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**fire_munki** · 02-19-2009, 01:54 PM

Re: Gigabyte P35-S3G

Searched through here but nothing anyone else has come across helped. i can put a vid up of the exact mommnet it reset if thats a help?
And the setting I've got, again if that helps. I've looked at the guide and used that as reference using my RAM timings to set it and a much lower FSB speed. But still no joy.
And as given in the sticky upped my voltages but to no avail.

**Lsdmeasap** · 02-21-2009, 01:59 AM

Re: Gigabyte P35-S3G

First off since you have cleared the CMOS, and flashed a few times what you should do as a starter is load optimized defaults and set your ram voltage ONLY and then save/apply/reboot back to the BIOS. Then make all other wanted changes and save/apply/reboot again back to the BIOS to see if they are held or not.

If they are not, you are likely inputting something wrong, or leaving something in Auto that is wrong. Without a case speaker connected you are not hearing a error beep and upon double or triple reboot the board will revert all settings back to stock (Some values may look the same as you set in the BIOS but some may not, defaults will be loaded in the background)

One thing you should do on day one when buying memory is test each stick at stock one at a time, that is install one stick in slot one boot the machine and load and apply optimized defaults set your ram voltage ONLY (And set Performance Enhance on Standard) save/apply/reboot and test with memtest86+ for 5 or so passes to be sure you did not receive faulty modules. Do this test on each stick, one at a time >>>
Memtest86+ - Advanced Memory Diagnostic Tool

Can you please provide me a link to your Ram so I can best try to offer you some help. For now I will provide you some general 2x2 settings for your setup at stock to see if that helps you any >>>

These settings are for your complete set, not the single tests but please do put performance enhance on standard for those tests as well.

Code:

Robust Graphics Booster___________ [Auto or Fast]
CPU Clock Ratio ____________ [10] 
CPU Host Clock Control_ [Enabled]
CPU Host Frequency (MHz)__________ [200] 
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz)_______ [100]
C.I.A. 2__________________________ [Disabled]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD)____ [4.00C]
DRAM Timing Selectable_______ SPD __ [Manual]

[B]Performance Enhance = [Standard][/B]

CAS Latency Time________________ 4/5
Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay_________4/5
Dram RAS# Precharge Delay_______4/5
Precharge Delay (tRAS)__________ 12/15/18

^^ If your ram is 444-12 set that, if it is 555-15/18 set that ^^^

ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)_________ 3-4
Rank Write to READ Delay________ 3-6
Write to Precharge Delay_________ 4-6
Refresh to ACT Delay______________ 52-62
Read to Precharge Delay__________ 3-5
Static tRead Value_______________ 7-12 (Set 8-10 for now)
Static tRead Phase Adjust________ [Auto] << Always Auto

System Voltage Control____ [Manual]
DDR2 OverVoltage Control__ [+0.300V] = 2.1V (Set to what you see on ram sticker)
PCI-E OverVoltage Control_ [+0.1V] 
FSB OverVoltage Control___ [+0.1V] 
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control [+0.2V - +0.3V] << Needed for 2x2GB stability (Not for single stick tests)

CPU Voltage Control_______ [1.25] Auto if not overclocked

Limit CPUID Max. to 3.....................: [Disabled]
No-Execute Memory Protect............: [Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)................: [Disabled]
C2/C2E State Support....................: [Disabled]
x C4/C4E State Support..................: [Disabled]
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) ...........: [Enabled]
CPU EIST Function.........................: [Disabled]
Virtualization Technology................: [Disabled] Enabled if you use Vmware/Virtual PC

Integrated Peripherals
Legacy USB Storage Detect___________________[Disabled] *Note* Must be enabled to flash from USB

**stasio** · 02-21-2009, 02:47 AM

Re: Gigabyte P35-S3G

In the case you need latest BIOS: P35-S3G - F5b

**Lsdmeasap** · 02-21-2009, 04:10 AM

Re: Gigabyte P35-S3G

Thanks Stasio, and Fire Muki please read this if you are not familiar with flashing >>

http://forums.tweaktown.com/f69/bios-flashing-how-qflash-guide-27576/

DO NOT USE @BIOS!

**fire_munki** · 02-21-2009, 07:12 AM

Re: Gigabyte P35-S3G

Put those settings in and I didn't even see the post screen.
CPUz shows my ram to be: Corsiar PC2 6400 with a part number: cm2x2048-6400CS.
On the new F5b BIOS too, tried every BIOS going.
I'm thinking its the RAM but I did tried the same timed Geil sticks in 4*1Gb format.

**Lsdmeasap** · 02-22-2009, 01:59 PM

Re: Gigabyte P35-S3G

So did you test each stick one by one?

I gave ranges above, so you can't just tell me they failed, you need to post what exact settings you set and tried so I can advise back

Is that CS on that part number or should it be C5?

**fire_munki** · 02-22-2009, 05:40 PM

Re: Gigabyte P35-S3G

Sorry, mis type C5.
Mem settings were:
CAS Latency Time________________ 5
Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay_________5
Dram RAS# Precharge Delay_______5
Precharge Delay (tRAS)__________ 18

ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)_________ 3
Rank Write to READ Delay________ 3
Write to Precharge Delay_________ 6
Refresh to ACT Delay______________ 52
Read to Precharge Delay__________ 3
Static tRead Value_______________ 8 (Set 8-10 for now)
Static tRead Phase Adjust________ [Auto] << Always Auto

System Voltage Control____ [Manual]
DDR2 OverVoltage Control__ 0.300V
PCI-E OverVoltage Control_ 0.1V
FSB OverVoltage Control___ 0.1V
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control 0.2V
CPU . 1.325V (no increase as no over clock)

**Lsdmeasap** · 02-23-2009, 02:32 AM

Re: Gigabyte P35-S3G

K, I just wanted to check about the C5

Seems that ram is only warrantied to 1.9V, and should run fine at that Voltage. 2.0 would be safe for sure, not sure about 2.1 but it is likely not needed anyway.

I do see 50% (Well out of 8, but still) gave bad or DOA reviews for this memory at newegg, so you may have a bad set/sets as well >>>
Newegg.com - CORSAIR XMS2 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

Try this and see if you get anywhere >>>

CAS Latency Time________________ 5
Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay_________5
Dram RAS# Precharge Delay_______5
Precharge Delay (tRAS)__________ 18

ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)_________ 4
Rank Write to READ Delay________ 4
Write to Precharge Delay_________ 6
Refresh to ACT Delay______________ 56
Read to Precharge Delay__________ 4
Static tRead Value_______________ 10
Static tRead Phase Adjust________ [Auto] << Always Auto

System Voltage Control____ [Manual]
DDR2 OverVoltage Control__ 0.1V << Try first, then try +0.2 (after you set this, reboot and check in PC health section and see what these settings are actually giving you as it may be off more then a little, so best to check)

PCI-E OverVoltage Control_ 0.1V
FSB OverVoltage Control___ 0.1V
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control 0.2V << Try .25 or .3, and then try nothing extra as well

**Lsdmeasap** · 02-23-2009, 02:32 AM

Re: Gigabyte P35-S3G

K, I just wanted to check about the C5

Seems that ram is only warrantied to 1.9V, and should run fine at that Voltage. 2.0 would be safe for sure, not sure about 2.1 but it is likely not needed anyway.

I do see 50% (Well out of 8, but still) gave bad or DOA reviews for this memory at newegg, so you may have a bad set/sets as well >>>
Newegg.com - CORSAIR XMS2 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

Try this and see if you get anywhere >>>

CPU Clock Ratio ____________ [10]
CPU Host Clock Control_ [Enabled]
CPU Host Frequency (MHz)__________ [200]
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz)_______ [100]
C.I.A. 2__________________________ [Disabled]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD)____ [4.00C] Also try Auto here
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

ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)_________ 4
Rank Write to READ Delay________ 4
Write to Precharge Delay_________ 6
Refresh to ACT Delay______________ 56
Read to Precharge Delay__________ 4
Static tRead Value_______________ 10
Static tRead Phase Adjust________ [Auto] << Always Auto

System Voltage Control____ [Manual]
DDR2 OverVoltage Control__ 0.1V << Try first, then try +0.2 (after you set this, reboot and check in PC health section and see what these settings are actually giving you as it may be off more then a little, so best to check)

PCI-E OverVoltage Control_ 0.1V
FSB OverVoltage Control___ 0.1V
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control 0.2V << Try .25 or .3, and then try nothing extra as well

**criteriadan** · 02-26-2009, 02:34 AM

Re: Gigabyte P35-S3G

Originally posted by Lsdmeasap View Post

K, I just wanted to check about the C5

Seems that ram is only warrantied to 1.9V, and should run fine at that Voltage. 2.0 would be safe for sure, not sure about 2.1 but it is likely not needed anyway.

I do see 50% (Well out of 8, but still) gave bad or DOA reviews for this memory at newegg, so you may have a bad set/sets as well >>>
Newegg.com - CORSAIR XMS2 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

Try this and see if you get anywhere >>>

CPU Clock Ratio ____________ [10]
CPU Host Clock Control_ [Enabled]
CPU Host Frequency (MHz)__________ [200]
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz)_______ [100]
C.I.A. 2__________________________ [Disabled]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD)____ [4.00C] Also try Auto here
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

ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)_________ 4
Rank Write to READ Delay________ 4
Write to Precharge Delay_________ 6
Refresh to ACT Delay______________ 56
Read to Precharge Delay__________ 4
Static tRead Value_______________ 10
Static tRead Phase Adjust________ [Auto] << Always Auto
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System Voltage Control____ [Manual]
DDR2 OverVoltage Control__ 0.1V << Try first, then try +0.2 (after you set this, reboot and check in PC health section and see what these settings are actually giving you as it may be off more then a little, so best to check)

PCI-E OverVoltage Control_ 0.1V
FSB OverVoltage Control___ 0.1V
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control 0.2V << Try .25 or .3, and then try nothing extra as well

Corsair is usually right though I'm not sure but people usually are more willing to speak out when something it's bad when it's good, which I assume it's the majority.

**Lsdmeasap** · 02-27-2009, 03:04 AM

Re: Gigabyte P35-S3G

Ya, reviews always have to be taken with a grain of salt, especially at newegg. At least now you can actually tell in the review if the user even bought the product from them.

So did you get anywhere? Have you ran Memtest86+ at stock one by one on these sticks to be sure they are both in working order? >>
Memtest86+ - Advanced Memory Diagnostic Tool

**fire_munki** · 08-24-2009, 01:46 PM

Re: Gigabyte P35-S3G

Tried those setting with both one stick two sticks of RAM in. As soon as you save an exit the BIOS beeps 3 times and resets back to how it was.
Not able to run mem test yet. Trying to get my head around making a bootable USB drive for it.

**Lsdmeasap** · 08-24-2009, 01:48 PM

Re: Gigabyte P35-S3G

I posted a guide on how to make a bootable USB Stick here >>

http://forums.tweaktown.com/f69/bios-flashing-how-qflash-guide-27576/

Follow the directions exactly, do not copy additional files onto the USB that you think may be missing from the process as they are not and will cause it to not work. Just follow the steps, then copy only the USB Memtest file onto the USB and you should then be good to go.

What exact settings are you setting that fail to boot and give you the three beeps and revert to default?

**fire_munki** · 08-24-2009, 01:57 PM

Re: Gigabyte P35-S3G

Used the ones in the post directly above my last one, printed it out and put it in.

Just trying to make a USB version of memtest to check the RAM out as advised.
Made the drive bootable, now I just need to put memtest on, correct?

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