Gigabyte DS3/DS4/DQ6 Guide

Buffalo2102 · 18 Dec 2006 at 09:11

Sawbill said:
Well, after more fiddling, ran SP2004 for 3 hours (before I give up), but SuperPI would still not manage 4M digits without crashing.

After this (about 6 Hrs running @ ~100%) I re-ran MemTest86+.

This time it threw out 1000s of errors! All only 1 or 2 bits in error, all in the last byte. All in 1 word sequences. All with addresses ending in C !

So I tried each memory module individually. Both worked individually (in both slots 1 & 3).

So I tried turning the DIMM Volts back down to normal (1.8v). One module still worked fine, the other would not POST.

Put both modules back in and vDIMM back to 2.1v and errors again - same pattern.

So does this sound like a Memory problem, Motherboard problem or CPU problem? Alas, I don't have any bits to swap out. My nearest alternate PC is much slower (so would not really stress things much).

I had hoped to have this working by Xmas, but that is not looking promising if I'm going to have to start RMAing bits at random!

Sounds like the same problems I was having with a DS3 and G-Skill NR memory. I RMA'd the memory explaining the problem and they replaced the NR memory with NQ. The NQ memory is DR2 6400 but has a default voltage of 1.8v. I have had no problems since.

In a nutshell, it sounds like a memory/mobo compatibility problem to me.

nVIDIA_Master · 18 Dec 2006 at 16:20

prism said:
I only have experience with Windows Vista RC2 and Windows XP Pro atm with the Intel Matrix controller, and under Vista it's a lot faster but that is due to the new way of loading Vista does, but general loading ain't too bad for me atm.

I haven't tested RAID at all on the JMicron, so can't comment on that.
Using the Intel Matrix controller I get about 120MB/s throughput.
Not too much interested in Burst rate, as continious throughput is more important on the long run.

Passed memtest after around 6 hours of continuous cycling.

I emailed Gigabyte, love the responce lol.

Hi,

This is software problem, sorry but we don't think we can more suggestion, maybe you need contact microsoft or Blizard for these software problem. Sorry for the inconvenience caused

prism · 19 Dec 2006 at 17:56

Figures

I believe I saw some post regarding a 7950GTX2 on wow-europe Technical forums. Haven't checked it since I don't own one, and was only looking through threads real quick.

beast · 19 Dec 2006 at 23:22

Hi guys, sorry if I'm covering old ground, frustratingly I had the information I needed yesterday but didn't bookmark it and sod's law now I can't find it.

I've got the geIL 6400 RAM and today a DS3. Everything seems fine on the board, But I have two queries about the RAM and board:

1. How in the BIOS, do I change the RAM timings? It's slacker than what they should be according to sisoftware sandra but have no idea where to change them.

2. I understand you have to change the voltage to my ram to 2.1v, I have found the option to increase the voltage in the BIOS but where does it display my current voltage? I would like to know the voltage prior to cranking it up.

Thanks in anticipation!

Buffalo2102 · 20 Dec 2006 at 17:22

1. While on the initial BIOS page, press CTRL and F1 together. When you go into the MIT page there should be additional options to allow you to change the memory timings.

2. The default memory voltage is 1.8v. Therefore, if you change the value to +0.1v, you are running on 1.9v. You need to set it at +0.3v to get your 2.1v.

mishima · 20 Dec 2006 at 20:00

How common are these ram and bootup problems? I have only just yesterday ordered various components including a DS4 board. I really hope I don't have any problems!

domyboy · 20 Dec 2006 at 23:07

well, i just got my rig today and it dosnt boot, just does that fan spin up cycling thing. my first rig aswell, im not to sure what to do. :confused:

mishima · 20 Dec 2006 at 23:28

What model do you have DS3/DS4? and what cpu/memory?

domyboy · 21 Dec 2006 at 00:05

ds4, conroe6400,2gb geil6400c4,antec p180, corsair psu, ati 1800xt

domyboy · 21 Dec 2006 at 00:28

ok, ill try it as soon as my hardrive is finished being formated.

sry wrong forum lol

mishima · 21 Dec 2006 at 20:23

u manage to get yours workin yet domyboy? I had the same problem ;<

TomL · 23 Dec 2006 at 11:11

DS3 board, 8800 GTS, C2D E6300, Geil 6400 RAM and I'm getting no display on screen, power to all the fans though - am I screwed?

Cob · 23 Dec 2006 at 11:23

TomL said:
DS3 board, 8800 GTS, C2D E6300, Geil 6400 RAM and I'm getting no display on screen, power to all the fans though - am I screwed?

Are you sure the cpu is seated correctly? It's easy to get it wrong with the pin-less 775 chips.

TomL · 23 Dec 2006 at 11:25

Well it was running fine in Bios before I plugged in the DVD and floppy drive, with the CPU temp being reported at 23c, would it get that far if the CPU was seated incorrectly?

Cob · 23 Dec 2006 at 11:27

Nope. Does it work if you unplug the dvd and/or floppy drive?

TomL · 23 Dec 2006 at 11:31

No I've totally unplugged them, I shorted the CMOS jumper and reseated the RAM, still no results.

Cob · 23 Dec 2006 at 11:34

Try unplugging the power lead and removing the battery for 30 mins.

Have you tested each RAM stick on its own?

TomL · 23 Dec 2006 at 11:59

Alright leaving the CMOS battery out for 30m, I haven't tried one stick on its own but I will.

mishima · 23 Dec 2006 at 12:04

When did you buy this stuff? Get it from OCUK?

TomL · 23 Dec 2006 at 12:08

I bought it Wednesday and it is from OcUK.