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    Gigabyte EP45-UD3R and Memory h*ll!!

    Any help on this issue will result in ridiculous gratitude/groveling
    System specs:

    Antec 900-2 Case
    Gigabyte EP45-UD3R (rev. 1.1, BIOS F11)
    Intel E8400 (stock)
    Xigmatek Dark Knight Cooler
    Crucial Ballistix Tracers (w/Red LEDs) 2x2GB PC2-6400 [email protected]
    Asus ATI EAH-4850TOP 512mb PCI-E
    LG DVD+/-RW/DL
    Seagate 640GB SATA HDD
    Maxtor 300GB SATA HDD
    Coolermaster 500w PSU

    Windows 7 x64 Retail version


    I have been getting BSODs since the beginning!! I have been running stock since day one (about 9 months ago). I have gone through 2 different sets of RAM (OCZ Platinum, and OCZ Reaper), now I am using the Ballistix Tracers (as I thought they were more compatible). I have ran Memtest on these two sticks, one @ a time, over night (14 passes), and received 0 errors. However, I ran 1 stick in the first slot an in 1 pass, it got 102 errors. I then ran it in the second slot, and got 0 errors, as well as the 3rd, and 4th slot. I never received an error using the second stick in the first slot, second, third, or fourth.

    I receive these BSODs while playing games, or while idle on my computer (desktop). It is always something like 0x00000005. I don't know the exact error, but I do know that it always pertains to the memory write errors, or access violation, etc. This has seriously made me want to go buy a store-bought computer. I have been building computers for 14 years, and I have NEVER had an issue such as this. And seeing that I finally break down and buy "quality" components, I figured it would be smooth as butter, boy was I wrong!! I have alot of minidumps I can post up here if anyone wants to see them, but ultimately, this is a cry for help, as I do not know what to do from here. Do I replace/RMA the motherboard (maybe it is one/all of my RAM slots?) Could it be my PSU? I have already RMA'd my video card, thinking that was the problem. ANY direction would be immensely appreciated, you have no idea!!
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    Re: Gigabyte EP45-UD3R and Memory h*ll!!

    Which memtest did you use? memtest86 or memtest86+, what version?
    Have you tried to repeat the test in slot #1? Could be the stick was not seated properly.
    Please fll your forum signature with your system specs, and a link to your memory specs.
    For a start load optimized defaults, set Performance Enhance to standard.
    With 2x2GB of memory usually more MCH Core is needed, in the range of 1.2-1.26v, try to increase it step at a time and see how it goes.
    In some less common cases less MCH Core is needed if incerasing it doesn't help try 1.05,1.00,09.95v.
    Run few passes of memtest86+ before boooting into windows.
    A screen capture of MemSet main and spd(click spd) windows may also be helpful.
    Latest versions of memtest86+ and MemSet can be found in http://forums.tweaktown.com/f69/late...30/#post284762

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    • #3
      Re: Gigabyte EP45-UD3R and Memory h*ll!!

      I am currently at work. I will try it when I get home in about 2 hours and post my results. I believe I was using memtest86+. I havent tried anything with the MCH, that stuff was kind of intimidating tbh. Anyhow, thanks for the reply, I can't wait to get home and try to fix this!

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      • #4
        Re: Gigabyte EP45-UD3R and Memory h*ll!!

        I have the exact same ram and the exact same mobo (Same bios version too!!!). This is nothing new, and I don't know how to solve it. I get the memdumps, random windows errors. I am currently running the chips in the 2 & 4 slots instead of the 1 & 3 slots. I got errors on the 1 slot too. I am testing the 2 and 4 slots now, but it has only been a day. You are not alone (I get errors while running a 400FSB. I have tried both 44412 and 55518 figuring that the timings might have been too tight, but no) I have changed my PSU, and just bought an ati 5870 today. I don't think that is your problem.
        Last edited by sharpbiohazard; 10-14-2009, 08:56 PM.
        "The Anthrax Spore"
        GA-EP45-UD3R Rev#1.1-F11
        C2Q Q9550 (E0) 2.83Ghz 333x8.5
        Xigmatek HDT-SD964
        2x2GB Kingston HyperX T1 [KHX8500D2T1K2/4G]        DDR2 1066 555-15 2.2v
        Gigabyte 5870 1GB DDR5
        X-Fi Xtremegamer
        Antec 750w Truepower
        Antec 900
        ASUS VH236H 1920X1080

        "Gangrene"
        ASUS P5Q Pro Turbo
        C2D E8500 (E0) 3.16Ghz 333x9.5
        Zalman CNPS7000C-AlCu
        2x2GB Corsair XMS2 PC2-8500 [TWIN2X4096-8500C5C G] DDR2 800 555-18 1.8v
        XFX 9600GSO 768MB DDR2
        FSP 460w
        Antec 300
        Acer P224w 1680x1050

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        • #5
          Re: Gigabyte EP45-UD3R and Memory h*ll!!

          Well, so far so good. I changed my MCH Core to 2.0. It seems to be working...*crosses fingers*. Mine was set at 1.0 I believe. Anyhow, I am about to run some Everest tests on it to see how it works. I ran each stick in slot 1 and slot 3 (separate tests) for 2 passes in Memtest86+ version 4.0. (total of 4 tests). Then, I put both sticks in (1 in slot 1, 1 in slot 3), and ran Memtest86+ for 4 passes. No errors across the board. I hope that was the fix to my problem, because believe me, I am/was going insane! I will keep you posted.

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          • #6
            Re: Gigabyte EP45-UD3R and Memory h*ll!!

            I posted a reply to you here >>
            http://forums.tweaktown.com/f19/help-i-am-gigabyte-memory-h-ll-35402/


            Saw your post there first, sorry about that. 2.0V MCH? WOW< change that NOW, that is WAY to much

            For 2x2GB you may need 1.20-1.24 maybe, but not 2.0V, hope that was a typo!

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            • #7
              Re: Gigabyte EP45-UD3R and Memory h*ll!!

              LOL!! Yeah, it's 1.20!! I don't know why I typed 2.0! Anyway, I am sooooo excited to finally use my almost 1 year old computer with stability!!!

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              • #8
                Re: Gigabyte EP45-UD3R and Memory h*ll!!

                Nice to see all is well, and glad that was a typo! I assumed so, but thought I better ask to be sure

                Post back anytime if you need more help! Sorry you had instability for a year and did not find us sooner

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                • #9
                  Re: Gigabyte EP45-UD3R and Memory h*ll!!

                  Ok, got another BSOD. I haven't gotten to see it yet, but I can only assume that it was memory related (I am at work, and my g/f texted me the fantastic news). Anyhow, I only changed the MCH Core to 1.2v. Perhaps other settings need to be changed? I will post my full BIOS settings when I get home (in about 4 hours). Any brainstorming/action plans would be appreciated. Thanks!!

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                  • #10
                    Re: Gigabyte EP45-UD3R and Memory h*ll!!

                    Originally posted by jiffy760 View Post
                    Any brainstorming/action plans would be appreciated. Thanks!!
                    brainstorming give me headacehs so I just give ya the standards instead :-)
                    Have you set Performance Enhance tp standard?
                    Try more MCH Core, you may need up to 1.24/1.26v.
                    Instead of waiting for BSODs it is better to run stability tests.
                    memtest86+ for 5+ passes to begin with, then customized Prime95 blend toture. Start Prime95 select blend, select custom, set Min FFT to 128 and run for 8+ hours.
                    What is the memory voltage in BIOS HWMonitor?

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                    • #11
                      Re: Gigabyte EP45-UD3R and Memory h*ll!!

                      My Memory Voltage is set to 2.0v in the BIOS (where is HW Monitor?). I ran Everest's System stress test for 15 minutes with no issues. When you say to run Memtest86+ for 5 passes, should I do it with both sticks in at the same time? I will try bumping the MCH Core to 1.24-1.26 and get Prime95 as well. I will keep you posted on the results!

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                      • #12
                        Re: Gigabyte EP45-UD3R and Memory h*ll!!

                        PC Health Status, I thought DRAM Voltage was set auto.
                        Oh don't skip 1.22v.
                        Yes both sticks, if increasing voltage won't work than maybe test individual sticks.

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                        • #13
                          Re: Gigabyte EP45-UD3R and Memory h*ll!!

                          Let us know how you get along with your testing

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