GA-P35C-DS3R BSOD Issue

[arunraju]

This is my system config

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 Processor

Gigabyte GA-EP35C-DS3R Motherboard

1 GB * 4 = DDR2 667 MHz RAM

XFX nVIDIA 6200 GPU - 64 MB

80 GB Seagate SATA HDD

650W Antec Trio SMPS

Cooler Master CM690 Cabinet

2 x 120 MM Fans in the Cabinet for superior Air Circulation.

OS - Windows Vista Service Pack 1 32-Bit

My system works fine but suddenly it blue screens with the error which has been attached.

I have checked the Hard Disks for Bad Sectors and for bad RAM sticks.
Both have produced negative results as RAM and Disk have reported no problems.

The CPU and Motherboard Temperature at full load are 37 Degree Celsius and 55 degree Celsius respectively.

Please advise me as to what could be the problem.

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA-P35C-DS3R BSOD Issue

More Vcore is normally what that code is.

Are you running stock? If so, or not, let me have your settings you are using and I will advise >>

This is Just a template I use to ask people their settings, pay no attention to the numbers in it, replace with yours

CPU = Model #
Motherboard = Model, Revision #
BIOS Version =
Ram = Brand, Model#, Part#, And or Link

Robust Graphics Booster___________ [Auto]
CPU Clock Ratio ____________ [8] 
Fine Clock Ratio ____________[0.5]
CPU Host Clock Control_ [Enabled]
CPU Host Frequency (MHz)__________ [450] 
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz)_______ [100]
C.I.A. 2__________________________ [Disabled]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD)____ [2.00]
DRAM Timing Selectable_______ SPD __ [Manual]

Performance Enhance = [Standard]

CAS Latency Time________________ 
Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay_________ 
Dram RAS# Precharge Delay_______
Precharge Delay (tRAS)__________ 

ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)_________ 
Rank Write to READ Delay________ 
Write to Precharge Delay_________ 
Refresh to ACT Delay______________ 
Read to Precharge Delay__________
Static tRead Value_______________
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__ [+0.300V] 
PCI-E OverVoltage Control_ [+0.1V] 
FSB OverVoltage Control___ [+0.1V] 
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control [+0.1V] 
CPU Voltage Control_______ [1.25]

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

[arunraju]

Re: GA-P35C-DS3R BSOD Issue

Please explain what do you mean by this
More Vcore is normally what that code is.

Are you running stock? If so, or not, let me have your settings you are using and I will advise >>

System Info
CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450, 2.6 GHz
Motherboard = Gigabyte GA-EP35C-DS3R, rev 2.1
BIOS Version = F4a
Ram = Corsair DDR2 667 MHz (1GB * 4 Numbers)

System Summary Report has been attached.
Please revert for any other info you need.

[arunraju]

Re: GA-P35C-DS3R BSOD Issue

Please find the CPU, RAM and Motherboard Details in the attachment.

Free File Hosting Made Simple - MediaFire

I also want to update that I have a Cooler Master CM690 Cabinet and Antec Trio 650W SMPS.

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA-P35C-DS3R BSOD Issue

More Vcore means you need to set More CPU Vcore voltage in the BIOS.

And what I meant by the rest was I need you to give me all your settings in the above table from your MIT Section of your BIOS, then I can advise back on what settings you should use.

And I also do advise you update your BIOS using Qflash, here is a Guide >>

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

Are you using F10 or F4a? I advise you update to F10 as it is the latest, but I ask because you have said you are using both on this thread so I am not sure? Here is your BIOS page >>
GIGABYTE - Support&Download - Motherboard - BIOS - GA-P35C-DS3R (rev. 2.1)

[arunraju]

Re: GA-P35C-DS3R BSOD Issue

I have updated all the details you needed and uploaded the same as a file in Media Fire. Please download the same, analyze the issue and revert

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA-P35C-DS3R BSOD Issue

I do not see the post has been edited, are you sure you have done what you said?

I just downloaded the file, it is not what I need anyway.

All I need is your settings from the MIT Section of your BIOS, then I will advise changes for you to set back. You will have to manually write them down and then input them into the above template

[arunraju]

Re: GA-P35C-DS3R BSOD Issue

Sorry for not providing you with the correct info.

I will write the info from the MIT Menu under BIOS and will update the thread.

[arunraju]

Re: GA-P35C-DS3R BSOD Issue

When I try to do the BIOS Upgrade, I get this error "BIOS ID Check Error"

Kindly update what should I do next

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA-P35C-DS3R BSOD Issue

Are you sure you downloaded the correct BIOS per your boards model and Revision? Like I said you mentioned two BIOS's you was using, please look in the corner of your board under the PCI Slots and check the board Revision, then grab the correct BIOS file per your boards revision.

You still never answered me about what BIOS you are actually using now, please check and let me know. You can find out in CPU-z in the mainboard tab.

Did you extract the file from the exe?

You are using Qflash correct?

[arunraju]

Re: GA-P35C-DS3R BSOD Issue

Are you sure you downloaded the correct BIOS per your boards model and Revision? Like I said you mentioned two BIOS's you was using, please look in the corner of your board under the PCI Slots and check the board Revision, then grab the correct BIOS file per your boards revision.

I downloaded the correct revision buddy, it was rev 2.1 and this was the version - F10 released on 2008/01/04 from this URL

http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Support/Motherboard/BIOS_Model.aspx?ProductID=2749#anchor_os

You still never answered me about what BIOS you are actually using now, please check and let me know. You can find out in CPU-z in the mainboard tab.

BIOS Properties:
BIOS Type Award Modular
BIOS Version EP35C-DS3R F4a
Award BIOS Type Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Award BIOS Message EP35C-DS3R F4a
System BIOS Date 07/29/08
Video BIOS Date 03/21/05

BIOS Manufacturer:
Company Name Phoenix Technologies Ltd.


Did you extract the file from the exe?

Yes buddy I did and found this file - p35cds3r.f10 which I loaded to the USB Pen Drive which I formatted as FAT32.

The drive was detected in the BIOS but finally it shows this error.

You are using Qflash correct?

Yup

I will try again and revert tomorrow.

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA-P35C-DS3R BSOD Issue

Ahh, You may need to flash F10 from DOS then as F4a may have a older Qflash that is not compatible with the new file formats.

Do you have a floppy installed? If not, can you install one? If so, just copy all three files onto t a floppy and boot to the floppy and flash from there.

If you do not have a floppy you will need to either do it to ways. @BIOS, which I do not suggest, or get a bootable CD Such as Ultimate BootCD and run DOS and from there flash with the batch file included with the download.

If you need more help let me know. And sorry for asking that again, I just wanted to be sure I was not doubting you at all, just checking

[arunraju]

Re: GA-P35C-DS3R BSOD Issue

Please find the details in the attachment below.

Also, I tried to update the BIOS using DOS.

However I got the error that the BIOS versions were different, hence the utility could not proceed to update the BIOS.

Any ideas as to what could be the problem ?

[arunraju]

Re: GA-P35C-DS3R BSOD Issue

When I try to update the BIOS using @BIOS Utility, I get the error which I have attached below

I used the Update BIOS from File option and the folder contains 3 files which I have attached below



Current Status



Error Message

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA-P35C-DS3R BSOD Issue

is that the latest @BIOS? I suggest DOS though, but just wondering. Here is the latest Version of Qflash, but I do suggest DOS using the normal method or see my thoughts below about a mid way BIOS and or FlashSPI >>

Version 2.05
GIGABYTE - Support&Download - Motherboard - Utility

You could use flashSPI if you are SURE you have the correct version for your board. You can get that program here, it would be used in DOS, it will tell you incorrect version as well maybe just accept and say yes >>


FlashSPI
FlashSPI.zip

Use it the same as SPIFlash, example
A:>Flashspi.exe p35cds3r.f10

You may need to rename the BIOS file to .bin, but I do not think so

Another thing you could do is try flashing a middle BIOS, like maybe F6-F9 and then if one of those work you should be able to then flash from DOS without issue