GIGABYTE DS3 FAQ by CrazyJohn /FAQ on 1st page/

Printable View

Show 100 post(s) from this thread on one page

08-08-2006, 06:12 PM
zillaoc

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyJohn

Corsair 667 on Elpida chips (what's the proper word for that?:|) works great with DS4 and DS3

Ty for the info m8...
i was looking at these as well
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820220095
08-08-2006, 06:34 PM
eklipze

not bad ram zillaoc. you probably can get that to 5-5-5-15 and up some voltage =D
08-08-2006, 06:56 PM
BottomsUp

How is it possible that using a DVI connection vs VGA causes overclocking problems? THis doesn't make sense to me.
08-08-2006, 09:58 PM
Chris583

"Mine has somehow fixed itself after upgrading bios and installing drivers from CD... I’m not 100% sure what causes this. "

On the CD/DVD drive issue..I was having issues too, even after installing the latest firmware and software from cd. I updated from bios F2 to F4c and besides there being some windows problem which required a system restore in safe mode...the new bios in conjunction with latest firmware seemed to do the trick for playing DVDs with VLC, all three i tested work now. However...WMP seems to read there is no disc on the drive still, but this may likely be a software issue using wmp 9 installed with windows-i should update.
08-08-2006, 10:15 PM
MQuartermass

Still can't boot with OCZ800 RAM. Everyone seems to say that putting in some cheap ram and updating the BIOS then upping the DIMM Voltage +.2 or +.3 makes it work (which I did), but it still does the exact same thing after all that, even with one stick OCZ in. Fans start up, but I get no signal on the monitor and don't get the startup beep.

Any suggestions? Using a Seasonic 430W PSU, MSI 7600GT Card, and E6300.
08-09-2006, 01:07 AM
CrazyJohn

Quote:

Originally Posted by lopri

Isn't it Ninja?

Is's Ninja PLUS (Ninja+)

Quote:

Originally Posted by dualshock

john, pls include the following to your faqs

for all who has problem not being able to OC at all, pls remove all your USB connections (working or not) and only plugged in the most basic connections, PS2 keyboard (pure pS2 not with converter) and VGA cable (not dvi and not converter).

I think i did write that?:> maybe i didn't make myself clear i wrote to unplug all usb

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris583

"Mine has somehow fixed itself after upgrading bios and installing drivers from CD... I’m not 100% sure what causes this. "

On the CD/DVD drive issue..I was having issues too, even after installing the latest firmware and software from cd. I updated from bios F2 to F4c and besides there being some windows problem which required a system restore in safe mode...the new bios in conjunction with latest firmware seemed to do the trick for playing DVDs with VLC, all three i tested work now. However...WMP seems to read there is no disc on the drive still, but this may likely be a software issue using wmp 9 installed with windows-i should update.

i'll put it in faq

updated.
08-09-2006, 02:14 AM
MQuartermass

Question: Will this board work with an E-IDE DVD-RW drive, namely the Sony DRU-820?
08-09-2006, 02:17 AM
oohms

Quote:

Originally Posted by MQuartermass

Question: Will this board work with an E-IDE DVD-RW drive, namely the Sony DRU-820?

should work fine.. im using a pioneer 108 with mine
08-09-2006, 02:17 AM
boblemagnifique

/!\ Gigabyte 965P-DS3 is not Accept 512mb Corsair 5400 UL rev 1.3 /!\

:mad: :mad: :mad:
08-09-2006, 02:38 AM
eklipze

wow very surprised this is the first time i've seen corsair having problem with the DS3 board since most corsair are at the low 1.9-2.0V
08-09-2006, 02:48 AM
CrazyJohn

Quote:

Originally Posted by MQuartermass

Question: Will this board work with an E-IDE DVD-RW drive, namely the Sony DRU-820?

i;m using IDE Pioneer DVD-RW and is working very good
08-09-2006, 02:54 AM
eklipze

http://www.mushkin.com/doc/products/...ail.asp?id=373

anyone think those mushkin ram will have any problems with the DS3?
08-09-2006, 03:06 AM
ea6gka

anyone pleayed with balistix on teh DS3?
08-09-2006, 03:08 AM
irenic

Quote:

Originally Posted by eklipze

http://www.mushkin.com/doc/products/...ail.asp?id=373

anyone think those mushkin ram will have any problems with the DS3?

i'm using that ram, 2x1gb (996527) and it runs superbly. prime stable @ 1080mhz 5-6-5-15 2.2vdimm :D

but i'm using DS4.
08-09-2006, 03:18 AM
cool_dude

Can anyone reading this thread confirm that the DS3/DS4 works fine with Gskill LA 5400?

cheers!
08-09-2006, 03:22 AM
eklipze

irenic: i'm thinking about that ram i still can get the OCZ plat which runs SUPERB too but i just have to boot up and get the F4C Bios update.-- i'm still thinking about it -- BTW: Mhz. and timings are kinda loosened too much. don't think i'll ever need ram to run at 1000 Mhz lol

Cool_dude: if Gskill is about 1.9V it should do perfectly fine unless the DS3/4 doesn't like that kind of ram. pS: most people only have problems with the PC26400 DDR2800 rams cuz they're usually higher voltage.
08-09-2006, 03:48 AM
cool_dude

Quote:

Originally Posted by cool_dude

Can anyone reading this thread confirm that the DS3/DS4 works fine with Gskill LA 5400?

cheers!

I forgot to mention that it works fine on DS3, im getting a DS4 so should be the same yup?

Anyone sucessful in clocking this ram here?

Cheers.
08-09-2006, 04:51 AM
gam3r

Quote:

Originally Posted by cool_dude

I forgot to mention that it works fine on DS3, im getting a DS4 so should be the same yup?

Anyone sucessful in clocking this ram here?

Cheers.

I'm intrested in the answer to this too! Please someone enlighten us :)
08-09-2006, 05:00 AM
PcCI2iminal

Gigabyte DS3
i have tried Team Group DDR2 1000 5-5-5-15 and Corsair XMS2 Pro DDR 533 3-3-3-8 with no problems to boot
08-09-2006, 06:53 AM
Chris583

Quote:

Originally Posted by MQuartermass

Question: Will this board work with an E-IDE DVD-RW drive, namely the Sony DRU-820?

It should... I have a E-IDE Samsung DVD-RW...and it works, mind you dvd playback didnt work at first with the mobo on the stock F2 bios, but F4C seemed to work for me and who knows the F3 might too. I'm going to test burning dvds tonight.

Also, TeamGroup DDR2 667 3-3-3-8 2GB Kit works fine in the DS3 at boot.
08-09-2006, 07:24 AM
desolator

Can any 1 confirm if the G.Skill 2GBHZ DDr2 800

My system failed to boot, and i have no other ddr2 to test on the system

I power it on, it runs for rnd 2 secs before powering down, it duznt seem like a ram issue to me, but just to be sure, cud sum 1 tell me if its the memory?
08-09-2006, 07:25 AM
Miwo

Very nice FAQ, should be extremely helpful for both existing and future DS3 owners.

To hold off till RD600 or jump DS3 now.....hmmmmm XD
08-09-2006, 07:26 AM
MQuartermass

Anyone have an answer to this: In POST and BIOS, my e6300 is correctly recognized at 1.86 with multiplier x7. But in CPU-Z, it says multiplier is x6 and core speed is 1.60 ... ?

EDIT: Using F4C BIOS...
08-09-2006, 08:36 AM
CrazyJohn

@MQuartermass
it's normal. when not used the cpu slows down...

damn i won;t write the features of the cpu in the faq :P
08-09-2006, 08:36 AM
gravelayer

So to OC this board I have to dump my logitech G15 keybaord and MX1000 mouse? How do any gamers use this board!
ARGGHHHHH!
I have a conroe in my hands wanting a mobo.......

Show 100 post(s) from this thread on one page