Siberian-Husky Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 hello there, i got a problem with my memory over here, over the last month my system started to became seriously unstable i got system resets or freezing without any recoverable errors. I tried to reinstall windows several times just to get faced with bluescreens stating IRQL_NOT_EQAL_OR_LESS or just installer hangups even with non microsoft operating systems. I tried the WMD memory diagnostic tool but couldnt find any errors, so i tried swapping the memory banks (i got 2 corsair modules installed) but it was no use, i tried using one dimm and the other one as single modules, but the effect didnt stop. Then i tried using failsafe bios settings and putting all memory related values on the slowest settings possible but the error still persisted. I tried minconfig boots or running program loops only to face the same problems again. The memory is around 2 years old now and was running fine all the time. At the end i started changing several system parts without any success, as a last act i replaced the memory and the errors were gone. I ran the memory at 2,75v and 2-3-3-6 timings with PAT & Dual channel enabled. (CMX512-3200C2PRO) Motherboard: Asus P4C800-E Deluxe North Bridge Properties North Bridge Intel Canterwood i875P Supported FSB Speeds FSB400, FSB533, FSB800 Supported Memory Types DDR-266 SDRAM, DDR-333 SDRAM, DDR-400 SDRAM Revision / Stepping 02 / A2 Package Type 1005 Pin FC-BGA Package Size 4.25 cm x 4.25 cm Core Voltage 1.5 V In-Order Queue Depth 12 Memory Controller Type Dual Channel (128-bit) Active Mode Dual Channel (128-bit) PAT Enabled Memory Timings CAS Latency (CL) 2T RAS To CAS Delay (tRCD) 3T RAS Precharge (tRP) 3T RAS Active Time (tRAS) 6T Refresh Period (tREF) 15.6 us Error Correction ECC Supported, Disabled ChipKill ECC Not Supported RAID Not Supported ECC Scrubbing Not Supported Memory Slots DRAM Slot #1 512 MB (PC3200 DDR SDRAM) DRAM Slot #2 512 MB (PC3200 DDR SDRAM) AGP Controller AGP Version 3.00 AGP Status Enabled AGP Device nVIDIA GeForce 7800 GS AGP AGP Aperture Size 256 MB Supported AGP Speeds 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x Current AGP Speed 8x Fast-Write Supported, Enabled Side Band Addressing Supported, Enabled Bios: American Megatrends Inc. Version 1024.001 Date 08/04/2005 Frequency: 199.9 MHz FSB:DRAM: 1:1 CAS#: 2 RAS# to CAS#: 3 RAS# Precharge: 3 Cycle Time (TRAS#): 6 Channels #: DUAL Performance Mode: Enabled Please help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted August 22, 2006 Corsair Employees Share Posted August 22, 2006 Pat should be diabled. Please try these settings after you load setup defaults. AI Over Clock Tuner: User Define CPU Freq: 200 Mhz System Performance: Auto Memory Voltage: 2.75 Volts Memory Freq: 200Mhz/DDR400 Memory timings: Manual Pat: Auto Would results in these settings SDRAM CAS Latency: 2T SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay (tRCD): 3T SDRAM Row Precharge (tRP): 3T SDRAM Active to Precharge Delay (tRAS): 6T Graphics Aperture Size is 128 MB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siberian-Husky Posted August 22, 2006 Author Share Posted August 22, 2006 no changes with those settings (wouldn't those settings been covered in failsafe settings aswell?) when the memory starts to work with higher load the system hard-resets you mostly notice it the way that the system freezes half a second and then resets. there is no bluescreen or other error vissible, linux is unable to determine the error aswell (even linux freezes & resets with that memory installed) oh p.s.: when the broken memory is installed system operations / games / bigger programs are taking ages to load and are running on a realy low performance level (e.g. fps rate from 2 - 7 where normal would be 200+) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted August 22, 2006 Corsair Employees Share Posted August 22, 2006 That would suggest a power problem, but I have no problem replacing your modules. 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! Please make sure you let them know you are from the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siberian-Husky Posted August 22, 2006 Author Share Posted August 22, 2006 hmm i dont think that this could be a power problem i didnt change much in the system configuration over the last month / year the only thing changed was an ati radeon9800pro to an xfx geforce 7800gs but then i changed the water cooling system from an internal powered to an external powered model and even with the radeon the problems started (thats was one of the reasons why i bought a different gfx card) but i will take your advice and will request an rma number! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted August 22, 2006 Corsair Employees Share Posted August 22, 2006 NP Please let me know what happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siberian-Husky Posted August 24, 2006 Author Share Posted August 24, 2006 alright, package is on its way could you please give me a note / post when its arrived? should be in 10 - 12 days. because i want to make sure everything worked well with the customs and so on... thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted August 24, 2006 Corsair Employees Share Posted August 24, 2006 I am sorry but there is no way I can do that, please send an email request to rma@corsairmemory.com along with your RMA# and ask them to check the status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siberian-Husky Posted August 24, 2006 Author Share Posted August 24, 2006 ah ok no problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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