Andy69 Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 Hi all I have just purchased a P4c800 E DELUXE and some XMS PRO 2-2-2-5 1gb matched pair and a prescott 3.2 cpu. Problem is try to install xp onto new drive which formats ok and copys the xp files over ok. But when it reboots and loads the second part of the install I get a stop error. Not always the same stop error. I tried to swap ram over to bank b1 & b2 but still same issue! Im sure its the ram thats the problem but im not sure why (speed issue or damage). Can anyone help please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 What is the exact part # of the memory? Has any of the HW in this system ever been tested with other stuff? Have you tried one stick at a time in each slot? Also, try setting the RAS to CAS Latency to 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy69 Posted November 5, 2004 Author Share Posted November 5, 2004 cmx512-3200xlpro xms3208v1.1 0439020-3 This is a brand new build so none of the componens are proven working as of yet. I am about to test another set of memory to comfirm issue! I have used some spare memory and attempted to reinstall xp incase corruption from my new ram. Windows xp is now installing ok with old memory. Is this a config issue or is my memory damaged? UPDATE : Tried different settings for ram and cas 3 seems to work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy69 Posted November 5, 2004 Author Share Posted November 5, 2004 Hi Not sure if this is a fix but i have set my memory to manual 2-2-2-5 and put the voltage to 2.75 and system now boots! Why dont default mobo settings work? Is the above ok or will i fry my mobo/memory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 You're perfectly fine. They're warrantied up to 2.9v, so no worries there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy69 Posted November 5, 2004 Author Share Posted November 5, 2004 Help! WinXP is installed but loads a grey start bar! When i SP1 it reboots pc half way through! Should i try 2.85v or is this not the answer? I cant understand why this ram wont just work on SPD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 Try it, can't hurt. Some mobos just don't like setting the timings to something other than JEDEC specs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy69 Posted November 5, 2004 Author Share Posted November 5, 2004 Thanx for reply Will try now and post results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy69 Posted November 5, 2004 Author Share Posted November 5, 2004 Hi again I have tried 2.85 but no luck, sp1 still crashes. System rebooted it self when idle after boot and now windows wont start at all. DLL Files needed! I have changed back to 2.75v but still wont boot! Do i have damaged goods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy69 Posted November 5, 2004 Author Share Posted November 5, 2004 Hi Is anybody using same spec as me because i have a timing query; P4 3.2 Prescott P4C800-E Delux 1gb match pair xms3200XLpro 2-2-2-5 SATA 480w Thermaltake ATI 9700pro BIOS 1018 I have tried 2.75v and it seemed to work until SP1 was half way through and turns off PC. Havent tested with mem thingie as have no 1.44 drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted November 5, 2004 Corsair Employee Share Posted November 5, 2004 XMS3200Pro should be set to Cass 3-3-3-8! What is the exact part# of your modules? In addition, with that CPU you may need to use the latest beta bios as well. Bios Ver 1.018 Beta 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy69 Posted November 5, 2004 Author Share Posted November 5, 2004 cmx512-3200xlpro xms3208v1.1 0439020-3 I will change to those setting now and try a reinstall. Once installed i will look for a bios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted November 5, 2004 Corsair Employee Share Posted November 5, 2004 What bios version do you have and what are the settings you have set for CPU and memory, and do you have any of the performance options set? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy69 Posted November 5, 2004 Author Share Posted November 5, 2004 My bios is 1018 and i have all performance settings at auto. Settings for CPU are default and so was memory until nothing would work. I can only find beta bios 1018.1 is that anygood. My memory now is set to what you adviced below 3-3-3-8 @2.75v Will try and reinstall xp now with above settings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 Did you say when you attempted to install SP1 it rebooted in the middle of the install? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 Combining threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy69 Posted November 5, 2004 Author Share Posted November 5, 2004 yes it reboots half way through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted November 5, 2004 Corsair Employee Share Posted November 5, 2004 If you have updated the bios inbetween installing updates that might be the issue and re-installing a fresh load may help you. Also what are the system spec's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy69 Posted November 5, 2004 Author Share Posted November 5, 2004 I got the mobo a couple of days ago from dabs and it came with bios 1018 so i havent updated the bios. SPEC P4 3.2 Prescott P4C800-E Delux 1gb match pair xms3200XLpro 3-3-3-8 @2.75 SATA seagate 120gb 480w Thermaltake Hercules ATI 9700pro BIOS 1018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 Andy, are they 3200XLPRO or 3200PRO? You keep changing the part # in your posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy69 Posted November 5, 2004 Author Share Posted November 5, 2004 they are cmx512-3200xlpro <<<thats whats on chip xms3208v1.1 0439020-3 Sorry i changed in spec the settings that was adviced above by ram guy you know the 2-2-2-5 too 3-3-3-8 Sorry for confusion Also just reinstalled with the changed settings (3-3-3-8) and system still physical dumps Also i have started memorytestx86 and was wondering how many passes are needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy69 Posted November 5, 2004 Author Share Posted November 5, 2004 Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy69 Posted November 5, 2004 Author Share Posted November 5, 2004 I have just checked my bios firmware and found it is version 1018.04 and it was updated 24/9/04 so bios is ok. Have managed to install xpsp1 now but i have noticed windows has created many different user accounts with numbers attached. Also my harddrive has two folders named like reg keys (hex) and have loads of windows files in them. I still think the memory is just not working and need more help please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted November 5, 2004 Corsair Employee Share Posted November 5, 2004 I would check for a Virus or Trojan. Is this a new HDD or are you using one that is from another system? If you can get another HDD I would try a fresh FDISK and Format and install of the O.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy69 Posted November 5, 2004 Author Share Posted November 5, 2004 Is a new drive but i have two. :D That was my next step, TY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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