-UD3P-B3 mobo having the latest F6 bios.
I tried almost everything to locate the problem but it appeared to be the motherboard bios!
Switched back to F5 and it all just worked as expected.
See also:
http://www.ocztechnologyforum.com/forum/showthread.php?91864-Vertex3-Agility3-Solid3-Revo3-Firmware-ver-2.11-is-live-discuss-it-here.&p=662938&viewfull=1#post662938 (http://www.ocztechnologyforum.com/forum/showthread.php?91864-Vertex3-Agility3-Solid3-Revo3-Firmware-ver-2.11-is-live-discuss-it-here.&p=662938&viewfull=1#post662938)
I also had this issue with the xmp profiles for the memory switching unexpected cpu frequency's.
It looks like Gigabyte has a wide spread issue with their new bios versions.
I hope they will solve these issue's quickly.
F6 bios (=latest)
(http://www.ocztechnologyforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=21307&d=1312028834)
F5 bios
(http://www.ocztechnologyforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=21338&d=1312064356)
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It certainly does look that way but hopefully it will be sorted out shortly. Have you contacted GGTS to make sure that they are aware of this problem with the BIOS ?
If not you can get hold of them here:
Just enter your email address and click on the language of choice.
GGTS http://ggts.gigabyte.com/
Please expect several days for a reply.
It is always a good idea for everyone who has a problem like this to let Gigabyte know so that they are aware of the sort of numbers of people that it is affecting.
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Thanks and yes, I already informed Gigabyte.
I'm waiting for their response.
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Gigabyte Netherlands answered me they understood the problem.
They reported it and let me know when there is a new bios version available which solves these issue's.
And now we wait...
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Well at least you got an answer and fairly fast too. There is always a bit of waiting to be done though. ;)
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I got an answer from Gigabyte.
The issue is clear and it is reported into the proper Gigabyte channels.
They will let it know if there is a bios update available which solves these issues.
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A problem I am having with F8 is when I try to install games to the system (or anything really) I get CRC errors. These errors happen with BIOS F8, and F9c I have not tried F7 but everything runs fine in BIOS F5. Any one else having these CRC errors when using newer BIOS then F5?
I have tried swapping SATA cables, Drives, RAM, HDD's and nothing makes a difference unless I go back to BIOS F5. I even RMAed the motherboard because I thought it was bad just to find out that the new one does the same thing so It has to be BIOS related. Any ideas?
Here is my system.....
Motherboard
GIGABYTE GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128499&Tpk=GA-Z68X-UD7-B3)
CPU
Intel Core i7-2600K (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115070)
Memory
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB DDR3 1866 memory (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231456)
Heatsink
CORSAIR H100 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181017)
SSD
OCZ Vertex 3 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227706) OS Drive
HDD
Western Digital Caviar Black WD7502AAEX 750GB (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136794) [X2 Raid 0 for games]
Video Cards
GIGABYTE GV-R687OC-1GD Radeon HD 6870 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125357&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=4902415&SID=) [X2 for CrossFire setup!]
DVD Drive
Sony Optiarc CD/DVD Burner 24X w/ LightScribe (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118040)
Case
AZZA Hurrican 2000R (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811517011)
PSU
COUGAR-SX850 850W (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153149)
Win 7 Ultimate X64
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From my experience CRC errors only happen when your harddrive is about to die, what harddrive are you trying to install to?
What you can do to check your harddrives for errors is to run chkdsk from the command prompt, it will show you if there are any errors and try to correct them.
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Its not a problem with the hard drive. I have tried 3 different working drives and 2 sets of ram. I have swapped out DVD drives and even changed the SATA cables. The issue is not present with BIOS F5 but if I upgrade to BIOS F8 or F9c I get CRC errors on everything I try to install. Like I said I even RMAed the motherboard because I thought it was a bad memory controller but the new board does the same thing when the BIOS is upgraded. So it has to be a bug or issue with the BIOS.
The board would work with BIOS F8 if I ran 8 gigs or DDR3 1066 but anything 1600 or higher I would get the CRC errors with my setup.
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The board would work with BIOS F8 if I ran 8 gigs or DDR3 1066 but anything 1600 or higher I would get the CRC errors with my setup.
From what you have said there it sounds like it might be a completely different fault. If it only happens when you put a heavy load on the memory controller then you probably need to increase the voltage a touch and may be even the QPI/Vtt a little to keep in level with it.
What is the default voltage of your modules ?
What is your QPI/Vtt set to at the moment ?
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I tried upping the voltage of the Ram but it didn't do any good. right now I am back running F5 BIOS and am having no issues. The CRC errors only happen when I upgrade the BIOS.
My ram is rated to run @ 1.5
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You could try increasing the memory voltage to 1.60v even and make sure that the QPI/Vtt is at least 1.1 v minimum. I would be inclined to try it at 1.2v - 1.3v for the QPI/Vtt and the RAM voltage up in stages to as far as 1.63v but if no joy then revert to default settings. You must maintain a 0.5v maximum differential between the VDRAM and the QPI/Vtt.
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Since F9c BIOS,
3 more BIOS's has been released...F9d,F9e and F9.
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F9c is the latest BIOS on Gigabytes webpage (http://www.gigabyte.us/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3847&dl=1#bios) where are you finding these other BIOS versions?
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In 1 hour time you can download F9 from official Gigabyte page. ;)