DFI NF4 Ultra/SLi-D BUGS and Fixes Thread

[before]

Hi guys; I've something that's really looks like a motherboard issue for me: boot only 1 time out of 10 (optimistic estimation ); and when suceeded it freezes shortly after. This problem appeared after about 3 months of fine use.
I've tested 5 RAM modules individually, 2 different CPUs, 2 different EEPROMs (with 2 different bios), 2 different PSUs (individually and also at the same time in different connectors) and the problem is still here... I've also made several clear CMOS (2 of those for 8~9hours);

What do you think about that?

[Dogimann]

Rear one together.....

The following problem with boards has my 2Stk. SLI D As

Soon as I over 3Ghz do not come (3050Mhz) can I any more Benmarks start!?
At the 2003 no more picture comes, 2005 and 2001 Freezed! AQM3 makes a Bluescreen.....

Did it try with 2 DFI SLI D and different CPUs (3700+/146/170/175)bei all the same suppl.-smooth-eat, which debt can be? Is it because of it the Internal and max. Clock 3,1Ghz is (sound Futuremark)?
With my FX55 stands 3,3GHz Internal/Max Clock and is missing the problem there!

My Sys.
3700+/146/170 Opteron 2x512MB Corsair PC3500 rev.1.1 (old BH5) OR 2x256MB Corsair 3500 rev.1.1 Enermax 600W DFI SLI D (2Pieces, a new and an older) 2x7800GTX and 1x6600GT
Do I have possibly in the BIOS adjust/changed over, the divisor have I all tried which and also with the 100er divisor I have the problem, the RAM wirds thus probably to be, but which then?
Tensions I raised ALL (NB/HTT/V core etc..) but still the same result....

Is it possibly a driver that does not go, or somewhat well does not harmonize?
It is software a problem (XP again installed) Use S-ATA of haven 1+2 for 2x S-ATA2 Samsung 160GB

HTT x3 v-COre of everything tries to 1,7V Coled bi Water (CPU@Nexxxos XP2/Tripple and MORA2/HPPS+) or cooled with VAPO LS


I thank you many times for a solution or suggestions as I the problem to repair could

[sponge bob]

using sli-dr , possible to run 3 sticks of memory?

[\Karting_freak]

hi m8s!
onna test a lot of hw tomorrow
what bios for sli-dr would you advise?
i'll have:
x2 4800+
x2 3800+
opty 150
opty 146
fx-57
g.skill ff 440
mushy winbond bh-6

[soundx98]

BigToe's modded 704-2bta

link to Tmod's Bios CD. http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22031

[dea]

I just recived my Ultra-D, revision AE0 (altough I was quoted for an AD0). Has anyone got any experience with this revision?

[mascaras]

New bios released


Date Code 2006/3/29
File NF4LD329.zip
Size 403,494 bytes

Description:
1. Add CPU temperature calibration option.
2. Fix ps2 mouse fail when ps2 kb not present.
3. Fix s1/s3 temp error after resume.
4. Fix startup VID option fail.
5. Fix C 'n'O.5 multiplier not working with Opteron CPU.
6. Fix day of month alarm can not set as 0 for every day usage.
7. Fix NF4-D model display error if SATA3/4 is disabled.
8. Fix ATI X1000 series logo error.
9. Change FSB option to keyIn method.
10. Change 3114 ROM to 5.2.1.6.
11. Change NV RAID ROM to 5.50
12. Change memtest86+ to 1.65
13. Synchronize DRAM related code with Expert and Venus.

Note: This BIOS works for all DFI LP nF4 Series except "Expert" & "Venus"

http://www.lejabeach.com/DFI/dfinf4ultra/NF4LD329.zip


regards

[James Cash]

New bios released


Date Code 2006/3/29
File NF4LD329.zip
Size 403,494 bytes





http://www.lejabeach.com/DFI/dfinf4ultra/NF4LD329.zip


regards

Is this official? final or beta?

[Turrican]

Is this official? final or beta?

it's the offical from dfi (it's also on the dfi-page )

here's the modded from tony

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...&postcount=453

c u Turrican

[swifty11212]

hmm, the official one from dfi killed my 2nd sli-dr. going to rma it to newegg. seems like a few others had the same problem as me @ dfi-street. im guessing its not fully stable for all nf4 dfi boards.

[Jesus]

Today I noticed something strange the three fans that are softwrae cotrolled ( Chipset, CPU, PWM) work fine in BIOS and up til windows in windows they stop.
I checked Smartgaurdian, changed the settings to software controlled mode and set the slider to max, no response.

Chnged it back to automatic mode, nothing happens.

BIOS settings for the fans,
CPU 25°OFF 40°Full
CHIPSET 25°off 30°full
PWM 25°off 30°full

Any ideas?

[k+++]

thx....

[TiN_]

Flased 406BTA on LP Ultra-D @ SLI-D
working...
conf: X2 3200+ @ 2500Mhz, 2x256MB 250mhz 2-2-2-5, ATI mach64 PCI

[CometMan]

guys, what bios should i flash to considering i will use fx60 and 2x1gb ocz pc4000 eb platinum on DFI SLI-DR, yellow or orange slots?

[yuckfou]

I'm fed up with this Ultra-D. I've tried 2 boards and both refuse to work with 4 different Seasonic S12-600 PSUs.

Conroe coming out in 2 months just gave me excuse to get rid of this thing (and keep the Seasonic).

i had a friend thats using Seasonic.
so far so good.

[piotres]

Hi

I have a problem with passing 330 HTT on mine 1 week old DFI NF4-D (AB0 revision) ...I've tried many bioses ...all 340 HTT = no CMOS save and reset

What bioses Your using with newest revisions ??

I'm using 2x256 MB BH-5 .

PS. I'm rather not noob, my previous NF4-D was running no problem at 455 HTT with forth flashed bios

Regards
Peter

[thigobr]

Hi

I have a problem with passing 330 HTT on mine 1 week old DFI NF4-D (AB0 revision) ...I've tried many bioses ...all 340 HTT = no CMOS save and reset

What bioses Your using with newest revisions ??

I'm using 2x256 MB BH-5 .

PS. I'm rather not noob, my previous NF4-D was running no problem at 455 HTT with forth flashed bios

Regards
Peter

Try to raise Max Async Latency and Read Preamble...

[amdtommy]

please help.. http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...ad.php?t=99103

[qyte]

Hi. I wish anyone could help me out with this one!
I have the following problem. When i boot my PC EVERYTHING works fine for 20 minutes to 3 hours max and then for some reason my usb ports stop receiving power. I have the LanParty UT nf4 SLI-D and AMD A64 X2 4400+ and working them at default settings for the moment untill i have this sorted out! I have also installed all the latest patches for nForce4 and Latest official bios from dfi.com (406 i think). Could i have done something wrong? I have also installed both the hotfix and amd last driver for my xp sp2 and i have NOT installed the usb 2.0 drivers provided by dfi inside the installation cd.

Another thing... As for the nForce4 drivers i have tried both 6.66E from dfi and 6.70 from nvidia.com (which is the one i have at the moment!). Both have the same problem.

[[XC] leviathan18]

you ar enot the only one... same problem here it seems this board same as yours reboots from time to time last night spent 8hours priming and 11 hours today in memtest everything fine 0 error no reboots i connect to the internet and five minutes later it reboots sometimes it doesnt want to enter into windows is very strange the problem i cant find out what it is

[qyte]

I sent an e-mail to dfi and they replied that since the usb ports work when i reboot means that the OS is corrupted. They say that my memories are somewhat incompatible with the mobo and therefore i have problems. I was also notified that i need a higher PSU than the 450w i had. What can i say. I went and passed back the PSU and got another one at 560W and i am waiting to get a GEIL dual memory set. Hope that is the problem. The main problem is the reinstalling of windows but since i did 3 dayz ago i can do it again! I will wait and see. Here is the reply:

I suspect that the USB ports are no longer working due to corruption in the OS enviroment. You can confirm this by disconnecting all the PS2 and USB devices from the system except for 1 x USB keyboard. Reboot the system and note if you can access the MB BIOS using the keyboard. If so then the ports are functioning and the OS is likely in need of fresh install. If the OS turns out to be corrupted then you should really consider getting some better memory. Transcend memory is not the best choice for this board and could be having trouble with the strict memory timing requirements present in the BIOS. Memory from a brand such as OCZ, Geil, G-Skill or Mushkin would be better choices. In summary it is likely that the use of Transcend memory has corrupted the OS to the point where you are now. Lastly a 450 watt PSU is not really sufficient for this config. I would recommend switching to a PSU in the 600 watt range.

I am just sending this just to add that people talking of memory incompabilities are right for the moment. I will try with the new memory set and write back my impressions. This is for the MOBO DFI LP UT NF4 SLI-D.

[catsarecute]

HI
I think that i've made a mistake.I installed a 7000b Cu on my x1800xt.The fan of my gpu wasnt able too spin correctly because the pci slot was in the way of the fan.So i decided too litteraly take off the pci slot
http://img90.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p10103506hd.jpg
http://img71.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p10103413eg.jpg
when i put the power supplies on,every led is open like normal but when i put the powers on,the dram led turn off and never goes on.I have to disconnect and reconnect my power supplies too re-open it...strange! Any clue???
thx

[szukalski]

HI
I think that i've made a mistake.I installed a 7000b Cu on my x1800xt.The fan of my gpu wasnt able too spin correctly because the pci slot was in the way of the fan.So i decided too litteraly take off the pci slot
http://img90.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p10103506hd.jpg
http://img71.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p10103413eg.jpg
when i put the power supplies on,every led is open like normal but when i put the powers on,the dram led turn off and never goes on.I have to disconnect and reconnect my power supplies too re-open it...strange! Any clue???
thx

Oh no! Why didn't you modify the heatsink instead?
I'm no pro or anything, but the metal arms left from the pci slot, are they supposed to be touching or not? That could be causing an issue possibly.
You could try putting a partition between them.
(Like I said, I'm not in the know, just asking questions myself).

[catsarecute]

I modded the heat sink too,but i didnt want too cut the fan soo,the pci slot where the only option

[szukalski]

Aaaah, I see what you mean now. Well, try chucking a piece of card between the pins and see if that does any difference.