Recent content by RavenXE

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    Issues with Intel Matrix Storage 8.9.0.1023

    here's a 7 page thread about this issue http://communities.intel.com/thread/5036?start=0&tstart=0
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    Issues with Intel Matrix Storage 8.9.0.1023

    i've forwarded this post to intel and i have received this response. at least they're aware of this issue. if anybody whant's to submit a issue to intel use this link http://supportmail.intel.com/scripts-emf/welcome.aspx?id=40
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    RAID 5 disaster on ICH9

    what Intel Matrix storage manager version where you using at the time The lattest version (8.9.0.1023) proved to be disastrous for me. it failed my raid 0+1 (matrix) array with no reasons and it produced a lot a BSOD. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/251377-32-issues-intel-matrix-storage-1023
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    Issues with Intel Matrix Storage 8.9.0.1023

    Hi Have been having BSOD (0x7e and 0x4e) and Data lost issues after a failed Raid 0 & 1 Array (Intel Matrix Raid) on 2 seagate 500gig 7200.11 hdd volumes after installing the latest intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.9.0.1023. Suspecting faulty seagate hdd's i've decided to install 2 WD Caviar...
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    Q6600 very hot

    Like jaguarskx said check your heatsink fan installation and make sure the fan is blowing in the right direction (not inside yout case). if it doesn't work try your original cooler maybe the heatpipes leaked if it's the case they are useless and you need another cooler
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    Foxconn: Employee Suicide Had It Coming

    For now i think foxconn is truly guilty
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    My CPU is faulty.

    there's also Intel Burn Test Version 2.0, it uses linpack from intel to push any cpus to it's limits. very effective in 64bits Operating systems. if you have a faulty component this will propably finish it has it did for me and 16 gig of RMA'ed corsair dominator memory :pt1cable:
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    Cold boot issues (GA-EP45-UD3P)

    1066 mhz RAM with this motherboard is a pain in the ass believe me i have one, try boosting your MCH voltage to 1.20V after 6 RMA'S with corsair and NCIX i finally got 8gb of corsair dominator working @ 1066mhz with this board (GA-EP45-UD3P) ..... i've got tears in my eyes ;-)
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    Which Motherboard is right for virtualization

    I am currently using a gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P and it does the job well with a VT enabled processor and vmware workstation 6.5
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    Problem with 5.1 sound system

    Hi Did you installed the lattest HD codec drivers from realtek www.realtek.com.tw. i had a similar sound card (Abit IP35-Pro mobo) with a 5.1 logitech z-5500 connected with optical for music and DD or DTS movies and 3.5mm for surround sound gaming when supported by the game. Same games like...
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    Power issues with Gigabyte ep45-ud3p and 430w power supply

    Ok my opinion is your power supply is to weak for your rig... but i don't know if it's suppose to POST or not. Try this to calculate the power requirements between different type of components http://www.antec.outervision.com/ the 8 power power should be used on any situations specialy in...
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    EP45-UD3P issues with BIOS, boot failure...PLEASE help!

    You're bios settings are the same compare to my rig... it should work well it's hard to have working Corsair Dominator @ specs 1066mhz 5-5-5-15 2.1 v. Make sure you burn test your system with your replacement RAM. i use OCCT linpack for 6 hours and prime 95 64 bit 8 hours a day for 3 day's and...
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    EP45-UD3P issues with BIOS, boot failure...PLEASE help!

    i have almost have same the system Q6600 with a Geforce GTX 285 being the main difference... Guest what! i a had BSOD issues in Windows Vista x64 besause of a bad memory clib and now it works fine with 8 gig of the same memory @ 1066 5-5-5-15 2.1V EPP enabled so +1 Proximon for memtest Make...
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    Lag free PC for MMORPG gaming: Will use SSD. Performance is important!

    Windows XP 64 bit is built over the Windows server 2003 64 bits Kernel ans there's some limitations with OpenGL and other libraries and support by third partys is somewhat troublesome If you truly what a 64bit OS go with Vista x64
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    Mystery game crashes, 2+ hours.

    Have you runned Prime 95 64 bits if it fails then you problably have an hardware issue with your rig. try upping the MCH (North bridge chipset) and RAM voltage a bit with your cpu at stock and run the test again. if Prime95 works for a couple of hours straight min 6 then try a GPU benchmark...