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From: truskool on 11 May 2010 08:04

Hi.
Did any one ever resolve ur issue?
I have the same problem and have scoured all forums. No luck.
It started happening for me after a bios update.
But going back to original bios has not resolved the issue.
I have a gigabyte ga x48 dq6.
Please help. Its my DAW.
JR Weiss;772702 Wrote:
> My Gigabyte GA-X48-DS4 is still acting up. When I reboot the computer,
> I get the
> standard 1 short beep, then the POST hangs at the memory test with
> "Memory T" as
> the last message showing. If I leave it there, it will resume and boot
> in 10
> minutes or so (I never sat at the screen long enough to actually time
> it), as
> masterprometheus indicated a while back in another forum. I still
> cannot find
> any references to the problem, and Gigabyte does not admit to it.
>
> I've already done all the troubleshooting I can do (remove all
> peripherals and
> replace 1 at a time, update BIOS from F1 to F2), and the problem
> persists.
>
> Now Gigabyte sez to submit an RMA request, but my wife (it's her
> embroidery/quilting design computer) doesn't want to go without the
> computer for
> the 3 weeks they say it will take to troubleshoot and return it. So, I
> am
> getting ready to buy another Mobo to replace this one. If I get a new
> X48-DS4
> back, I'll replace an older Mobo in another machine and sell the old
> one (or
> keep it as a backup).
>
> Dilemma is: Buy another X48-DS4 (or, I just found there is a DS5...) or
> try out
> a different brand? I have a P35-DS4 in my other machine, and it runs
> fine. I
> don't know if this is going to be a recurring problem with Gigabyte, so
> I'm
> looking for experiences & recommendations for alternatives. I will
> keep the
> Q9450, 2x2 GB OCZ Reaper DDR2-1066, HD3850 gfx, and all other
> peripherals.
>
> I realize Mobo preferences are personal, but would like some input for
> a Mobo
> with similar price and performance.
>
> Below is some history:
>
>
> "masterprometheus" wrote...
> >
> >> Gigabyte GA-X48-DS4, Q9450, 2 x 2 GB OCZ Reaper.
> >>
> >> Was running fine until I had to reboot after some maintenance (Runs
> F@H SMP +
> >> GPU clients). I get the standard single beep at the BIOS screen,
> but then it
> >> hangs at
> >>
> >> Memory T
> >>
> >> Same place after several tries -- reset and power off. Even after
> an hour of
> >> cooldown (running in a basement at ~65F).
> >>
> >> The obvious guess is a failure in one of the RAM sticks. Anything
> else that
> >> might do it?
> >
>
> > This is apparently a known problem with Gigabyte boards. It looks
> like if
> > you wait for a long time , for example 5 to 10 mins , the system
> will
> > actually complete the boot procedure and when Windows starts
> everything will
> > run fine. I believe this has to do more with the BIOS looking for
> some
> > devices than a faulty hardware preventing the boot. Some theories :
>
> OK; I'm trying that now. No luck with pulling out all cards and USB
> stuff,
> single-stick RAM (tried both), and swapping RAM to slots 2/4 instead of
> 1/3...
>
>
> > 1. There are devices connected like external drives , flash drives,
> hubs etc.
> > Those are known to confuse some BIOSes.
> > 2. It seems iPODs and especially charging them through USB ports can
> be a
> > factor.
> > 3. A plain BIOS problem. Updating or downgrading could eliminate the
> problem.
> >
> > Try to unplug everything that is not necessary and also try a PS/2
> keyb+mouse
> > combo instead of usb ones (if you're using USB mouse and keyb.)
>
> None of these have been changed in the past couple months. It's been
> working
> fine until now.
>
> Unfortunately, I cannot even get into the BIOS Setup screen -- the
> freeze is
> solid where it is.


From: Gabriel Knight on 14 May 2010 12:06

Hi I have an X48-DS5 (F5 ver.) I have had no problems with it but it comes
with a program to save power up to 70% through the mobo or something but I
just dont see a need for it so I dont install it. I have a big 3D card
samwitched in the case - Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512Mb, and a Q9550 quad
core CPU @ 2.83, I reccomend getting a pc case that has a temperature guage
as my CPU dose get a bit warm from some games and video authoring. The
X48-DS5 has two PCIE busses for SLI video I cant afford another card so I
dont know what two are like. Its good as far as USB go mine has 10 USB, 6 at
the back of the board and I have 4 at the top of my case. So far this board
has been good to me I reccomend getting one.

GK


>>
>> Dilemma is: Buy another X48-DS4 (or, I just found there is a DS5...) or
>> try out
>> a different brand? I have a P35-DS4 in my other machine, and it runs
>> fine. I
>> don't know if this is going to be a recurring problem with Gigabyte, so
>> I'm
>> looking for experiences & recommendations for alternatives. I will
>> keep the
>> Q9450, 2x2 GB OCZ Reaper DDR2-1066, HD3850 gfx, and all other
>> peripherals.


From: Gabriel Knight on 17 May 2010 06:19
I made a mistake this board has CrossFireX not SLI

GK


"Gabriel Knight" <fakeemail(a)hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> Hi I have an X48-DS5 (F5 ver.) I have had no problems with it but it comes
> with a program to save power up to 70% through the mobo or something but I
> just dont see a need for it so I dont install it. I have a big 3D card
> samwitched in the case - Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512Mb, and a Q9550 quad
> core CPU @ 2.83, I reccomend getting a pc case that has a temperature
> guage as my CPU dose get a bit warm from some games and video authoring.
> The X48-DS5 has two PCIE busses for SLI video I cant afford another card
> so I dont know what two are like. Its good as far as USB go mine has 10
> USB, 6 at the back of the board and I have 4 at the top of my case. So far
> this board has been good to me I reccomend getting one.
>
> GK
>
>
>>>
>>> Dilemma is: Buy another X48-DS4 (or, I just found there is a DS5...) or
>>> try out
>>> a different brand? I have a P35-DS4 in my other machine, and it runs
>>> fine. I
>>> don't know if this is going to be a recurring problem with Gigabyte, so
>>> I'm
>>> looking for experiences & recommendations for alternatives. I will
>>> keep the
>>> Q9450, 2x2 GB OCZ Reaper DDR2-1066, HD3850 gfx, and all other
>>> peripherals.
>
>


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