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GA-X58 UD5 RAM problems

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Re: GA-X58 UD5 RAM problems
« Reply #15 on: June 13, 2010, 11:23:05 pm »
i have 6gb installed and working but then when i plug in my SSD i get 6gb of ram but only 4gb usable...

any idea on whats wrong ?

Re: GA-X58 UD5 RAM problems
« Reply #16 on: June 15, 2010, 08:30:27 am »
YES me too.

Here are some observations:

System: x58-UD5, i7 920 D0, 6gb gskill ddr3

Ive just done some testing in the shed.

I tested each mem stick in mem slot 1. All boot up fine. 2gb seen in bios and in Win

Used slots 1,3,5. I do this and bios only reads 4gb, Win sees 6gb/4usable

Used 2 stick in 1,3 slots. Bios sees 2gb win sees 4gb/2usable

I know it is not mentioned in the manual, but I thought what the heck and tried 2 sticks in slots 1,5 bios sees 4gb win sees 4gb/4gb usable.

So it would appear the problem may be in the slot 3 whether in dual or tri-mode. It is weird how Win can still see it although the bios has no idea.

I might try the original bios. I don't know what it was like as I Qflashed the new bios as soon as I got it. It could be that the latest bios is a mod for hex-core processors who's pin configurations are possibly different to the 4cores.

Im interested to know if even with the 3 slots full that it is operating in tri mode despite slot 3 not registering with the bios.

Edit: people are say re-seat the cpu as it is the mem controllers but how does that explain the bios "NOT" seeing the ram in slot3?
« Last Edit: June 15, 2010, 08:34:37 am by bobbavet »

Re: GA-X58 UD5 RAM problems
« Reply #17 on: June 15, 2010, 08:36:08 am »
i have 6gb installed and working but then when i plug in my SSD i get 6gb of ram but only 4gb usable...

any idea on whats wrong ?


Mmm thats interesting, is this happening only on SSD systems That is what I am building and have probs

Re: GA-X58 UD5 RAM problems
« Reply #18 on: June 15, 2010, 10:04:58 pm »
Hi Again,

Ok i,ve decided to replace my GA-X58-UD5 with an Asus Rampage iii Extreme, i,m cosidering sending my UD-5 back to have it tested but i need my PC for Rendering work projects so i cant wait for postage ,testing ,repair ,& postage back.
  i han't read about anyone else having SSD related problems but post any fixes you find .


Windows 7 64 bit
Intel I7 980x
GA-x58 UD5
12GB OCZ GOLD 1600mhz
Nvidia Quadro FX 4600
Cool-it Eco Water Cooler
corsair 950w Psu
Silverstone RV 02 Case

Re: GA-X58 UD5 RAM problems
« Reply #19 on: February 19, 2018, 06:53:32 pm »
No. I use HDD. I buy SSD. but waiting for cargo. // I have the same problem. only the 1st and 3rd slots are working.

i have 6gb installed and working but then when i plug in my SSD i get 6gb of ram but only 4gb usable...

any idea on whats wrong ?


Mmm thats interesting, is this happening only on SSD systems That is what I am building and have probs