GA-EX58-UD3R and OCZ GOLD 1600MHz BSODs

[Pinqvin]

I recently purchased a new gaming rig and have been pretty happy with my purchase. But then I noticed that at random intervals my computer does a BSOD. The weird thing about them is that they almost never happen when I'm stressing the system (that's why I thought my system was rock solid when I had no problems running intel burn test at maximum or stuff like that) So yeah, about the system:

CPU = Intel Core i7 920 @ 2,66GHz
Motherboard = GA-EX58-UD3R REV 1.6
BIOS Version = FD1
Ram = OCZ GOLD 1600MHz 3x2GB kit, OCZ3G1600LV6GK

Anyway, I've recently ran a memtest and did 11 passes without any errors, so I'm not quite sure what's causing the random BSODs. BIOS seems to report my memory speed as 1066MHz, so I guess I'd have to make the changes myself to run them at stock speeds? I haven't really tried anything yet since I'd rather have this running properly at the current speeds before I start changing them. I haven't touched any CPU or RAM related BIOS settings, only the ones related to boot priority and such.

After the memtest turned out clean I'm all out of ideas so help would be appreciated!

[artdrivers]

Re: GA-EX58-UD3R and OCZ GOLD 1600MHz BSODs

Here is a link to your ram voltage and timings. BSODs usually result from malfunctioning Windows device drivers. So first check your drivers, or update your drivers.
OCZ Technology | Products | Memory | OCZ DDR3 PC3-12800 Gold Low-Voltage Triple Channel
Motherboard Manual

http://china.giga-byte.com/FileList/Manual/motherboard_manual_ga-ex58-ud3r_1.6_e.pdf

You can download the Realtek sound Drivers from here. Realtek

Intel Chipset from here. Download Software, Drivers and Utilities Filters

Your on your own for Graphics Drivers (unknown)

[Pinqvin]

Re: GA-EX58-UD3R and OCZ GOLD 1600MHz BSODs

I already know the correct timings for my memory. I'm running Windows 7 so there's really no chipset drivers yet released for it and I haven't installed anything else besides Catalyst drivers for my GPU (HD4890). I've already reinstalled Windows just to see if it was just a faulty installation but that doesn't seem to be the case.

Also I recently tried to use the correct timings but I was unable to get past the login screen before the computer rebooted by itself. My BIOS doesn't have the option for 1,65 so I tried both 1,64 and 1,66 but neither seemed to really work.

[DankBuddha]

Re: GA-EX58-UD3R and OCZ GOLD 1600MHz BSODs

I have been using the Windows 7 x64 Ultimate RTM for a few weeks since it was released and have had no bluescreens whatsoever. the microsoft drivers work fine and all benchmarks relatively the same between it and vista x64 ultimate. If you haven't your should definently install Intel INF Driver 9.1.1.1015 WHQL so these drivers are properly tweaked to the latest specifications from intel. Otherwise I'd say it's still either the memory or your gpu drivers. If your BSODing due to memory issues your windows install can get corrupted enough that you BSOD all time and would need a clean install.

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA-EX58-UD3R and OCZ GOLD 1600MHz BSODs

If you need help setting up your ram let us know, yes you do have to manually adjust several things to run 1600Mhz

[Pinqvin]

Re: GA-EX58-UD3R and OCZ GOLD 1600MHz BSODs

Help would be appreciated, I know how to set the timings but I guess the voltages are a little bit difficult to get spot on. But I'd first like to wait a few days and see if any more BSODs happen. Though I doubt the chipset drivers will make any difference on if it BSODs or not.

If it still does, what could be the cause? Faulty memory or just my memory not liking the settings it's currently at (which I find highly unlikely)? But if the memory is faulty why didn't it show up on memtest? I just used the one from here and ran it on default settings so maybe that is the reason the memtest didn't find anything? Oh well, I'll just have to wait and see.

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA-EX58-UD3R and OCZ GOLD 1600MHz BSODs

Ya, it can be tricky finding the right voltages for everything. Ok, well post back in a few days and let us know how things go. If you do need advice on settings then we can help

BSOD can be caused by many things, drivers, programs, settings, voltages, faulty hardware, ect.

The Code helps a lot, if you see any of these three then the descriptions are most likely the cause >>
0X00000050 << Incorrect Memory Timing/Freq or Uncore Multi
0X00000124 << Incorrect QPI/Vtt Voltage (To Much/Not Enough)
0X00000101 << Not enough Vcore Voltage

How long did you run Memtest86+? Should be 5-10 full passes or overnight if you can to be sure.

[Pinqvin]

Re: GA-EX58-UD3R and OCZ GOLD 1600MHz BSODs

I ran it overnight and it had done 11 passes by then, no errors. I'll just wait for the next BSOD and analyze the dump to see if any of those codes are present

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA-EX58-UD3R and OCZ GOLD 1600MHz BSODs

That code would be present on the BSOD Screen, not sure if you would see it in the logs/dumps? Maybe though, I never checked and can't remember if those provide the same as what the screens show

[Pinqvin]

Re: GA-EX58-UD3R and OCZ GOLD 1600MHz BSODs

Just woke up to another bluescreen:

BAD_POOL_CALLER (c2)
The current thread is making a bad pool request. Typically this is at a bad IRQL level or double freeing the same allocation, etc.

Didn't have any of the codes you mentioned, the one it had was 0X000000C2. Heh, actually got another one of these while typing this message and trying to debug the dump. The debug information still seems to be blaming the drivers, but doesn't actually pinpoint any specific driver (it's just blaming different windows modules) so I really have no idea what's going on

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA-EX58-UD3R and OCZ GOLD 1600MHz BSODs

Ya, BSOD's caused by drivers are very hard to narrow down. Safe mode can help as could msconfig with loading services one by one, but since this is random and not any specific time frame there is no way for you to logically test like that to find the cause.

Did you install anything new since this started happening? If not, can you give me your settings and let me see if maybe something looks to be off. Template in my signature

[Pinqvin]

Re: GA-EX58-UD3R and OCZ GOLD 1600MHz BSODs

I haven't installed anything new since this is a completely new build that I built like a week ago. I noticed the BSODs after a few days (first I thought it was just windows update rebooting but then I spotted the minidumps). Here are the BIOS settings:

Advanced CPU Features:
CPU Clock Ratio ................................ [20x]
Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech .................. [Enabled]
CPU Cores Enabled ............................ [All]
CPU Multi Threading .......................... [Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) ................... [Enabled]
C3/C6/C7 State Support .................... [Disabled]
CPU Thermal Monitor ......................... [Enabled]
CPU EIST Function ............................ [Enabled]
Virtualization Technology ................... [Enabled] << Disabled if you do not use Vmware or Virtual PC Programs
Bi-Directional PROCHOT ..................... [Enabled]


Uncore & QPI Features:
QPI Link Speed .............................. [Auto] (BIOS shows 4,8GHz)
Uncore Frequency ..........................  [Auto] (2133MHz)
Isonchronous Frequency ..................[Enabled]


Standard Clock Control:
Base Clock (BCLK) Control ................ [Disabled]
BCLK Frequency (MHz) ..................... 133MHz
PCI Express Frequency (MHz) ........... [Auto]

C.I.A.2 [Disabled]

Advanced Clock Control:
CPU Clock Drive ..............................[700mV]
PCI Express Clock Drive ................... [700mV]
CPU Clock Skew ............................. [0ps]
IOH Clock Skew ............................. [0ps]


Advanced DRAM Features:
Performance Enhance ...................... [Turbo]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD) ........ [AUTO]
DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) .......... [Auto]

Channel A + B + C

Channel A Timing Settings:
##Channel A Standard Timing Control##
CAS Latency Time ...................... 7
tRCD ........................................ 7
tRP .......................................... 7
tRAS ........................................ 16

Below values may be left in Auto if you like, generally this is fine.  For those users who DO Set advanced timings manually, please see some of my thoughts and findings about these settings and rules here
XtremeSystems Forums - View Single Post - Gigabyte EX58-UD5/Extreme Discussion Thread

##Channel A Advanced Timing Control##
tRC ......................................... 27  (Should be = tRAS + tRP or above for stability)
tRRD ....................................... 4
tWTR ...................................... 4 (Must be Write to Read Delay/Same Rank - (tWL + 4)
tWR ........................................ 8
tWTP ....................................... 19  (tWTP Must = tWR + tWL + 4)
tWL ........................................ 7   (tWL Must be CAS Latency -1)
tRFC ....................................... 60
tRTP ....................................... 4
tFAW ...................................... 16
Command Rate (CMD) ................ 1

##Channel A Misc Timing Control##
Round Trip Latency ................... 48



Advanced Voltage Control:

CPU
Load Line Calibration ................. [Disabled]
CPU Vcore 1,29375V ............................... [Auto]
QPI/VTT Voltage 1,175V ............ [Auto]
CPU PLL 1.800v ....................... [Auto]

MCH/ICH
PCIE 1.500v ........................... [Auto]
QPI PLL 1.100v ....................... [Auto]
IOH Core 1.100v ..................... [Auto]
ICH I/O 1.500v ....................... [Auto]
ICH Core 1.1v ........................ [Auto]

DRAM
DRAM Voltage 1.500v .............. [Auto]
DRAM Termination 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-A Data VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-B Data VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-C Data VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-A Address VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-B Address VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]
Ch-C Address VRef. 0.750v [AUTO]

Hopefully I noted 'em all down correctly. Anyway, as I've said before these are the settings that the BIOS has chosen, nothing has been changed by me in these parts of the BIOS. Also, if it makes any difference, here's the rest of my system:

CoolerMaster SilentPro 500W
WD Caviar Black 1TB (WD1001FALS)
PowerColor HD4890 1GB
LG GH-22NS S-ATA DVD drive
and Scythe Mugen 2 as the CPU cooler

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA-EX58-UD3R and OCZ GOLD 1600MHz BSODs

First please load optimized defaults, you are using Fail Safe and they may give you issues. Tips for loading optimized are posted here, please read >>

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

Set these >>>
QPI Link Speed .............................. [Auto] (BIOS shows 4,8GHz) << Set x36 or X44
Uncore Frequency .......................... [Auto] (2133MHz) << Set 2x your ram multiplier or above, which you also need to set. If using 133 Blck then set 12 Ram multi and 24-26 Uncore multi

Then you are going to need to find a stable QPI/Vtt setting, and set your ram voltage manually to spec

I think the main issues are likely due to you using fail safe settings right now, start over with optimized then if you want I can give you a full set of suggested settings later tonight

[Pinqvin]

Re: GA-EX58-UD3R and OCZ GOLD 1600MHz BSODs

Now I've set the BIOS settings to optimized. I'd appreciate your help with finding the proper settings. I tried to set my timings correctly, set the QPI, uncore and RAM speed correctly and my RAM voltage up to spec, but just with those settings I couldn't get past the windows 7 bootup. At what range should I start to look for a stable QPI/Vtt voltage setting? I tried 1,3V since it was still listed as white (which I presume is "safe") and I got past the login screen but it soon rebooted after that. I guess that means I need to add more voltage?

As you can see I'm kind of new with this stuff so any help is appreciated and I'd also like to thank you for the help you've given me so far (hopefully the BSODs will stop now).

[dbee]

Re: GA-EX58-UD3R and OCZ GOLD 1600MHz BSODs

Just a note everyone, beware of .ru.pdf files. I have seen pdf files containing bad things. .ru files make matters worse. Im not saying anyone in particular on this thread is trying to do anything not very nice, just maybe a different link to the manual provided.

.ru is Russian Federation which is highly known for malicious attacks. On a couple seperate occasions, ip addresses from .ru tried to access my computer .

Just please be cautious is all im saying. Gigabyte.us may be a better choice.