bdby00 Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 I recently built my own system and have suffered from random death syndrome right from the beginning. It's been happening more often recently because I've only just begun to really challenge my machine. In general, the problem is that the computer shuts off randomly without warning, and I can't turn it on unless I unplug it for 30+ seconds. I'm about 75% sure that the problem revolves around the RAM. One of the only times that this problem occurs with regularity is when I'm using Adobe After Effects; when I try to render video, or use RAM preview, or use the programs "Purge Memory" function, my system is guaranteed to shutdown. Other than that, the only other general situation I can point to that leads to a shut down is when I have multiple programs open, yet in this case it happens somewhat rarely and infrequently. I ran both the Microsoft memory diagnostic, and the tool from memtest.org, and both of them caused the same shut down problem when the programs got into their later and lengthier tests. Another symptom is that immediately after the computer shuts down, I can hear a small noise coming from inside the box that almost sounds like a modem (a kind of high-pitched squealling noise). As well, on occasion after I start the computer back up, the initial screen (with the ABIT logo) appears distorted, and sometimes when the computer starts back up it shuts right back off as soon as the desktop in Windows shows up. I appreciate any help you can offer, and I recognize it may not necessarily be a memory problem so I will leave this same message in an ABIT forum. Thanks. Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted June 29, 2005 Corsair Employees Share Posted June 29, 2005 First thing, the configuration you gave would suggest a minimum of a 450 Watt PSU with 500 Watt suggeted and what you have listed would not be enough. If it was a name brand like PC-Power & Cooling it may work but it's still not enough. In addition, the problem you describe is a power issue so I would start with the PSU. And the modules you have will need to have the Dim Voltage set to a minimum of 1.9 Volts as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdby00 Posted June 29, 2005 Author Share Posted June 29, 2005 Thank you very much for your response. You say that my dim voltage should be set to a minimum 1.9, what would be the recommended voltage to set it at? Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted June 29, 2005 Corsair Employees Share Posted June 29, 2005 1.9 Volts minimum, and the max would be 2.1 Volts so I would start with 1.9 Volts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garvin Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 Also from your description of the whirring sound and the distorted logo I'd be looking at the Ati card to see if the fans alright. Dust bunnies can cause problems with both the processor fan and the video card fan causing overheating and shutdowns/crashes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdby00 Posted August 2, 2005 Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 After all of the problems described above, as well as many more that have occurred since then, I recieved an e-mail from my mobo's customer support suggesting that my CPU and RAM were incompatible. I have a Pentium D processor, and 1 stick of xms2 1 gig ddr2 675 (PC2 5400), could this be the case? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted August 2, 2005 Corsair Employees Share Posted August 2, 2005 While I agree with the MB maker that CPU does not oficially support these modules it should be able to O.C. to the tested settings or somewhere close to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdby00 Posted August 3, 2005 Author Share Posted August 3, 2005 Thank you for your reply. I have a few questions: 1)Why are my cpu and ram incompatible? 2)I've read that pentium D's are not recommended to be increased to 250MHz unless you have a hardcore cooling system, I read one article that said the best overclock setting is 230, my computer won't start unless it's at 220 or below, am i doing something wrong? and is it alright to have it that low, even though the testing parameter recommends 250? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted August 3, 2005 Corsair Employees Share Posted August 3, 2005 Please follow the link in my siganture and try the tested setting for your modules, but if you have no experiance over clocking I would maybe get some advice over at http://www.houseofmobos.com on how to get the most our of your system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdby00 Posted August 3, 2005 Author Share Posted August 3, 2005 Thank you for your reply. I called intel customer support and they said that my cpu/chipset and ram should be compatible, what was it that you and abit were seeing that posed an issue? As well, I ran memtest86 out of abit's recommendation, and it froze after 6 minutes on test #6, if that info. is of any help. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted August 4, 2005 Corsair Employees Share Posted August 4, 2005 Did you try the tested settings for your modules? If so what was the out come? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdby00 Posted August 5, 2005 Author Share Posted August 5, 2005 I tried the tested settings, and the result was that the computer would not start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted August 5, 2005 Corsair Employees Share Posted August 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...
bdby00 Posted August 16, 2005 Author Share Posted August 16, 2005 I recieved and installed my replacement part today, and nothing has changed, all problems remain, what do you recommend to do next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted August 16, 2005 Corsair Employees Share Posted August 16, 2005 Please try thse settings. CPU External Frequency: Manually set to 200MHz DDR2 SDRAM Clock: Manually set to 533MHz DRAM Timing Selectable: Auto Yields the following timings SDRAM CAS Latency: 4T SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay (tRCD): 4T SDRAM Row Precharge (tRP): 4T SDRAM Active to Precharge Delay (tRAS): 12T DDR2 SDRAM Voltage: 1.9 NB Voltage 1.9 Volts All other settings are motherboard defaults. Maximum DDR2 recommended VDIMM: 2.1 Volts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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