problems with memory

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Dementus
Member

10-27-2018, 07:25 AM

I recently purchased a 16GB 3200MHz Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro (CMW16GX4M2C3200C16W) for my PC running a Ryzen 7 2700X on a B450 Aurora Pro motherboard. After installation, it worked smoothly with the XMP profile enabled. It booted into Windows immediately and allowed me to play games and stream for a few days. Then suddenly it crashed repeatedly—sometimes the game would freeze at the desktop, other times Windows would display a BSOD. Occasionally it would recover on its own for a day or two before crashing again later that same day. I tried adjusting the timings and clock speed manually, but the issue persisted. I ran memory tests and found no errors, yet the crash codes varied each time. Whocrash showed consistent hardware or memory problems, but the 2400MHz Giel RAM I had before a full BIOS reset didn’t resolve the issue either. I’m worried about returning the device if this continues.

Dementus

10-27-2018, 07:25 AM #1

LazerBeam2910
Junior Member

10-27-2018, 07:57 AM

Recent updates for the motherboard? Was the ECFW released prior to flashing? Current AMD chipset drivers available?

LazerBeam2910

10-27-2018, 07:57 AM #2

Recent updates for the motherboard? Was the ECFW released prior to flashing? Current AMD chipset drivers available?

KindOfAKing
Member

228

11-11-2018, 09:40 AM

I've never changed the motherboard and I'm not sure if I have the newest chipset drivers (just updated to the latest ones).

KindOfAKing

11-11-2018, 09:40 AM #3

I've never changed the motherboard and I'm not sure if I have the newest chipset drivers (just updated to the latest ones).

Zmondy
Senior Member

405

11-11-2018, 11:56 AM

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Zmondy

11-11-2018, 11:56 AM #4

People say: "Here are some insights."
Or simply: "They shared their thoughts."
Or: "His perspective was clear."

Agman10
Senior Member

690

11-12-2018, 12:37 PM

It's time to update the latest BIOS settings. Remember to install the ECFW first—it's not available in the standard Bios section but can be found under Applications on the boards website.

Agman10

11-12-2018, 12:37 PM #5

It's time to update the latest BIOS settings. Remember to install the ECFW first—it's not available in the standard Bios section but can be found under Applications on the boards website.

OryzaWSS
Junior Member

11-17-2018, 01:03 AM

what is ecfw?

OryzaWSS

11-17-2018, 01:03 AM #6

what is ecfw?

agi2004
Member

11-17-2018, 02:58 AM

EC refers to Embedded Controller. Firmware is abbreviated as FW. The website for your board includes drivers, software, and more: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B45...dl-utility

agi2004

11-17-2018, 02:58 AM #7

EC refers to Embedded Controller. Firmware is abbreviated as FW. The website for your board includes drivers, software, and more: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B45...dl-utility

Epicbunny3
Member

152

11-17-2018, 06:37 AM

I tested the program and it restored my computer.

Epicbunny3

11-17-2018, 06:37 AM #8

I tested the program and it restored my computer.

TdmFan92
Senior Member

602

11-17-2018, 03:31 PM

The EC was flashed successfully now. It's time to proceed with the BIOS flash.

TdmFan92

11-17-2018, 03:31 PM #9

The EC was flashed successfully now. It's time to proceed with the BIOS flash.

beichner
Senior Member

447

11-17-2018, 05:33 PM

#10

You can begin with the newest BIOS version instead of starting from the first one.

beichner

11-17-2018, 05:33 PM #10

You can begin with the newest BIOS version instead of starting from the first one.

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