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    Hi there, i have a Gigabyte ga-p35-ds3l motherboard with 4gb of Corsair CM2x2048-6400C5 (5-5-5-18 800Mhz) I recently purchased another 4gb of the exact same RAM however with 8gb installed after a few minutes my pc just freezes, i took the month older ram out and the new stuff in on its on and its fine, so i know the ram aint faulty, i'm really stumped! Anyone got any advice?

    Thanks in advance
    Al

  • #2
    Re: Help! 8gb memory issues

    with 8 gig .... you might need to add more voltage to Ram and MCH ... also might need to underclock your ram too ... give us your full spec so can see where might need to adjust.. there is not a quick answer

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    • #3
      Re: Help! 8gb memory issues

      Proc is a Inter Quad Core Q6600
      Graphics is Nvidia 8800GT

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      • #4
        Re: Help! 8gb memory issues

        Here would be optimal ranges for that setup at stock, if you are not running stock fill this back in with what you are trying and I will advise back >>>>

        Code:
        Robust Graphics Booster___________ [Auto or Fast]
        CPU Clock Ratio ____________ [9] 
        CPU Host Clock Control_ [Enabled]
        CPU Host Frequency (MHz)__________ [266] 
        PCI Express Frequency (Mhz)_______ [100]
        C.I.A. 2__________________________ [Disabled]
        System Memory Multiplier (SPD)____ [3.00]
        DRAM Timing Selectable_______ SPD __ [Manual]
        
        [B]Performance Enhance = [Standard][/B]
        
        CAS Latency Time________________ 5/6
        Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay_________ 5
        Dram RAS# Precharge Delay_______5
        Precharge Delay (tRAS)__________ 18
        
        ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)_________ 3-5
        Rank Write to READ Delay________ 4-8
        Write to Precharge Delay_________ 4-10
        Refresh to ACT Delay______________ 65-80/85
        Read to Precharge Delay__________ 3-6
        Static tRead Value_______________7-12
        Static tRead Phase Adjust________ [Auto] << always Auto
        
        System Voltage Control____ [Manual]
        DDR2 OverVoltage Control__ [+0.300V] << This is 2.1V.. If your ram is 1.8 or 1.9V ram use 2.0V (+0.2)
        
        PCI-E OverVoltage Control_ [+0.1V] 
        FSB OverVoltage Control___ [+0.1V] 
        (G)MCH OverVoltage Control [+0.1V] << For 8GB you will need +0.2-0.35V (Likely .30-.35)
        
        CPU Voltage Control_______ [x.xx]
        
        Limit CPUID Max. to 3.....................: [Disabled]
        No-Execute Memory Protect............: [Enabled]
        CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)................: [Disabled]
        C2/C2E State Support....................: [Disabled]
        x C4/C4E State Support..................: [Disabled]
        CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) ...........: [Enabled]
        CPU EIST Function.........................: [Disabled]
        Virtualization Technology................: [Disabled] Enabled if you use Vmware/Virtual PC
        
        Integrated Peripherals
        Legacy USB Storage Detect___________________[Disabled] *Note* Must be enabled to flash from USB

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        • #5
          Re: Help! 8gb memory issues

          Thank you sir, that worked!! Was no option to change what i've pasted below but changed the rest and its working fine! Did get a message : **** Syamtem Voltage NOT Optimized **** assume thats just cause serttings have been changed?

          Options i couldnt change:

          CAS Latency Time________________ 5/6
          Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay_________ 5
          Dram RAS# Precharge Delay_______5
          Precharge Delay (tRAS)__________ 18

          ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)_________ 3-5
          Rank Write to READ Delay________ 4-8
          Write to Precharge Delay_________ 4-10
          Refresh to ACT Delay______________ 65-80/85
          Read to Precharge Delay__________ 3-6
          Static tRead Value_______________7-12
          Static tRead Phase Adjust________ [Auto] << always Auto

          Originally posted by Lsdmeasap View Post
          Here would be optimal ranges for that setup at stock, if you are not running stock fill this back in with what you are trying and I will advise back >>>>

          Code:
          Robust Graphics Booster___________ [Auto or Fast]
          CPU Clock Ratio ____________ [9] 
          CPU Host Clock Control_ [Enabled]
          CPU Host Frequency (MHz)__________ [266] 
          PCI Express Frequency (Mhz)_______ [100]
          C.I.A. 2__________________________ [Disabled]
          System Memory Multiplier (SPD)____ [3.00]
          DRAM Timing Selectable_______ SPD __ [Manual]
          
          [B]Performance Enhance = [Standard][/B]
          
          CAS Latency Time________________ 5/6
          Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay_________ 5
          Dram RAS# Precharge Delay_______5
          Precharge Delay (tRAS)__________ 18
          
          ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)_________ 3-5
          Rank Write to READ Delay________ 4-8
          Write to Precharge Delay_________ 4-10
          Refresh to ACT Delay______________ 65-80/85
          Read to Precharge Delay__________ 3-6
          Static tRead Value_______________7-12
          Static tRead Phase Adjust________ [Auto] << always Auto
          
          System Voltage Control____ [Manual]
          DDR2 OverVoltage Control__ [+0.300V] << This is 2.1V.. If your ram is 1.8 or 1.9V ram use 2.0V (+0.2)
          
          PCI-E OverVoltage Control_ [+0.1V] 
          FSB OverVoltage Control___ [+0.1V] 
          (G)MCH OverVoltage Control [+0.1V] << For 8GB you will need +0.2-0.35V (Likely .30-.35)
          
          CPU Voltage Control_______ [x.xx]
          
          Limit CPUID Max. to 3.....................: [Disabled]
          No-Execute Memory Protect............: [Enabled]
          CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)................: [Disabled]
          C2/C2E State Support....................: [Disabled]
          x C4/C4E State Support..................: [Disabled]
          CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) ...........: [Enabled]
          CPU EIST Function.........................: [Disabled]
          Virtualization Technology................: [Disabled] Enabled if you use Vmware/Virtual PC
          
          Integrated Peripherals
          Legacy USB Storage Detect___________________[Disabled] *Note* Must be enabled to flash from USB

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          • #6
            Re: Help! 8gb memory issues

            Damn it didnt work, two crashes :(

            Took the memory out and it was roasting hot, could it be over heating?

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            • #7
              Re: Help! 8gb memory issues

              Originally posted by am1314 View Post
              Thank you sir, that worked!! Was no option to change what i've pasted below but changed the rest and its working fine! Did get a message : **** System Voltage NOT Optimized **** assume thats just cause settings have been changed?

              Options i couldnt change:

              CAS Latency Time________________ 5/6
              Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay_________ 5
              Dram RAS# Precharge Delay_______5
              Precharge Delay (tRAS)__________ 18

              ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD)_________ 3-5
              Rank Write to READ Delay________ 4-8
              Write to Precharge Delay_________ 4-10
              Refresh to ACT Delay______________ 65-80/85
              Read to Precharge Delay__________ 3-6
              Static tRead Value_______________7-12
              Static tRead Phase Adjust________ [Auto] << always Auto
              To be able to change those you must set this to manual >>>
              DRAM Timing Selectable_______ SPD __ [Manual]

              And yes, that is normal anytime you change a voltage setting to see that warning

              Originally posted by am1314 View Post
              Damn it didnt work, two crashes :(

              Took the memory out and it was roasting hot, could it be over heating?
              What voltage did you set finally for ram volts? But yes, 8GB is going to get hot. Do you have good case airflow? What does your sticker on your ram say for voltages? I find 1.9V as the warrantied max, is that what the sticker says? If so you can use 1.9-2.0 safely, that would be +0.1-0.2V on the ram setting

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              • #8
                Re: Help! 8gb memory issues

                Originally posted by Lsdmeasap View Post


                What voltage did you set finally for ram volts? But yes, 8GB is going to get hot. Do you have good case airflow? What does your sticker on your ram say for voltages? I find 1.9V as the warrantied max, is that what the sticker says? If so you can use 1.9-2.0 safely, that would be +0.1-0.2V on the ram setting
                Thanks for your reply :)
                I set it to 2.0v

                Originally posted by Lsdmeasap View Post
                To be able to change those you must set this to manual >>>
                DRAM Timing Selectable_______ SPD __ [Manual]
                I dont have this option at all in my bios

                I think it is overheating as its crashing with just the 4gb in, i set the bios settings back to default and no difference
                When i was putting in the extra 4gb i also hoped to install a akasa fan control and when i disconnected the power connection from the top 200mm fan in my gaming 900 case a bit of metal fell out from the connection, i put it back in but it didnt work so the top fan isnt running
                Do you know anything about these connections? its a 4 socket connecting like the power connection for a cdrom, can this be easily fixed? I was also hoping to change the cable for a 3 pin one so i can connect to the fan controller, am i making sense? lol i have no idea what these connections and cables are called!

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                • #9
                  Re: Help! 8gb memory issues

                  You do have that option for sure, if you are not using a newer BIOS you may need to use the hotkey to find your ram settings. If you do have to do that I would advise you update your BIOS using Qflash >>>
                  http://forums.tweaktown.com/f69/bios...h-guide-27576/

                  DO not use @BIOS!!

                  The hotkey I mention is on the MAIN Page of the BIOS press Control + F1 and then the screen will flash, then go into MIT Section and you will see all hidden settings.

                  And yes, with trying to use 8GB I do for sure suggest a BIOS update, please read the guide fully so you know about what to expect and how to load and apply optimized defaults safely

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                  • #10
                    Re: Help! 8gb memory issues

                    Originally posted by Lsdmeasap View Post
                    You do have that option for sure, if you are not using a newer BIOS you may need to use the hotkey to find your ram settings. If you do have to do that I would advise you update your BIOS using Qflash >>>
                    http://forums.tweaktown.com/f69/bios...h-guide-27576/

                    DO not use @BIOS!!

                    The hotkey I mention is on the MAIN Page of the BIOS press Control + F1 and then the screen will flash, then go into MIT Section and you will see all hidden settings.

                    And yes, with trying to use 8GB I do for sure suggest a BIOS update, please read the guide fully so you know about what to expect and how to load and apply optimized defaults safely
                    Will try the hot key thanks, i flahsed the bios the other day using qflash

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                    • #11
                      Re: Help! 8gb memory issues

                      Then apparently you did not load optimized defaults after the flash, then save/apply/reboot BACK to the BIOS to make all your changes again, including SATA/Disk settings.

                      Hotkey use was removed LONG ago, so you should not have to use it at all if you are using a newer BIOS

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                      • #12
                        Re: Help! 8gb memory issues

                        Crazy, dont think it was the memory causing the blue screen! I managed to catch the .sys file when it blue screened and when i looked into the error other people had the same problem, it was the vista driver for my network card! I downloaded and installed the one from the realtek site and so far no crashes! Will leave pc on through the night and if ok will put back in the 4gb and try the memory settings you gave :-]

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                        • #13
                          Re: Help! 8gb memory issues

                          Originally posted by Lsdmeasap View Post
                          Then apparently you did not load optimized defaults after the flash, then save/apply/reboot BACK to the BIOS to make all your changes again, including SATA/Disk settings.

                          Hotkey use was removed LONG ago, so you should not have to use it at all if you are using a newer BIOS
                          Ah i didnt load optimize after flash, just flashed it then made the changes u said

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                          • #14
                            Re: Help! 8gb memory issues

                            Glad to see you found your wireless fix! Ya, please do write down your settings and load optimized defaults and save/apply/reboot so that all needed BIOS options that you cannot access will be set properly. This is a MUST anytime you flash or build a system, as there is several settings we cannot access that without doing so will not get set properly per your CPU

                            Be sure you go back to the BIOS before windows and set your Disk settings again

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                            • #15
                              Re: Help! 8gb memory issues

                              got the fan fixed and all settings entered and running great!
                              Thanks for the advice, much appreciated!

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