Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD3 - Windows 7 64 bit freezing/Locking UP

[Dark Mantis]

I used qflash to upgrade my bios... and I've tried at least 4 different BIOS versions, so I doubt that's it.

That is precisely why I asked if you have tried FlashSPI because the @BIOS was faulty and the QFlash wont work on these boards until the BIOS has been updated.

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[jakakxl]

Yeah, I just called. They told me they're sending me a beta bios, and told me to set my ram at 1066, instead of 1333.

[jakakxl]

I'm really starting to suspect the ram. My current modules, 2x4gb gskill sniper (1600mhz ones), are not "certified" for p67, only p55.

Edit: my ram isn't on the memory support page: http://download.gigabyte.us/FileList/Memory/mb_memory_ga-p67a-ud7.pdf
are your rams on this page?

[Dark Mantis]

Most memory modules wont be on the list as there are far too many to check each one. Often it is better to check the list of the memory manufacturer for compatibility.

The main thing with the P67 boards is that the memory is 1.5v not 1.65 like on a lot of the X58 boards.

[jakakxl]

http://www.gskill.com/products.php?index=338

Not listed there...

[Dark Mantis]

Well the thing is that just because it isn't listed doesn't mean that it can't be made to work but it is a good indicator and unless you know a lot about how memory is configured it is better to steer clear of anything not on the lists.

[jakakxl]

"I have attached you the F7f bios to test with, please use the @bios to update and load the defaults upon completing. Do attempt to only test with one memory module installed and test the memory configure to 1066mhz." is what a GB technician told me to do. Trying that now.

[Dark Mantis]

Just to clarify here that just updating the @BIOS program isn't enough. You must uninstall the original version and then install the latest one.

[jakakxl]

I've installed the latest one, and successfully updated to F7f.

[Dark Mantis]

Cool!

[omnidragoon]

I've found my RAM in the list:  F3-12800CL9D-8GBR.  I also noticed that the motherboard defaulted the memory to 1333 but this makes sense with what DM said.  My machine successfully made it through the night last night without freezing.  I made a few minor changes (what I think are minor) to the BIOS settings so if it makes it through the weekend I'll post what my settings are.

[jakakxl]

I have the exact same model as well... the gskill sniper 2x4gb at 1600mhz. Maybe that's the culprit

edit: yours is the ripjaw and mine is the sniper... argh -3-

[fuzion23]

Hi guys,
     My replacement board seem to be pretty stable so far.   I replaced the memory and motherboard.   I will give it couple more days Amd see what happens.  So for us that had te problem, it's gotta be the board or the motherboard

[jakakxl]

what was your old memory and what is your one?

[fuzion23]

I have ripjaws series 8GB 1600MHz memory.  2x4GB sticks.  I just RMA the motherboard and Memory for the same models.   Been stables for couple days and coming out from sleep with no problem.