Z68A-GD65(B3) Memory Problems

In an effort to install more memory, I'm having the following problems with my Ram:
1. The computer will only boot with a memory stick installed in the DIMM4 socket. No other socket will work.
2. Both bios and Windows only recognize the memory installed in DIMM4. Memory sticks installed in the other sockets are not recognized.
3. If a memory stick is installed in DIMM3 (in addition to DIMM4), the computer will not boot.
I have tried the following: (the bios was cleared before all of these)
1. Reverting to all default settings for bios.
2. Customized voltage (1.65V), timing, clock speed, etc. to match my DRAM.
3, Removing the CPU to check for bent pins. None were found.
4. Re-flashing bios with the latest available release.
I would appreciate any suggestions for additional things I can try before RMAing my MOBO.
Thanks,
Bill ([email protected])
Z68A-GD65(B3), BIOS V22.6, i5-2500K, Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit
Patriot Viper Extreme 1600MHz, now 4Gb, but would like to take it to 16Gb
Zotoc nVidia GeForce GTS450
Cooler Master 650W ATX12V
WD Caviar Black WD1502FAEX 1.5TB SATA 6.0
Sony DVD/CD R-W w/LightScribe combo drive

Quote from: Bernhard on 02-March-12, 11:08:36
Which BIOS do you have on that board ?
If some RAM slots are not being recognised, then there is a possibility that you may have bent some CPU socket pins. You will have to remove your CPU and do a proper inspection of the socket grid array and whether your CPU contact pads have even pin imprints on the contact pads. Use a magnifier and a strong light for the inspection.
Thanks Bernhard. I have v22.6 BIOS. I removed the cpu and inspected the socket pins and cpu contact pads as you suggested. As near as I can tell, they are all fine. I probably should have mentioned that I had previously replaced the main board and reused this same cpu on the new one. So, it makes it difficult to tell if the pads on the cpu are showing the imprints from the old board or the new one. Also, I was having a similar problem on the other board. When I installed additional memory on it and tried to boot up, there was an odor of something burning and the board would never boot again, regardless of where memory sticks were installed. So, I RMAed both the main board and all of the memory sticks. I am starting to suspect that the cpu itself has a problem.
Bill
Bill

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When it was switching like that it could cause plenty of confusion, since you could have different settings on your primary or secondary BIOS-es, and unless you open the case and look at the BIOS indicators, it's hard to figure out what is happening. From the outside it just looks like the system takes a little longer to load and occasionally restarts few seconds after boot without showing anything.
I got rid of the issue by flashing to the newer BIOS version. But you have tried to do that already (this could fail though - one time it decided to use the multi-update feature and reflashed my primary BIOS from the secondary one again, putting me back on the older BIOS version which brought the issue back). Furthermore, removing the battery should default the settings, removing the overclock (as I have mentioned, the problem seems to arise only when you overclock), meaning that it should have started working normally after that as well.
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Hi first post,
Having recently purchased the Z68A-GD65 G3 motherboard,i have encountered a srange issue.
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I am in the process of putting together my first PC and look like getting a Z68A-GD65 (G3) board.
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With regard to the CPU cooler I have read a few reviews where the bottom support bracket on the back of the board fouls with one on the board heat sink mounting screws. From the pictures one screw is close the the mounting hols.
The cooler I am thinking of is the Noctua NH-C12P, but it has quiet a big back plate. The other one I am looking at is the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO. I tend to like coolers that have back plates and screws to mount them rather than push pins as they are easier to reuse and mount firmly.
Are these coolers good enough for my overclocking needs. I hope the auto overclock will give me just over 4 gig which will be fine for me.
For the case I will use a HAF X or a Corsair model, should have enough airflow.
So what ram have people used with this board that overclocks well and does not cause reboots during the overclocking process, and of course the CPU cooler.
This is my first full build, and first go at overclocking so I am looking at compatibility and reliability over performance, and I do not need a big overclock for my needs. This is a build mainly for FSX flight simulator.
Also from reading some posts here I will need to flash the BIOS as well. The process described here to flash the BIOS seems complicated to what I have done in the past which has been on gigabyte boards only. I used to just download a small exe and run it from within windows. Is that possible with this board as I do not understand the process from what I have read here in the forums?
I presume my choice of mother board from the MSI range is right from my needs, if not please recommend what I should be using.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Regards MarkL

Quote from: HU16E on 10-March-12, 20:18:08
Zalman 9900 series. Copper version up to the Max-B. Superior cooling ability. No blocked dimm slots & no mount hole problems. As for RAM, Corsair GT's, Vengeance, or Dominators are my brand of choice. DDR3 1333 is the platforms CPU IMC native supported RAM speed, & testing has proved RAM speed above 1600 is mostly a waste of time & money for a gaming rig, with only a slight performance gain when rendering. The most trouble free RAM will be kits that properly default to the 1333 speed. X.M.P. can be used, or manual settings above 1333 can be tried.
That choice of mainboard should serve your requirement quite nicely.
I have a question about the memory. I have been looking at the Corsair Vengeance range that I can buy online in Australia and they all seem to be 1600 not 1333.
PC Case Gear seems to have the best range, but they are inconsistent in the way they give the specs, at least to my understanding which is next to nothing.
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The Dominators are out of my price range but all seem to be much higher specked than the vengeance series.
Is the "Corsair Vengeance CML16GX3M4A1600C9 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3" kit OK for my needs?
One thing building your own PC, you start to learn a little more and realise the value of forums like these and how little you really know.
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http://www.msi.com/product/mb/Z68A-GD65--B3-.html
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I spoke to Trading Standards/Consumer Direct as I read in the Sales Act that in the first 6 months of a purchase if the damage cannot be proven to be done by the end user then a warranty claim still exists.
Finally after stating this & quoting the Trading Standards Reference number to the retailer, I got a call from them saying they would offer a refurbished motherboard worth £113, my original motherboard cost £138 so I refused this & asked if they would agree if I could purchase a brand new alternative for (£75ish) around 50% of its purchase value to which after another day they rang back & agreed.
You are not the first and won't be the last this has happend too, One manufacturer will cover for warranty in these circumstances because I asked them.
I suppose you could get a 2 year warranty via Amazon, small expense for peace of mind which covers you for Accidental damage as well as mechanical failure, quite good if the motherboard pins snap off the motherboard.
Click >> SquareTrade 2-Year Warranty Plus Accident Protection (£150-175 Items) £29.99
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Z68A-GD65 Hangs in UEFI *Help wanted*

Hi there! im new to this forum.
I just bought myself an Z68A-GD65, and first thing i noticed was the bios revision was really old, so i updated to the latest version.
Now i wanted to try some overclocking, i went into bios and upped the multiplier and the voltage, pressed save and exit and UEFI froze, however, the temperatures were still monitoring and updating on the side?? but i couldnt do anything. Had to shut down PC on the button.
I went into UEFI again after reset and i see the changes did not apply, so i load defaults, press save and exit, and UEFI froze again, now i cannot save and exit at all.
What should i do? reflash ? something is obviously wrong....
Help plz
EDIT: It seems the problem was the new N7 bios, i flashed to the older N4 and now it works just fine.
The motheboard came with N2.

Quote from: HU16E on 01-May-12, 19:16:09
What does the DRAM V. 'Read Only' voltage read? Might try to set it manually to 1.521v and see if that helps. To really be of help, a full listing of all your systems components will be helpful in troubleshooting. It would also make it a bit easier if the settings you have are listed too. The sub section 'CPU Features' has some settings that can cause problems if not set right as well as in the Eco Section. EuP 2013 should be disabled for example.
I always changed the DRAM Voltage to 1.652 volts, and set the speed with XMP (1600mhz).
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Intel i5 2500k
8gb Kingston HyperX 1600mhz CL9 1.65v
MSI Z68A-GD65 (now flashed to the latest bios again)
Nvidia Geforce GTX 470
Corsair VX550W powersupply.
Creative X-FI xtreme gamer soundcard.
D-link DWA-556 xtreme wireless network card.
Razer Naga molten edition mouse.
Logitech Ultra X flat keyboard.
I am trying to troubleshoot this problem now, step by step, im changing 1 thing in UEFI, save and exit, booting into windows, rebooting and changing 1 thing again.
Its gonna take some time, but hopefully i can find whats causing the UEFI freeze.
Here is the steps i took immidietly before:
1. Changed the boot order to SSD first, enabled hot swap on sata port1(recommended by MSI according to the site), rest disabled.
2. Changed to AHCI
3. Disabled onboard LAN and External SATA 6gb/s
4. Changed to XMP and manually set DRAM voltage to 1.652v.
5. Saved and exited.
6. Went into windows, rebooted, changed 1 random setting (didnt matter what) and UEFI freeze upon pressing "Save and Exit"
Clear CMOS > Solved problem, i now can change the settings again, until i find whatever is it from that list that is causing the UEFI to freeze.
Question: what is Eco mode and standard mode? im always changing the settings in Standard mode.
EDIT: The problem seems to be related to the "Advanced Settings" section in the UEFI, which includes the settings : to disabling the onboard LAN + external sata 6gb/s and changing the boot order and enabling hot swap.
The problem is in other words related to the onboard lan disable, external sata 6gb/s, changing boot order or enabling hot swap on sata port1. So i left those 4 things at default and it appears its working now since i have now rebooted and saved & exited bios many times since i decided to narrow this problem down.
I have now successfully done the following to help out with the OC:
Disabled: EIST, Speedstep, Turbo boost, EuP2013, C-state, Overspeed protection, C1E Support, Power technology, Spread Sectrum.
Enabled: Internal PLL Overvolt and XMP profile.
Manually: Set memory voltage to 1.652v, CPU voltage to 1.325v (doin OCCT linpack right now, seems stable so far)
Using BCLK: 100.2 (10010 in bios) to compensate up from 99.8mhz.
Will get back soon.
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