chadatfgcu Posted March 12, 2005 Share Posted March 12, 2005 Dear RAM Guy, I have an xms3200 512mb module that has never worked. I thought it was my motherboard or cpu at first, but after it failed in another system I figured it was the module. I have another two similiar modules and they work fine. Here's my system specs: Mobo: P4C800-E Deluxe BIOS: 1019 (newest) CPU FSB: 800 MHz RAM FSB: 400 Memory Specs: CMX512-3200C2 XMS3202v1.2 0337117-1 XMS3200 512MB 400MHz CL2 Here's what I've done so far... Updated bios. Set Dimm voltage to 2.75 and disabled legacy USB. Ran memtest and got following error: failing address - 0001f324738 - 499.2 MB Good - ffffffff Bad - ffffefff Err Bits - 000010000 Count Chan - 1 There were many of these, all of which were above the 417 Mb mark. The symptoms my system has when the ram is in use are blue screens and restarts. Thanks, Chad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted March 14, 2005 Corsair Employees Share Posted March 14, 2005 Please follow the link in my signature “I think I have a bad part!” and we will be happy to replace them or it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadatfgcu Posted March 14, 2005 Author Share Posted March 14, 2005 I submitted the RMA today. FYI this module was the alternative to a TWINX1024-3200LLPT pair I had purchased, which would not even post when I put in this board. Thanks again, Chad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted March 14, 2005 Corsair Employees Share Posted March 14, 2005 Can you tell me our modules part# (How To Read the Memory Label) and the revision and lot code of those modules? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadatfgcu Posted March 14, 2005 Author Share Posted March 14, 2005 Sorry RAM guy, I returned those modules while I still could. All I know is what I have told you. The thing that got me the worst was that it was that exact module that was listed on Asus's compatibility list as modules that worked with this motherboard. If I'd have known better I woulda consulted you first, but I am sticking with corsair. Chad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted March 14, 2005 Corsair Employees Share Posted March 14, 2005 Chad Either module set should run great in that MB and in fact we use the same model of MB on our production line to test the modules. So I would have to assume you just had a bad module. Or some other issue. You are not trying to mix these modules are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadatfgcu Posted March 15, 2005 Author Share Posted March 15, 2005 Hey RAM guy, I am not mixing these two ram types. I bought the twin modules, but returned them. I will be using two of the cmx512-3200c2 though in dual channel mode. Chad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted March 15, 2005 Corsair Employees Share Posted March 15, 2005 Should not be a problem, please let me know if you have any questions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadatfgcu Posted April 20, 2005 Author Share Posted April 20, 2005 Should not be a problem, please let me know if you have any questions! Hello Ram Guy, I received my new RAM module in today and it is doing the same thing as the previous. Black Windows XP flash screen comes up with the blue loading bar at the bottom, but after that the computer reboots. Its a 512mb chip with same specs as before. After it restarts bios shows it as a 215mb chip and gives a RAM R/W error. At this point I would question the motherboard, but I put my working Corsair module with the same specs back in and it runs fine. This one's got me stumped. Let me know what you want me to do. Chad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted April 20, 2005 Corsair Employees Share Posted April 20, 2005 I would try and reset the bios but make sure that you have the latest bios version installed with just the new modules installed and then load setup defaults and set the memory Voltage to 2.75 Volts and test with http://www.memtest.org but please disable legacy USB when running any memory test with this MB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadatfgcu Posted April 21, 2005 Author Share Posted April 21, 2005 Hey Ram Guy, Found an updated bios for the P4C800-E Deluxe. I installed it, and set usb legacy to disabled, and ddr voltage to 2.75. Memtest still resulted in errors on this stick. Here are the details on the new faulty module: CMX512-3200C2 XMS3202v1.1 0304103-1 Here are the specs on my working module: CMX512-3200C2 XMS3202v1.2 0338041 Memtest reports each stick as CAS 2.5-3-3-8. I only run the test with one module in at a time. Eventually, I would like to get them to run together. You think Corsair would let me trade in my good one, and the now second faulty module for a twinx? That would be cool. Anyways, "I think I have bad module." It's now 2:40 AM. Have to get back to homework . Thanks again, Chad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted April 21, 2005 Corsair Employees Share Posted April 21, 2005 Lets try replacing your modules. Please follow the link in my signature “I think I have a bad part!” and we will be happy to replace them or it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadatfgcu Posted April 21, 2005 Author Share Posted April 21, 2005 Ram Guy, I submitted the RMA and asked if I could send my good module in with this one in exchange for a twinx pair. Let you know what happens next. Chad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted April 21, 2005 Corsair Employees Share Posted April 21, 2005 If you used the O-line form you will need to either call them at 888-222-4346 and dial "0" or send them an email at warranty@corsairmemory.com. The on line form is automated and has little to no user intervention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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