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Asrock z68 e3g3 problems?

Zaxmazr

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Video Card(s) Rad 6970, not OC'd
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Hey everyone, I just got this board with an i5 2500k and some G.Skill Ripjaw's (2g x4 of 1333) and I'm receving a couple problems.

1st problem: My BIOS' instant flash looks like this, thus I can't update it.


2nd problem: Every once in awhile I get this BSOD.


Any ideas? Does this combo or mobo have these problems a lot?
**I have the intel stock cooler for now, but stays around 36C idle**
***ALSO, I am currently running the i5 at STOCK settings***
 

Zaxmazr

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Dude I don't make sense half the time but really? What are you asking? Try and be a little more explanatory please.
 

Zaxmazr

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I have these problems...are they because of a defective mobo or...can these be fixed...I don't see how I wasn't clear :/
 
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I can't see the screenshots because I'm at work, however...check what your RAM frequency, timings, and voltage. If it doesn't match what it is spec'd for, then you need to manually change those settings and make sure it runs at the manufacturer's specs.
Also, your CPU temp looks fine to me.
 

Zaxmazr

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Okay, ill check when I get home and then update you. Thanks

Edit: all that seems on track in the BIOS. :/
 
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Zaxmazr

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Video Card(s) Rad 6970, not OC'd
Storage Samsung 830 SSD, 300gb WG
Display(s) AOC 27 inch
Case HAF 932
Power Supply OCZ 850w mod 80+gold
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Nvm, Im just going to RMA it. I put my old board in and Im getting no BSOD's and I have full connection to everything. Thanks for your help!
 
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