I just built my first PC with the help of a friend who is more knowledgeable than I, and I'm *almost* to what I'd call a success but the two issues in the title have stumped both of us.

Here's the hardware (copy pasted from my order since I don't really know how much of these titles are relevant), all of it is brand new within the last 2 weeks:

• AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D - Ryzen 7 9000 Series Zen 5 8-Core 5.2 GHz - Socket AM5 120W - AMD Radeon Graphics Desktop Processor - 100-100001084WOF
• GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 AM5 LGA 1718, ATX, DDR5, 4x M.2, PCIe 5.0, USB4, Wi-Fi 7, 2.5GbE LAN, EZ-Latch
• CORSAIR Vengeance RGB 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 6000 (PC5 48000) Desktop Memory Model CMH32GX5M2E6000C36
• GIGABYTE Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 PCI Express 5.0 Graphics Card GV-N5080GAMING OC-16GD
• CORSAIR RMx Series RM1000x ATX Power Supply - Fully Modular - ATX 3.1 - PCIe 5.1 - Cybenetics Gold - Low-Noise - Japanese Capacitors - 1000 Watts
• SAMSUNG SSD 9100 PRO 1TB, PCIe 5.0x4 M.2 2280, Seq. Read Speeds Up to 14,800MB/s, Best for AI Computing, Gaming, and Heavy Duty Workstations (MZ- VAP1T0B/AM)

The case is the Phanteks EX5 Max which has a built in AIO cooler for the CPU.

Here's my first issue: When I boot up cold, it immediately (or within 1 second) gives me a motherboard error code of 0d. It will stay there forever if un-messed with. If I reboot by holding down the power button or by just hitting the restart button, it then boots to windows with no issues.

Second issue: When enabling XMP in the BIOS to unlock 6000 MT/s from the RAM (instead of the default 4800) the computer will boot into windows normally from the BIOS. A check ensures that the RAM is at 6000 MT/s. But then, any boot or reboot warm or cold leads to a boot failure, with the only option being to go back to 4800 MT/s.

And here's what we've tried so far:

All drivers updated

Updated the BIOS to version FB2f

Reseated the RAM (They started in slots 2 and 4, and they were reseated in 2 and 4, just in case they weren't fully clicked in)

Tried stepping down the boosted RAM speed from 6000 to 5800, 5600, etc, with the only successful one being the default 4800.

My friend says if we can't fix it, booting twice every time is not the end of the world, nor is having RAM at less than maximum speed. And while he's right, I sure would like this whole thing to just WORK. Any help you can give is greatly appreciated!

Delete if not allowed. About to start an RMA process for my GPU. How is the process for any that have gone through this hell. Timeline? Will i have to fight tooth and nail to get the warranty followed though? Thanks! And btw it was a nvlddvmkm error 153 causing TDR recovery timeouts. I ran MemTestCl and found about 5000 errors on my vram.

Hallo zusammen,

da die meisten Spiele wie COD, Battlefield 6 und Co. seit Neuestem TPM 2.0 voraussetzen, habe ich versucht, es zu aktivieren, habe aber folgendes Problem:

Im BIOS habe ich Folgendes ausprobiert und aktiviert:
(Mein Motherboard: GIGABYTE B650 UD AX DDR5 ATX Mainboard S)
AMD fTPM
Pluton-Chip (TPM)
Secure Boot ist aktiviert
Pc neu aufgesetzt
BIOS geupdatet

Im Windows-Geräte-Manager wird nur der Pluton-Chip bzw. das AMD PSP 11.0 Device angezeigt. Wenn ich Windows + R drücke und tpm.msc eingebe, kommt diese Meldung:

„Auf diesem Computer wurde kein kompatibles TPM (Trusted Platform Module) gefunden. Vergewissern Sie sich, dass auf diesem Computer ein 1.2-TPM oder höher installiert und im BIOS aktiviert ist."

Ich habe mir jetzt ein Gigabyte-TPM-Modul gekauft und werde es in den kommenden Tagen damit versuchen. Ich hoffe, dass das hilft. Vielleicht hat ja jemand von euch eine Info dazu?

Hi everyone,

I’m trying to update the BIOS on my Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX from F14 to F16 through Gigabyte Control Center, but every time I try, the status just shows “Update Fail”. There’s no error code or extra explanation, so I have no idea what’s going wrong.

What I’ve tried so far:

• Running the update again from GCC (same result every time)

My setup:

• Motherboard: Z790 AORUS ELITE AX (current BIOS: F14)
• CPU: 13th Gen Intel(R) Core (TM) i7-13700K
• OS: Windows 11 Home
• GCC version: Don't know which version I have

Has anyone had the same issue? Is this a known problem with GCC, and is it safer to update through Q-Flash with a USB stick instead? Any tips on what could be causing the failure would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

🎮 **Need Help: Persistent BSOD Crashes While Playing Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 4 | DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL (netio.sys)**

Hello everyone,

I'm experiencing a frustrating issue while playing Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 4, and I'm hoping someone in the community can help me identify the root cause and find a permanent solution.

During gameplay, usually in the middle of a match, my PC suddenly crashes and displays a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) with the following error:

🔴 Stop Code: DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

🔴 Faulting File: netio.sys

The most confusing part is that **this BSOD only occurs while playing Modern Warfare 4**. I don't experience the same issue during my other activities, which makes it difficult to determine whether the problem is related to the game, a network driver, Windows 11, or a potential hardware compatibility issue.

### 🖥️ My System & Troubleshooting

✅ Motherboard: GIGABYTE X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE

✅ Operating System: Windows 11

✅ Drivers: All drivers are up to date

✅ System Configuration: Everything is running at stock settings, with no CPU or GPU overclocking or other system modifications

⚠️ RAM: XMP is enabled; this is the only non-default setting in my system

I've checked that my system is running with updated drivers, but the issue persists. The crashes make it practically impossible to enjoy the game, as I can barely complete a match without encountering this BSOD.

### 🔍 What I've Tried to Understand

Since the error references `netio.sys`, I'm wondering whether this could be related to the Windows networking stack, a network driver, a third-party network filter, or a game-specific compatibility issue. I'm also considering whether enabling XMP could contribute to system instability, although the problem appears exclusively in Modern Warfare 4.

### 🙏 I'm Looking for Your Help!

Has anyone experienced this exact BSOD while playing Modern Warfare 4?

- Could this be a known game-related issue or a conflict with Windows 11?

- Should I investigate my network adapter drivers or networking software?

- Could XMP instability be responsible, even if the system appears stable elsewhere?

- Are there any recommended troubleshooting steps or known fixes?

I'd especially appreciate advice from anyone with a similar AMD X870E motherboard or a comparable system configuration.

Any suggestions, technical insights, or proven solutions would be greatly appreciated. I genuinely want to get this resolved so I can play without constant crashes.

Thank you in advance to everyone willing to help! 🙏

#CallOfDuty #ModernWarfare #PCGaming #Windows11 #BSOD #Troubleshooting #Gigabyte #AORUS #PCBuild #GamingCommunity

Hey everyone,

I got tired of Gigabyte Control Center being heavy and clunky on my 2023 G5 KF, so I made a small replacement called Terabyte

It's one clean window. No install, no background service, nothing starts with Windows. Close the window and it's gone.

What it does

- Custom fan curves for the CPU and GPU fan (with safety limits), or Automatic / Maximum. Its much better and u have a 4 point fan curve.
- CPU modes: Quiet, Entertainment, Performance
- Keyboard backlight colour, brightness and a few effects
- Screen brightness, Caps/Num/Scroll Lock, camera and touchpad on/off
- Themes: Violet (default), Dark, Light, Ember

Not done yet: Win key lock, Fn lock, airplane mode.

Things to know

- Made and used on a 2023 G5 KF (i5-12500H, RTX 4060). Other G5 models might work, but I haven't tried them.
- It talks to the BIOS through Gigabyte's own InsydeDCHU.dll, so the Gigabyte software has to be on the laptop. I can't include that file.
- The exe isn't code-signed, so Windows SmartScreen may warn you. The exe only runs a PowerShell script, and the script is included in the download so you can read it. There's also a .bat that runs the script directly if you'd rather not run the exe.
- It's unofficial and it sends commands to the BIOS, so use it at your own risk.
- I built it with help from an AI assistant (Claude).

Download and source: https://github.com/redzodzore/Terabyte/releases/tag/0.2.0

If you try it on another G5 model, please tell me what works and what doesn't. Feedback is welcome. Ja

We’re teaming up with NVIDIA for our UPGRADE. Fight On. campaign, focused on one simple idea: you might not need to replace your entire PC to get a better gaming experience.

If your current CPU, motherboard, memory, and storage are still holding up, upgrading your graphics card could be the next step. GIGABYTE's GeForce RTX 50 Series lineup offers options for different gaming needs, from QHD gaming to high-end performance, with features like WINDFORCE cooling and DLSS 4 support through compatible NVIDIA GPUs and games.

You can also match your GPU with a GIGABYTE gaming monitor and power supply to round out your setup.

We're also giving away three complete upgrade packages:

• No Compromise Upgrade: AORUS GeForce RTX 5080 INFINITY 16G, GIGABYTE MO27Q2A monitor, and GIGABYTE GAMING 850W PSU
• Versatile Upgrade: AORUS GeForce RTX 5070 INFINITY 12G, GIGABYTE M27Q2 QD monitor, and GIGABYTE UD750GM PSU
• QHD Gaming Upgrade: AORUS GeForce RTX 5060 ARI 8G, GIGABYTE M27Q2 QD monitor, and GIGABYTE UD750GM PSU

There are multiple ways to enter, including following AORUS NA, engaging with campaign content, and participating in community activities on Reddit.

Campaign entry period: October 12 to November 11, 2026
Winners announced: November 12, 2026
Eligibility: Legal residents of the United States and Canada. Terms and conditions apply.

Enter here: https://www.aorus.com/en-us/explore/events/upgrade-fight-on

We're curious: if you could upgrade just one part of your current gaming PC, would you start with the GPU, monitor, or something else?

One of the features on the GIGABYTE AERO X16 that we think is worth discussing is GiMATE, our AI agent designed to make interacting with your laptop more intuitive.

Instead of treating AI as just another app to open, GiMATE is designed to help you interact with your system through natural language. With its press-and-speak functionality, you can express what you need and let GiMATE respond, bringing supported AI capabilities and system controls closer at hand.

The AERO X16 combines GiMATE with hardware designed for gaming, productivity, and creative work, including AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs.

• A few other features worth knowing about:
• AI-powered computing: AMD Ryzen AI processors provide an integrated NPU for supported AI workloads.
• WINDFORCE Infinity cooling: A dual-fan thermal design helps manage heat in the slim chassis.
• 16-inch WQXGA display: Select configurations feature a 2560 x 1600 display with a refresh rate of up to 165Hz.
• Portable design: The chassis measures approximately 16.7mm thick and weighs around 1.9kg.
• Gaming and creative flexibility: RTX 50 Series Laptop GPU options support features such as DLSS 4 in compatible games and NVIDIA Studio workflows in supported creative applications.

We're interested in where features like GiMATE fit into everyday laptop use. Would you use a voice-based AI assistant to help manage system settings and workflows, or do you prefer to configure everything manually?

Learn more:

GiMATE: https://www.gigabyte.com/Consumer/Software/GiMATE

AERO X16: https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Laptop/GIGABYTE-AERO-X16-EG61H

Fala, pessoal! Estou com um problema na Ethernet do meu PC e gostaria de saber se alguém já passou por isso ou tem alguma sugestão de teste que ainda não fiz.

Configuração e problema:

Placa-mãe: Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE, revisão 1.3.

Sistema: Windows 11 recém-formatado.

Controlador: Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller (VEN_10EC / DEV_8168).

Problema: o adaptador Ethernet não é detectado corretamente pelo Windows, apresenta Erro 45 e a porta RJ45 não acende nenhuma luz, mesmo com o cabo conectado diretamente ao roteador.

Tudo o que já tentei:

Testei cabos Ethernet diferentes, incluindo CAT 5e e CAT 8, diretamente no roteador.

Atualizei a BIOS da placa-mãe usando o arquivo correspondente à revisão 1.3.

Confirmei na BIOS que Onboard LAN Controller está em Enabled.

Ativei também Network Stack, que estava desabilitado inicialmente.

Restaurei os padrões da BIOS (Load Optimized Defaults).

Reinstalei o driver Realtek e tentei procurar alterações de hardware no Windows.

No Gerenciador de Dispositivos, ativei a visualização de dispositivos ocultos. O Realtek aparece apagado e apresenta Erro 45.

Executei pnputil /scan-devices, mas o controlador continuou ausente.

Usei o PowerShell com Get-PnpDevice -PresentOnly para verificar os adaptadores de rede presentes. O Realtek não aparece entre eles.

Consultei os detalhes do dispositivo e encontrei CM_PROB_PHANTOM, indicando que o Windows mantém o registro do dispositivo, mas não o detecta como presente.

Fiz um desligamento elétrico completo: desliguei o PC, desliguei a fonte pelo interruptor, retirei o cabo de energia, segurei o botão de ligar por 15 segundos e aguardei antes de reconectar tudo. O problema continuou.

A internet funciona normalmente quando compartilho a conexão do meu Samsung Galaxy por USB, então consigo usar o PC e baixar arquivos.

Também estou tentando descobrir se existe algum problema de inicialização ou detecção do controlador PCIe. Até agora, não consegui fazer a Ethernet funcionar.

Minha dúvida: existe algum teste adicional de software, BIOS, PCIe ou controlador de rede que valha a pena fazer antes de acionar a garantia da placa-mãe? Alguém já resolveu um Erro 45 persistente nesse controlador Realtek?

Agradeço qualquer orientação, principalmente de quem já enfrentou esse problema numa placa Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE.

Uma observação: incluí o procedimento de retirar a alimentação da fonte, mas descrevi como desligamento elétrico completo, não como uma forma comprovada de eliminar interferência na controladora. Esse procedimento pode ajudar a reinicializar estados elétricos residuais, mas não garante a recuperação de um controlador com falha.

Também va

Motherboard is the z390 aorus master. I was on f11n for years and updated to f13a. I tried to boot with optimized defaults and it didn’t work. I then went through and changed everything non-oc related and checked to make sure everything was set the way I had it before and it still hasn’t worked.

I’ve tried everything I could search for online.

Hi everyone,

I've been in a very frustrating situation since early July. I have a few posts with more details for those interested so i will paraphrase here.

One morning, my PC would power but would not POST. Nothing would show up on screen. While troubleshooting, i swapped out the motherboard to my old AM4 one, which meant also using different RAM and CPU. This worked.

In an attempt to isolate the issue, i bought a CPU from Amazon (9800x3d, same that i was using) to see if that was the issue. It wasn't. I then RMA'd my motherboard to Gigabyte. They confirmed they could boot to windows. So i RMA'd my RAM. This is when things get weirder.

The replacement RAM from G.Skill worked. For exactly one evening. The very next day, the same issue reoccurred but i could work around it by removing one of the sticks. This didn't work with the first pair i RMA'd, but it seems G.Skill may have sent me a faulty set as a replacement(?). I kept using my PC on 1 stick of 32gb RAM while i was in contact with GSkill. Then the PC stopped booting altogether before i sent the RAM back again.

I contacted Gigabyte about this to inquire about the possibility that the motherboard has an issue that their troubleshooting may have overlooked if booting to windows is the only requirement to pass their testing. Their reply was simply copy-paste their last email saying the motherboard passed their testing by booting to windows. If they even bothered to read my e-mail, they did not care to address the concern at all and hand waived me away.

Now that i am receiving my 2nd replacement set of RAM tomorrow, i am concerned i may potentially be about to put them back into a potentially unstable motherboard with no recourse available if something happens to this set too. I can't realistically expect G.Skill to keep replacing my very expensive DDR5 memory, but i somehow can't expect Gigabyte to address what i believe is a valid concern regarding their product. Apparently, the only thing i can expect from Gigabyte Support is an insulting copy paste reply.

I guess what i'm asking is how valid is my concern that my B850 Aorus Elite is perhaps damaging my RAM? I do understand i may have just gotten really unlucky with my RAM failing and the replacement being faulty. But let's say i was an employee at serious hardware company, and my job was to investigate an issue with a motherboard under warranty, how would i go about testing for this specific issue without being condescending?

[EDIT] Link to my first post in r/pchelp with a more thorough troubleshooting steps of the issue. https://www.reddit.com/r/pchelp/comments/1wg9b7b/powers_on_but_wont_post/

The board is only 4+1+1 vrm, 14400f will be fine cause only consumes 65w but what about 14600k with intel default settings? Only gaming not rendering or work

Just got the laptop this weekend had been using it on my table, today I took the laptop the library and used it on mylap. When I plugged the laptop into the charger it the left fan specially started to rattle/ tick, but is not noticeable when the fans are running high. Is this just something simple like hair or debris in the fan or should I get another unit.

Just noticed my original cable on my gigabyte 4090 started to char up and was a little stuck when trying to remove the cable. The card runs fine and I've since added a thermal grizzly power monitor to it. Would it be worth risking it to send in for the warranty work? Would gigabyte even attempt to make a fix or just auto scrap it? I have about 4 months left on my warranty right now. I'm just worried they'll "scrap it" and just refund me what I paid for it 2 and a half years ago. I got a steal on it from best buy being open box and getting a check for 1300 usd wouldn't even make a dent on replacing the card.

Other 2 options are to monitor it use new cables or send it to northwest repair or something.

Edit: General consensus is in folks. 3rd party repairs and new cable is the answer. Really sucks that this thread even needed to be created. Really wish manufacturers would take better care of us when it came to this kind of stuff. Looks like gigabyte is off my list for the foreseeable future.

Была сборка:

R7 7700

Кулер (название забыл)

Мать: b650m aorus elite

Оперативная память ddr5 kingston fury 5200

Все работало как по маслу, но после замены цп на r7 9800x3d и кулера Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 не стартует пк. Кулер и оперативную память установил правильно

Что пробовал:

- Запускал с 1 плашкой в слот a2, ждал 30мин

- менял по одной плашки, вставлял в стол а2

- запускал с 2 плашками в слотах а2,b2, ждал 30 мин

- сбрасывал cmos, отверткой замыкал

- обновление биос до апгрейда устанавливал всегда через gigabyte control center, была установлена послелняя версия

- менял на старый процессор r7 7700 и тоже не запустился(но я не тестил с 2 плашками)

Что не пробовал:

- откатить обновление биос до старой версии (я это хотел сделать. Вставил флешку, нажал на конпку, пк вкл. выкл и все)

- установить старый кулер

- ждать обучение памяти больше 30 мин

This is an old motherboard and it doesn't have an nvme slot, so I have to use an pci expansion card to install an nvme ssd. And it works for years until recently.

I tried a different nvme ssd (Samsung 990), a new expansion card, and a different pciex16 slot, none of them made a difference. Bios doesn't recognize the drives.

Other hard drives are detected fine. What could be the issue?

been using this PC for 3+ yrs and had my OS installed last few months ago so its not new installed one.Right after I turned off the pc last night and to open it the next morning I got to the screen. I hit N and used bitlocker key to access my PC but this screen shows up at every startup what should I do?

Gigabyte AM4 B550M DS3H
AMD Ryzen 4650G

Edit: I also forgot to add the all my google accounts got logged out as a result!

I’ve seen so much about the thermal putty falling out or dripping, and it’s honestly making me hesitant. I don’t vertically mount my GPU, but I’m still worried about whether I should avoid these cards altogether or if they’re actually fine. I’m buying one from a friend who’s had it sitting sealed for a while, and he’s offering me a pretty decent price. Do you think I should go for it or save up for a different model? For those of you who have owned one for a while, what has your experience been like?

I purchased a GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 MASTER 32G from PCDIGA, one of Portugal's largest computer hardware retailers, on August 6, 2026, for €4,499.90.

Less than two months later, I was left without a working graphics card. Now both the retailer and GIGABYTE are refusing to help me obtain a replacement.

Here's what happened.

1. Problems with the card

Shortly after installation, I started experiencing intermittent black-screen flickering over DisplayPort. Initially, I suspected a driver or software issue and tried to troubleshoot it myself.

Later, the RGB lighting stopped working entirely, and the GPU's power warning LED started flashing white, indicating a potential power-related fault.

On September 18, I submitted the card to PCDIGA for warranty service.

2. GIGABYTE confirmed that the card was beyond repair

The card was sent to GIGABYTE's authorized service center.

According to the official technical report, repair was not possible.

This was not accidental damage or a problem caused by misuse. The product developed faults during normal use.

3. PCDIGA refuses to replace it

Instead of providing a replacement, PCDIGA issued a credit note for the original purchase price of €4,499.90 and offered a full refund.

Why am I refusing the refund?

Because the price of RTX 5090 cards has increased dramatically since my purchase.

PCDIGA subsequently listed the exact same AORUS RTX 5090 MASTER model for €8,649.90.

That's €4,150 more than I originally paid!

The retailer argues that replacement would be disproportionately expensive because of the increased market price.

In other words, I purchased a flagship graphics card, it failed under warranty, and now I'm expected to pay thousands of euros extra to obtain the same product.

I have formally disputed this decision under Portuguese consumer protection law (Decree-Law 84/2021).

4. GIGABYTE's response was disappointing

I also contacted GIGABYTE directly, provided the documentation, and asked for assistance.

GIGABYTE confirmed that the technical report was issued by its service center.

However, its support team explained that warranty claims are handled by the retailer and that GIGABYTE does not directly intervene in the retailer's replacement or refund decisions.

Essentially, I was told to take it up with PCDIGA.

5. My questions to GIGABYTE

• If your authorized service center confirms that a €4,500 flagship GPU cannot be repaired, why can't GIGABYTE arrange a replacement through its distribution or service network?
• Can GIGABYTE supply an equivalent replacement unit to PCDIGA?
• Why is the customer left caught between the manufacturer and the retailer, with neither willing to provide a working replacement?
• What kind of after-sales support should customers expect when purchasing one of your most expensive products?

I'm not asking for an upgrade or compensation. I simply want the same working graphics card I originally purchased.

I understand that the retailer has its own legal obligations, and I am pursuing those separately. But I also believe GIGABYTE has a responsibility to support customers when its premium hardware fails and cannot be repaired.

I have kept the purchase invoice, the authorized service center's technical report, PCDIGA's written refusal, and GIGABYTE's response.

GIGABYTE representatives: I would appreciate a public explanation and practical assistance in obtaining a replacement.

Has anyone else experienced something similar with GIGABYTE warranty support in Europe?

u/GIGABYTE_VGA

u/AORUS_Official

im struggling to get a simple fan curve working, i dont know if its a ME problem or a gigabyte problem

so i have the 5060 and im trying to set a fancurve via GCC, i want the gpu to be at 0rpm till 60 degrees or 65... i legit dont know why the curve is not working (and msi afterburner is not overriding it i checked)

also are fans loud? or its just me?