Ga-970A-UD3 rev 1.1 and Etron USB driver problems

[SystemSeven]

Hi All,

I tried to install the latest USB 3.0 drivers from the Gigabyte website (rev. 1.0.0.118) and it seems there is some kind of installation issue, since I had to remove the drivers while re-booting my computer for them to finally install OK.

Also, I noticed there seems to be some kind of compatibility issue between the latest chipset drivers (rev. 13.125) and the new Etron USB drivers.

I've read about the lousy opinion shared on the Web regarding Etron's USB 3.0 reliability, but all the same, I'm stuck with this system and will have to learn to live with it 'till I get another one (money doesn't grow on trees!).

OK, and last but not least, the AHCI drivers from AMD. I've heard the default Windows 7 driver is better than the AMD driver. Is there any way to switch to the default Windows 7 AHCI driver (msahci.sys)?

I thank you for your contribution and remain in your debt.

SystemSeven

 

[Gandalf]

Please post an image of your Device Manager.
If you need instructions to do this, just ask.

 

[SystemSeven]

Are you talking about the Etron or the AHCI drivers?

 

[Gandalf]

I am talking about your drivers. All of them. They will be incorporated in your Device Manager.

Edit: I am querying about your Win7 Device Manager. Do you know how to find it?
Do you know how to post the image?
If you need directions, please ask.

 

[SystemSeven]

Hi,

I'm asking again. Have you noticed I asked very specific questions regarding the Etron USB 3.0 driver and also the AHCI driver?

Kindly also notice that I did install both of the drivers in question. I was checking with the membership to see if anybody had further information regarding the Etron compatibility issue and how to change the default AHCI driver provided by AMD via the F6 option during OS installation.

As my postings says, the Etron drivers have a terrible reputation for being hard to handle. As far as the AHCI driver is concerned, I've heard folks say that it can be switched from the AMD to the Windows 7 default. When I offer the controller the MS default driver (msahci.sys) it tells me that the best driver for the controller is already installed.

I thank you for your input and look forward to it.

SystemSeven

 

[SystemSeven]

PS:

BTW, I know EXACTLY what the device manager is, what in the world makes you think I don't?

 

[Gandalf]

I will not be able to assist you in your search for a solution in this matter.
I wish you well in your endeavor.

 

[greyeyezz]

I have the same mobo and was having etronxhci.sys BSOD. These are my current Etron drivers that have solved the issue.
The only chipset drivers on my mobo cd were usb3 drivers, nothing else.

 

[ComputerGeek]

@systemseven

re: Your AHCI question. Please do the following should tell me about the AHCI drivers currently available on your machine

1. Download and unzip devcon.zip
2. Copy the devcon.exe version for your architecture (probably amd64) to C:\Windows\system32
3. Open an elevated command prompt window and copy/paste to run the following command
   

   devcon drivernodes pci\* >"C:\drivernodes.txt"

4. Upload C:\drivernodes.txt to your next post

 

[Crash333]

He i am not the same guy but i did what you said:

http://puu.sh/d6r4I.txt

maybe you can help me?

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3

 

[ComputerGeek]

So just what's your question or problem? Your data shows the only USB 3 driver on your machine for Windows to choose is the Etron v1.0.0.18, dated 7/17/2003. So it should also show it's installed as in post #8