GA-P35-S3 and Incompatible Corsair RAM

[DamoAU]

I originally posted this thread here: http://www.asktheramguy.com/v3/showthread.php?t=63036

But i figure its in the wrong section.

 

I am currently building a PC for a friend, and purchased a Gigabyte P35-S3, and 2x1Gb Corsair Twin2x XMS2-6400 (5-5-5-12 timings).

 

I installed it with the following:

Antec Sonata 3 case w/antec 500w PSU

Radeon 2600XT

Intel C2D E6550

 

However, when the Corsair RAM is installed, the system doesnt post, and i get 3 long beeps, then pause while the system tries and boots again, and then the 3 long beeps, and repeat.

 

i tested with some other branded ram and the system posts fine.

 

Just wondering why there might be some incompatibility as i am running the same RAM in my Gigabyte P35-DS4 system fine.

 

i was thinking of doing a BIOS update with different RAM and try the Corsair RAM again.

 

Ive also tested the Corsair RAM in another system and it worked fine.

 

Any ideas?

 

Any help is appreciated.

[RAM GUY]

Please make sure that you have the latest Bios version and then load setup/optimized defaults and set the Dim Voltage to 2.1 volts (+.2 Volts W/Giga-Byte) and then set the timings manually to the tested settings for the specific module you have, or if you have Value Select "BY SPD" and then test the module/'s one at a time with http://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.

[DamoAU]

ill update the bios and get back to you with how it goes.

as i stated, the ram works in other systems, so its odd that it doesnt work with the gigabyte.

 

ill let you know soon.

[RAM GUY]

Please do let us know, and I would see if they have a newer BIOS as that might help solve this.

[DamoAU]

Ok, i updated the bios to F5, and found out that one stick of the 1gb was faulty.

 

system posts fine with stick 1 by itself.

if stick 2 is in the system by itself, thats where the problem exists.

funny thing is i originally tested 1 stick by itself but it must of been the bad stick, and i just assumed the ram was bad without testing the good stick by itself.

 

thatll teach me!

 

its new ram and i got it from where i work, so ill just do a direct swap for it, and it will be fine.

 

thanks for your quick reply and input, its most appreciated.

 

im just glad i finally got it sorted :)

[RAM GUY]

Thank you for letting me know and please let me know if you have any more questions!