Gigabyte GA x58a ud3r memory problems

[Kaimel]

My memory is read in bios as physically there but not "enabled" in slot 5.

When my memory (Patriot PSD361600kh) is in slots 1, 3, and 5 I can't boot without "recovering VRAM lost...." in loading screen being the last thing before a reboot.

Memory in slots 1, 2, and 3 load into windows showing 6gb in the loading screen and also in windows, but Dual Channel instead of Tri Channel.

Do I have a bad slot on my mobo or am I missing some bios setup?

Also, When memory is in slots 1, 3, and 5 (like manual suggests for tri channel) CPU-ZID reads 6gb in tri channel, but Bios reads 4 gb usable.

I know there was a bios update and to version FB, and I did that. I also set my memory to run at 1.64V instead of 1.5V.

Please Help

 

[Tmagic650]

If you are running Windows 32-bit, 3.5GB of memory or so is all Windows will detect

 

[jf0955]

I have the same board and the same exact problem as you. I brought mine back to Microcenter where they are now replacing the board. I hope that works or Gigabyte has a major problem. I know the problem is not my memory.

 

[Tmagic650]

I like Gigabyte boards, but I too have had recent issues with them. I'm working with Biostar once more

 

[Appzalien]

Check to see if the Gigabyte site has a bios update for your board. I don't trust bios updates from inside of windows I always do it from a boot floppy since I had an auto install failure that almost ruined my brand new board. I believe your board has a slot for a floppy I have one machine where I could not install the floppy but I could open the case and plug it in temporarily. Microcenter has them for around 12 bucks.

 

[cedricf]

@Kaimel ... was your problem solved? I have the exact problem, please post if you managed to solve your problem ... thanks!

 

[killtac]

Not to sure if it's too late for you guys or not, but I found a possible fix. I had the same problem with 5 and 6 DIMM slots not being enabled. Turns out there were 2 bent pins in the CPU slot. So just to rule it out, check under the CPU. I used thumbtack to CAREFULLY slowely bend the pins back into position. It intantly solved the problem.