Asus Maximus Formula & TWIN2X4096-8500C5D, OS freeze and boot Very Slow

[domlovy]

Hi Everybody,

 

It’s my first post here. I’m French. Sorry in advance for my English.

I have trying to search some solutions on this forum for my problem but after lot of tests…nothing works… or its mistake of myself.

I expose my worries here in hope to find some help.

 

I have some problem for run my RAM them on my ASUS Maximus Formula...

I load windows and as soon as it gets to desktop it freezes and the boot it’s very slow.

I have made some tests:

Test with 1x2gb and the full kits of 2x2gb…it’s the same problem.

Test with WinXP 32bits, Vista32 and 64 bits…it’s the same problem.

I have the same symptoms when testing the modules one at a time.

I have run memtest v1.7 and it passed with no errors. Test with 1x2gb and 2x2gb.

I don’t know if I need to change the bios “Extreme tweaker” for configure my Module or if i need to let by default. I’m not an expert in ram settings.

 

I’m trying with this configuration:

 

Extreme Tweaker

 

CPU Level Up = Auto

AI Overclock Tuner = Manual

CPU Ratio Control = Manual

Ratio CMOS setting = 10

FSB Frequency = 266

FSB Strap to NB = 266

PCIE Freq = 100

 

DRAM Freq DDR2 = 1066mhz

DRAM Command Rate = 2T

DRAM Timing Control = Manual

CAS = 5

RAS# to CAS# = 5

RAS to Precharge = 5

RAS Active Time = 15

 

All else set to Auto

 

Voltages

 

CPU Voltage = Auto

CPU PLL Voltage = Auto

NB Voltage = 1.40v

DRAM Voltage = 2.1v

 

All else set to Auto

 

FSB Term Voltage = Auto

SB Voltage = Auto

Loadline Calibration = Enabled

CPU GTL Ref = Auto

NB GTL Ref = Auto

DDR2 channel A Auto

DDR2 channel B = Auto

DDR2 Controller = Auto

SB 1.5v = Auto

 

Set all Spread Spectrum to Disabled

 

Same problems…

 

Test with the Bios by default, it found my modules for dram800mhz. (Think it’s normal)

I have tried different bios versions and I get the same problems.

My Bios actually it’s up to date (1207 Maximus Formula, 23/07/2008)

I'm sure, I have missing something… :confused: for work properly.

 

Any help would be appreciated ;):

 

Thanks you in advance for your answers.

[DerekT]

1. Shut the system down
   
2. Insert a single 2048MB stick in the first slot (Closest to the CPU).
   
3. Enter your BIOS.
   
4. Load Setup Defaults.
   
5. Save Setup Defaults.
   
6. Enter these settings:
   

 

Configure System Performance Settings

CPU Level Up - Auto
AI Overclock Tuner - Manual
CPU Ratio Control - Manual
Ratio CMOS setting - 10
FSB Frequency - 266
FSB Strap to NB - 266
PCIE Freq - 100

DRAM Freq DDR2 - 1066mhz
DRAM Command Rate - 2T
DRAM Timing Control - Manual
CAS - 5
RAS# to CAS# - 5
RAS to Precharge - 5
RAS Active Time - 15
tFRC - 52

All else set to Auto

Voltages

CPU Voltage - Auto
CPU PLL Voltage - Auto
NB Voltage - Auto
DRAM Voltage - 2.1v 

All else set to Auto

FSB Term Voltage - Auto
SB Voltage - Auto
Loadline Calibration - Disabled
CPU GTL Ref - Auto
NB GTL Ref - Auto
DDR2 channel A auto
DDR2 channel b auto
DDR2 Controller auto
SB 1.5v auto

Set all Spread Spectrum to Disabled

 

 

Download CPU-z from

Here

.

Download Real Temp from-->

Here

Run Memtest. Remove the first stick. Repeat with the second stick. Then insert one stick in the first and one in the third slots. Retest with Memtest.

 

Please post a screenshot of your CPU-z, CPU, Memory and SPD tabs and of Real Temp as well.

[domlovy]

Hi Derekt,

 

I have make test with your settings.

 

Memtest Test:

 

the first stick pass ok

the second stick pass ok

one stick in the first and one in the third slots pass ok

 

CPU-Z and Real Temp Attachments are here.

 

http://www.houseofhelp.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=4216

 

http://www.houseofhelp.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=4217

Thanks for your help.

 

The PC is very slow to boot up but he boot...

 

Any idea ?

[RAM GUY]

What O.S. are you using and did you have any errors during the install on this system?

[domlovy]

I have Window XP 32Bits.

 

No errors during installation. No error on working.

 

Just slow or freezing... Impossible to work or make other :(:

[RAM GUY]

Please make sure that you have the latest bios and load setup defaults and then set the memory Voltage to 2.1 Volts then set the timings manually to the tested settings for the specific module you have, and test the modules one at a time with http://www.memtest.org to be sure one is not failing. 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. In addition, with some MB's (Mostly ASUS) you have to disable legacy USB in the bios when running any memory test.

[domlovy]

After many many test..

 

I have solve the problem... is not the Dominator Problem it's a HDD problem..

 

I have a Raptor WD1500 and a Self test time out... I have install vista32 on a new HDD and all it's ok.

 

I had to change the HDD once, I make a RMA with Western Digital for the same problem and apparently they return a defective. I do not know if this just an incompatibility with the motherboard or a bad series. I know more soon after contact them.

 

Thanks you very much for your help and your understanding.

 

I hope not see you in a futur ^^

 

Good luck to all those who have problems.

[RAM GUY]

NP and thank you for letting us know!

[domlovy]

your welcome :)

 

I tell you my feedback after my western digital call...

[RAM GUY]

OK Thanks!