schwadb Posted March 27, 2005 Share Posted March 27, 2005 I think I have a bad memory module. When I install the pair (CM512-3200XL) in my A8N-SLI Deluxe MB, I get the "system failed memory test" message. I then tried to install them separately. When I do this, one of the modules will work and the other will not. I get the same "system failed memory test" message and can go no further. Can I return the bad memory module to you? Please advise. Thanks, Dustin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted March 28, 2005 Corsair Employees Share Posted March 28, 2005 Can you tell me the bios settings you have set for both CPU and memory and any performance settings that you may have set? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwadb Posted March 31, 2005 Author Share Posted March 31, 2005 RAM GUY: I'm won't be near my computer until this weekend. Let me check those settings and get back to you. Thanks for the reply. schwadb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted March 31, 2005 Corsair Employees Share Posted March 31, 2005 No problem, please let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwadb Posted April 21, 2005 Author Share Posted April 21, 2005 RAM GUY: Sorry for the delay, but here are my bios, memory and performance settings. - CPU AMD 64 3500+ 2200 MHz 512K RAM Hyper Transport Frequency Auto AMD K9 Cool 'n' Quiet Disabled - Memory Memory Hole for PCI MMIO Disabled Max Memclock Auto 1T/2T Memory Timing Auto CAS# latency Auto RAS# to CAS# delay Auto Min RAS# active time Auto Row precharge Time Auto Row Cycle Time Auto Row Refresh Cycle Time Auto Write Recovery Time Auto Read-To-Write Delay Auto - Performance Q-Fan Controller Enabled Overclock Profile Manual CPU Frequency 200.0 PCI Express Clock 100 Mhz DDR Voltage Auto CPU Multiplier Auto CPU Voltage Auto PCI Clock Synchronization Mode Auto I think this should be everything you need. If I'm missing a setting, please let me know. Thanks for your help. Dustin 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 You need to set the Dim Voltage to 2.8 Volts with these modules, the minimum suggested voltage is 2.75 Volts with our XMS3200XL modules. Then once you set the voltage please test the system with http://www.memtest.org. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwadb Posted July 5, 2005 Author Share Posted July 5, 2005 Hey Ram Guy, I reset the voltage and first booted with the one good CMX512-3200XL. Everything worked just fine. I then tried to reboot with the good module and the suspect one. The computer would turn on, but nothing would pop up on the screen. It was black. I then took both the good and bad ram modules out. I took the suspect one and installed it by itself in the bank where the good one was installed. I tried to reboot, and the same thing occurred. Nothing came up on the screen. I waited for a couple of minutes, and I didn't get any further. Unfortunately, I can't conduct a memory test if I can't get anything to pop up on the screen after I insert the suspect module. Please advise as to how I can return this bad module. If you want them both back, I'll send them both back to you. I've waited this long to get this computer up and running. I don't mind waiting a bit longer. Maybe this isn't the best memory for my computer? This was one of the two choices your web site recommended. Maybe I should have gone with the second choice? Let me know what I need to do. Thank you, schwadb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted July 5, 2005 Corsair Employees Share Posted July 5, 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...
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