GA-P55 UD3 Cold boot BSOD problem

[simongwynne]

Hello! I was wondering if anyone had any ideas about a problem i've got - as the title suggests when I first turn my PC on in the morning I get a blue screen error (usually the page fault). If I then restart the PC and select Load Windows Normally, everything will be fine, and the system appears to be stable for the rest of the day.

I have an overclocked i5 750 (though the error exists when not OCed) and
4gb of GSkill ram, tested fine with memtest86+, running Windows 7.

Have tried various voltage tweaks, based on other peoples' settings, but I just can't rid myself of this morning blue screen.

thanks,
Simon

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA-P55 UD3 Cold boot BSOD problem

What BSOD is it exactly, do you know the error #? It will look like this 0x00000000

What BIOS are you using?

[simongwynne]

Re: GA-P55 UD3 Cold boot BSOD problem

Pretty certain it's 0x00000050, though it may vary (I'll confirm tomorrow morning).

Using the latest bios from Gigabyte's site (F4?) - the problem has travelled over bios updates unfortunately.

thanks.

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA-P55 UD3 Cold boot BSOD problem

Ahh well that is normally memory or NB, which may mean you need to adjust your memory or PCH Voltages

How many passes did you run of Memtest86+? I recommend at least 5, 10 would be better.

It also very well could be the BIOS still though, since these boards are so new I don't expect a fully stable great BIOS until around F8 or so

F5 is available if you would like to test it out >>

http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/7/28/2024082/p55ud3.F5.zip

Please be sure you read this if you are unsure of proper flashing procedures >>

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

[simongwynne]

Re: GA-P55 UD3 Cold boot BSOD problem

Thanks, I'll give that a go later. Have to admit I usually have my memory settings on AUTO, as setting them manually (1.65, 8-8-8-24) causes a POST failure when I overclock.

Some info from this morning's blue screen:

netbt.sys

PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA

STOP: 0x00000050

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA-P55 UD3 Cold boot BSOD problem

Well when you overclock, you may need to use different settings depending on your overclock of course. Shouldn't be a problem though once you use the right ones.

I can help with it all of course, did you update your BIOS yet? If not I would start there, this error is memory related for sure no matter what file is shown to be the fault at any given time. So some setting adjustments are needed.

Are you using a sound card or any other cards other than PCIE GFX Card? Just checking.

What PSU are you using?

[simongwynne]

Re: GA-P55 UD3 Cold boot BSOD problem

I use the onboard sound, and have a corsair 620hx. Haven't updated the bios yet (I'm at work and it's morning here), but will do this evening.

Thanks again, much appreciated.

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA-P55 UD3 Cold boot BSOD problem

K, thanks!

Ya I would go ahead and update the BIOS first as this is likely the cause of some issues with these boards being so new

[simongwynne]

Re: GA-P55 UD3 Cold boot BSOD problem

Well, the latest is that I got home yesterday evening, switched the PC on and it booted to Windows with no bsod on the way. The difference being is that it wasn't switched off at the wall (which it usually is at night). I then updated the BIOS and ran memtest (no errors).

Now this morning it pretty much booted fine (again without being turned off at the wall), however it seemed to restart itself at POST before loading windows with no problems.

Could it be a power supply issue? Definitely seems to be fine (or better) when not turned off at the wall at night.

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA-P55 UD3 Cold boot BSOD problem

Well I do advise against switching boards off at the wall or PSU Socket as this will drain the CMOS battery and often clear the CMOS which can cause various issues.

No need to unplug it really, if you have it turned off it is not using any power at all.

[simongwynne]

Re: GA-P55 UD3 Cold boot BSOD problem

So, yesterday after being switched off all day (for about 15 hours), and powered off at the wall it booted perfectly. Then this morning (after being off for 8 hours, but still on at the wall) it did the blue screen. I can't really see a pattern, so am a bit stuck.

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA-P55 UD3 Cold boot BSOD problem

Do not power it off at the wall or PSU.

Other than that causing issues, you may just need to tweak your settings. If you think this may be the case (If you are using all Auto) please get a template from my signature and give me your full current settings and I will advise back

[simongwynne]

Re: GA-P55 UD3 Cold boot BSOD problem

will do - thanks.

[simongwynne]

Re: GA-P55 UD3 Cold boot BSOD problem

here we go:
Advanced Frequency Settings:

CPU Clock Ratio 20x

Advanced Core Features [Press Enter]:

Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech................[enabled
CPU Cores Enabled........................[All]

CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)..................[Auto]
C3/C6/C7 State Support...................[Auto]
CPU Thermal Monitor......................[Auto]
CPU EIST Function........................[disabled]
Bi-Directional PROCHOT...................[Auto]

QPI Clock Ratio..........................[Auto]
QPI Link Speed........................[5.76ghz]
Uncore Clock Ratio....................[16x]
Uncore Frequency.........................2880MHz

>>>>> Standard Clock Control <<<<<

Base Clock (BCLK) Control................[Enabled]
BCLK Frequency ..........................[180]
Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.)..........[Disabled]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD)...........[auto]
Memory Frequency (MHz)................1333 1800
PCI Express Frequency (MHz)..............[102]
C.I.A.2..................................[Disabled]

>>>>> Advanced Clock Control <<<<<

CPU Clock Drive..........................[ 800mV]
PCI Express Clock Drive..................[ 900mV]
CPU Clock Skew...........................[ 0ps]

Advanced Memory Settings:

Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.)..........[Disabled]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD)...........[auto]
Memory Frequency (MHz)................1333 1800
Performance Enhance (SPD)............. [Turbo]
DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD)............ [auto]
Profile DDR Voltage ..................1.5v
Profile QPI Voltage ..................1.1v
Channel Interleaving.....................[6 Auto]
Rank Interleaving........................[4 Auto]

>>>>> Channel A & B

Channel A Timing Settings [Press Enter]:
Cas Latency Time........................[9 auto]
tRCD....................................[9 auto]
tRP.....................................[9 auto]
tRAS...................................[24 auto]

>>>>> Advanced Timing Control

tRC....................................[33 Auto]
tRRD...................................[4 Auto]
tWTR...................................[5 Auto]
tWR....................................[10 Auto]
tWTP...................................[21 Auto]
tWL....................................[7 Auto]
tRFC...................................[74 Auto]
tRTP...................................[5 Auto]
tFAW...................................[20 Auto]
Command Rate (CMD).................. 1 [1 auto]

>>>>> Misc Timing Control

B2B Cas Delay..........................[- Auto]
Round Trip Latency.....................[49 Auto]

Channel A Turnaround Settings [Press Enter]:
Different DIMMs........................[6 Auto]
Different DIMMs........................[5 Auto]
On The Same Rank.......................[1 Auto]

>>>>> Channel A Writes Followed By Writes

Different DIMMs........................[6 Auto]
Different DIMMs........................[6 Auto]
On The Same Rank.......................[1 Auto]


Advanced Voltage Settings:

******Mother Board Voltage Control ******
Voltage Types............Normal......Current
--------------------------------------------

>>> CPU
Load Line Calibration...................[auto]
CPU Vcore..................1.28125v..[1.28125v]
QPI/VTT Voltage..........1.100v.....[1270v]

>>> MCH/ICH
PCH Core....................1.050v.....[Auto]
CPU PLL......................1.800v.....[Auto]

>>> DRAM
DRAM Voltage..............1.500v.....[1.660v]
DRAM Termination.........0.750v.....[Auto]
Ch-A Data VRef............0.750v.....[Auto]
Ch-A Data VRef............0.750v.....[Auto]
Ch-B Data VRef............0.750v.....[Auto]
Ch-B Data VRef............0.750v.....[Auto]


Miscellaneous Settings:[/SIZE]

Isochronous Support....................[Enabled]
Virtualisation technology..............[Enabled]

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: GA-P55 UD3 Cold boot BSOD problem

K, try these settings for a bit and see if things are any better

CPU Clock Ratio 20x

Advanced Core Features [Press Enter]:

Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech................[enabled
CPU Cores Enabled........................[All]

CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)..................[Auto] << Disabled
C3/C6/C7 State Support...................[Auto]
CPU Thermal Monitor......................[Auto]
CPU EIST Function........................[disabled]
Bi-Directional PROCHOT...................[Auto]

QPI Clock Ratio..........................[Auto] << x36
QPI Link Speed........................[5.76ghz]
Uncore Clock Ratio....................[16x]
Uncore Frequency.........................2880MHz

>>>>> Standard Clock Control <<<<<

Base Clock (BCLK) Control................[Enabled]
BCLK Frequency ..........................[180]
Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.)..........[Disabled]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD)...........[auto] << x10
Memory Frequency (MHz)................1333 1800
PCI Express Frequency (MHz)..............[102] << Set 100 for now
C.I.A.2..................................[Disabled]

>>>>> Advanced Clock Control <<<<<

CPU Clock Drive..........................[ 800mV]
PCI Express Clock Drive..................[ 900mV]
CPU Clock Skew...........................[ 0ps]

Advanced Memory Settings:

Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.)..........[Disabled]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD)...........[auto] << Set to x10
Memory Frequency (MHz)................1333 1800
Performance Enhance (SPD)............. [Turbo] << Standard
DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD)............ [auto] << Manual
Profile DDR Voltage ..................1.5v
Profile QPI Voltage ..................1.1v
Channel Interleaving.....................[6 Auto]
Rank Interleaving........................[4 Auto]

>>>>> Channel A & B

Channel A Timing Settings [Press Enter]:
Cas Latency Time........................[9 auto] << Set 9
tRCD....................................[9 auto] << Set 9
tRP.....................................[9 auto] << Set 9
tRAS...................................[24 auto] << Set 24

>>>>> Advanced Timing Control

tRC....................................[33 Auto]
tRRD...................................[4 Auto]
tWTR...................................[5 Auto]
tWR....................................[10 Auto]
tWTP...................................[21 Auto]
tWL....................................[7 Auto]
tRFC...................................[74 Auto]
tRTP...................................[5 Auto]
tFAW...................................[20 Auto]
Command Rate (CMD).................. 1 [1 auto] << Set 1T

>>>>> Misc Timing Control

B2B Cas Delay..........................[- Auto]
Round Trip Latency.....................[49 Auto]

Channel A Turnaround Settings [Press Enter]:
Different DIMMs........................[6 Auto]
Different DIMMs........................[5 Auto]
On The Same Rank.......................[1 Auto]

>>>>> Channel A Writes Followed By Writes

Different DIMMs........................[6 Auto]
Different DIMMs........................[6 Auto]
On The Same Rank.......................[1 Auto]


Advanced Voltage Settings:

******Mother Board Voltage Control ******
Voltage Types............Normal......Current
--------------------------------------------

>>> CPU
Load Line Calibration...................[auto] << Enabled, level 2 if level choice available
CPU Vcore..................1.28125v..[1.28125v] << Bumpfor now to 1.3 or so
QPI/VTT Voltage..........1.100v.....[1270v] << 1.3-1.38

>>> MCH/ICH
PCH Core....................1.050v.....[Auto] << 1.1-1.2
CPU PLL......................1.800v.....[Auto] << 1.84

>>> DRAM
DRAM Voltage..............1.500v.....[1.660v]