GA-X58A-UD3R electrical noises [solved]

[FantomAU]

I decided to go with the ASUS P6X58D-E board instead of dealing with the noise issues.

Sorry, But I am not gonna spend my $ on a board if it has issues. I mean I know all boards have some issues, But at least some companies will claim the issues.

[jaicigy]

Well, looks like the ASUS P6X58D-E board is getting quite popular among dissappointed users of this GA-X58A-UD3R board.. hopefully that one is better since ASUS has also had similar problems in the past with the P6T Deluxe version 1 I believe..

[FantomAU]

I do know the P6X58D Premium has issues with raid support while the -E version has a better sata support. I've had 4 asus boards in the past and had no issues at all except for a bent socket pin, But that was my fault and I fixed it

[jaicigy]

normally competition in the industry is good, especially to drop prices and offer better products but this time Gigabyte pushed it too hard and released this ´complete and future ready board´ GA-X58A-UD3R too soon and did not test it I suppose thoroughly so we are now the test monkeys for them so they can improve future releases.. too bad we did not know about this issue sooner so we had avoided this great dissappointing and Gigabyte would have been forced to take the GA-X58A-UD3R rev. 1.0 off the market or make a quick revision before too many of the boards were sold so they could swap them with not to great loss in the service and exchange.

[dkslim]

It looks like Gigabyte finally listened to us, I got confirmation from stores here that there is a new Revision 2.0 of the X58A-UD3R coming soon. With a new bios version "FA".

There is no info on the Gigabyte website about this new revision yet. So I have no idea what aspects of the motherboard have been improved/fixed. If anyone has any experience with the new Revision 2.0 (ie. whether it makes noise or not) please let us know!

[jaicigy]

Really?? A revision 2.0?? That is good news. I am about to send my board for RMA. But is the Revision 2.0 out yet or not, when then? It would be a shame to send it in and still get a Revision 1.0 back.
I just got another response about this issue from Gigabyte support and no info about the new Revision 2.0, this was the response from Gigabyte:

¨Dear ...,

Because C1E and turbo mode are overclock settings soemtimes effect system I/O function and cause high-pitching sound. It might be the system/hardwares cannot accept overclock settings. If problem persists, we would suggest you to send the motherbord back to supplier , and they shall follow a standard RMA procedure and send the board to the local distributor for RMA service for you.

Regards,
GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY¨

Thanks for the info dkslim, I will ask Gigabyte about the Revision 2.0.

[dkslim]

Thanks for the info dkslim, I will ask Gigabyte about the Revision 2.0.

Let us know what their reply is. I'm interested to know whether the Revision 2.0 fixes the noise problem.

The Revision 2.0 is out already, some shops have it in stock now. Gigabyte has quietly slipped this out into the market. Anything that is batch 1019 or later, will be Revision 2.0. The box label actually says Rev 2.0. I haven't got one yet, am waiting for my retailer (which has my store credit) to get it in stock (sometime next week).

[Dark Mantis]

hI
Do you happen to know if they are doing likewise with the X58A-UD7 board? I would like to get rid of this annoying noise too.

[dkslim]

hI
Do you happen to know if they are doing likewise with the X58A-UD7 board? I would like to get rid of this annoying noise too.

No sorry, from my search I can only find a Rev 2.0 for the UD3R in the X58A range. I think it is because Gigabyte sells much more of the UD3R than the UD7, so the UD3R is the priority. Perhaps you can ask Gigabyte Support, and let us know.

[jaicigy]

I just handed over my Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R mobo to a local dealer and he will have it picked up tomorrow by Gigabyte RMA service people. I left a note with the board indicating clearly the problems I am having, especially related to those noises and also indicated that I want a Revision 2.0 board or refund.. we´ll see what will come out. If all goes well, by next week I will have a solution but am a bit pessimistic about getting a new Revision 2.0 board since not even my dealer has heard of it.. or at least does not admit to it. From my correspondance with Gigabyte support, asking about the Revision 2.0 still no word but I expect to get an answer this week.

[jaicigy]

Nothing on the web about Revision 2.0 .. or Gigabyte pays big bucks to clean all web links relating to it or it still is a mistery this new Revision 2.0 .. I went ahead and got myself also the ASUS P6X58D-E mobo and it is a delight of a board and no squealing or wining here... damn, this board is steady and stable.. even the BIOS is more userfriendly, warning about changes doing overclocking and the consequences relating to Voltages... no reboots, no freezes and great OC results..

[noobuser25]

Hello to everyone...i just you didn't noticed yet follow the link http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Support/Motherboard/BIOS_Model.aspx?ProductID=3449&ver=#anchor_os The new pcb version is here and the bios is official for v2.0! That is for the GA-X58A-UD5 board too...http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Support/Motherboard/BIOS_Model.aspx?ProductID=3450&ver=#anchor_os Can anyone verify us that the X58A-UD5 v2.0 is not making the noises mention in this thread? I'm soon building a new pc and I want to buy that motherboard...if anyone has a v2.0 board plz let us know the batch number to avoid buying previous batches that had that problem...Thx very much and I think Gigabyte has finally listened to us and fixed the problem with a new pcb revision...I'm looking forward to verify that from someone has bought the board and stress test it...ps sorry for my english

[jaicigy]

great news, thanks for the info noobuser25 !! So it is finally official... well they can´t deny now that there is/was something wrong with the boards rev. 1.0..

I sure hope I get that new Revision 2.0 as a replacement to my very much failing and nagging Revision 1.0 board..

[dkslim]

The Rev 2.0 is real. But it is still uncertain whether the Rev 2.0 fixes the noise issue. Gigabyte told me over the phone that the Rev 2.0 should fix the noisy choke problem, I'll post what my experience is when I get the motherboard for testing.

[Mckbtr]

After looking close at the pics they added 4 power phases to the UD3R and it looks like 2 Phases to the UD5
this means that they redesigned the power delivery.  so it should  have fixed the issues
Still funny how they dont admit to it or  offer to replace the defective boards