GA-X58A-UD3R electrical noises [solved]

[Miracle1980]

The new bios f6n is out. Someone has tried it? Maybe could fix this issue.

Ill try to install as soon ill come back home next days....

[white_dove]

I have the same problem with my mobo Gigabyte GA EX58-UD5.
After i disabled in  CPU ENHANCED HALT ( C1E ) from BIOS, the noise it's gone.
But i would like to have this function enabled. I don't know how to fix this problem.
Maybe with the latest BIOS version ?!

[Dark Mantis]

Well this is what everyone has been waiting for and maybe this update will fix the issue at last. I cannot help being pessimistic on this front though as I feel if a simple software fix (BIOS update) could do the trick it wouldn't have taken so long to rectify it. 

[debrausky]

Dark Mantis
Like you, I have the UD7 board. Mine's rev1.0 and I have a 675W ThermalTake PSU. I disabled c1e and EAIT, and sure enough the squealing and screeching disappeared. I tried adding C3/C5/C7 and the system howled like a banshee. I picked up your summary of the new Rev 2.0 board. Doesn't inspire me to try returning my board, and to be honest I too am doubtful the UD7 board will ever be free of this squealing, even with a new revision and a BIOS update (unless it disables the power saving modes in some way - which kind of defeats the point of it).

Thanks to you, dkslim and the other contributors for doing such a professional job of chasing this issue down.

The pressure is on mobo companies to push new technology out to ride the wave of the latest fashion. Short development and manufacturing times mean that mistakes are inevitable - some may not be entirely their fault (seems you're right about this issue plaguing other x58 configurations). All that I ask is that the companies put things right asap when problems occur. If they want to retain their reputation and customers, it's the only approach in the long run. The internet is a powerful thing...

[Dark Mantis]

Dark Mantis
Like you, I have the UD7 board. Mine's rev1.0 and I have a 675W ThermalTake PSU. I disabled c1e and EAIT, and sure enough the squealing and screeching disappeared. I tried adding C3/C5/C7 and the system howled like a banshee. I picked up your summary of the new Rev 2.0 board. Doesn't inspire me to try returning my board, and to be honest I too am doubtful the UD7 board will ever be free of this squealing, even with a new revision and a BIOS update (unless it disables the power saving modes in some way - which kind of defeats the point of it).

Thanks to you, dkslim and the other contributors for doing such a professional job of chasing this issue down.

The pressure is on mobo companies to push new technology out to ride the wave of the latest fashion. Short development and manufacturing times mean that mistakes are inevitable - some may not be entirely their fault (seems you're right about this issue plaguing other x58 configurations). All that I ask is that the companies put things right asap when problems occur. If they want to retain their reputation and customers, it's the only approach in the long run. The internet is a powerful thing...

Thank you for posting your experiences especially as you have the UD7 board like me. When I was complaining to Gigabyte about it they gave mne the impression that I was the only one with a UD7 board that made noises. To be fair they did replace the board but that didn't cure the problem. "runn3R" has been trying hard to get a solution to this unnacceptable situation but I can't help feeling that it's a case of "Problem? What Problem" as far as the corporate entities goes.

[Ahmet_ISSIN]

I got the same noise problem. Just set up my system today and heard that annoying noise. Im so much sensitive to noise and tried to set up a silent computer. Wanted to write down here and keep the issue alive thus  i registered. 

X58A UD3R version 2.0 Bios FB
i7 930
enermax modu 87+ PSU
gigabyte gtx460 1gb VGA

After reading this forum. I disabled CIE and noise is much lower right now.

Actually im a loyal gigabyte mobo user. my last 8 mobos were all gigabyte,
Got the similar issue (mobo coil noise) about 6 years ago with another gigabyte mobo too. and after all years hearing it again is disappointing.

wish They somehow will find out how to get rid of this. im also ok with mcgyver type of solutions like gluing parts
 
at least HQ must consider to change/warn their part (coil , capacitor) supporter about this to prevent further issues in next party mobos.
 

[Dark Mantis]

I am glad that you managed to reduce the noise with the C1E hack. Have you made sure that the other power saving settings are also disabled like C3,C5,C7 and even the EIST setting. Try disabling them and see if it makes a difference. If you really want an off the wall idea for silent running try Googling "Dragon Skin".

[solidsnakefuz]

I my mobo is GA X58-ud5 and i report the same electrical noises with my psu Nox 750W. I change the PSU to HX Corsair 850W and my noises disappear try change PSU it can resolv the problem like me.

[Lsdmeasap]

I my mobo is GA X58-ud5 and i report the same electrical noises with my psu Nox 750W. I change the PSU to HX Corsair 850W and my noises disappear try change PSU it can resolv the problem like me.

I've always stood by my thoughts on this, most of the time this is directly caused by the PSU itself.   I've never heard it on any boards I own/owned, and I always use the same 1-2 types of PSU's.   And yes, I do know what it sounds like as I have heard it (On a few of my own boards) with other PSU's I do not personally use, connect back my normal PSU and sound is gone.

[runn3R]

To all UK & IRL users of X58A-UD3R (Rev 1.0) who can hear the sound described here from the CPU area of their MB's:

HQ finally prepared re-work to solve this issue.

Please send PM (Private Message) directly to me [runn3R] with the subject “RMA for X58A-UD3R 1.0 (high-pitch sound)”. Then I will arrange direct service from our UK RMA center to have your MB reworked.

Thanks

[Dark Mantis]

Hi runn3R I just wanted to let you know that your link isn't working. 

[runn3R]

Which one?
I checked both of them again and seem OK

Joking?

[Dark Mantis]

No joke! The top link for the noise. It just takes me back to the original post(or is that what it is supposed to do? I was expecting a sound bite)

[Lsdmeasap]

Fine here, leads to post #1 of this thread describing the issue/sound

[runn3R]

Lsdmeasap is right.

P.S. I just modified this post by adding "described here" to avoid misunderstanding