GA-X58A-UD3R (Rev 2.0) - Audio Crackling/Static

[fox5150]

Thanks very much for the swift reply and the link to the updated BIOS. I have applied it and will report back after a few days of running it.

Thanks again

Well, after 48hours of running with the FB11 BIOS I am pleased to report that I have not had a single crackling sound I've still got DPC Latency running and I have spotted the odd spike, but it's a one-off every now and then. By one-off I mean a single instance of latency, rather than a 10min chunk.

So as far as I'm concerned, whatever changes are in FB11 to resolve this issue need to make it to the proper release.

For info, I have also re-enabled the Windows Indexing Service and all seems to be fine with that too.

Thanks for your help

[Dark Mantis]

That's great news. I am sure that both Gigabyte and a lot of other users will be pleased to hear that.

[jarablue]

I took back my klipsch 2.1 speakers yesterday due to this.  And a bios update fixes is???!!! I thought all along it was my 2.1 klipsch pro medias.  Feel kinda stupid now.

[Dark Mantis]

Bad news! But next time you know to check the forum first.

[sharpz]

just bought my new computer with this motherboard and i have the very same problem, dcp at around 28k for a good 5-10min audio static in games etc, very glad i have found this post. so updating bios to fb11 is sure thing fix? only have one concern about update, i bought my Motherboard as part of and overclocked bundle, i take it i'll loose all my settings?

[cc2iscool]

Joyous occasion. A fan pointed at the northbridge was a bandaid but it's good to hear it's actually fixed fixed now.

[Dark Mantis]

just bought my new computer with this motherboard and i have the very same problem, dcp at around 28k for a good 5-10min audio static in games etc, very glad i have found this post. so updating bios to fb11 is sure thing fix? only have one concern about update, i bought my Motherboard as part of and overclocked bundle, i take it i'll loose all my settings?

Yes I am afraid that you will lose all your setting so make sure that you back them up or at least make notes or take pictures of the screens etc.

[sharpz]

never update bios before, im guessing it would be fine to use the gigabyte @bios utility that comes with the motherboard disc?

[Dark Mantis]

NO! Don't use the @BIOS windows utility. For instructions on flashing the BIOS check out the FAQ here:
 http://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/index.php/topic,2441.0.html

[onemilimeter]

NO! Don't use the @BIOS windows utility. For instructions on flashing the BIOS check out the FAQ here:
 http://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/index.php/topic,2441.0.html

I heard many people said the same thing, i.e. don't use the @BIOS windows utility. I think Gigabyte should not include a tool in the package which may cause problem to customer.

[Dark Mantis]

Yes, personally I would have to agree and I am sure most of the more experienced members would too. However I suppose that it caters for the more inexperienced user that may not be capable of understanding the usual method.

[sharpz]

installed FB11, running fine so far with old bios settings. will report if it changes  Thanks 

[Dark Mantis]

Great another  happy customer

[poolshark021]

I think the FB11 bios solved my issue too.  I haven't heard the noise or sound cut out problem since I upgraded it.  Thanks!

[Dark Mantis]

Well the BIOS update definitley seems to be working this time. Maybe they can get on and sort out some of the other BIOS problems now also