dirt_tooth

firbrd

is ANYONE posting responses here running vista or better yet windows xp? most ive seen (myself included) are running windows 7......any possible thoughts it could be the win 7 os at all? anyone here that IS having this issue are you running windows xp????

Also, is anyone using anything other than a 64-bit OS?

Windows 7 has had its share of USB problems with the nvidia chipset, but I tend to think that its not the OS because my machine ran fine until one day it started acting up.

Kaine!

Well since I turned off the power and unplugged everything I started the computer back up and plugged in everything one by one with exception of FReedom2.4 joystick. Its been running most of the day, USB problem free. However about an hour ago, I was playing one of the games and in the middle of the battle I got a fatal error. I rebooted the system and got blue screen of death, rebooted again and runs fine except certain programs cause it to fatal error again. I checked my memory in system properties and saw that now see 8.99 GB out of 12GB. I know for sure this is new as its a fresh install and I looked often to see if everything was recognized. Bottom line, this Mobo and the 6G's I spent on the 'ultimate gaming machine is quickly becoming a paper weight....Im not a very happy camper with EVGA right now.

betatester

Windows XP here.  Fully updated.
 
I've had this damn bootup freeze issue which I've narrowed down to a USB issue.  Its a new system so I haven't been playing on it as of yet.  I swapped out to a new SLI X58 board which now I have rev. 1.1 (had 1.0 before) and its the same issue.  I have a new video card  saphire 5870 so I know this is not the issue either.  The power supply is corsair 750hx and the memory is g.skill 6gb configured correctly.  Tested memory with no errors.
 
The keyboard is a logitech iluminated u95 and the mouse is a logitech g7.  Fresh install of windows.
 
I know the kb pulls 300ma of the 500ma per port...(60% of the addressable current), the mouse ~95ma.  My computer locks up during the windows boot screen every so often.  It does it just about when the keyboard and mouse is ready to turn on.  ...then the windows boot progress bar freeze happens.  It doesn't happen all the time but enough to be something I am completely unhappy about.
 
(no other USB ports are being used)
 
I've just connected a separate powered USB hub where the mouse and kb is now connnected.  It seems so far with testing that it does NOT lockup using the powered USB hub.  This may be an easy fix for everyone...I'm still testing it so far but it seems to be working flawless and no lockups.  We'll see.
 
For anyone that is considering trying this...make SURE the usb hub is self powered so it does not draw higher current from the internal USB controller.
 
So far I'm really not happy with this board as its the only one that I've built of which I've had any issues like this.  If it wasn't for the fact that I sent in the damn UPC label for a stupid rebate, this board would have been sent back for a refund!!!  I'm pissed I spent quite a bit of money on a board that does not operate as it should. I've got an old abit KR7A raid system from 1991 that is NEVER has has  a hiccup of which is overclocked to the max.
 
I don't know if the issue can be resolved through a software or firmware fix.  I think its a hardware issue personally.

betatester

Dirt,

It is really sad.  That's why I'm so damn pissed off about this.  My hands are tied since I sent in the damn UPC label.  I SHOULD have tested it for a few days at least before I sent it in...that's why I'm kicking myself in the ass at this point.

I realize every product is subject to issues, hopefully this gets resolved. 

Now that I have a brand new board, and swapped every part out that I can, I KNOW its the issue of the board.  So far the USB external powered hub has corrected the problems which points directly to the USB internal controlller and its capacities.  I KNOW its not windows as XP has been stable for years at this point. Some may have been wondering about windows 7 and drivers...but I'm using old faithful xp.

I will be calling evga tomorrow to note my issue and if there is not any resolution within a reasonable time, I will NEVER purchase another EVGA board in my life.  I hope its a firmware or other simple fix.   I've made my purchase over 30 days ago and JUST got the computer back together today to find the same issues!!

betatester

I believe I posted my computer specs.  I did negate bios settings though and CPU and hard drive.  The CPU is a 920, bios settings are stock w/exception of memory configured to memory specs.  Hard drive is WD 1tb black.  Bios is from 10/29...I haven't updated it to the newest 11/29 version since I updated my last one to that...

I should create a sig...it would be easier. 

firbrd

"You guys should post your comprehensive specs and BIOS settings. I have a 758 board, W7x64 Ultimate with a ton more USB stuff plugged in and have not experienced any USB issues with bootup or lockups. I don't use Logitech's crappy stuff either."



ummmmm .........no this is not correct on your part if your NOT having the problem then you have no idea what your even talking about. ive used other brands as well as my "crappy" logitech stuff to ive tried microsoft kb and mouse and regualr cheap-o generic. i beleive when the techs at evga do indeed say its a issue with the usb controllers....then in fact you above spouted opinion doesnt matter. if your not having/had the issue again you dont have a clue as to what your talkin about......no offense but you cant truly understand till youhave this issue and btw when the issue is with 80+ people on just 1 forum THATS a HUGE problem!!!!! its also ALLLL over the internet as well. this issue has finally reared it ugly head. its the usb controller plain and simple and evga needs to "man up" admit it and fix it.