Hirsch952 Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I asked for help because my computer wouldn't pass POST. the Led display on the striker extreme indicated "Mem Test" Originally, I was asked to request an RMA. I did so. This is what I got in response "Please make sure that you have the latest bios for your MB and then load optimized defaults and set the Dim Voltage to 2.4 volts and then set the timings to 3-4-3-9 (CAS-tRCD-tRP-tRAS) and then test the modules one at a time with http://www.memtest.org! Please allow memtest to run 2-3 passes on each module. If you still get errors, we will be happy to replace them! 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" I am not a computer whiz and have no idea how to do this is the computer won't even get to the bios but fails in the post. Can I have a bit of help please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 The problem very likely is that your motherboard is setting too low a voltage for your very high end memory. Your memory needs 2.4V to run at it's spec. Get a cheap piece of 512mb value ddr2 dram and remove the 6400C3's. Insert the value ddr2 dram and restart the system. Enter the BIOS and use these settings. Multiplier = 9 FSB = 266 DRAM = Unlinked and set to 800Mhz Memory Timing FSB - Memory Clock Mode: Unlinked CPU FSB: 266 CPU Multi: 9 DDR FSB: 800 tCL: 3 tRCD: 4 tRP: 3 tRAS: 9 Advanced Memory Settings tRRD: Auto tRC: Auto tWR: Auto tWTR: Auto tREF: Auto Async Latency: Auto CMD: 2T CPU Spread Spectrum: Enabled PCIE Spread Spectrum: Enabled MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum: Enabled SATA Spread Spectrum: Enabled LDT Spread Spectrum: Enabled CPU Internal Thermal Control: Enabled Limit CPUID MaxVal: Enabled Enhanced C1 (C1E): Enabled Execute Disable Bit: Enabled Virtualization Technology: Enabled Enhanced Intel Speedstep Tech: Enabled LDT Frequency: 5x PCIEX16_1 Frequency (Mhz): Auto PCIEX16_2 Frequency (Mhz): Auto PCIEX16_3 Frequency (Mhz): Auto SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, Mhz: Auto Voltages Vcore = Auto Vdimm (DRAM Voltage) = 2.4v 1.2v HT: Auto NB Vcore: Auto SB Vcore: Auto CPU VTT: Auto Results? If your system boots up, then: Download Memtest from http://www.memtest.org and extract the ISO image. Burn the ISO image to an optical disk. Boot to the Optical drive and allow for 2 full passes. Results? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted October 24, 2007 Corsair Employees Share Posted October 24, 2007 If you are unable to get into the BIOS and do not have another system to test the modules on, then let's get them or it replaced. Please follow the link in my signature “I think I have a bad part! Or “Tech Support Express” and we will be happy to replace them or it, please note that you are posting from the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirsch952 Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 I just wanted to say thank you to all who replyed. I was able to have twin Corsair 8500 dominator memory post on my computer. This led me to put the 6400 memory in another computer and sure enough there was a post failure. Tried a single stick and it went through post. Tried the other one solo and it failed. I have taken the ram guys steps and was issued an RMA. I will send it out this Saturday. You folks are great and again thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted October 26, 2007 Corsair Employees Share Posted October 26, 2007 No problem, let me know if you have anymore questions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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