http://www.dslreports.com/forum/ram-question-23307922 en Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:19:53 EDT Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:19:53 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23367604 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23367604 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:54:24 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23335440 said by asdfdfdfdfdf :

Do you have another power supply to try out before you buy a motherboard?

As far as a new board there are some 785g options from gigabyte or maybe asus that should meet your needs.
Good suggestions!

This never sounded like a memory failure issue.

My biggest suspicion is a motherboard issue, however, as mentioned, it could be a PSU problem as well, and that is easy enough to try before going to a new motherboard.
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As far as a new board there are some 785g options from gigabyte or maybe asus that should meet your needs.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23333099 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:49:31 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23322567
If all else fails, pull your CMOS battery and set your BIOS back to original setting, then retry]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23322567 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:14:04 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23322077 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23322077 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:41:16 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23318089
cpu

amd pfoenom 2 x3 black edtion 920

ram ddr2 pc26400 kingston

hard drive 2 western digital caviar blue 320 gb

must work with sata 2

raid 1 compatible

cpu cooler artic cooling freezer 64

If i am leaving any thing out let me know ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23318089 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:56:40 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23312794 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23312794 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:02:28 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23312780
then, in this order tell us exactly what happens with the following setup :

1 stick of ram.
1 hard drive (if possible one not related to the raid 1 you have setup)
1 dvd or cd drive
power supply
vid card(if necessary)

Clear Bios, pull the battery for at least a couple of hours. Double check all connections. make sure the ram is correctly seated, the hard drive connectors are securely connected. All Power connectors on motherboard are properly connected. once everything is ok, turn it on. give us an EXACT description if anything happens. any lights, sounds etc.

***I would suggest having this thread moved to the computer help forum****]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23312780 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:51:57 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23312375 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23312375 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:31:02 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23312354 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23312354 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:26:20 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23311570 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23311570 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:25:43 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23310887
»Hard Drive powers off]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23310887 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:07:41 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23310663 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23310663 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:34:43 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23310485 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23310485 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:53:04 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23310424
Have you reseated the memory?

Is the PSU firing up?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23310424 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:35:15 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23308955
I have a homebuilt old socket 939 computer. Every so many months I end up having to unplug my RAM sticks and push them back in, and sometimes it takes more than one try.

It's a weird problem, but I've had a lot of problems over the last 4 years.
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Find out which brand of hard drive you have and download the diag tool for said drive. Perform a hard drive scan.

The settings are looking good. I noticed that you mentioned that you did a BIOS update about a month ago. Did you happen to reset the BIOS to defaults after the update? If you haven't, it would be a good idea to start with that. There are generally 3 methods for doing a reset:
1. Within BIOS, load setup defaults (usually optimal)
2. By using the BIOS reset jumper (short for 10secs)
3. Removing the CMOS battery (remove for 10secs) - recommended

After you do the reset, redo the settings according to your needs but leave the RAM settings at default.

Next, before you go to bed tonight, start a memtest and leave it running overnight. If it pop's errors, you can RMA the RAM to Kingston or purchase the Corsair. If it doesn't pop errors then do the following:
Remove 1 stick (either of the two, doesn't matter) and run the system for a few days. If the system hard locks or blue screens on you, swap out the stick with the one you removed and have it running for another few days. Do this to determine which stick is bad. You can also run programs like Prime95 or Orthos will speed up the process but you will have to leave these programs running for a while. This does sound tedious but it will help you determine which stick is bad as some times bad RAM doesn't generate errors in memtest. You may also want to try the RAM on the green? slots if you currently have them in the orange slots.

If you can't determine which RAM stick is bad, you may need to remove the CPU heatsink and take the CPU out of the socket to check for bent pin(s). (I think you should do this first if you are comfortable removing the CPU).

Best of luck]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23308731 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:41:47 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23308679 ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23308679 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:18:05 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23308647
Can you please download CPU-z and post a screen of the memory tab? Would it be possible for you to let us know how many sticks of RAM you currently have?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23308647 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:05:49 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23308572
So, it's really not a memory problem; it's a software problem. It's almost to the point that only 2% of memory chips go bad IN a system already running.

Try to go into safe mode F5 (Assuming it's windows) and assuming you did critical updates at some point, you will be able to go back to a previous date by going to START/Accessories/System Tools/ System restore. Bet it works....

After that stay tuned with the security forum. I normally avoid these days, but that's a personal thing to that forum, boss issue I don't get paid nor acknowledged around here, so, I do what I can to help when I want to :D

BTW -I don't believe you have a memory issue unless you test with the link offered, you might have a virus or malware Or/ a bad PSU.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23308572 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:37:59 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23308531 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23308531 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:22:52 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23308509
You mean you didn't hook the jumper for sound, on the mobo, or it's simply not beeping? I'm almost out of my element... :o You had this from April and just now got around to building it up? You downloaded a new BIOS, installed without booting up to begin with to an OS?

It's highly unlikely the 'Brand' of memory is the problem.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23308509 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:15:32 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23308474 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23308474 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:07:54 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23308451
Don't know when you bought this mobo, but there is an update BIOS that may fix this, dated 2009-09-17

Failed beep code for that board is one beep, did you hear that (Stated twice you did not)? I guess this is a really good time to ask if you are building this, or was it built?

It's highly likely static hit the memory chips, if you put the sticks in, it's something one must be very careful to pay attention to. It's very rare for two memory sticks to go bad. The kingston chips are probably stock if it's a combo build and that in it's self is not the problem.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23308451 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:56:41 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23308398 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23308398 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:41:06 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23308382
Yes, there is a problem. Try going into the BIOS, don't change anything right now, just look and what does the voltage say for your memory? If it's a generic build, hitting the delete key after you turn the sytem on will get you into the BIOS and then just key over per the instructions.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23308382 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:37:02 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23308340 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23308340 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:27:15 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23308329
Download :»www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/Memo···st.shtml

If the RAM quit working, you still have the onboard 645k and can boot either to the BIOS or a disk with the above linked software. Would be easier though to get a friend to load the linked software on a disk and run it.
Did you make sure the DDR sticks are in fact firmly planted in the slot? Most common oversight. Try one stick at a time, starting with bank 0

EDIT~ OoPs Do you get a beep code?

Accepted memory chips for that board.

Brand Model Size Type
AD31333001GOU 1G DDR3 1333
CM3X1G1600C9DHX 1G DDR3 1600
CM3X1G2000C9DNV 1G DDR3-2000
OCZ3P13334GK 2G DDR3 1333
OCZ3P1600EB2GK 1G DDR3 1600
OCZ3P1600EB4GK 2G DDR3 1600
OCZ3P13332GK 1G DDR3 1333
SEC K4B1G0846C-ZCF8 2G DDR3 1066
SEC K4B1G0846D 2G DDR3 1600
SEC K4B1G0846C-ZCF8 1G DDR3 1066
KINGSTON J5308BASE-AC-E 512MB DDR3 1066
KINGSTON KHX11000D3LL/1G 1G DDR3 1333
KINGSTON J5308BASE-AC-E 1G DDR3 1066
KINGSTON KHX14400D3K2/2G 1G DDR3 1800 ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23308329 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:23:42 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23307983 ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23307983 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:54:16 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23307952
You mean the Kingston failed a prime test? What do you mean "Failed"?

Provide your mobo type, is it AMD or Intel and what chipset? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ram-question-23307952 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:46:53 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/ram-question-23307922 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/ram-question-23307922 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:36:54 EDT