bsod 101/freeze issue

[Damien Walker]

Need help solving a x101 bsod error that i got this morning.

I'm recently installed a GA Z77X UP4TH MB that I just got back from being RMA'd

after checking around on the internet they said I should increase vcore but how much vcore do I need.

[Damien Walker]

Re: bsod 101/freeze issue

the only settings I have changed are:
vcore coltage response - fast
pwm phase control - extreme performance
set cpu/vtt to 1.08v
turned off turbo boost
set xmp profile 1
CPU/PCIe Base Clock to 100.1
CPU Enhanced Halt(C1E) disabled
C3/C6 State Support disabled
CPU Thermal Monitor disabled
CPU EIST Function disabled

[wazza300]

Re: bsod 101/freeze issue

cpu/vtt should be fine at stock for 8gb of ram,mines at 1.05v

try with medium llc


as for all the c states and eist and turbo boost I leave them on auto/enabled

[Damien Walker]

Re: bsod 101/freeze issue

ok I'll try that (as soon as i get home)

[Damien Walker]

Re: bsod 101/freeze issue

ok right now I have done what you said and i am now watching whats going on while using it normally

and one reset at around midnight :(
no bsod just a random reset

[Damien Walker]

Re: bsod 101/freeze issue

wazza is there a step by step bios setup u can give me cuz i just really wanna get rid of this random crashes mainly cuz i cant predict it and i have limited resources to test any of the hardware

[wazza300]

Re: bsod 101/freeze issue

I only have a an oc guide,

http://forums.tweaktown.com/gigabyte/50348-gigabyte-z77x-up4-th-z77x-up5-th-overclock-settings-guide.html

random restarts are usually memory related or cpu v

how much dram voltage are you using? for stock clocks all id change are bclk to 100,vcore volt response to fast,pwm phase control to extreme perf and manually set dram voltage(anywhere from 1.5v to 1.65v)

[Damien Walker]

Re: bsod 101/freeze issue

My memory is 9/9/9/24 at 1.5v would putting it at 1.555 like you have in your guide be detrimental?

What I mean is setting it over the listed voltage hurt too much?

at stock cpu core voltage atm is 1.152v and blck is still 100.1 dram voltage is at 1.5v

[Damien Walker]

Re: bsod 101/freeze issue

Wazza i will try and get a usb stick to do a memtest and post results for each stick (running overnight) can i zip a hwmonitor log for anyone to look at?

[profJim]

Re: bsod 101/freeze issue

If needed, your memory should be fine up to 1.65 volts and no, it won't hurt the memory.
Sometimes slightly higher than standard voltage is needed for stability.

Memtest86+ is an excellent diagnostic tool that can help find out if memory is faulty or if some bios settings are too far off, but it doesn't stress test your system the way that Prime95 and some other programs do.

[Damien Walker]

Re: bsod 101/freeze issue

tbh im just really afraid to use prime 95 :( mainly because jamaica itself can be a bit warm
and i wouldnt want to damage the cpu when i have no backups to replace it

[Damien Walker]

Re: bsod 101/freeze issue

Last night it gave me a wierd error
It froze and when i restarted it gave me the memory beep codes
I checked each slot with a single stick twice, once with each stick of g.skill, still got beeps
Then I tried with a 4mb 1333mhz stick still got beeps.
Then I tried back one of the g. skill and it booted up.

What could cause that and how can i fix it?

[Damien Walker]

[Damien Walker]

Re: bsod 101/freeze issue

I did a prime95 small ffts for 2 hours with no errors or warnings


it settled off at 73 C and didnt flinch right now im still at my wits end with no idea if i have made any progress in resolving the issue

[Damien Walker]

Re: bsod 101/freeze issue

Seems the cpu was the cause of all the errors on the end of its cycle sigh atleast i can get a replacement out here

If the mods can close this that will be great