GA-EP45-DS4 memory problem

[johanpattyn]

Hello,

Few days ago i made a new computer for my son with following configuration:


Motherbord GA EP45-DS4
INTEL Q6600 CPU
2x2GB DDR2 800Mhz APACER CL5
HDD Seagate 1TB S-ATA
GF 9600GT 650Mhz 512MB DDR3
DVD-RW NEC AD7201S
PSU BE-Quiet 550W
Windows Vista Ultimate

After installing Vista and all the drivers my son installed a game.
After a few min playing the system stoped running without any error message or blue screen. Nothing worked so i had to power down the PC with the power key.
First i thought it was a software problem in the game but after installing a other game, same problem.

Then in used memtest86 but also here after 2 min. the system stoped working without errors.
I tried the memory in my computer and used memtest86 and all tests passed.
Used my memory (4x PATRIOT DDR2 1GB 800Mhz CL5) in the new PC but same problem.
Flashed BIOS to the latest version (F7) no difference.

Downloaded Memset and changed the Timings in BIOS but without succes


Anyone know what i can do to solve this problem please?

Thanx

 

[badge]

Your memory voltage is set to default of 1.8v. In BIOS, bump the memory voltage to 2.1v. See if that helps your system crash cease when running software (games).

 

[johanpattyn]

Ok i set memory voltage to 2.1V memtest freeze after 35 sec now
So i putted it back to 1.8V

Could it be a mobo problem?

 

[badge]

Memtest should not freeze with a memory voltage increase. Check the manufacturer specs of your memory? Does the memory call for the 1.8v you are using? Or 2.0-2.1v? You probably increased some other setting in BIOS other than the memory voltage. Check your MB manual for the proper way to increase the voltage to your memory and set the voltage correctly.

 

[badge]

While you are at it, increase the Northbridge voltage to 3.9-4.0v. in BIOS.

 

[johanpattyn]

Memory specs are 5,5,5,18 1.8V
Can't find how to change the northbridge voltage

 

[badge]

It's your BIOS defaulting the memory voltage to 1.8v. If you would increase the voltage to 2.0-2.1v properly in BIOS it may solve your system's crashing problem. Your MB manual has instructions on how to adjust the RAM and NB voltage settings.

 

[badge]

I think the manufacturer is giving JDEC standard 1.8v memory specs. for their DIMMs (notice all their memory is rated at the 'standard') Try properly setting the voltage to 2.1v in your BIOS. Memtest should not crash by doing this alone.

http://usa.apacer.com/us/products/Desktop_Memory_DDR2_specs.htm

 

[johanpattyn]

OK tried everything but nothing changed, only thing i've noticed is that memtest freeze quicker the longer the PC is on.

Think its a mobo problem, i get a new one monday so ill try again monday and hope its gonna be ok then.

Ty Badge for all the help so far

 

[rockyjohn]

If you are having trouble with current Gigabyte boards, I recommend going to tweaktown.com where they have a Gigabyte forum to provide free technical support for their motherboards, graphics cards and other products!

http://forums.tweaktown.com/f69/

I had memory timing issues on my P35-DS3L that I could not resolve and posted on their board and got a response within 2 hours - on the 4th of July. There are several moderators - if you get Lsdmeasap, tell him hello for me. He was a lifesaver for me. Helped me tweak memory timings to make my memory work properly.

 

[johanpattyn]

Hello,
Got a new board today and now everything is running very good and stable.
All settings in BIOS are on AUTO now

Thanks all for the help