BSOD on Brand new Self-Built PC..

[CarlTR6]

Thank you, Tews, Dave, and Chev for the help. I appreciate it, guys.

 

[SmashGR]

Thanks alot guys..and i hope after all this we'll see an end to it all.

I got the Snip for ya: View attachment 100652

Didn't really understand what you wanted from the Motherboard Manual.

 

[CarlTR6]

Here is the snip

View attachment 100665

 

[SmashGR]

Carl i think he need's tabs: CPU (which u provided), Mainboard, Memory and SPD.
Could you snip the rest too?

Thanks

 

[CarlTR6]

Smash, I did not get anything but this one. Well, maybe I did; but I cannot read it.

 

[Dave76]

Same here, only the one CPUZ CPU tab in that zip file.

Can you try using the "Snipping Tool" you can select just the CPUZ window, it will make it easier for everyone to see?

Have a look at the tutorial on uploading pictures to the Forum, it's easy after the first time you get through it.

For snipping tool, start button> in the search box type 'Snipping tool' >enter.
Select the area you want to copy, save to a convient place.

Tutorial for uploading files to the forum, Click here > How to Post a Screenshot in Seven Forums

The info will help us with the next steps.


Have you changed RAM or NB voltages in BIOS before?
If not ,then read the section in your motherboard manual, this will help with the next steps.

 

[SmashGR]

After re-seating RAM and all power cables last night and cold-booting it again today it came up with hundreds of errors.

Here are the snips:

CPU:
View attachment 100798

Memory:
View attachment 100799

Motherboard:
View attachment 100800


SPD w/ Memory slot 1
View attachment 100801

SPD w/ Memory slot 3
View attachment 100802

 

[Dave76]

Good information.

This type of error can be caused by:
Bad RAM or bad RAM settings
Bad motherboard slots or other problems
Bad PSU

Since returning these one by one or all at once can be time consuming, if you would like we can try to adjust some of the RAM and NB settings.
As mentioned previously, you may end up RMA'ing the RAM, but this is worth a try.

If you want to proceed, look in your BIOS and post the RAM voltage and NB voltage (which is MCH Core).

Next time you have the computer off for long enough to test the cold boot symptoms, put your RAM in slots 2 & 4, just to comfirm.

Are the DRAM timings in auto? or set manually?

Let us know if you want to continue with these adjustments.

EDIT:
There are newer BIOS updates listed on your mobo site, there is no FF listed.
Your BIOS version (from the CPUZ Mainboard tab) is FFb, this is a beta version and could be causing problems.
This is a quote from the Gigabyte website.

What is a BETA?
BETA describes a new version that is reliable yet may not include all the features of the final product. During this phase we are previewing new features and gathering customer input to insure our product provides the best experience possible.

You might want to contact the company you got your computer from and question them if a beta BIOS from 5 months ago, and two full versions later is "Ready to go".

-It is OEM version ( i Self-Built it online through a PC company that sent it to me "Ready-to-go"

If your comfortable updating the BIOS and it won't void your warranty, I would update it to the current listed FH.
If your not comfortable with doing that, I would let the PC company upgrade the BIOS and fix the RAM problem.

Let us know if you want to continue, we will be here to help you.

 

[SmashGR]

I don't understand what RMA'ing the RAM means.
I don't know where to go to find the RAM and NB voltage, nor do i know what MCH Core is.
I also don't know where to see if the DRAM timings are auto or set manually.

Please explain

Edit: Also my motherboard manual says that for 2 modules to work they need to be placed in slot 1 and 3.

 

[SmashGR]

Let's do it.
Sending it to Athens to the company i got it from will take weeks because the transportation truck drivers are on strike all over the country (Typical Greece )

So how do we update the BIOS the safest way??

 

[tykel]

I have a Gigabyte mtherboard (P55-UD3) and there is a BIOS tool called QFlash to update the BIOS from a USB stick.
If your motherboard has that tool:
- Download and extract the BIOS file to the stick.
- Reboot the computer, and press the key for QFlash, OR go to the BIOS (DEL) and the key for QFlash should be listed at the bottom, press it.
- Navigate to the file on your USB drive.
- Confirm.
- Pray you don't have a power cut.
- Done!

 

[SmashGR]

Can i use the same USB stick that memtest is on?
Or does it have to be formatted?

 

[tykel]

I would use another one. I just put mine on a USB stick with my documents and stuff.

 

[Lomai]

From Gigabyte

What is Q-Flash™ Q-Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. With Q-Flash you can update the system BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Windows first.
(Not all motherboards support Q-Flash™, please use @BIOS™ or DOS flash utility to update BIOS if your motherboard does not have Q-Flash™.)

Features With this utility, you can access Q-Flash by either pressing <End> key during the POST or pressing the <F8> key in BIOS setup menu. No need to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Windows first.

Caution Before using Q-Flash utility, go to GIGABYTE website to download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file to your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. And be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system.

Warning:
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system

 

[SmashGR]

Wish me luck guys..

 

[Tews]

Fingers crossed!

 

[Lomai]

Eyes crossed (d)

 

[SmashGR]

Guys i formatted the USB Stick that had memtest in (slow format not quick) extracted the Bios file from Gigabyte straight into the USB Stick, rebooted and opened up Q-Flash and it says "No Drive Found" :S

Any ideas?

 

[Lomai]

Hi

Could try the following?

1. "Legacy USB Storage Detect" Enabled in the Integrated Peripherals Page of the BIOS
2. USB-drive to be plugged in when booting into QFlash

Keep us posted and regards

 

[SmashGR]

"USB Legacy Function" and "USB Storage Function" are enabled by default.
Plugged it when booting into Q-Flash and still says "No Drive Found"

Someone up there don't like me...