Airmax2020 Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 This is a bit of strange issue, but I had bought a kit of CMX512-3200C2 V5.2 and everything worked great so I decided to buy another set. Again everything was working fine. Then my motherboard had some issue and I had to Get it RMA'D. They sent me a new board but exactly the same make A8N SLI Premium but now when I insert all 4 dimms its giving me a memory error. I ended up looking in the manual and it turns out that you can't use 4 CMX512-3200C2 dimms together. My question is, how was it possible that I got the 4 to work before for so long with no issues whatsoever? I recently updated the BIOS to the newest revision. I have set the ram manually in the bios to 2.5-3-3-6. I read somewhere to set the Voltage for it to 2.75 but I don't see that option anywhere. All four Dimms are the same make and revision. Any Help would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbeard Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Check the manual and find the setting for the RAM voltage. It may refer to it as Vdimm or DRAMv or similiar. You definitely need 2.75v with 4 of those DIMMs. Also, what happened to cause you to RMA? Is the 4 DIMMs what killed the MOBO in the first place since you found that the MOBO does not support them? Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airmax2020 Posted September 15, 2006 Author Share Posted September 15, 2006 Thanks for the reply. I don't think it was because of the Ram why the Motherboard RMA'D. After Installing the 4 Dimms it worked great for 4-5 months with no problems. The motherboard died after I started having problems with the onboard sound (I think my case wasn't grounded properly) I have tested each pair seperately and they work. I am looking through my Manual.. I think I may have found where I can set it but its called "DDR Voltage" We'll see if this helps me solve the 4dimm issue Here is what I am going to try 400mhz 2.5-3-3-6 Command Rate -2T Voltage 2.75 ** Update The above settings did not work .. Any other Ideas? **** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 What's the version number of each stick? How To Read the Memory Label may want to try 2.8 or 2.90 volts (2.90 is the max under warranty) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airmax2020 Posted September 16, 2006 Author Share Posted September 16, 2006 Both sticks are CMX512-3200C2 XMS3202v5.2 = Promos -5 Rev A They have different batch numbers but in essence they are the same. I tried using 2.75 and 2.8 volts with no luck. I will try the same settings again with 2.9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airmax2020 Posted September 17, 2006 Author Share Posted September 17, 2006 I hope that ram guy comes in here :) I have the E6 Stepping and I've heard it should work with all 4 banks just using Auto Settings.. but so far I can't find any combination that will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Were they both listed (WITH LOT NUMBERS) in the IC Inquiry Thread? FYI, Corsair's closed on the weekends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airmax2020 Posted September 17, 2006 Author Share Posted September 17, 2006 One kits lot number is listed but one is not. Again all four of these dims originally worked with my first A8n-SLI_premium board, I am having issues with the new board that I got back from the RMA. On another note I have tried using 3 dimms and they work, but not when I try using three dimms with Slot B2 on my motherboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted September 18, 2006 Corsair Employee Share Posted September 18, 2006 The memory Voltage is listed under Jumper Free and I would set the timings to Cas 3-3-3-8 with 4 modules at 2.8 Volts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airmax2020 Posted September 28, 2006 Author Share Posted September 28, 2006 Thanks to All that have replied.... Just to post my solution for other people that may have the same issue. It turned out to be the new Motherboard that Asus had RMA'd to me. I got yet another MB back from ASUS and now the Ram works fine again. Only thing is the onboard sound on this new RMA is garbage! so they fixed one problem for yet another. Never buying Asus again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted September 28, 2006 Corsair Employee Share Posted September 28, 2006 You might call their Tech support and see what they say, Also I would try and fresh format and install of the O.S. to be sure its not some other issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agkmarco Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 HI! Ram guy i have a kit(2x 512MB) of the VS1GBKIT400(dual channel - slot 1 and 2) and it's work perfect in the Asus A8N-E. Now, i have an oportunity to buy two others modules, but the especification is diferent: CMX512-3200C2. My doubt is: i can use the CMX512-3200C2 rams (two modules - slot 3 and 4) with the others VS1GBKIT400? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbeard Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 It is not recommended to mix memory types. You may get instability or possibly not even be able to post. If you have access to the memory before you buy, you could give a try. You won't damage the MOBO or anything and the only way to tell if it will work is to test it. However, the best option is to use our Memory Configurator and select a 2 x 1gb memory kit for your MOBO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agkmarco Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 HI! Ram guy i have a kit(2x 512MB) of the VS1GBKIT400(dual channel - slot 1 and 2) and it's work perfect in the Asus A8N-E. Now, i have an oportunity to buy two others modules, but the especification is diferent: CMX512-3200C2. My doubt is: i can use the CMX512-3200C2 rams (two modules - slot 3 and 4) with the others VS1GBKIT400? :confused: Hello! Ram guy as you know I have two modules of the VS1GBKIT400, and I am thinking to buy another. So I will have four modules of the same rams. The question is: the system will work well? :sigh!: Or is better sell the memories and buy two 1G? What do you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbeard Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 Your system will run much better with 2 DIMMs vs 4 DIMMs. Also, it is not advisable to mix memory. There is no way to guarantee that you can EXACTLY match the ICs or revisions of your VS1GBKIT400 if you buy new memory. Your best option is to buy new memory, 2 x 1gb kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted December 19, 2006 Corsair Employee Share Posted December 19, 2006 I would agree with Specmike! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agkmarco Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Hello again! I'd like to know if the CMX1024-3200PT is better than VS1GBKIT400; Exist any diference between them? I have the last one (VS1...) and i've a real oportunity to buy the CMX2048 (=2x CMX1024) in this case the computer will a have better performance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 2GB vs 1GB will show a very noticeable difference in high memory usage programs. Windows XP will also show a noticeable difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agkmarco Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Sure my friend! But, what i want to know is if exist difference between the CMX1024-3200PT and VS1GBKIT400 in terms of speed. Problably the CMX1024 is similar as the CMX2048. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Sure my friend! But, what i want to know is if exist difference between the CMX1024-3200PT and VS1GBKIT400 in terms of speed. Problably the CMX1024 is similar as the CMX2048. TWINX1024-3200PT XMS3200 1024MB @ 3-3-3-8 Click Here VS1GBKIT400 PC3200 1024MB Corsair does not guarantee timings on the VS. The 3200PT has guaranteed timings. I would not mix and match these sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agkmarco Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Yes, but the VS1 has 2.5-3-3-8-2T! So...? The doubt persist. In this case what is the best thing to do? Sell my VS1 and buy the CMX 2048 or stay with the VS1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I think that it is six of one and a half dozen of the other. The only way you can be certain is to try both in your system. Either way, I think you will be so close on either set that it doesn't really matter. Both sets are guaranteed with Corsairs lifetime warranty at any rate. Since you already have 2 X 1GB I think it really matters little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontius7 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Hi Ram Guy Reading the previous posts I am surpriced of the answer you gave me on e-mail. Could you please clarify? Dear Valued Customer, We recommend the following modules for upgrade: TWINX1024-3200C2 XMS3200 1024MB 2-3-3-6 2x184 DIMM Black TWINX1024-3200C2PT XMS3200 1024MB 2-3-3-6 2x184 DIMM Platinum Best regards, Ram Guy Corsair Memory Technical Support Corsair Memory, Inc. 46221 Landing Parkway Fremont, CA 94538 510-657-8747 Hi My son is running a gaming PC with a ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe MB, AMD Athlon64 X2 4200+ processor and Nvidia7800 series graphic cards in SLI. Memory installed so far is TWINXP1024-3200C2 The question is what will be the best way to upgrade the memory? The XP's don't leave much room for adding another set of memory, and as far as speed / money would it be wiser to upgrade to 2048? appreciate your answers regards Pontius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agkmarco Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Hello! Guys and about the MEMORY CORSAIR TWINX2048-3500LLPRO, somebody know if it work well in Asus A8N-E? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted January 5, 2007 Corsair Employee Share Posted January 5, 2007 Yes I would suggest you just replace the memory you have in your system now with one Twinx2048-3200C2 set of modules for best performance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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