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Which slots did you put the RAM in?
#1. You should have them in slots #1 & #3, this will be single channel mode and is recommended due to the integrated controller issue.
Many people have reported that this helps and has no performance decrease.
The CPUZ is showing your RAM is at 1333MHz which is JEDEC #4. This is the best speed for your memory controller.#2. For future reference, what is the version of your motherboard?
It's showing unganged, which is also going to help stability.
If you haven't already, put the RAM in slots 1&3, let us know if its stable.
#3. BIOS update.
Here are some links on how to update your BIOS, read all the disclaimers, follow all instructions, disable your anti-virus.
This normally goes easily, if there is a problem the worst case scenario is your motherboard will not work, hopefully Gigabyte would be able to fix it.
I normally don't suggest to update BIOS unless absolutely necessary, in your case with this CPU and memory controller, the issues your having and the large amount of things you have already tried to get your computer running, I feel this is necessary.
How Do I Update My BIOS? - Gigabyte motherboard site. I recommend the first method on this site, using a USB memory stick.
BIOS Flashing - A "How To ~ Qflash Guide" - this has some good information.
#4. For the AHCI and RAM voltages,
You will have to go into BIOS and check the voltage settings, check you motherboard manual at the pages mentioned in the previous post.
Your motherboard manual will tell you where the AHCI/IDE settings are located. Do not change the AHCI/IDE settings, this will cause a blue screen due to driver availability.
Let us know if you have any questions about any of the above steps.
Please provide as much information about each step tried, the results, any questions.
If you decide not to do some of the steps, inform us and maybe we can clarify any questions you might have.
Last edited by Dave76; 04 Sep 2010 at 23:35.