Zapper_Weisman Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Just as the title says... This module worked fine for a couple years and last week it up and died. Here's what happened and what's in my system... Pentium 4 2.6c 2x CMX512-3200C2PT (XMS3202v1.2 for both) P4C800-E Deluxe 1023.1 BIOS Rev. Radeon 9600 AiW Creative Labs Audigy 2 3x hard drives 1x Plextor 740A Enermax 600w Noisetaker PSU I started having an issue with the computer where at POST it gave me an error message that said "CMOS checksum error, load defaults etc.". This was totally out of the blue. Aside from adding a new DVD-RW drive a couple weeks before, nothing changed in the system for many months. (and i can't imagine how installing a new DVD drive could cause this) I played with the system for a while to try and isolate this problem. I ram memtest86+ with both modules installed and came up with loads of memory errors. I then tried one module at a time, in the same memory slot and one tested out fine but the other had loads of errors. I repeated the test twice on each module with the same results. I should add that the stupid CMOS thing stopped with the bad module out. I never overclocked this computer. (or any computer i own, for that matter) I never rose the DDR voltage above 2.65 (it is my understanding that it's safe to go as high as 2.75 before the warrenty will void, i hope i was right) and the timings where higher than SPD values, as I could not get this machine stable at C2. C2.5 worked best for me. So, what do you think RamGuy? :) Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted September 12, 2005 Corsair Employee Share Posted September 12, 2005 Please set the Dim Voltage to 2.7X volts and then set the timings manually to the tested settings for the specific module you have, and then test the module/modules one at a time with www.memtest.org! If you still get errors, please follow the link in my signature “I think I have a bad part!” and we will be happy to replace them or it! However, if you get errors with both modules that would suggest some other problem and I would test them in another system or MB to be sure. In addition, with this MB you have to disable legacy USB in the bios when running any memory test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapper_Weisman Posted September 13, 2005 Author Share Posted September 13, 2005 I did exactly as you instructed. At the end of test #5 I immediately racked up 1092 errors. Plus a few more during test #7. I guess this means RMA time. Thanks Corsair for the lifetime warranty! That's one reason I only buy form you guys. (the preformance being reason #1) :D: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted September 13, 2005 Corsair Employee Share Posted September 13, 2005 Let's try replacing them. 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...
Zapper_Weisman Posted September 13, 2005 Author Share Posted September 13, 2005 I had one concern. Have the version on those modules changed at all? (like from v1.2 to v1.3+) I use these in a dual channel config and I hope they will match and still work well together. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 send both in then to ensure they're matched Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapper_Weisman Posted September 13, 2005 Author Share Posted September 13, 2005 send both in then to ensure they're matched I already submitted the RMA request specifying 1 module. Can I just send both in with a note...or what should I do? Sorry, I meant to include that question sooner... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted September 13, 2005 Corsair Employee Share Posted September 13, 2005 Please either call our customer service at 888-222-4346 and dial "0" before you send them and get the RMA request changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapper_Weisman Posted September 30, 2005 Author Share Posted September 30, 2005 I successfully RMA'ed those two v2.1 modules and received two new v5.1 modules. For over a week, they have worked great! My problem is indeed solved. It's weird that a module suddenly died after such a long time of stable usage. Thank you Corsair for fixing this for me. :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted September 30, 2005 Corsair Employee Share Posted September 30, 2005 Great and thank you for letting us know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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