bearcat245 Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 I built a new rig over the holidays and it showed issues of Screen freezes and occsional BSD. Asus first pointed the finger at my Corsair TWINX2048-3200C2 memory, but each chip tested in SANDRA fine. So ASUS sent me a replacement Mobo. The freezes happened within hours of the reinstallation. Now I feel it has to be that my pair of Corsair sticks don't work as a pair. This happens with no loads or any overclocking settings. I use WindowsXP Pro and can't think of anything esle that can be the problem. Also using a ASUS 6800GT VGA card in PCI-express with a Vantec Stingray water cooler (Just installed) with the new MOBO. What are my steps to get this memory issue resolved? When running only one stick at 1GB has had no issues.:(: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Try the following settings: CAS Latency (tCL): 2 RAS to CAS Delay (tRCD): 3 Row Precharge (tRP): 3 Active to Precharge Delay (tRAS): 6 Memory Voltage: 2.75 Volts All other settings to defaults. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearcat245 Posted January 29, 2006 Author Share Posted January 29, 2006 CPU-z shows my current settings as: Cas# Latency = 3 RAS# to CAS# Delay = 3 RAS# Precharge = 3 Cycle time = 8 These are ASUS BIOS defaults. I orignally tried the recommeded stick settings once on the first install, but was not sure I did it correctly in the BIOS. I will try this again to see if it will help. I unloaded SANDRA thinking since this always happens running the "Burn Wizard" that it could be part of the problem. I will reinstall it and see if test locks up again. Thanks for input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearcat245 Posted January 29, 2006 Author Share Posted January 29, 2006 Loaded new settings and uninstalled SANDRA. Downloaded a newer update and ran it without a freeze. I am going to push the unit some for burn in and see what happens. It's time to crank it up! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearcat245 Posted January 29, 2006 Author Share Posted January 29, 2006 OK, so I spoke too soon. Cranked up to only 5% on CPU and system crashed and burned. I used AI Booster and my system does not like this utility. Memory at same latency and 2.75v, but anything other than 3% and the system blows up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted January 30, 2006 Corsair Employee Share Posted January 30, 2006 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...
bearcat245 Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 No changes for CPU, just defaults other that setting to Manual so I can change the DDR voltage. I did set RAM (After crashes) from 3-3-3-8 to 2-3-3-6. Set voltage at 2.75 which I believe is the corsair recommandation for these sticks. Thanks for help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted January 30, 2006 Corsair Employee Share Posted January 30, 2006 So you are over clocking the CPU 5%? Or what exactly are you setting the CPU too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearcat245 Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 No overclocking at all. Tested the AL Booster software at 103% (OK) then 105% (Crash) Removed AI Booster and set the BIOS to manual and just entered the DDR settings listed (2-3-3-6) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted January 30, 2006 Corsair Employee Share Posted January 30, 2006 If you want to over clock with that utility you would leave the timings at By SPD and use the software to set the frequncy other wise manual settins would be suggested. And by setting the system at 103% you are over clocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearcat245 Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 I understand. When testing the CPU out I did "try" the settings at 103 and 105, but the only settings that are changed now are the memory as listed. I need to find out what is causing these freezes. I have also been getting automatic restarts. This is not good and all forums(ASUS, etc) have been pointing the finger at the RAM!:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted January 31, 2006 Corsair Employee Share Posted January 31, 2006 Let's get them both replaced. Please follow the link in my signature “I think I have a bad part! Or *New* Tech Support Express” and we will be happy to replace them or it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearcat245 Posted February 2, 2006 Author Share Posted February 2, 2006 Their on there way. I still feel these sticks are one of if notthe best fit for my A8N-SLI Premium rig and will find out (hopefully) next week when I re-install:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylor775 Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Their on there way. I still feel these sticks are one of if notthe best fit for my A8N-SLI Premium rig and will find out (hopefully) next week when I re-install:cool: good luck..they nice ram modules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted February 2, 2006 Corsair Employee Share Posted February 2, 2006 Please let us know when you get the new modules ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearcat245 Posted February 6, 2006 Author Share Posted February 6, 2006 I shipped out the RMA'ed memory last Tuesday (3 day delivery). I recieved confirmation and a new video card from new egg today That was sent out the same time. Am I supposted to receive an e-mail notification that my memory hit your system and the replacement memory is shipped? It's the only thing holding me up. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted February 6, 2006 Corsair Employee Share Posted February 6, 2006 You can send a request to cheack the status of your RMA along with the RMA# to RMA@corsairmemory.com and get tracking information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearcat245 Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 I don't have access to my e-mail with the RMA number until I install memory. Kind if a catch 22 :[pouts: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 and yet you have internet access somewhere... :) Use your ISP's webmail, or use gmail, hotmail, yahoo mail, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearcat245 Posted February 8, 2006 Author Share Posted February 8, 2006 Right. I am using my wifes unit. The RMA is in OUTLOOK on my HDD. I can't retrieve downloaded e-mail and shame on me for not printing the RMA.:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted February 9, 2006 Corsair Employee Share Posted February 9, 2006 Please either call our customer service at 888-222-4346 and dial "0" or follow the link in my signature "If you have submitted the RMA using the on line form and have not got a reply!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearcat245 Posted February 9, 2006 Author Share Posted February 9, 2006 I did call and they said the memory will arrive today. If UPS, they generally deliver to my address after 6:30pm. I will update after I install and test. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted February 9, 2006 Corsair Employee Share Posted February 9, 2006 OK please let us know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearcat245 Posted February 10, 2006 Author Share Posted February 10, 2006 RAM arrived and is installed. I will post a reply on details to another message, but all seem good. I just have questions on CPU-z readings. Thanks for help.:): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted February 10, 2006 Corsair Employee Share Posted February 10, 2006 If you have a XMS module that ends with a "C2" designation the SPD will be set to JEDEC defined values for the IC used to make that specific part and the tested settings would need to be manually set! Which is out lined in XMS Qualification and Testing! And if you look at the SPD in CPU-Z it will show the settings as Cas 2.5 or Cas 3. You have to look under the chipset of CPU to se the actual settings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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