AndrewZorn Posted December 4, 2005 Posted December 4, 2005 ...is really starting to piss me off. I had to turn off my computer today. That shouldn't be a crime. It just took me 2hrs to get it back on. This is rediculous and absurd. Is there anything I can do to make it stop doing this? I'm very tempted just to sell this crap on ebay for $50 and buy ANY other memory. Sorry about the tone but I am extremely pissed off because I wanted to, for example, DO THINGS INSTEAD OF WASTING MY TIME SWITCHING RAM SLOTS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death909 Posted December 4, 2005 Posted December 4, 2005 To be honest, I thought that the cold boot issue had been fixed with the 704BTA BIOS. With my VX, the only time I get cold boot issues is when the RAM has become faulty (lot of trouble figuring that out). Have you tried turning off the computer but not disconnecting it from the mains or turning off the PSU? Its worked for some people, including myself. Occasionally just leaving the computer connected overnight was enough to solve a cold boot issue with some faulty VX. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewZorn Posted December 4, 2005 Posted December 4, 2005 I am using 704BTA. EDIT well i thought i was. i just restarted and it says 7/06/2005. does that mean i am not using 704? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinvented Posted December 4, 2005 Posted December 4, 2005 Hey Andrew, good to see you on here too! Yes, the 704-2BTA is labeled as a 7/06 bios. Have you tried active cooling on the memory and mosfets as well? I heard that can give you a bit more stability since VX runs extremely hot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewZorn Posted December 4, 2005 Posted December 4, 2005 yeah i figured somebody would catch my copy paste posting it has nothing to do with cooling. the memory is just doing its cold boot crap. EDIT but yes i do have a 120mm fan right over the sticks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death909 Posted December 4, 2005 Posted December 4, 2005 704BTA is based on the 706 BIOS, the 706 BIOS is based on the 704 BIOS, the only difference being some minor bugfixes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewZorn Posted December 4, 2005 Posted December 4, 2005 What is the best way to contact DFI? Many have said the new DFI Expert no longer has this issue. This enrages me. I would like DFI to replace my board with the Expert. They should not just fix a huge issue like this and release a new board and just say "Oh well, guess you have to lay out another $200". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death909 Posted December 4, 2005 Posted December 4, 2005 Its not a DFI only issue. The coldboot issue happens with every single AMD motherboard, it is a product of the weak signal strengths. The only reason you see the coldboot issue on DFI NF4 mobos is because DFI mobos are the only ones that can run more than 3.2v natively. Mods that increase the vdimm to 3.3v+ are consistent, you do not need to change the settings in the BIOS, and the settings don't need to be applied every time you start up your PC. DFI is NOT obliged to help you, let alone replace your board. They will give you support though, despite the fact that overvolting/overclocking would normally void the motherboard warranty, DFI will give you help and try and fix this issue for you, despite the fact that it is not their problem (its a problem caused by your settings, not by their motherboard). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewZorn Posted December 4, 2005 Posted December 4, 2005 Then remind me why it doesn't happen on their new board? I didn't modify the board or anything. I bought it because it was good for overclocking and the good warranty and all. If the settings are there, it is not like it is a bad thing or against normal operation to use such settings. DFI released a product that fixed a problem, and left existing customers with an old board and an old problem. I know they do not NEED to help me out with this, but it would be much more honorable if they did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Joalaielna Posted December 4, 2005 Posted December 4, 2005 hrrrm...I've never had a cold boot issue. Sorry man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewZorn Posted December 4, 2005 Posted December 4, 2005 I use yellow slots. I was under the impression they were better. What about you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Joalaielna Posted December 4, 2005 Posted December 4, 2005 all 4 512x4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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