Gigabyte X58A-UD3R Thread

I have a strange problem with this MB or maybe the I7. The system will run at the rated speed at a20X multiplier, but within a few minutes it drops to a multiplier of 12X. I think it has happened since day one but I just noticed it. I've just had the computer running for a few days. Also in CPUZ the voltage is different than the voltage set in the bios. Any Ideas?
 
I am having a hard time setting up raid 0 on my SSDs. I went to the bios and switched the ICH SATA Control Mode to RAID(XHD), but then when I get to the "Press <CTRL - I> to enter Configuration Utility..." screen, it is like my computer doesn't catch that I press anything on my keyboard. It just skips it and hums along to the next thing.

Any tips?

Edit: Nevermind. I got frustrated and smashed my head into the keyboard around 3am and it miraculously worked that time.
 
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can someone tell me how to connect +P LED and -P LED on my HAF 932 to this motherboard.
I connected everything else but don't know what P LED stands for.

on the MB confusing text:
MSG/PWR

pg. 30 in the manual
http://america.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Manual/mb_manual_ga-x58a-ud3r_e.pdf

Hey, just installed this into a HAF 922 today. P LED is short for Power LED. On the diagram on page 30 from your link, you want to plug these into the bottom right corner, at PWR+ and PWR-.
 
Guys, please help. My machine will run at the rated speed for about a minute, then the multiplier drops from 20 to 12. I don't know if it is the MB or the processor. I've tried changing settings, then clearing the bios and starting fresh;nothing works. Thanks
 
Guys, please help. My machine will run at the rated speed for about a minute, then the multiplier drops from 20 to 12. I don't know if it is the MB or the processor. I've tried changing settings, then clearing the bios and starting fresh;nothing works. Thanks
It's probably SpeedStep or something similar, which allows the processor to downclock when not under load. It can be disabled in your BIOS, I'm sure.
 
so did you guys attached HDD to white or blue sata connectors?
I have Intel SSD 160gb
and two WD HDD drives
do I just hook my SSD to white and the rest to blue SATA connectors on the mobo?
 
Thanks Deeky. It is something like that: It was in Windows 7. I just had to create a high performance profile (not energy efficient). I didn't find it, a friend came over and started poking through the OS. Thank God, I was freaking out. This is my first build and I thought I had shorted everything out. The GSkill Ripjaws is working per specs on XMP Profile 1. I flashed the version 3 bios, and that didn't accept the ram at 1600mhz, so I went back to profile 1. Like I said this is my first build and everything seems to be good. Keep your fingers crossed. Love the MB. Not crazy about the Cogage True Spirit mounting system. Completely lost with Windows 7.
 
Okay, I ran into another question. So I have 2 SSDs setup in raid 0 with no problems now, but my third drive that is intended for data doesn't show up under My Computer.

I can see this drive listed in the hardware dialog box and it shows it as the computer boots up. What am I missing?
 
If I have front eSata connector that my case has, where do I plug that in on the motherboard?
or do I just leave it unplugged?
so many SATA connectors I am lost
 
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If I have front eSata connector that my case has, where do I plug that in on the motherboard?
or do I just leave it unplugged?
so many SATA connectors I am lost
I have the HAF922 and plugged into sata2_1. The coolermaster tech told me to set the ports to ACHI before installing the OS. Check your bios for each set of sata connectors and enable the ones you decide to use to format it and install the drivers (they will install automatically once they are selected in the bios). If your HDD doesn't support ACHI put the esata plug on a different bank. I would use any of the sata2 ports, not the sata3 ports.
 
I've definitely got the coil whine, fixed it by switching my power settings in Win7 to "Balanced" instead of "High Performance".

I have heard the occasional whining sound coming from my PC, but I wasn't able to located which component it was coming from.

Is the sound that you are referring to a constant or intermittent noise?
 
It's constant, and immediately comes back if I switch back to High Performance power mode. There's a lot of stuff about it online, the consensus seems to be that certain types of power supplies (Corsair, Seasonic) cause it.

EDIT: To answer the inevitable follow-up, I see no performance issues with using the Balanced power mode. Everything still runs great and I don't hear the whine when the CPU is working flat-out.

I also get an occasional high-pitched noise with heavy HD activity, but that's very intermittent.
 
I had coil whine from this board with a Seasonic S12-600HT and an Antec Earthwatts 430. Fixed completely by switching to an OCZ Z550 even though the whine itself was coming from the board.
 
This high pitched whining issue is getting annoying. I too have a SeaSonic power supply and get the noise. Might try messing around with my BIOS power settings. I do have an OCZ 550 supply in my server but I'd really rather not swap it out.

If this is related to this PS/Mobo combo I'm gonna be pissed :)
 
This high pitched whining issue is getting annoying. I too have a SeaSonic power supply and get the noise. Might try messing around with my BIOS power settings. I do have an OCZ 550 supply in my server but I'd really rather not swap it out.

If this is related to this PS/Mobo combo I'm gonna be pissed :)

that makes me worried... I was seriesly thinking about this board but I have the seasonic X750 (same as your X650 just rated a little higher)
 
I dont have a wine pitches sound coming from my x58a-ud3

one strange thing happen though when I hooked everything up and turn the power for the first time
my intake fan shoreted and cut on fire I pluged that fan to system_fan 2. It was crazy scary, I thought I fired my Mobo, then I restarted here again and it was ok.

Does anybody have step by step guide on how to overclock this specific mobo?
 
OK, I think it might be time for me to bail on this board soon. I was playing around with C states to try and stop the whining (which I could NOT get to stop) and now for the life of me I can't get my 12GB of memory back. I thought I had that issue sorted, but I guess not. Even upgraded to the F4 BIOS just to see, but still no go.

So, high pitched shreeking, only 8GB (or sometimes 4GB, or sometimes even 10GB) of my 12GB of memory... Gigabyte you have failed me.
 
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so did anybody use Marvel Controller driver.
I installed but its useless whats is the use of it?

just overclocked my i7-920 to 4Ghz w/7-8-7-20 timing

I also have 2 xfx 5870 xxx edition in Crossfire on this Gigabyte X58A-UD3R mobo installed at x16 both.

but when I play Red Orchestra my fps are worth than with my Geforce 7800GTX card
why is that? its at 16fps horrible lag w/my xhd3000 30" monitor at 2560x1600 resloution

did I hook my video cards wrong I got the latest catalyst driver 10.2.
 
Sorry to hear bout all the probs, 4x4 :(

Not the ideal thing to hear, but maybe an RMA is in order? Not having mem issues here (Im not using all mem slots though), and not hearing any coil whine using a corsair TX750 and balanced power setting (win7). Being that it's a newer model, maybe some of you got lemons? ** edit ** seems more than just a couple people though....

Marvell driver is probably the 9128 chip drivers (the two white SATA3 ports).
RO is an older title - do you know if it even supports xfire? Does it run any better if you go into CCC and disable it? Not everything plays nice with xfire - some things just dont work or run poorly when it's enabled
 
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didn't think about disabling cross fire.
RO works on my other computer using Geforce 7800gtx in SLI and its fine. I'll research on crossfire and RO.
I'll try disabling crossfire when playing Red Orchestra
thank you for the tip.
 
The whining from mine seems to be dependent on what I am doing. When the computer is working harder, the whine comes on.

For example, on my normal desktop, I don't here anything. If I scroll inside of a PDF, I hear it while the page is moving.

Also, in WoW, when I look down out the ground or up towards the sky, I do not hear the whine. If I look level, off into the distance, then the whine starts.

I am using balanced power mode in Windows 7 64bit, with a Corsair 850W power supply. Has anyone found a guide of how to troubleshoot the noise?

Edit: Interestingly enough, I decided to try out TF2 with the sound turned off, and the sound did not appear in that game.
 
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There are loads and loads of reports about memory issues and whining on this board (and other Gigabyte boards for that matter) and frankly I'm just sick or dealing with it. I had problems with another Gigabyte board (the AM2+ board in my server) that was eventually fixed with a BIOS update, but it took 6+ months for Gigabyte to release that. I accepted that issue because the board was cheap, but this is a fairly high end build and I'm just not happy anymore.

That being said, I will probably wait until I move back to the states to fix this with another board. The memory issue may be a BIOS fix, but the coil whine is just pure shit.
 
what kind of memory issue are you having.

I just overcloked my rig w/this mobo
running at 4Ghz i7920 and 7-8-7-20 timing on this memory
CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMX6GX3M3C1600C7

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...0145286&cm_re=ddr3_6gb-_-20-145-286-_-Product

without problems

followed this guide and its fine no whine on my mobo
http://www.clunk.org.uk/forums/reviews/28242-gigabyte-ga-x58a-ud7-living-review-5.html#post80455

GIGABYTE GA-X58A-UD7
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Advanced CPU Features {Press Enter]
CPU Clock Ratio............................: 20
CPU Frequency .....(Ghz)...................:4.0
Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech..................:[Disabled]
CPU Cores Enabled..........................:[All]
CPU Multi Threading........................:[Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)....................:[Enabled]
C3/C6/C7 State Support.....................:[Disabled]
CPU Thermal Monitor........................:[Enabled]
CPU EIST Function..........................:[Enabled]
Bi-Directional PROCHOT.....................:[Enabled]
Virtualization Technology..................:[Enabled]

Uncore & QPI Features [Press Enter]
QPI Clock Ratio*...........................:36
QPI Link Speed* ......................(Ghz):7.20
Uncore Clock Ratio.........................:x17
Uncore Frequency......................(Mhz):3,4
Isochronous Support........................:[Enabled]
Advanced Clock Control [Press Enter]
>>>>>Standard Clock Control
Base Clock (BCLK) Control*.................:[Enabled]
BCLK Frequency (Mhz)*......................:200
PCI Exxpress Frequency (Mhz)...............:103
>>>>>Standard Clock Control
CPU Clock Drive (mV).......................:700
PCI Express Clock Drive (mV)..............:700
CPU Clock Skew (ps)........................:0
IOH Clock Skew (ps)........................:0
Advanced Dram Features [Press Enter}
Performance Enhance........................:[Turbo]
Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.)............:[Disabled]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD).............:x8
Memory Frequency (Mhz).....................:1,600
DRAM Timing Selectable (sPD) ..............:[Quick]
Channel A Timing Settings Sub Menu [Press Enter]
>>>>>Channel A Standard Timing Control
Cas Latency Time.............................:7
tRCD.........................................:7
tRP..........................................:7
tRAS.........................................:19
>>>>>Channel A Advanced Timing Control
tRC..........................................:27
tRRD ........................................:4
tWTR ........................................:4
tWR..........................................: 8
tWTP.........................................:[Auto]
tWL..........................................:[Auto]
tRFC.........................................: 60
tRTP.........................................:4
tFAW.........................................: [Auto]
Command Rate (CMD) .....................:1
>>>>>Channel A Misc Timing Control
B2B CAS Delay................................:[Auto]
Round Trip Latency...........................:[Auto]
Channel A Turnaround Setting [Press Enter]
>>>>> Channel A Reads Followed By Reads
Different DIMMs..............................: [Auto]
Different Ranks..............................: [Auto]
On The Same Rank.............................: [Auto]
>>>>> Channel A Writes Followed By Writes
Different DIMMs..............................: [Auto]
Different Ranks..............................: [Auto]
On The Same Rank.............................:[Auto]


Channel B Timing Settings Sub Menu [Press Enter]
>>>>>Channel B Standard Timing Control
Cas Latency Time.............................:7
tRCD.........................................:7
tRP..........................................:7
tRAS.........................................:19
>>>>>Channel B Advanced Timing Control
tRC..........................................:27
tRRD ........................................:4
tWTR ........................................:4
tWR..........................................: 8
tWTP.........................................:[Auto]
tWL..........................................:[Auto]
tRFC.........................................: 60
tRTP.........................................:4
tFAW.........................................: [Auto]
Command Rate (CMD) ..........................:1
>>>>>Channel B Misc Timing Control
B2B CAS Delay................................:[Auto]
Round Trip Latency...........................: [Auto]
Channel B Turnaround Setting [Press Enter]
>>>>> Channel B Reads Followed By Reads
Different DIMMs..............................: [Auto]
Different Ranks..............................: [Auto]
On The Same Rank.............................: [Auto]
>>>>> Channel B Writes Followed By Writes
Different DIMMs..............................: [Auto]
Different Ranks..............................: [Auto]
On The Same Rank.............................:[Auto]

Channel C Timing Settings Sub Menu [Press Enter]
>>>>>Channel C Standard Timing Control
Cas Latency Time.............................:7
tRCD.........................................:7
tRP..........................................:7
tRAS.........................................:19
>>>>>Channel C Advanced Timing Control
tRC..........................................:27
tRRD ........................................:4
tWTR ........................................:4
tWR..........................................: 8
tWTP.........................................:[Auto]
tWL..........................................:[Auto]
tRFC.........................................: 60
tRTP.........................................:4
tFAW.........................................: [Auto]
Command Rate (CMD) ..........................:1
>>>>>Channel C Misc Timing Control
B2B CAS Delay................................:[Auto]
Round Trip Latency...........................: [Auto]
Channel B Turnaround Setting [Press Enter]
>>>>> Channel C Reads Followed By Reads
Different DIMMs..............................: [Auto]
Different Ranks..............................: [Auto]
On The Same Rank.............................: [Auto]
>>>>> Channel C Writes Followed By Writes
Different DIMMs..............................: [Auto]
Different Ranks..............................: [Auto]
On The Same Rank.............................:[Auto]

Advanced Voltage Control [Press Enter]
>>>>CPU Voltages
LoadLine Calibration.........................:[Level 2]
CPU Vcore....................................:1.30625v
QPI/VTT Voltage..............................:1.280v
CPU PLL......................................: 1.80v
>>>>>MCH/ICH Voltrage
PCIE.........................................: 1.50v
QPI PLL......................................: 1.10v
IOH Core.....................................:1.10v
ICH I/O......................................: 1.50v
ICH Core.....................................:1.10v
>>>>>Dram
DRAM Voltage.................................:1.60v
DRAM Termination.............................: [Auto]
Ch-A Data Vref...............................:[Auto]
Ch-B Data Vref...............................:[Auto]
Ch-C Data VRef...............................:[Auto]
Ch-A Address Vref............................:[Auto]
Ch-B Address Vref............................:[Auto]
Ch-C Address VRef............................: [Auto]
 
what kind of memory issue are you having.

I just overcloked my rig w/this mobo
running at 4Ghz i7920 and 7-8-7-20 timing on this memory
CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMX6GX3M3C1600C7

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...0145286&cm_re=ddr3_6gb-_-20-145-286-_-Product

without problems

followed this guide and its fine no whine on my mobo
http://www.clunk.org.uk/forums/reviews/28242-gigabyte-ga-x58a-ud7-living-review-5.html#post80455

GIGABYTE GA-X58A-UD7
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Advanced CPU Features {Press Enter]
CPU Clock Ratio............................: 20
CPU Frequency .....(Ghz)...................:4.0
Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech..................:[Disabled]
CPU Cores Enabled..........................:[All]
CPU Multi Threading........................:[Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)....................:[Enabled]
C3/C6/C7 State Support.....................:[Disabled]
CPU Thermal Monitor........................:[Enabled]
CPU EIST Function..........................:[Enabled]
Bi-Directional PROCHOT.....................:[Enabled]
Virtualization Technology..................:[Enabled]

Uncore & QPI Features [Press Enter]
QPI Clock Ratio*...........................:36
QPI Link Speed* ......................(Ghz):7.20
Uncore Clock Ratio.........................:x17
Uncore Frequency......................(Mhz):3,4
Isochronous Support........................:[Enabled]
Advanced Clock Control [Press Enter]
>>>>>Standard Clock Control
Base Clock (BCLK) Control*.................:[Enabled]
BCLK Frequency (Mhz)*......................:200
PCI Exxpress Frequency (Mhz)...............:103
>>>>>Standard Clock Control
CPU Clock Drive (mV).......................:700
PCI Express Clock Drive (mV)..............:700
CPU Clock Skew (ps)........................:0
IOH Clock Skew (ps)........................:0
Advanced Dram Features [Press Enter}
Performance Enhance........................:[Turbo]
Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.)............:[Disabled]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD).............:x8
Memory Frequency (Mhz).....................:1,600
DRAM Timing Selectable (sPD) ..............:[Quick]
Channel A Timing Settings Sub Menu [Press Enter]
>>>>>Channel A Standard Timing Control
Cas Latency Time.............................:7
tRCD.........................................:7
tRP..........................................:7
tRAS.........................................:19
>>>>>Channel A Advanced Timing Control
tRC..........................................:27
tRRD ........................................:4
tWTR ........................................:4
tWR..........................................: 8
tWTP.........................................:[Auto]
tWL..........................................:[Auto]
tRFC.........................................: 60
tRTP.........................................:4
tFAW.........................................: [Auto]
Command Rate (CMD) .....................:1
>>>>>Channel A Misc Timing Control
B2B CAS Delay................................:[Auto]
Round Trip Latency...........................:[Auto]
Channel A Turnaround Setting [Press Enter]
>>>>> Channel A Reads Followed By Reads
Different DIMMs..............................: [Auto]
Different Ranks..............................: [Auto]
On The Same Rank.............................: [Auto]
>>>>> Channel A Writes Followed By Writes
Different DIMMs..............................: [Auto]
Different Ranks..............................: [Auto]
On The Same Rank.............................:[Auto]


Channel B Timing Settings Sub Menu [Press Enter]
>>>>>Channel B Standard Timing Control
Cas Latency Time.............................:7
tRCD.........................................:7
tRP..........................................:7
tRAS.........................................:19
>>>>>Channel B Advanced Timing Control
tRC..........................................:27
tRRD ........................................:4
tWTR ........................................:4
tWR..........................................: 8
tWTP.........................................:[Auto]
tWL..........................................:[Auto]
tRFC.........................................: 60
tRTP.........................................:4
tFAW.........................................: [Auto]
Command Rate (CMD) ..........................:1
>>>>>Channel B Misc Timing Control
B2B CAS Delay................................:[Auto]
Round Trip Latency...........................: [Auto]
Channel B Turnaround Setting [Press Enter]
>>>>> Channel B Reads Followed By Reads
Different DIMMs..............................: [Auto]
Different Ranks..............................: [Auto]
On The Same Rank.............................: [Auto]
>>>>> Channel B Writes Followed By Writes
Different DIMMs..............................: [Auto]
Different Ranks..............................: [Auto]
On The Same Rank.............................:[Auto]

Channel C Timing Settings Sub Menu [Press Enter]
>>>>>Channel C Standard Timing Control
Cas Latency Time.............................:7
tRCD.........................................:7
tRP..........................................:7
tRAS.........................................:19
>>>>>Channel C Advanced Timing Control
tRC..........................................:27
tRRD ........................................:4
tWTR ........................................:4
tWR..........................................: 8
tWTP.........................................:[Auto]
tWL..........................................:[Auto]
tRFC.........................................: 60
tRTP.........................................:4
tFAW.........................................: [Auto]
Command Rate (CMD) ..........................:1
>>>>>Channel C Misc Timing Control
B2B CAS Delay................................:[Auto]
Round Trip Latency...........................: [Auto]
Channel B Turnaround Setting [Press Enter]
>>>>> Channel C Reads Followed By Reads
Different DIMMs..............................: [Auto]
Different Ranks..............................: [Auto]
On The Same Rank.............................: [Auto]
>>>>> Channel C Writes Followed By Writes
Different DIMMs..............................: [Auto]
Different Ranks..............................: [Auto]
On The Same Rank.............................:[Auto]

Advanced Voltage Control [Press Enter]
>>>>CPU Voltages
LoadLine Calibration.........................:[Level 2]
CPU Vcore....................................:1.30625v
QPI/VTT Voltage..............................:1.280v
CPU PLL......................................: 1.80v
>>>>>MCH/ICH Voltrage
PCIE.........................................: 1.50v
QPI PLL......................................: 1.10v
IOH Core.....................................:1.10v
ICH I/O......................................: 1.50v
ICH Core.....................................:1.10v
>>>>>Dram
DRAM Voltage.................................:1.60v
DRAM Termination.............................: [Auto]
Ch-A Data Vref...............................:[Auto]
Ch-B Data Vref...............................:[Auto]
Ch-C Data VRef...............................:[Auto]
Ch-A Address Vref............................:[Auto]
Ch-B Address Vref............................:[Auto]
Ch-C Address VRef............................: [Auto]

Thank you for posting your settings. +1
 
Are you guys having good luck with the F4 BIOS? I'm on F1 and having no issues but I'm thinking of updating.
 
I've just updated to F4 bios here yesterday, so far no hiccups.. everything is still running Great!
 
Sorry to hear bout all the probs, 4x4 :(

Not the ideal thing to hear, but maybe an RMA is in order? Not having mem issues here (Im not using all mem slots though), and not hearing any coil whine using a corsair TX750 and balanced power setting (win7). Being that it's a newer model, maybe some of you got lemons? ** edit ** seems more than just a couple people though....

Marvell driver is probably the 9128 chip drivers (the two white SATA3 ports).
RO is an older title - do you know if it even supports xfire? Does it run any better if you go into CCC and disable it? Not everything plays nice with xfire - some things just dont work or run poorly when it's enabled

I disable crossfire but still low fps when playing Red Orchestra.
Does ATI support Unreal engine. I dont know what to do.
I thought 5870 should handle anything its crazy.
 
Are you guys having good luck with the F4 BIOS? I'm on F1 and having no issues but I'm thinking of updating.

You should definitely update to at least the F3 BIOS, since that one seems to help out with the memory issues some folks are having.
 
I've had no issues with my Corsair TR3X6G1600C8 G, but as long as people aren't running into problems with the newer BIOS versions then I'll go ahead and update.
 
Coil whine fix for me: CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)....................:[Disabled]

I flipped this switch to Disabled from the defalt enabled and the coil whine went away for me. I think that it may actually still be there, but it is severely depressed, to where I can only hear it with my head inside the case.

Just wanted to share in case this helps anyone else.
 
I disable crossfire but still low fps when playing Red Orchestra.
Does ATI support Unreal engine. I dont know what to do.
I thought 5870 should handle anything its crazy.


wow I was way off - I was assuming RO was a Source engine game - It IS a UnrealEngine title, isn't it?
Anyway I found this on a quick search http://forums.tripwireinteractive.com/showthread.php?t=7282. There may be some helpful info (if you haven't looked here yet). Part I noticed that may apply:

Error: My game is running abnormally slow (ie: low fps)
(We beleive some grafics cards have problems with DirectX 9.0)1. While in game, hit 'Esc' to go to the ingame menu (If you are already in the Main menu, simply click on 'Configuration' and proceed with step 4)
2. Click on 'Game Controls'
3. Click on 'Configuration'
4. Click on the second tab labelled 'Display'
5. In the drop down menu 'Render Device' select 'Direct 3D' instead of 'Direct 3D 9.0'
6. Return to the game

maybe that'll help or maybe something in that thread.

A 5870 should handle just about anything you throw at it.

Maybe a post in the video cards or general gaming section regarding this problem will get you some more suggestions - may be a lil off topic here.

Regarding bios' - I had zero problems with F1 bios. I updated to the F3 bios anyway and noticed no difference in stability or performance. Have not tried the F4 and probably won't at this point (maybe down the road if/when they make further improvements or substantial changes).
 
Man just got this mobo... god the coil whine. I'll try turning off C1E. What else affects this? PSU?
 
Yes, supposedly the horrendous coil whine only happens with certain power supplies. I've read that a lot of Corsair's PSUs don't produce the whine, while SeaSonic PSUs do (I can confirm this - mine whines like a stuck pig).

Turning off C1E did NOT help for me.
 
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