revo12 Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 TWINX1024-3200C2PT Well, I think i finally found the reason why I couldn't start windows... Ran memtest86 overnight and i wake up to somthing like 156 error. Test 2 - 2 errors Test 3 - 5 errors Test 4 - 9 errors Test 6 - 3 errors Test 8 - 137 errors (!!) Attached is the CPU-Z report when i actually got my computer started (Slowed down the ram to 200mhz) I can't even start windows with 2 sticks of ram in now. I also tried this with clock settings 2.5-3-3-6 and 2-3-3-6 all at 2.75 volts My system specs Motherboard: Asus A8N-e Processor: AMD Athlon 64 3200+ [Venice] Memory: 1 GB Corsair XMS Platinum (2x CMX512-3200C2PT) Video Card: 6600GT Hard Drive # 1: 250 GB Seagate Power Supply: 500 watt SmartPower 2.0comp.zip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbeard Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 Just to be thorough can you run Memtest for about 3-5 passes on each stick individually? Also, please list all of your bios settings that relate to CPU, RAM, and voltages. There was a recent problem with some of these ASUS MOBOs and some types of RAM that was resolved with a bios flash. However, if you have not already loaded the latest bios and you decide to flash the bios do it with 1 stick of RAM this time as the flash helps make the system more stable running dual channel. FWIW, of course RAM GUY/Corsair have to approve RMAs if your RAM turns out to be failing. Since it is a TwinX kit you'll need to RMA both sticks together so that you can get a new matched pair that has been tested. Good luck, Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revo12 Posted November 12, 2005 Author Share Posted November 12, 2005 on the 4th pass and i got no errors while running a single stick. Could it be the BIOS!? If so, what version should i upgrade to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbeard Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 The newest bios out, I don't know version ASUS is up to on that MOBO. I have seen a bios flash resolve this for other users so give it a shot. Good luck. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revo12 Posted November 13, 2005 Author Share Posted November 13, 2005 i need to update my chipset driver first and after the instaliation a screen pops up (error screen most likley) that just days "1155:" i rolled back to before i installed the drivers after i had some troubles. Cant update my bios past 1005 without the update : ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbeard Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 You may want to try to download the latest driver directly from Nvidia if you can't get the ASUS version to work. Also, disable any antivirus and firewall, especially the Nvidia Firewall when you update the chipset drivers. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revo12 Posted November 13, 2005 Author Share Posted November 13, 2005 Your words make so much sense, it makes me feel stupid. :D: trying that now. Thanks so much for all the help. Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbeard Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Your words make so much sense, it makes me feel stupid. :D: trying that now. Thanks so much for all the help. Joe. I can't take credit for the idea, I read it at the ABIT forum. I don't have an Nvidia based MOBO but, that stuck with me when I read it. Good luck, Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revo12 Posted November 13, 2005 Author Share Posted November 13, 2005 BSODs ahhhh! Had to system restore to the old Chipset, i was getting BSODs that had to do with "An attemp to execute unexcutable memory was made" or somthing like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revo12 Posted November 13, 2005 Author Share Posted November 13, 2005 tested one stick individually. 32 passes, 0 errors. Wow, that was scary. I put the other stick in and was going to test it individually and i couldn't get any output to the monitor. I tried clearing the CMOS etc. but nothing would work. I installed the other stick and now i can't even boot into windows (BSOD) "An attempt was made to execute non-executable memory." Then on the botton it says the tech info is "Stop: 0x000000FC (4 alphanumerial combs afterword.) Scary stuff. Help needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbeard Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Clear the CMOS or CLRTC to reset the bios and try again with the stick you know to be good. Then, if the system boots n runs, try the bad stick again. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revo12 Posted November 13, 2005 Author Share Posted November 13, 2005 I got the chipset updaded to v6.65 and BIOS to the latest 1008. I get absolutly no output to the monitor when i have one of the sticks in (either alone or both) but when the other stick is in, i can get on and use my computer normally (Im typing on it now.) I guess I have a bad (very bad) stick. Tried everything you said specmike, still no dice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbeard Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 This may not relate to your problem at all, just an FYI, I think the Nvidia drivers are up to version 6.82. Contact Corsair via email in the warranty section or by phone on Monday Cali time. Good luck, Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revo12 Posted November 14, 2005 Author Share Posted November 14, 2005 I will call today. Thanks again for all your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted November 14, 2005 Corsair Employees Share Posted November 14, 2005 Let's get your modules replaced. 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...
revo12 Posted November 14, 2005 Author Share Posted November 14, 2005 submitted the RMA form. Thanks RAM GUY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted November 14, 2005 Corsair Employees Share Posted November 14, 2005 Please let me know when you get the new modules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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