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  • Re: GZ-Z77X-UD5H Random freezing and shutdowns.

    Just thought I'd drop back in and say what fixed this for me, for now, still waiting for final BIOS fix.

    I found a memory compatibility issue with two different types of IC's (Hynix BFR / Samsung HYK0), that are used in 4GB based modules. I've sent in a report and they are aware of the issue and working to correct it.

    The ONLY thing that fixed this for me was to go back to 2GB based modules, instantly freezes and instant reboots were gone!! I must have missed this before in my initial attempts at switching around various memory kits!

    So, if you are having these issues, and are using 4GB based memory kits, please switch over to 2GB based kits if you can and that should help until they get new BIOSes out!

    There may be added compatibility for 4GB modules in the latest UD5H BIOS, not sure as I'm using UD3H BIOS and have not tested UD5H one yet. Nor have I tested any of the latest Final BIOSes that just came out yet, will test those with 4GB kits tonight
    Last edited by Lsdmeasap; 05-12-2012, 01:18 PM.

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    • Re: GZ-Z77X-UD5H Random freezing and shutdowns.

      I tried a different OS to see if this happened, and it did not. Of course you can't install Intel USb drivers int he other OS since XP wont accept them, so perhaps that is it. I have 4 CPUs, 2500K, 2600K, and two other Ivy CPUs, 3570K and 3770K. This issue only happens with the 2500K at stock, and is isolated to it, if that makes any sense.

      At some point I think it is CPU dependent too, as these issues aren't easily reproducible.
      FYI if you are freezing in the BIOS, you need to RMA your board, at least if you are at stock. If you are OCed and freezing in BIOS your OC is unstable, notice your BIOS temp isn't your idle CPU temp, that UEFI puts a load on your CPU.

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      • Re: GZ-Z77X-UD5H Random freezing and shutdowns.

        Clearly, Lsdme isn't man enough to handle memory with 4GB per stick.
        All kidding aside, it will help if everyone's forum signature and/or PC Specs includes how many modules X memory size per module, such as 2x4GB, 4x4GB, etc.
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        • Re: GZ-Z77X-UD5H Random freezing and shutdowns.

          Na, it's not me or the modules, see here I can play with 4GB modules
          http://forums.tweaktown.com/gigabyte...n-reset-4.html

          And I ran 16GB for my X79 review at 2333Mhz 9-10-11-28 too (CPU wouldn't do 2400 or above though, with any modules/timings)

          It's just a IC incompatibility with Z77 BIOS, same happens with both kits even with majorly loose timings (CAS 11-12 at 2133), super high voltages 1.7-1.8+, or single sticks.

          *Edit*

          You are right Sin, it's often hard to reproduce because once it's OK it's usually OK for a long time and wont happen again until you let the board sit for many hours IE Cold boot again. I tested for a little while (2 days) with a neighbors 3570K and the same occurred with the 4GB problematic kits, so I feel it's a memory incompatibility issue more than a CPU model/type issue. At least for the issue I'm running into anyway. All testing on my end was done at 2133 or above, did not waste time with lesser testing as I never planned to run slower memory speeds and it shouldn't be warranted. They'll fix this, the memory issues anyway, on the BIOS end of things.

          Hopefully once others with this issue chime in about their modules we'll know more, as this might just be a memory ONLY issue!! And hopefully those affected also have some 2GB sticks they can fall back on for testing to verify there issues were also 4GB IC related.

          I'm sure Gigabyte will be able to get all this fixed up shortly!

          *Forgot to mention*

          Never had any issues with USB or USB Drivers here! Except for the RTFM initial setup
          Last edited by Lsdmeasap; 05-12-2012, 01:58 PM.

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          • Re: GZ-Z77X-UD5H Random freezing and shutdowns.

            Well, i updated my bios to the F8 version (official version according to the z77x-d3h page), I've also removed USB3.0 drivers. Since then i had zero freezes / lock ups, hopefully its fixed already (using 2x4GB G.Skill Sniper 1.25v).
            MB: Gigabyte G1.Sniper 3 BIOS F8i <> CPU: [email protected] 1.30v <> Cooling: H100i + 4x Cougar V12HP 1500RPM <> RAM: G.Skill RipjawsZ 2x4GB 2400Mhz @ 2133Mhz 9-11-11-31 1T -1.60v- <> Monitor: Dell U2711 <> VGA: HD7970 @ 1200/6800 [1.16v + Accelero Xtreme 7970] <> HDDs: 2x1TB Samsung SP F3 + 2x Crucial M4 256GB @ RAID-0 <> Case: CM HAF-X <> PSU: Seasonic Platinum 1KW

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            • Re: GZ-Z77X-UD5H Random freezing and shutdowns.

              Looking around I see some other Z77 boards from different manufacturers having USB 3.0/freezing problems, or so it seems like.
              Then again I wonder about the dram thing. I have some G Skill 2400 and it runs just fine, board recognizes profiles and sets everything right. But I can't get the thing to boot if I try to get a higher clock even with looser timings.
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              • Re: GZ-Z77X-UD5H Random freezing and shutdowns.

                Originally posted by profJim View Post
                Clearly, Lsdme isn't man enough to handle memory with 4GB per stick.
                All kidding aside, it will help if everyone's forum signature and/or PC Specs includes how many modules X memory size per module, such as 2x4GB, 4x4GB, etc.
                Personally, I block all signatures out of habit (and for sanity, and for not wasting time reading useless information). We've got those great pull-down menus next to our names for system specs -- that's the place to look.

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                • Re: GZ-Z77X-UD5H Random freezing and shutdowns.

                  Hi all,after reading all possible threads i could find about this GB Z77-UD5 i now lil bit worried,seems people have many problems with it..
                  I should receive my board in few days and hope everything will be ok,will report how my system will manage (on NOT manage) run after i swap boards (currently using Asus P8P67 Pro and i had to rma it 3 times..so decided to change manufacturer,hope i didnt made mistake lol)
                  Have a good day and working systems ;)

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                  • Re: GZ-Z77X-UD5H Random freezing and shutdowns.

                    Bear in mind you will probably see more people with problems than not posting in these threads. Anytime something new comes out it takes a while for the BIOS updates to get optimized.
                    On the other hand, these boards are very good with overclocking, there's a lot of versatility built in which allows you to go about it in different ways, depending on the board itself and the cpu.
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                    Dual Aquaero 5 Pro controllers for pumps & fans / FC9 for led's only 2xD5 pwm w/Bitspower tops - MCP35x2 - 3x480 rads/1x240 rad/AP15 fans / EK supremcy
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                    • Re: GZ-Z77X-UD5H Random freezing and shutdowns.

                      Just an update since updating to the official F7 BIOS.

                      I was able to reset to optimized defaults, enable my XMP profile/onboard video. I got into Windows 7, launched EasyTune6 -- set it to the middle option (4.43 GHZ @ 103.3 BCLK) and I have not had an issue since. I reflashed the F4 BIOS and I was freezing in seconds. Flashed back to F7 -- no problems.
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                      • Re: GZ-Z77X-UD5H Random freezing and shutdowns.

                        I didn't have a single lock up / freeze since i removed the USB3.0 driver and updated to the F8 bios.
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                        • Re: GZ-Z77X-UD5H Random freezing and shutdowns.

                          Originally posted by leoxtxt View Post
                          I didn't have a single lock up / freeze since i removed the USB3.0 driver and updated to the F8 bios.

                          Me too - though using the F7 bios.

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                          • Re: GZ-Z77X-UD5H Random freezing and shutdowns.

                            Well I finally took the plunge and scrapped my old HP desktop and built my pc with z77x u5dh from scan with 16gb of vengeance LP memory and I7 3770k cpu. Initially it was freezing or other hiccups on F4 to F6. Now running fine with Lastest from Gigabyte site F7 I hacked bios to put HP slic 2.1 in save trouble activating etc with my drive from old pc all works a dream, updated to win8 cp today and runs no problem, ran aida64 24hrs with clock at 4.5 idle is 38 and max about 68 with corsair h80, ordered an xpc rasa kit which should knock the socks of the corsair and give a better overclock. I have built a few machines over the years both intel and amd and preferred asus boards but for price this board is first class in my opinion makers will iron out the gremlins over the next couple of updates that some are having.

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                            • Re: GZ-Z77X-UD5H Random freezing and shutdowns.

                              Glad to see people getting better results. I had a few USB 3.0 glitches along the way but it seems to be functioning fine with the last few BIOS updates. I got the Gigabyte supplied USB 3.0 ports up front and using the 1st Intel USB 3.0 header and everything seems OK.
                              I've been having fun using different methods of overclocking, now that I've made a 12 hour run with Prime 95 I'm going to settle in and work on bringing the vcore/temps down a little more.
                              Maximus 8 Hero/6700K @ 4.8/4x4GB LPX @ 3200 15-17-17-36 CR1
                              Case Labs SM8 w/dual pedestals / Custom water w/ acrylic pipe / Light box
                              PowerColor 390Xw/EK block / Samsung 840 Pro 256GBx2 RAID 0 / 128GBx1 SSD's | 3 HDD's / DVD burner
                              Dual Aquaero 5 Pro controllers for pumps & fans / FC9 for led's only 2xD5 pwm w/Bitspower tops - MCP35x2 - 3x480 rads/1x240 rad/AP15 fans / EK supremcy
                              Seasonic Platinum 1000w custom fabbed/sleeved psu wiring by me

                              Wifes: Z77X-UD5H / 3770K w/c with Raystorm copper block & 2 Rads/ Kingston HyperX RAM / Switch 810 case/ PowerColor AX7950 w/EK block
                              HTPC: Z68 Pro3 M / 2105

                              SOLD:Z97X-UD5H /4790K/F11b mod BIOS/[email protected] 4x4GB Kingston Genesis KHX24C11X3K4 2400 RAM 11-13-13-30
                              SOLD:Z87X-UD5H /4770K

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                              • Re: GZ-Z77X-UD5H Random freezing and shutdowns.

                                I've replaced my Gigabyte Z77X-UD5H with the ASUS P8Z77-V due to random freezes and blue screen of death crashes occurring at least once a day. After replacing the Gigabyte, I found out that one of my Corsair vengeance 8gb RAM sticks was faulty - but with the new board and sans the faulty ram stick, I've been going 5 days in a row without a single hiccup, and have run LinX and Prime95 tests all night long without issues.

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