GA P35 S3G driver

[Blaupunkt]

hi ive been to the gigabyte website to see if there was a new chip set driver for my board, having downloaded the only available driver on the site i tried to install it but it says the one i currently use newer than the one i am trying to install.

i got the 8.3.1.1009 version form the website but it says i have 8.3.1.1011 installed that came on the CD when i brought it, so i am wondering if i am not looking in the correct place, i get the driver from this section.

GIGABYTE - Product - Motherboard - Overview - GA-P35-S3G

any help or a point in the right direction would be great! :)

[soldier]

Re: GA P35 S3G driver

If you have the newer version, why worry?

Are you experiencing any sort of problems? I'm also guessing that device manager is not showing any conflicts.

In my opinion, you're fine.

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA P35 S3G driver

It is because there are many versions available online from either Intel or GA, and other sites. You are fine with 1011

[Blaupunkt]

Re: GA P35 S3G driver

i have random crashing while playing lotro i have updated every driver i can think of but could not find a newer version of what i am using, it was my final attempt to "fix" this problem really :)

[jfk&g]

Re: GA P35 S3G driver

The random crashes could be caused by excessive heat generated by the video card while processing the game, but then not being evacuated from the case. Is there adequate case ventilation? What CPU cooling is installed?

The random crashes could also be caused by a BIOS voltage set too low for the CPU speed, whenever it becomes stressed by LOTRO. Even if the system is running at default speeds with all AUTO voltage settings, that could still be the problem.

If the CPU voltage is set to AUTO, change it manually to the "Normal" voltage shown at the bottom of the MIT page. If the MCH and RAM voltages are set to AUTO, change them both to +0.1v.

If that doesn't help, or if it's already configured at overclocked speeds, then substitute your values into this profile of my current settings, so more eyes can see what's going on within your system. hth

mobo ...... P35-S3G - F5a bios - CTRL+F1
cpu ....... E2160 1.8gHz SLA8Z MO 65nm
memory .... G.Skill 2x1gb PC6400-NQ
video ..... Sapphire X1650-512mb cat8.11
psu ....... Rosewill RP500-2
os ........ XP32Pro.sp3
.
Robust Graphics Booster_________ TURBO
CPU Clock Ratio_________________ 8x
CPU Frequency__________________= 3040 mHz
CPU Host Clock Control__________ ENABLED
CPU Host Frequency (MHz)________ 380
PCI Express Frequency (MHz)_____ 100
Performance Enhance_____________ STANDARD
System Memory Multiplier________ 2.50
Memory Frequency (MHz)_________= 950 mHz
.
DRAM Timing Selectable__________ MANUAL
CAS Latency Time________________ 4 ... CL
Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay_________ 4 ... tRCD
Dram RAS# Precharge Delay_______ 4 ... tRP
Precharge Delay (tRAS)__________ 12 .. tRAS
ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)_________ 2 ... tRRD
Rank Write to READ Delay________ 2 ... tWTR
Write to Precharge Delay________ 3 ... tWR
Refresh to ACT Delay____________ 38 .. tRFC
Read to Precharge Delay_________ 2 ... tRTP
Static tRead Value______________ 5 ... tRD
Static tRead Phase Adjust_______ AUTO
.
System Voltage Control__________ MANUAL
DDR2 OverVoltage Control________ +0.2v
FSB OverVoltage Control_________ NORMAL
FSB De-OverVoltage Control______ NORMAL
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control______ +0.1v
CPU GTLREF Voltage Ratio________ 0.636
CPU Voltage Control_____________ 1.43750v
Normal CPU vCore_______________= 1.32500v
.
Limit CPUID Max. to 3___________ DIS
No-Execute Memory Protect_______ ENABLED
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)_________ DIS
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2)______ ENABLED
CPU EIST Function_______________ DIS
.
Legacy USB Storage Detect_______ DIS

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA P35 S3G driver

As said above heat or settings can very likely be the cause of your issue. Please post your full specs and settings so we can have a look and suggest optimal settings for you. Please do also link your ram if possible, if not state the model # and tell us what configuration you have 2x1, 2x2, or 4x1

[Blaupunkt]

Re: GA P35 S3G driver

hi there sorry for the very late reply but ive been away for afew days!

i hope the following info helps, can i just add though that i do not think heat is an issue as i have ran various stress tests such as Orthos which is like prime95), furmark and "Video Card Stability Test" + Orthosat the same time for about 40mins with no errors or lockups, crashes etc.

settings to follow.

mobo ...... GA-P35-S3G - F5a bios
q6600 QUAD CORE @2.40GHZ not overclocked
Corsair DDR2 TWINX 2GB PC6400 2X1GIG MODUALS in 1 and 3 slots on the board.
Sapphire Radeon 4850 cat 8.11 not over clocked
PSU seasonic 520w
OS XPpro32 SP2

RAM settings taken from CPU-Z

memory
Dram freq 400.0mhz
fsb:dram 2:3
cas latency 5
ras to casdelay 5
ras precharge 5
tras 18
command rate 2T

SPD
frequency 270mhz - 400mhz
cas latency 4.0 5.0
ras to cas 4.0 5.0
ras precharge 4 5
tras 13 18
trc 15 22
volts 1.8 1.8


Robust Graphics Booster_________ auto
CPU Clock Ratio_________________ 9x
CPU Frequency__________________= 2.40Ghz (266x9)
CPU Host Clock Control__________ Disabled
CPU Host Frequency (MHz)________ 266
PCI Express Frequency (MHz)_____ 100
Performance Enhance_____________ Turbo
System Memory Multiplier________ Auto
Memory Frequency (MHz)_________= 800
.
DRAM Timing Selectable__________ auto
CAS Latency Time________________ 5 ... CL
Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay_________ 5 ... tRCD
Dram RAS# Precharge Delay_______ 5 ... tRP
Precharge Delay (tRAS)__________ 18 .. tRAS
ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)_________ 3 ... tRRD
Rank Write to READ Delay________ 3 ... tWTR
Write to Precharge Delay________ 6 ... tWR
Refresh to ACT Delay____________ 42 .. tRFC
Read to Precharge Delay_________ 3 ... tRTP
Static tRead Value______________ 4 ... tRD
Static tRead Phase Adjust_______ 0
.
System Voltage Control__________ MANUAL
DDR2 OverVoltage Control________ +0.1v
FSB OverVoltage Control_________ 0.1v
FSB De-OverVoltage Control______ NA
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control______ +0.1v
CPU GTLREF Voltage Ratio________ NA
CPU Voltage Control_____________ 1.30625v
Normal CPU vCore_______________= 1.28750v
.
Limit CPUID Max. to 3___________ DIS
No-Execute Memory Protect_______ ENABLED
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)_________ ENABLED
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2)______ ENABLED
CPU EIST Function_______________ ENABLED
.
Legacy USB Storage Detect_______ DIS

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA P35 S3G driver

Set performance enhance to standard (And please do not use that font or coding for your settings, I can't copy it like that?)

Static tRead Value is WAY TO LOW, set that manually to 7-10, and set your ram voltage to 2.0-2.1 unless it is 1.9V ram? If so, I would still set 2.0V (+0.2)

[Blaupunkt]

Re: GA P35 S3G driver

hi there, thanks for that i'll give it a try.

what font etc would you prefer ? i just copied from the post above and wrote my values into it.

edit, i think the ram it 1.8v but not 100% sure.

[Blaupunkt]

Re: GA P35 S3G driver

i believe this is the exact ram i have TWIN2X2048-6400 - 2GB (2x1GB) Corsair TwinX XMS2, DDR2 PC2-6400 (800), 240 Pins, Non-ECC Unbuffered, CAS 5-5-5-18 - Scan.co.uk

Test Specs
• Each module pair is tested together in an Intel-based motherboard at 800MHz
• Tested and packaged in pairs
• Packaged together immediately following system test
• Tested at 5-5-5-18-2T latency settings at 1.9V
• SPD programmed at 5-5-5-18-2T values

Features
• 2048 Megabytes of memory in a pair of 240-pin DDR2 DIMMs
• Two matched CM2X1024-6400 modules
• Implemented using 64M x 8 DDR2 SDRAMs
• 100% tested at 800MHz in high performance DDR2 motherboards
• Legendary Corsair reliability and service
• Lifetime warranty

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA P35 S3G driver

Then I would use 1.9 or 2.0V

About the font? I dunno, but it is ok now? Musta been some issue on my end as it would not let me copy it right then? Maybe I was taking a survey and did not notice, those disable copy sometimes.

[Blaupunkt]

Re: GA P35 S3G driver

ok no probs, ive altered all the settings you suggested but LOTRO still crashes so i guess it must be a driver or game bug.

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA P35 S3G driver

Does Memtest86+ and Prime or orthos pass for a few hours of tests? It very well could be a driver or game bug, is all other games ok?

[Blaupunkt]

Re: GA P35 S3G driver

i ran orthos for about 1hour 20mins or so lastnight with no problems.

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA P35 S3G driver

That is good! 8-24 hours would be great though as well as a overnight run while you sleep of memtest86+