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LambChop
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Last Activity: 02-04-2008, 04:15 AM
Joined: 01-09-2008
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  • LambChop
    replied to GA-x38-DQ6 Memory Issues
    Re: GA-x38-DQ6 Memory Issues

    Other boards have dual bios as well, this one has a logic error i think.

    Which will explain GA's unwilling to admit to issues since than they have to replace all of them!

    I thought about sueing them but, by the time case is through,...
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  • LambChop
    replied to GA-x38-DQ6 Memory Issues
    Re: GA-x38-DQ6 Memory Issues




    If the motherboard doesn't like the settings you set regarding memory frequency voltage OC etc, It fails the POST. all is normal until now.

    Except this mobo is unable to load default/last values, or considers this a BIOS failure...
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  • LambChop
    replied to Where can I buy a DES board?
    Re: Where can I buy a DES board?



    They rushed the X38 out of the door so fast, I am surprised we didn't get a flat packed, assemble yourself components out of the box like IKEA.

    I am sensing the same thing with X48, again too fast, no decent bios etc etc....
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  • LambChop
    replied to Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 System Temps?
    Re: Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 System Temps?

    Well too late now but:

    CPU: around 30 °C, 40-45 °C under very heavy load

    Motherboard 30 - 35 °C again under heavy load...
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  • LambChop
    replied to GA-X38-DQ6 - Which BIOS should I use?
    Re: GA-X38-DQ6 - Which BIOS should I use?

    Ouch...

    I know how frustrating it is when things don't do what they are supposed to out of the box.

    If you have any courage left, i will suggest the new F7 BIOS, seems to be a bit better, but still very touchy about memory...
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  • LambChop
    replied to GA-x38-DQ6 with an attidude
    Re: GA-x38-DQ6 with an attidude



    Yes it is, but it was a tryout, modules survived, Board did not (usual bios failure.)

    Bohoba:
    Only things connected to that weird Jmicron controller is DVD ROM and RW drives, SATA ones, i don't trust it with my HDD's which...
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  • Re: GIGABYTE X48-DQ6 Mobo - DES Arrives!

    After my personal experiences with GA-X38-DQ6 and those of i know about, i would advise anyone considering this mobo to wait at least 6 months.
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  • LambChop
    started a topic GA-x38-DQ6 with an attidude

    GA-x38-DQ6 with an attidude

    Ok, This is the last ditch effort for me b4 i throw this mobo into the bin.

    First the Config:

    Intel E6850 @ 3.0GHZ, 1333FSB
    Kingston HyperX KHX9600D2K2/2G x2 (this is 4x 1GB Modules)
    XFX 8800GTX (NO OC)
    Tagan Twin Engine etc 800W PSU
    Vista Ultimate x64...
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