I am still running a EVGA 780i FTW upgraded cpu to EO step Q9550
upgraded memory to GSkill 4x2=8gbs from 4x1 4gs ozc reaper
No matter what I do I cannot get system stable even stock clocks.
 
Run memtest no errors and windows mem tool no errors
 
Just replaced my 660sc under RMA working fine newest drivers
 
Specs----
780i FTW MB EVGA
660sc EVGA
Intel EO step Q9550 1.21 vcore
4x2gb = 8gbs brand new GSkill ddr2 1066 2.00V
all hard ware test come out fine but pc keeps locking up and driving me insaneAll drives are good no errors
 
Memory is in slots removed a few times to check seating
 
cooling is excellent on cpu mem and vid card


 
 
video attached of last bios config to test after locking up
(still rendering)   youtu.be/CtclDR6EHUA
 
Any help or info greatly appreciated, tried all my knowledge nothing is working
 
Thanks

Your operating system and the exact RAM part number/specs would be helpful, as well as the BIOS version of which sz17 is the latest and would be needed.
 
Take out the two sticks of RAM from the black DIMM slots for and leaving the ones in the blue slots..Clear CMOS and begin again, making the following settings manually..Or just try it first, as is, with two sticks only in the blue slots.
 
Go to BIOS -> Frequency/Voltage Control -> FSB & Memory Config..Set FSB - Memory Clock Mode to [Unlinked]..Then set FSB (QDR), MHz to [1333] MHz..Then set MEM (DDR) MHz to [1066] MHz.
 
Then go to Memory Timing Setting and set Memory Timing Setting to [Expert]..Then set tCL (CAS Latency), tRCD, tRP and tRAS to the settings on the sticker affixed to the RAM or go to the G.Skill web site for the RAM timing..Set Command Per Clock (CMD) to [2T].
 
Go to System Voltages and set Memory to [2.0] or whatever the sticker on the RAM says.
 
Save & Exit BIOS and see how it rolls from there..If it's still locking up, fill out and post the BIOS template below (it's for a 790i FTW but it's close enough for now..I lost the one for a 780i so some settings won't not be shown for your 780i FTW, but I'll make one sometime later if necessary), put in the values and also if on [Auto] or not..I couldn't go to your YouTube link, put the whole address and just break it up with spaces after http:
 
Also, not saying that's the problem or not, but NVIDIA SATA drivers have been known to cause locking sometimes on the 780i/790i boards..You can uninstall from Device Manager, reboot and Windows should handle it.
 
BIOS Version:  
[System Clocks screen]
CPU Freq, MHz: 
FSB Reference Clock, MHz:
CPU Multiplier: 
PCle x16-1 & 16-2, MHz: 
PCle x16-3, MHz: 
SPPc->MCP Ref Clock, MHz: 
nForce SPP --> nForce MCP:
nForce SPP c-- nForce MCP: 
CPU Spread Spectrum: 
HT Spread Spectrum:
PCle Spread Spectrurn(SPP): 
PCle Spread Spectrurn(MCP):
SATA Spread Spectrum:  
 
[FSB & Memory Config screen]
EPP 2.0 Memory:
FSB - Memory Clock Mode:
FSB - Memory Ratio:
FSB (QDR), MHz:
Actual FSB (QDR), MHz: 
x MEM (DDR), MHz: 
Actual MEM (DDR), MHz: 
P1: 
P2:
 
[Memory Timing Setting screen]
Memory Timing Setting:
tCL (CAS Latency): 
tRCD: 
tRP: 
tRAS: 
Command Per Clock (CMD):
**Advanced Memory Settings**
tRRD: 
tRC: 
tWR: 
tWTR: 
tFAW: 
tREF: 
tRFC:
 
[System Voltages screen]
EVGA VDroop Control:
CPU Core: 
CPU FSB: 
Memory: 
nForce SPP: 
nForce MCP: 
GTLVREF Lane 0: 
GTLVREF Lane 1: 
GTLVREF Lane 2: 
GTLVREF Lane 3:
 
[CPU Configuration screen]
Limit CPUlD Maxval:
Intel Speedstep: 
xPPM Mode:
CPU Thermal Control: 
C1E Enhanced Halt State: 
Execute Disable Bit: 
Virtualization Technology:
CPU Core 0:
CPU Core 1:
CPU Core 2: 
CPU Core 3:
 
 

bob16314
Your operating system and the exact RAM part number/specs would be helpful, as well as the BIOS version of which sz17 is the latest and would be needed.
 
Take out the two sticks of RAM from the black DIMM slots for and leaving the ones in the blue slots..Clear CMOS and begin again, making the following settings manually..Or just try it first, as is, with two sticks only in the blue slots.
 
Go to BIOS -> Frequency/Voltage Control -> FSB & Memory Config..Set FSB - Memory Clock Mode to [Unlinked]..Then set FSB (QDR), MHz to [1333] MHz..Then set MEM (DDR) MHz to [1066] MHz.
 
Then go to Memory Timing Setting and set Memory Timing Setting to [Expert]..Then set tCL (CAS Latency), tRCD, tRP and tRAS to the settings on the sticker affixed to the RAM or go to the G.Skill web site for the RAM timing..Set Command Per Clock (CMD) to [2T].
 
Go to System Voltages and set Memory to [2.0] or whatever the sticker on the RAM says.
 
Save & Exit BIOS and see how it rolls from there..If it's still locking up, fill out and post the BIOS template below (it's for a 790i FTW but it's close enough for now..I lost the one for a 780i so some settings won't not be shown for your 780i FTW, but I'll make one sometime later if necessary), put in the values and also if on [Auto] or not..I couldn't go to your YouTube link, put the whole address and just break it up with spaces after http:
 
Also, not saying that's the problem or not, but NVIDIA SATA drivers have been known to cause locking sometimes on the 780i/790i boards..You can uninstall from Device Manager, reboot and Windows should handle it.
 
BIOS Version:  
[System Clocks screen]
CPU Freq, MHz: 
FSB Reference Clock, MHz:
CPU Multiplier: 
PCle x16-1 & 16-2, MHz: 
PCle x16-3, MHz: 
SPPc->MCP Ref Clock, MHz: 
nForce SPP --> nForce MCP:
nForce SPP c-- nForce MCP: 
CPU Spread Spectrum: 
HT Spread Spectrum:
PCle Spread Spectrurn(SPP): 
PCle Spread Spectrurn(MCP):
SATA Spread Spectrum:  
 
[FSB & Memory Config screen]
EPP 2.0 Memory:
FSB - Memory Clock Mode:
FSB - Memory Ratio:
FSB (QDR), MHz:
Actual FSB (QDR), MHz: 
x MEM (DDR), MHz: 
Actual MEM (DDR), MHz: 
P1: 
P2:
 
[Memory Timing Setting screen]
Memory Timing Setting:
tCL (CAS Latency): 
tRCD: 
tRP: 
tRAS: 
Command Per Clock (CMD):
**Advanced Memory Settings**
tRRD: 
tRC: 
tWR: 
tWTR: 
tFAW: 
tREF: 
tRFC:
 
[System Voltages screen]
EVGA VDroop Control:
CPU Core: 
CPU FSB: 
Memory: 
nForce SPP: 
nForce MCP: 
GTLVREF Lane 0: 
GTLVREF Lane 1: 
GTLVREF Lane 2: 
GTLVREF Lane 3:
 
[CPU Configuration screen]
Limit CPUlD Maxval:
Intel Speedstep: 
xPPM Mode:
CPU Thermal Control: 
C1E Enhanced Halt State: 
Execute Disable Bit: 
Virtualization Technology:
CPU Core 0:
CPU Core 1:
CPU Core 2: 
CPU Core 3:
 
 

All that info was posted in the YT video in post. Visual of it anyways.
 
As noted above just went 3 rounds on BF4 after OC'ing from stock 1333 which was lock up last time now I am at 1640 FSB mem @ 1066 on the dot
 
bumped mem V up to 2.050
 
raised Vdroop to 1.2150
 
the EO q9550 is super low voltage chip pretty amazing.
 
I know I need to upgrade bad but jeez just started my own biz this year and spent out.
 
 
It seems like could be the SATA drivers because the HD just quits responding so sounds like a very possible issue.
 
 
 
Thanks for the quick response guys very appreciated

Does anyone have a up to date link of how to flash with usb / mem stick... searched hard only seeing stuff for x series
 
All I have is dvd-r's and do not really want to install any other software bulkyish on pc.
 
I figure I will have to install a formatting small program, tried windows image burn it failed just want to get this right hate flashing bio's I am glad you guys caught my bios version I still though I was up to date. Since settings applied in that video yesterday only have 1 freeze usually iy is playing a game or browsing web then get crazy noise till hard shutdown.
 
I have had disk to stop responding that was about 4hrs ago.
 
 
I have tried HPUSBDiskStorageFormatTool but upon format and loading the files says disk is write protected but can use it in any other method to copy files without this tool

Still not yet to succeed flashing only options I have is USB/CDR or DVDR nothing is working, I hate flashing so much can go wrong.
Anything will help it has been years since I flashed I have searched and searched trying different methods all failing.
 
I do believe more than anything it is sata related to old bios from HD stopping to respond but other than that the video configuration on these old bios is holding up well, if I enable N2 it all goes to crap on the CPU

Zuhl3156
All I can think of is that your USB flash drive needs to be formatted FAT32 and seen as a removeable drive.

Already did FAT32 and removable and fail same thing as above with dvd

pittbull
Does anyone have a up to date link of how to flash with usb / mem stick... searched hard only seeing stuff for x series

You could try this method.

Maybe you can edit title and sticky this post for other users out there with issues not much to go on with the issue in searches or similar problems.
 
Hope it can help someone out know I'm not the only one still running these boards, even goes for the 680i 780i and 790i
 
If anyone needs a 680i I got a brand new one in box board only never been used once crisp and clean.
 

Yeah SEO is excellent for forums anyways on searches.
 
Had my cpu at 4ghz without bsod earlier was just testing around
 
Currently smooth and cool @ 3.5 with memory @1066mhz 5-5-5-15 timings
 
Update also enabled me to run N@ in bios without bsod could not before

A lot of my issues on lockups seem to stem from PSU that was going out slow it finally did replace with EVGA SuperNova G2 750W PSU
 
Still stabilizing OC thought about there seems to be cool and smooth in game on BF4 with this old rig.
 
Just a follow up

It is HWMonitor can't trust them totally.
 
Set 2.1 in bio's and reads out constant 2.1 in bio's not sure what that is or causing it I think HWM
 
Anyhow pulled my sound card all has been fine since new PSU replaced until this morning 1st lockup in days was in browser came back 10mins later was locked up.
 
Was taking my CPU up to near 4ghz was above 3.7 I figure it was simple voltage issue as a cause but my new EVGA PSU supernova G2 12V has some slight slight drop on it under load now I am concerned about this or should I be?
 
lol
 
EVGA SuperNova G2 750w PSU 12V slight dropshttp://forums.evga.com/EVGA-SuperNova-G2-750w-PSU-12V-slight-drops-m2418195.aspx
 
 
Happy late Thanksgiving all!

Just like to say thanks to all the help with old rig.
 
It died out well pcie slot 1 did and 7 series won't take a gpu in 2nd or 3rd slot, I know it was coming to end but god this thing last almost a decade 24/7 OC'd 3 cpu upgrades
 
Now I'm stuck with getting rid of it the board and everything board actually still works but will only take a low end non plug video card, I had to pull out the only old one I had left a pny6600 256mb lol from Black Hawk Downs gaming days haha.
 
Stuck with to sell if anyone needs anything.
 
-Still have a old brand new 680i evga board in box.
 
-Good bio's chip still z17 bios to get rid of board to.
 
-E8400 45nm cpu, I do also have a E7300 cpu
-Q9550 E0 Quad a beast of a CPU thing was amazing and coolest cpu I have ever ran even at 3.6+ max temps 45-48C AIR
 
-max 8gbs in all 4x2gb  brand new sticks of GSkill DDR2 pc8500 1066 5-5-5-15- 2T  [Lifetime warranty] just dished out $210+ on the modules ughhh
 
-4x1gb pc9200 OCZ Reaper 1066 5-5-5-15 2T still in great condition.