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Re: GA-X48-DS5 totally unstable - need some help
It was a new battery that I had removed from it's packaging. I have a number of them and I tested the voltage with a multimeter and it was fine.
I don't really want to change the Bios unless essential, it will wipe my saved profiles and I have had enough of that to last the lifetime of this board with the constant Bios checksum error Bios re-flashing.
Unless F8c has some bug fixes then I don't really want it. There are other newer Bioses up to F8f on
GIGABYTE GA-X48-DS5
Originally posted by Lsdmeasap
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+0.2 or above MCH is often needed for 4GB or more, this is perfectly normal and expected with all motherboards from any manufacturer.
You may need to use the full 2.1V, some boards need it or some specific sticks out of a series may not be as good as others so it may be needed in those instances as well. The 2.1V rating only allows you to use that much under warranty, it does not always mean you will need it all, but all sticks in a series should work with that 1.8V through that amount (2.1V). So it is there for your use, if you need it, which you would have to determine by testing.
I use Everest Ultimate to monitor voltages, you can get a trial version here
Also in that thread is a free tool from the maker of CPU-z called HWMonitor, you can get it above or at the CPU-z site.
I think you just need correct settings is all, it's not really a power issue at all. If you want optimal suggested settings from me please give me your current exact BIOS settings in a template and I will advise back.
You may need to use the full 2.1V, some boards need it or some specific sticks out of a series may not be as good as others so it may be needed in those instances as well. The 2.1V rating only allows you to use that much under warranty, it does not always mean you will need it all, but all sticks in a series should work with that 1.8V through that amount (2.1V). So it is there for your use, if you need it, which you would have to determine by testing.
I use Everest Ultimate to monitor voltages, you can get a trial version here
Also in that thread is a free tool from the maker of CPU-z called HWMonitor, you can get it above or at the CPU-z site.
I think you just need correct settings is all, it's not really a power issue at all. If you want optimal suggested settings from me please give me your current exact BIOS settings in a template and I will advise back.
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CPU = Model Q9450 Rev C1 Motherboard = X48-DS5, Revision 1.1 BIOS Version = F7 Ram = OCZ, Model Reaper 2X2GB PC8500, Part OCZ2RPR10664GK, And or Link This memory seems to have a number of different variants. Mine have EPP set to 5-5-5-15 but I have seen others with 5-5-5-18 with different voltages of 2.1 to 2.2V. OCZ told me that mine can work okay at 2.0V and that 2.1V was a safe value, so it looks like my modules might be better than later versions and use lower timings and lower voltages. That is unless the EPP data is incorrect. Robust Graphics Booster___________ Fast CPU Clock Ratio ____________ [8] Fine Clock Ratio ____________[0.0] CPU Host Clock Control_ [Enabled] CPU Host Frequency (MHz)__________ [333] PCI Express Frequency (Mhz)_______ [100] C.I.A. 2__________________________ [Disabled] System Memory Multiplier (SPD)____ [3.2B] DRAM Timing Selectable_______ SPD __ [Manual] Performance Enhance = [Standard] CAS Latency Time________________ 5 Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay_________ 5 Dram RAS# Precharge Delay_______ 5 Precharge Delay (tRAS)__________ 18 was using 15 as defined by EPP data ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)_________ Auto Rank Write to READ Delay________ Auto Write to Precharge Delay_________ Auto Refresh to ACT Delay______________ 72 tried 54 - I would prefer it lower than 72 Read to Precharge Delay__________ Auto Static tRead Value_______________ Auto Static tRead Phase Adjust________ [Auto] CPU/PCIEX Clock Driving Control [800mV] CPU Clock Skew Control [normal] GMCH Clock Skew Control [Normal] System Voltage Control____ [Manual] DDR2 OverVoltage Control__ [+0.30V] PCI-E OverVoltage Control_ [+0.0V] FSB OverVoltage Control___ [+0.0V] (G)MCH OverVoltage Control [+0.2V] - now set to 0.2, previously set to 0.0 CPU Voltage Control_______ [1.2125] - VID=1.2125 Limit CPUID Max. to 3.....................: [Disabled] No-Execute Memory Protect............: [Enabled] CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)................: [Enabled] C2/C2E State Support....................: - No Bios option x C4/C4E State Support..................: - No Bios option CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) ...........: [Enabled] CPU EIST Function.........................: [Enabled] Virtualization Technology................: [Enabled] Integrated Peripherals Legacy USB Storage Detect___________________[Disabled]
BIOS checkum errors are caused by unstable system settings, you need to get your BIOS settings correct and this wont happen.
Clock is unreliable? You mean in your BIOS the clock looses time? If so this could also cause the above Checksum issues, this is caused by a faulty or dying CMOS Battery.
Odd to hear a new one did not help, was it used or new? If you need a cheap place to by new ones let me know, if you are in the US, and I can link you to where I buy them.
Clock is unreliable? You mean in your BIOS the clock looses time? If so this could also cause the above Checksum issues, this is caused by a faulty or dying CMOS Battery.
Odd to hear a new one did not help, was it used or new? If you need a cheap place to by new ones let me know, if you are in the US, and I can link you to where I buy them.
You may also want to update to the latest BIOS, F8c
GA-X48-DS5 - GIGABYTE - Support&Download - Motherboard - BIOS
If you do update, please DO NOT USE @BIOS!! Use Qflash or DOS
GA-X48-DS5 - GIGABYTE - Support&Download - Motherboard - BIOS
If you do update, please DO NOT USE @BIOS!! Use Qflash or DOS
Unless F8c has some bug fixes then I don't really want it. There are other newer Bioses up to F8f on
GIGABYTE GA-X48-DS5
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