EP35-DS3L BSOD Problem

[jorder247]

I've been wondering what my problem is, and while reading some of the threads here, I realize that it's because I use the S3 sleep mode with Vista 64. I'm wondering if you guys have any tweaks or tips that could help me use it.

My system:
Q6600 @ 2.4Ghz
4 gigs of g. skill ram @800mhz (PC2 6400)
EVGA 512-P3-N802-A1 GeForce 8800GT
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200AAKS
Western Digital Caviar SE WD5000AAJS
ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro
OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI 700W
Vista Home Premium x64

I have the latest drivers and windows updates. I'm using the F5 bios. Tell me the other info that I should post. I do know that most of my bios settings are on AUTO. I've read that that's a problem, but I'm not sure what settings to put. Thanks in advance.

[svcglobal]

Re: EP35-DS3L BSOD Problem

I do know that most of my bios settings are on AUTO. I've read that that's a problem, but I'm not sure what settings to put. Thanks in advance.

Just the contrary, usually the S3 sleep mode only gives that nasty BSOD when resuming if the motherboard is overclocked.
Probably we will see a new BIOS correcting the issue, but I do not for sure if this will occur in short or looooong time.

[jorder247]

Re: EP35-DS3L BSOD Problem

I'm actually not sure anymore if it is S3 causing the problem. My BSOD doesn't usually happen within minutes. It usually takes 1-3 hours. The quickest it has happened might be 30 minutes. I'll try using it for a few days without S3 and see if it still blue screens.

[jorder247]

Re: EP35-DS3L BSOD Problem

I saw this posted elsewhere, so I thought I'd do my own.

Robust Graphics Booster Auto
CPU Clock Ratio x9
CPU Host Clock Control Disabled [Enabled]
CPU Host Frequency (MHz) 266
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) auto
C.I.A. 2 disabled
System Memory Multiplier (SPD) auto
DRAM Timing Selectable Manual

Performance Enhance = [Standard]

CAS Latency Time______5 [Auto]__________ ?
Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay____5[Auto]_____ ?
Dram RAS# Precharge Delay___5 [Auto]____?
Precharge Delay (tRAS)____15 [Auto]______ ?
ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)___3 [Auto]______ ?
Rank Write to READ Delay___3 [Auto]_____ ?
Write to Precharge Delay_____6 [Auto]____ ?
Refresh to ACT Delay______40 [Auto]________ ?
Read to Precharge Delay_____3 [Auto]_____ ?
Static tRead Value______4 [Auto]_________ 1-31
Static tRead Phase Adjust___0 [Auto]_____ 1-31

System Voltage Control__Manual__
DDR2 OverVoltage Control__ Normal
PCI-E OverVoltage Control_ Normal
FSB OverVoltage Control___ Normal
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control Normal
CPU Voltage Control_______ Normal

Limit CPUID Max. to 3.....................: [Disabled]
No-Execute Memory Protect............: [Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)................: [Disabled]
C2/C2E State Support....................: [N/A]
x C4/C4E State Support..................: [N/A]
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) ...........: [Enabled]
CPU EIST Function.........................: [Disabled]
Virtualization Technology................: [Disabled]

[mxcrowe]

Re: EP35-DS3L BSOD Problem

The BSODs on resume from S3 were fixed for the P35 chipsets some time ago, well before they came out with the fix for the P45s. Check to see that your BIOS is higher than the one that specifically addresses the resume from S3 fix.

[jorder247]

Re: EP35-DS3L BSOD Problem

There is no one that specifically states that it fixed the S3. The board is a relatively new model. First bios is from February. Maybe it's not an S3 problem at all, but an entirely different problem.

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: EP35-DS3L BSOD Problem

Ya, you may need to set some things for sure manually for 4GB to be stable. Try these >>>

Robust Graphics Booster Auto
CPU Clock Ratio x9
CPU Host Clock Control Disabled [Enabled]
CPU Host Frequency (MHz) 266
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) 100
C.I.A. 2 disabled
System Memory Multiplier (SPD) 3.00 = 800Mhz
DRAM Timing Selectable Manual

Performance Enhance = [Standard]

CAS Latency Time______5
Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay____5
Dram RAS# Precharge Delay___5
Precharge Delay (tRAS)____15

Please post a link to the exact ram you have, so I can better advise you

ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)___3-4
Rank Write to READ Delay___3-6
Write to Precharge Delay_____6-8
Refresh to ACT Delay______52-62
Read to Precharge Delay_____3-6
Static tRead Value______7-10
Static tRead Phase Adjust___Auto Always

System Voltage Control__Manual__
DDR2 OverVoltage Control__ Normal
PCI-E OverVoltage Control_ Normal
FSB OverVoltage Control___ Normal
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control +0.15-.25 <<< Needed for 4GB to be stable
CPU Voltage Control_______ Normal

Limit CPUID Max. to 3.....................: [Disabled]
No-Execute Memory Protect............: [Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)................: [Disabled]
C2/C2E State Support....................: [N/A]
x C4/C4E State Support..................: [N/A]
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) ...........: [Enabled]
CPU EIST Function.........................: [Disabled]
Virtualization Technology................: [Disabled]

[jorder247]

Re: EP35-DS3L BSOD Problem

I have 4 sticks of this ram

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: EP35-DS3L BSOD Problem

Thanks

This should work and be stable for you >>>

Robust Graphics Booster Auto
CPU Clock Ratio x9
CPU Host Clock Control Disabled [Enabled]
CPU Host Frequency (MHz) 266
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) 100
C.I.A. 2 disabled
System Memory Multiplier (SPD) 3.00 = 800Mhz
DRAM Timing Selectable Manual

Performance Enhance = [Standard]

CAS Latency Time______5
Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay____5
Dram RAS# Precharge Delay___5
Precharge Delay (tRAS)____15

Please post a link to the exact ram you have, so I can better advise you

ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)___3-4
Rank Write to READ Delay___3-6 (may need/be best at 9-11)
Write to Precharge Delay_____6-8
Refresh to ACT Delay______52-62
Read to Precharge Delay_____3-6
Static tRead Value______7-10
Static tRead Phase Adjust___Auto Always

System Voltage Control__Manual__
DDR2 OverVoltage Control__ 2.0-2.1 << Check in Health section of BIOS to be sure you are getting close to what you set.

PCI-E OverVoltage Control_ Normal
FSB OverVoltage Control___ Normal
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control +0.15-.25 -.30<<< Needed for 4GB to be stable
CPU Voltage Control_______ Normal

Limit CPUID Max. to 3.....................: [Disabled]
No-Execute Memory Protect............: [Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)................: [Disabled]
C2/C2E State Support....................: [N/A]
x C4/C4E State Support..................: [N/A]
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) ...........: [Enabled]
CPU EIST Function.........................: [Disabled]
Virtualization Technology................: [Disabled]