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BiosVendor = Award Software International, Inc.
BiosVersion = F3
BiosReleaseDate = 07/09/2012
SystemManufacturer = Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
SystemProductName = GA-970A-DS3
SystemFamily =
SystemVersion =
SystemSKU =
BaseBoardManufacturer = Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
BaseBoardProduct = GA-970A-DS3
It also included a link to the two BIOS Flash Utilities that the manufacturer provides for that purpose http://www.gigabyte.com/webpage/20/HowToReflashBIOS.html along with a PDF User guide for both. The fact that you didn't perform your own due diligence is not my fault.Warning:
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.
Download Memtest86+ from this location here. Burn the ISO to a CD and boot the computer from the CD from a cold boot after leaving it off for an hour or more.
Ideally let it run for at least 7 passes / 6-8 hours. If errors appear before that you can stop that particular test. Any time Memtest86+ reports errors, it can be either bad RAM or a bad Mobo slot. Perform the test RAM sticks individually as well as all possible combinations. When you find a good one then test it in all slots. Post back with the results.
See this Guide to using Memtest 86+