GA-EP45C-DS3R Memory Problem

[mattespy]

Hey all... I've been having problems getting my computer (specs above) to get past POST with my RAM. If I put only one stick in (can be either stick), I can get to Windows fine, and so far it's been extremely stable. However, as soon as I put the second 2GB stick into the motherboard, it constantly reboots before getting to POST.

 

The guys over at the Gigabyte forum told me that Corsair modules usually don't play along very well with their boards, but there have been a couple of people on that forum who've gotten it to run.

 

Can anyone help me out?

 

 

My BIOS Settings:

 

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Robust Graphics Booster ...............: Auto

CPU Clock Ratio ..........................: 8x

Fine CPU Clock Ratio.....................: +0.5

CPU Frequency ...........................: 2.83GHz (333x8.5)

 

 

Clock Chip Control

Standard Clock Control

CPU Host Clock Control..................: Disabled

CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) ............: 333MHz

PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) .........: 100

C.I.A.2 .................................: Disabled

 

 

Advanced Clock Control [Press Enter]

CPU Clock Drive...........................: 700w

PCI Express Clock Drive.................: 700w

CPU Clock Skew (ps)....................: 0ps

MCH Clock Skew (ps)...................: 0ps

 

 

DRAM Performance Control

Performance Enhance...................: Standard

(G)MCH Frequency Latch...............: Auto

System Memory Multiplier ..............: Auto

Memory Frequency (Mhz) ..............: 1066

DRAM Timing Selectable ................: Manual

 

Standard Timing Control

CAS Latency Time........................ 9

tRCD ......................................... 9

tRP'........................................... 9

tRAS.......................................... 24

 

Advanced Timing Control (Numbers in parenthesis are "normal" values listed by the BIOS)

tRRD........................................... Auto (4)

tWTR.......................................... Auto (4)

tWR............................................ Auto (8)

tRFC........................................... Auto (60)

tRTP........................................... Auto (4)

Command Rate (CMD) .................... Auto (0)

 

Channel A

Static tRead Value.........................: Auto (8)

tRD Phase0 Adjustment...................: Auto (0)

tRD Phase1 Adjustment...................: Auto (0)

tRD Phase2 Adjustment .................: Auto (0)

tRD Phase3 Adjustment..................: Auto (0)

Trd2rd(Different Rank)....................: Auto (9)

Twr2wr(Different Rank)...................: Auto (7)

Twr2rd(Different Rank)...................: Auto (7)

Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank)..................: Auto (9)

Dimm1 Clock Skew Control...............: Auto

Dimm2 Clock Skew Control...............: Auto

 

Channel B

Static tRead Value.........................:Auto (8)

Static tRead Value.........................: Auto (8)

tRD Phase0 Adjustment...................: Auto (0)

tRD Phase1 Adjustment...................: Auto (0)

tRD Phase2 Adjustment .................: Auto (0)

tRD Phase3 Adjustment..................: Auto (0)

Trd2rd(Different Rank)....................: Auto (9)

Twr2wr(Different Rank)...................: Auto (7)

Twr2rd(Different Rank)...................: Auto (7)

Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank)..................: Auto (9)

Dimm1 Clock Skew Control...............: Auto

Dimm2 Clock Skew Control...............: Auto

 

Motherboard Voltage Control

Voltage Type.………... Manual

 

CPU

CPU Vcore….………................: Auto

CPU Termination…................: Auto

CPU PLL…………………..............: Auto

CPU Reference.…………...........: Auto

 

MCH/ICH

MCH Core……………................: 1.300v

MCH Reference….……............: Auto

MCH/DRAM Ref.….................: Auto

ICH I/O……………….................: Auto

 

DRAM

DRAM Voltage ……................: 1.800v

DRAM Termination .…............: Auto

Channel A Reference ............: Auto

Channel B Reference ............: Auto

 

Advanced Settings

Limit CPUID Max. to 3.....................: [Disabled]

No-Execute Memory Protect............: [Enabled]

CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)................: [Disabled]

CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) ...........: [Enabled]

CPU EIST Function.........................: [Disabled]

Virtualization Technology................: [Disabled]

[OldGeezer]

I can't address your issue directly - I have the DDR2 version of that board. My DS3R did not play well with my 8500C5 until I upgraded to their newest BIOS. It works very well now. Do you have their F3 Bios, dated 9/22/2008, installed? They claim it fixed another issue, but my memory sure works nicely now that I upgraded the BIOS.

[mattespy]

Yeah, I have the latest BIOS version of my board (F4 09/12/2008). I used @BIOS to update it, though, which I know is frowned upon by the Gigabyte forum because of its tendency to brick motherboards; but it worked fine for me.

[RAM GUY]

Please set the memory Frequency at DDR1333 to match the CPU FSB and test them one modules at a time with http://www.memtest.org.

[mattespy]

Strange, the first module tests fine, but my second one doesn't even get to POST. I'm fairly positive both sticks worked fine a few days ago. I guess I should RMA the sticks, then?

 

If an RMA is necessary, would it be possible for Corsair to send me new modules before I send them my defective pair so I can have an operational computer until then? I can't really function too long without a PC because of schoolwork.

[RAM GUY]

Let's get them replaced, please use the On Line RMA Request Form and we will be happy to replace them.

[mattespy]

Thanks for your help, but would it be possible to do what I said above?

 

I really need a working computer for schoolwork, so I was wondering if I could just get the one module replaced, or have Corsair send two modules ahead of time and I'll send my current pair when I receive the good ones?

 

Thanks again.

[RAM GUY]

I am sorry but not from Tech support, please get the RMA number then call and talk to our customer service and see what can be done to speed things up. Atfer you get the RMA number please call 888-222-4346 or 510-657-8747 Ext "0".