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    GA-Z68XP-UD4 (rev1.0) Install, Bios and Test procedures with Questions.

    Hello All.

    I am currently waiting upon delivery of my new Build:

    Motherboard: Gigabyte Z68 UD4 (rev 1.0)
    CPU: Intel I5 2500k
    Ram: Corsair Vengeance 1600 CL9 2x4GB
    GPU: MSI GTX 570 Twin Frozer III Power Edition
    SSD: Corsair Force GT 60GB
    HDD: Western Digital Cavier Black 500Gb
    PSU: BeQuite 680watt
    Case: Cooler Master CM 690 Advanced

    All Items are can be returned within 14 days (no questions asked) German Policy.
    So I may exchange Ram for CL8 timings if I get a reccomendation to do so[I].

    I will now outline my Build, Bios and Test procedures:
    Last edited by Deafty; 01-09-2012, 04:15 AM. Reason: Wet noodle lashing
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    Intel E8400 @4.2Ghz
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    Westerndigital Black 500gb
    Tags: build, corsair, ssd, ud4, z68
  • #2
    re: GA-Z68XP-UD4 (rev1.0) Install, Bios and Test procedures with Questions.

    Outline of my Build, Bios and Test procedures:


    1. General preparation.
    • Upon Delivery cross check all parts are correct according to manufacture specifications.
    • Inspect Motherboard CPU socket with magnifying glass for possible bent pins. (Will post high res pic if I have doubts.)
    • Download Latest Bios from Gigabyte website



    Question:
    There are 2 pre install driver packages available (as in installed via F6 during WIn 7 OS install) Is it reccommended to do this or not? I am not intending to have a raid setup and will be using AHCI in Bios setting. And what about all the other driver packages? F6 method or after install?
    -
    • Back Up all data from existing Western Digital HDD to a borrowed External 1TB drive and Format (any formating comments welcome)
      This HDD will be used for game and other large programme installs, general storage will be on another not yet purchased HDD


    2.Prepare SSD install for OS only.
    • SSD 60Gb is to be used as OS as in this thread

    • Check for Firmware update and update if necessary. Question: Bios should be in IDE mode for firmware update??

    • 4k allignment during OS install any thoughts on this vid


    3. Bench Setup of Mobo, Ram, PSU, Monitor, keyboard GPU (if needed).

    -

    Prof Jims procedure If he would use if building a new system:
    _
    • Install only one memory module.

    • Load optimized bios settings.

    • Boot into the bios and let it sit for 30 minutes to ensure that the system is stable.

    And not use @BIOS
    • Power off the system, unplug the power supply and press/hold the front panel on/off switch for 10 seconds.

    • Install the second memory module. You might need to make some minor bios tweaks.

    • Boot using an Memtest86+ (version 4.x) bootable usb or optical drive.

    • Run 10 or more full test loops, the default setting is to run tests #1 - #8.

    • If there are no errors, run Memtest86+ test #5 for 10 loops by pressing: c 1 3 5 enter 0 (zero key)

    • Install the operating system.

    • Run IBT (IntelBurnTest) or Linx x64 for ONLY 5 full loops using all available memory.

    • Run each of the Prime95 tests (Blend, Small FFT and Large FFT) for at least 6 - 8 hours each, one at a time.

    • Run the most demanding video game that you have for several hours.


    During writing this post all my parts have arrived except for the GPU, I guess I will see how my onboard HDMI graphics work!



    Please comment on any of the above espicially the CL8 timing version of my corsair vengeance CL9 timing modules.

    Thanks.
    Last edited by Deafty; 01-07-2012, 05:25 AM. Reason: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=BGFyEeNn-hk
    GAEP45 UD3P rev1.1
    Intel E8400 @4.2Ghz
    Corsair Cl4 DDr2 800
    Ati 4890
    Bequite 670watt
    Westerndigital Black 500gb

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    • #3
      re: GA-Z68XP-UD4 (rev1.0) Install, Bios and Test procedures with Questions.

      It's my understanding that there is little advantage to running with lower latency memory (e.g. CL8) with your system. It appears that running with higher memory speeds is best, and that using tighter memory timings doesn't really improve performance with today's systems. I'll let others who are running with higher speed DDR3 memory correct me if I'm wrong.

      It sounds like you'll have a half-fast system until your new video card arrives.

      Have fun!!
      Q9650 @ 4.10GHz [9x456MHz]
      P35-DS4 [rev: 2.0] ~ Bios: F14
      4x2GB OCZ Reaper PC2-8500 1094MHz @5-5-5-15
      MSI N460GTX Hawk Talon Attack (1GB) video card <---- SLI ---->
      Seasonic SS-660XP2 80 Plus Platinum psu (660w)
      WD Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB (data)
      Samsung 840 Pro 256GB SSD (boot)
      SLI @ 16/4 works when running HyperSLI      		 Cooler Master 120XL Seidon push/pull AIO cpu water cooling
      Cooler Master HAF XB computer case (RC-902XB-KKN1)
      Asus VH242H 24" monitor [1920x1080]
      MSI N460GTX Hawk (1GB) video card
      Logitech Z-5500 Digital 5.1 Speakers
      win7 x64 sp1 Home Premium
      HT|Omega Claro plus+ sound card
      CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD UPS
      E6300 (R0) @ 3.504GHz [8x438MHz] ~~ P35-DS3L [rev: 1.0] ~ Bios: F9 ~~ 4x2GB Kingston HyperX T1 PC2-8500, 876MHz @4-4-4-10
      Seasonic X650 80+ gold psu (650w) ~~ Xigmatek Balder HDT 1283 cpu cooler ~~ Cooler Master CM 690 case (RC-690-KKN1-GP)
      Samsung 830 128GB SSD MZ-7PC128B/WW (boot) ~~ WD Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB (data) ~~ ZM-MFC2 fan controller
      HT|Omega Striker 7.1 sound card ~~ Asus VH242H monitor [1920x1080] ~~ Logitech Z-5500 Digital 5.1 Speakers
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      • #4
        re: GA-Z68XP-UD4 (rev1.0) Install, Bios and Test procedures with Questions.

        +1 theres very little difference with ram speeds/figures on sb,they have good read write numbers due to sheer cpu oc headroom,you have to use @bios for the new larger bios files,only once then go back to using qflash
        Gigabyte z77x UP4-TH F11c Modded Bios
        Intel i7 3770k 24/[email protected] 1.38v Turbo llc +0.165v dvid multithreading enabled
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        Thermalright Silver Arrow Cpu Cooler
        1xSamsung 840 pro 256 Gb SSD windows 8.1 pro 64bit
        1xSamsung f4 HD204UI 2tb hard drive Storage
        Powercolor 7970 3gb V3 @1150mhz core/1700mhz mem,1.150v Accelero aftermarket air cooler 55c max
        Razer Lycosa Keyboard
        Logitech X-530 5.1 Speakers
        Lite-On iHAS124-19 24x Sata DVDRW
        K-World Hybrid DVB-T 210SE Digital T.V Card
        L.G E2260V L.E.D 1920x1080 Monitor
        Xfx Pro 750w silver rated Psu 80+
        Fractal Arc Midi Case

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        • #5
          re: GA-Z68XP-UD4 (rev1.0) Install, Bios and Test procedures with Questions.

          Originally posted by wazza300 View Post
          +1 theres very little difference with ram speeds/figures on sb,they have good read write numbers due to sheer cpu oc headroom,you have to use @bios for the new larger bios files,only once then go back to using qflash

          Are you saying I need to use @Bios!!??

          Can't say I'm confident with that statement. Can you please elaborate.

          Thanks.
          GAEP45 UD3P rev1.1
          Intel E8400 @4.2Ghz
          Corsair Cl4 DDr2 800
          Ati 4890
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          • #6
            re: GA-Z68XP-UD4 (rev1.0) Install, Bios and Test procedures with Questions.

            Some newer bios versions are significantly larger than the bios that came with the motherboard. In this case, Q-Flash can't be used to update the larger bios file. Once you use @BIOS to flash the larger bios file size, you can then use Q-Flash for subsequent bios flashing.
            Don't worry, be happy ;)
            Q9650 @ 4.10GHz [9x456MHz]
            P35-DS4 [rev: 2.0] ~ Bios: F14
            4x2GB OCZ Reaper PC2-8500 1094MHz @5-5-5-15
            MSI N460GTX Hawk Talon Attack (1GB) video card <---- SLI ---->
            Seasonic SS-660XP2 80 Plus Platinum psu (660w)
            WD Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB (data)
            Samsung 840 Pro 256GB SSD (boot)
            SLI @ 16/4 works when running HyperSLI            		 Cooler Master 120XL Seidon push/pull AIO cpu water cooling
            Cooler Master HAF XB computer case (RC-902XB-KKN1)
            Asus VH242H 24" monitor [1920x1080]
            MSI N460GTX Hawk (1GB) video card
            Logitech Z-5500 Digital 5.1 Speakers
            win7 x64 sp1 Home Premium
            HT|Omega Claro plus+ sound card
            CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD UPS
            E6300 (R0) @ 3.504GHz [8x438MHz] ~~ P35-DS3L [rev: 1.0] ~ Bios: F9 ~~ 4x2GB Kingston HyperX T1 PC2-8500, 876MHz @4-4-4-10
            Seasonic X650 80+ gold psu (650w) ~~ Xigmatek Balder HDT 1283 cpu cooler ~~ Cooler Master CM 690 case (RC-690-KKN1-GP)
            Samsung 830 128GB SSD MZ-7PC128B/WW (boot) ~~ WD Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB (data) ~~ ZM-MFC2 fan controller
            HT|Omega Striker 7.1 sound card ~~ Asus VH242H monitor [1920x1080] ~~ Logitech Z-5500 Digital 5.1 Speakers
            win7 x64 sp1 Home Premium ~~ CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD U.P.S            .

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            • #7
              re: GA-Z68XP-UD4 (rev1.0) Install, Bios and Test procedures with Questions.

              Do you have any @Bios guides or links?. I have aoided this like the plague.
              GAEP45 UD3P rev1.1
              Intel E8400 @4.2Ghz
              Corsair Cl4 DDr2 800
              Ati 4890
              Bequite 670watt
              Westerndigital Black 500gb

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              • #8
                re: GA-Z68XP-UD4 (rev1.0) Install, Bios and Test procedures with Questions.

                There should be an @BIOS chapter in your motherboard user manual.
                You might find additional information by doing a web search, such as: @bios tutorial
                Q9650 @ 4.10GHz [9x456MHz]
                P35-DS4 [rev: 2.0] ~ Bios: F14
                4x2GB OCZ Reaper PC2-8500 1094MHz @5-5-5-15
                MSI N460GTX Hawk Talon Attack (1GB) video card <---- SLI ---->
                Seasonic SS-660XP2 80 Plus Platinum psu (660w)
                WD Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB (data)
                Samsung 840 Pro 256GB SSD (boot)
                SLI @ 16/4 works when running HyperSLI                		 Cooler Master 120XL Seidon push/pull AIO cpu water cooling
                Cooler Master HAF XB computer case (RC-902XB-KKN1)
                Asus VH242H 24" monitor [1920x1080]
                MSI N460GTX Hawk (1GB) video card
                Logitech Z-5500 Digital 5.1 Speakers
                win7 x64 sp1 Home Premium
                HT|Omega Claro plus+ sound card
                CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD UPS
                E6300 (R0) @ 3.504GHz [8x438MHz] ~~ P35-DS3L [rev: 1.0] ~ Bios: F9 ~~ 4x2GB Kingston HyperX T1 PC2-8500, 876MHz @4-4-4-10
                Seasonic X650 80+ gold psu (650w) ~~ Xigmatek Balder HDT 1283 cpu cooler ~~ Cooler Master CM 690 case (RC-690-KKN1-GP)
                Samsung 830 128GB SSD MZ-7PC128B/WW (boot) ~~ WD Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB (data) ~~ ZM-MFC2 fan controller
                HT|Omega Striker 7.1 sound card ~~ Asus VH242H monitor [1920x1080] ~~ Logitech Z-5500 Digital 5.1 Speakers
                win7 x64 sp1 Home Premium ~~ CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD U.P.S                .

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                • #9
                  re: GA-Z68XP-UD4 (rev1.0) Install, Bios and Test procedures with Questions.

                  just download the latest bios and @bios from gigabyte website and point the program to your bios file,dual bios recovery is much improved on those boards so you should be fine
                  Gigabyte z77x UP4-TH F11c Modded Bios
                  Intel i7 3770k 24/[email protected] 1.38v Turbo llc +0.165v dvid multithreading enabled
                  Samsung Green(MV-3V4G3D/US) 8GB @2133mhz 9-10-10-21-1t 1.55v
                  Thermalright Silver Arrow Cpu Cooler
                  1xSamsung 840 pro 256 Gb SSD windows 8.1 pro 64bit
                  1xSamsung f4 HD204UI 2tb hard drive Storage
                  Powercolor 7970 3gb V3 @1150mhz core/1700mhz mem,1.150v Accelero aftermarket air cooler 55c max
                  Razer Lycosa Keyboard
                  Logitech X-530 5.1 Speakers
                  Lite-On iHAS124-19 24x Sata DVDRW
                  K-World Hybrid DVB-T 210SE Digital T.V Card
                  L.G E2260V L.E.D 1920x1080 Monitor
                  Xfx Pro 750w silver rated Psu 80+
                  Fractal Arc Midi Case

                  http://i38.tinypic.com/14myvfa.jpg x58 ud5 <=3.8ghz + 4.2ghz Overclock Template!!
                  http://www.youtube.com/user/warren304#p/u Visit Me On Youtube

                  Lots Of Gaming Videos With X58 Ud5 System And Gpu On My Youtube Channel!!
                  Just Uploaded New Battlefield 4 Video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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                  • #10
                    re: GA-Z68XP-UD4 (rev1.0) Install, Bios and Test procedures with Questions.

                    When using @bios make sure you place a check in the box for Clear DMI data. It should be on the first screen in @bios.
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                    • #11
                      re: GA-Z68XP-UD4 (rev1.0) Install, Bios and Test procedures with Questions.

                      Who said you need to use @BIOS at all?
                      I bit more then idle 30 minutes in BIOS is recommended if you are going to flash, run a pass of memtest86+.

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                      • #12
                        re: GA-Z68XP-UD4 (rev1.0) Install, Bios and Test procedures with Questions.

                        yeah true,you might get a newer type bios allready on the board,its just incase it comes with older bios
                        Gigabyte z77x UP4-TH F11c Modded Bios
                        Intel i7 3770k 24/[email protected] 1.38v Turbo llc +0.165v dvid multithreading enabled
                        Samsung Green(MV-3V4G3D/US) 8GB @2133mhz 9-10-10-21-1t 1.55v
                        Thermalright Silver Arrow Cpu Cooler
                        1xSamsung 840 pro 256 Gb SSD windows 8.1 pro 64bit
                        1xSamsung f4 HD204UI 2tb hard drive Storage
                        Powercolor 7970 3gb V3 @1150mhz core/1700mhz mem,1.150v Accelero aftermarket air cooler 55c max
                        Razer Lycosa Keyboard
                        Logitech X-530 5.1 Speakers
                        Lite-On iHAS124-19 24x Sata DVDRW
                        K-World Hybrid DVB-T 210SE Digital T.V Card
                        L.G E2260V L.E.D 1920x1080 Monitor
                        Xfx Pro 750w silver rated Psu 80+
                        Fractal Arc Midi Case

                        http://i38.tinypic.com/14myvfa.jpg x58 ud5 <=3.8ghz + 4.2ghz Overclock Template!!
                        http://www.youtube.com/user/warren304#p/u Visit Me On Youtube

                        Lots Of Gaming Videos With X58 Ud5 System And Gpu On My Youtube Channel!!
                        Just Uploaded New Battlefield 4 Video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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                        • #13
                          re: GA-Z68XP-UD4 (rev1.0) Install, Bios and Test procedures with Questions.

                          Yes, I would run the Memtest86+ tests with only one memory module installed BEFORE flashing the bios (if necessary). I would probably "cheat" a bit and run 4 Memtest86+ full loops followed by the 10 loop #5 test.

                          You should repeat both tests after you've installed the second memory module to help ensure that your system is "reasonably" stable. I always perform bios flashing with a proven stable, optimized bios profile with stock, non-overclocked settings.
                          Q9650 @ 4.10GHz [9x456MHz]
                          P35-DS4 [rev: 2.0] ~ Bios: F14
                          4x2GB OCZ Reaper PC2-8500 1094MHz @5-5-5-15
                          MSI N460GTX Hawk Talon Attack (1GB) video card <---- SLI ---->
                          Seasonic SS-660XP2 80 Plus Platinum psu (660w)
                          WD Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB (data)
                          Samsung 840 Pro 256GB SSD (boot)
                          SLI @ 16/4 works when running HyperSLI                          		 Cooler Master 120XL Seidon push/pull AIO cpu water cooling
                          Cooler Master HAF XB computer case (RC-902XB-KKN1)
                          Asus VH242H 24" monitor [1920x1080]
                          MSI N460GTX Hawk (1GB) video card
                          Logitech Z-5500 Digital 5.1 Speakers
                          win7 x64 sp1 Home Premium
                          HT|Omega Claro plus+ sound card
                          CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD UPS
                          E6300 (R0) @ 3.504GHz [8x438MHz] ~~ P35-DS3L [rev: 1.0] ~ Bios: F9 ~~ 4x2GB Kingston HyperX T1 PC2-8500, 876MHz @4-4-4-10
                          Seasonic X650 80+ gold psu (650w) ~~ Xigmatek Balder HDT 1283 cpu cooler ~~ Cooler Master CM 690 case (RC-690-KKN1-GP)
                          Samsung 830 128GB SSD MZ-7PC128B/WW (boot) ~~ WD Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB (data) ~~ ZM-MFC2 fan controller
                          HT|Omega Striker 7.1 sound card ~~ Asus VH242H monitor [1920x1080] ~~ Logitech Z-5500 Digital 5.1 Speakers
                          win7 x64 sp1 Home Premium ~~ CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD U.P.S                          .

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                          • #14
                            re: GA-Z68XP-UD4 (rev1.0) Install, Bios and Test procedures with Questions.

                            Bios Version is F2.

                            Will need to flash.

                            Curently idle in Bios (F2) now with 2 sticks of Ram and running Memtest as per my 2nd post step number 3.

                            Will post back once memtesting is complete.
                            GAEP45 UD3P rev1.1
                            Intel E8400 @4.2Ghz
                            Corsair Cl4 DDr2 800
                            Ati 4890
                            Bequite 670watt
                            Westerndigital Black 500gb

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                            • #15
                              re: GA-Z68XP-UD4 (rev1.0) Install, Bios and Test procedures with Questions.

                              Originally posted by Deafty View Post
                              Bios Version is F2.

                              Will need to flash.

                              Curently idle in Bios (F2) now with 2 sticks of Ram and running Memtest as per my 2nd post step number 3.

                              Will post back once memtesting is complete.
                              so you have built it already? what cooler you using intel or aftermarket? and what temps are you getting at stock oh and try running ram at 1.6v if its 1.65 rated and 1.5v if its 1.5v as ive read its not recommended to go over 1.6v for dram
                              Gigabyte z77x UP4-TH F11c Modded Bios
                              Intel i7 3770k 24/[email protected] 1.38v Turbo llc +0.165v dvid multithreading enabled
                              Samsung Green(MV-3V4G3D/US) 8GB @2133mhz 9-10-10-21-1t 1.55v
                              Thermalright Silver Arrow Cpu Cooler
                              1xSamsung 840 pro 256 Gb SSD windows 8.1 pro 64bit
                              1xSamsung f4 HD204UI 2tb hard drive Storage
                              Powercolor 7970 3gb V3 @1150mhz core/1700mhz mem,1.150v Accelero aftermarket air cooler 55c max
                              Razer Lycosa Keyboard
                              Logitech X-530 5.1 Speakers
                              Lite-On iHAS124-19 24x Sata DVDRW
                              K-World Hybrid DVB-T 210SE Digital T.V Card
                              L.G E2260V L.E.D 1920x1080 Monitor
                              Xfx Pro 750w silver rated Psu 80+
                              Fractal Arc Midi Case

                              http://i38.tinypic.com/14myvfa.jpg x58 ud5 <=3.8ghz + 4.2ghz Overclock Template!!
                              http://www.youtube.com/user/warren304#p/u Visit Me On Youtube

                              Lots Of Gaming Videos With X58 Ud5 System And Gpu On My Youtube Channel!!
                              Just Uploaded New Battlefield 4 Video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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