Hi All,
I just completed an HTPC build consisting of:
- AsRock H67M-GE/HT mobo
- Intel i5-2500
- Crucial M4 64GB SSD
- 8GB (4GBx2) PNY MD8192KD3-1333
- ASUS BluRay
The initial build went great and the system was working as soon I turned it on. However, I began to notice an intermittent freeze while doing "normal" HTPC stuff (mostly via Boxee). Originally, I just attributed it to Boxee issues, but then I ran into it outside of Boxee several times.
Curious, I started by running MemTest86+ using the default tests. Interestingly, the tests run along fine for about an hour (and are on maybe the 3rd complete test cycle) when things go south. Out of nowhere, the screen goes black except for a vertical band of red, green, and blue "static" on the left edge of screen. At that point, a hard reset is needed.
I've tried testing with both 4GB memory modules together (in both pairs of DIMM slots), as well as each module separately. Each time, the result is nearly identical. Just over an hour of 100% clean MemTest86+ and them BAM! - black screen with RGB static on the left edge.
I can't find any published timing for the PNY memory, but I'm running it at 9-9-9-24-1, which was the default assigned by the mobo. All other OC-type settings are stock.
Since both mem modules produce the same results (together or individually), it doesn't really seem like faulty memory - could it be just a bit incompatible?
I have updated the mobo BIOS and all drivers to the latest version. When the system is working, it's absolutely flawless, but inevitably freezes up. Nearly always, the band of static exists on the left edge in case that's a clue.
I am using the integrated HD2000 graphics on the i5-2500. Since that shares system memory, might the tell-tale "static" after the freeze be related to the memory some how?
If you'd like more details, I'm happy to provide them. Any advice you can provide would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Jeff Godfrey
I just completed an HTPC build consisting of:
- AsRock H67M-GE/HT mobo
- Intel i5-2500
- Crucial M4 64GB SSD
- 8GB (4GBx2) PNY MD8192KD3-1333
- ASUS BluRay
The initial build went great and the system was working as soon I turned it on. However, I began to notice an intermittent freeze while doing "normal" HTPC stuff (mostly via Boxee). Originally, I just attributed it to Boxee issues, but then I ran into it outside of Boxee several times.
Curious, I started by running MemTest86+ using the default tests. Interestingly, the tests run along fine for about an hour (and are on maybe the 3rd complete test cycle) when things go south. Out of nowhere, the screen goes black except for a vertical band of red, green, and blue "static" on the left edge of screen. At that point, a hard reset is needed.
I've tried testing with both 4GB memory modules together (in both pairs of DIMM slots), as well as each module separately. Each time, the result is nearly identical. Just over an hour of 100% clean MemTest86+ and them BAM! - black screen with RGB static on the left edge.
I can't find any published timing for the PNY memory, but I'm running it at 9-9-9-24-1, which was the default assigned by the mobo. All other OC-type settings are stock.
Since both mem modules produce the same results (together or individually), it doesn't really seem like faulty memory - could it be just a bit incompatible?
I have updated the mobo BIOS and all drivers to the latest version. When the system is working, it's absolutely flawless, but inevitably freezes up. Nearly always, the band of static exists on the left edge in case that's a clue.
I am using the integrated HD2000 graphics on the i5-2500. Since that shares system memory, might the tell-tale "static" after the freeze be related to the memory some how?
If you'd like more details, I'm happy to provide them. Any advice you can provide would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Jeff Godfrey
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