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Issues reported with Gigabyte Z590 Aorus Ultra include freezing, CTD problems, and other similar concerns.

Issues reported with Gigabyte Z590 Aorus Ultra include freezing, CTD problems, and other similar concerns.

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zain_d_ali
Junior Member
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12-02-2021, 11:31 PM
#1
Hey everyone, I'm facing a lot of problems with this motherboard. A few months ago it was functioning perfectly, but now whenever I play games or do demanding tasks, the screen freezes, then I encounter CTD errors and sometimes a blue screen that forces a restart. When moving my mouse, the USB emits a strange high-pitched buzzing sound—either it’s been there for a while or recently changed because I usually use headphones and don’t hear it. However, I’ve started to notice this now after some testing.

I’ve tried updating the BIOS from F2 to F9, but nothing has improved. The issues persist during gaming.

PD: What have I been doing?
- Swapped out the graphics card
- Set default RAM to 2133MHz with XMP at 3200MHz
- Installed Windows 10 and a fresh Windows 11 install
- Toggled C-State settings in BIOS
Do you think this motherboard is defective? Or is it the power supply unit? I’m not sure what to do, as this is my first time experiencing such specific problems.

PC Specs:
Z590 Aorus Ultra
i7 11700KF
GTX 1070 / RX 570 (same issues)
2x8 RAM (DDR4 → Corsair LPX 3200MHz)
PSU Thermaltake 650W 80 Plus Smart M
Games tested on Steam:
Counter-Strike 2
Dark and Darker
Hogwarts Legacy
7 Days To Die
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zain_d_ali
12-02-2021, 11:31 PM #1

Hey everyone, I'm facing a lot of problems with this motherboard. A few months ago it was functioning perfectly, but now whenever I play games or do demanding tasks, the screen freezes, then I encounter CTD errors and sometimes a blue screen that forces a restart. When moving my mouse, the USB emits a strange high-pitched buzzing sound—either it’s been there for a while or recently changed because I usually use headphones and don’t hear it. However, I’ve started to notice this now after some testing.

I’ve tried updating the BIOS from F2 to F9, but nothing has improved. The issues persist during gaming.

PD: What have I been doing?
- Swapped out the graphics card
- Set default RAM to 2133MHz with XMP at 3200MHz
- Installed Windows 10 and a fresh Windows 11 install
- Toggled C-State settings in BIOS
Do you think this motherboard is defective? Or is it the power supply unit? I’m not sure what to do, as this is my first time experiencing such specific problems.

PC Specs:
Z590 Aorus Ultra
i7 11700KF
GTX 1070 / RX 570 (same issues)
2x8 RAM (DDR4 → Corsair LPX 3200MHz)
PSU Thermaltake 650W 80 Plus Smart M
Games tested on Steam:
Counter-Strike 2
Dark and Darker
Hogwarts Legacy
7 Days To Die

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gefahr_m
Member
126
12-03-2021, 01:42 AM
#2
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
PSU Thermaltake 650W 80 Plus Smart M
What is the age of your PSU in this setup?
Z590 Aorus Ultra
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I even attempted updating the BIOS from F2 to F9 but nothing changed.
Have you reset the CMOS after confirming the BIOS flash was successful?
Have you tested using your mouse on another system to exclude peripheral issues?
Windows 10 and Windows 11 fresh installs
Where did you obtain the installers for your operating systems?
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gefahr_m
12-03-2021, 01:42 AM #2

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
PSU Thermaltake 650W 80 Plus Smart M
What is the age of your PSU in this setup?
Z590 Aorus Ultra
+
I even attempted updating the BIOS from F2 to F9 but nothing changed.
Have you reset the CMOS after confirming the BIOS flash was successful?
Have you tested using your mouse on another system to exclude peripheral issues?
Windows 10 and Windows 11 fresh installs
Where did you obtain the installers for your operating systems?

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iiceyfoxii
Junior Member
5
12-03-2021, 01:53 AM
#3
Hello, thank you for your reply!
My PSU is around 6 to 7 years old, I believe.
I have reset the CMOS a few times, before and after a BIOS update.
Yes, I tested my mouse devices on another PC and laptop, and the problem is completely related to my motherboard ports—regardless of the USB version (2.0 or 3.0).
My Windows ISO files come from the official Microsoft website, created using a media creation tool or similar.
I used DDU and manually reinstalled the drivers.
So far, I’ve managed to fix the random crashes in games. After another BIOS update with QFlash Plus, things seem more stable, but the buzzing noise from USB ports while moving the mouse remains. I don’t like adjusting voltages much, so I tried disabling and re-enabling C State, which helped for someone else with a Z690, but not for me.
I’m planning to test and play more games later to see if the CTDs return, but for now, it seems the BIOS reinstall via Q Flash Plus resolved the issue—though I didn’t force any changes and let the PC handle everything without interference.
P.S.: I cleaned the whole PC, removed the RAM sticks from the socket, and wiped all dust. I thought dirt might be the cause, but CPU/GPU temperatures are stable. I was testing with RTSS while playing.
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iiceyfoxii
12-03-2021, 01:53 AM #3

Hello, thank you for your reply!
My PSU is around 6 to 7 years old, I believe.
I have reset the CMOS a few times, before and after a BIOS update.
Yes, I tested my mouse devices on another PC and laptop, and the problem is completely related to my motherboard ports—regardless of the USB version (2.0 or 3.0).
My Windows ISO files come from the official Microsoft website, created using a media creation tool or similar.
I used DDU and manually reinstalled the drivers.
So far, I’ve managed to fix the random crashes in games. After another BIOS update with QFlash Plus, things seem more stable, but the buzzing noise from USB ports while moving the mouse remains. I don’t like adjusting voltages much, so I tried disabling and re-enabling C State, which helped for someone else with a Z690, but not for me.
I’m planning to test and play more games later to see if the CTDs return, but for now, it seems the BIOS reinstall via Q Flash Plus resolved the issue—though I didn’t force any changes and let the PC handle everything without interference.
P.S.: I cleaned the whole PC, removed the RAM sticks from the socket, and wiped all dust. I thought dirt might be the cause, but CPU/GPU temperatures are stable. I was testing with RTSS while playing.