nevaura Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Hi, I bought a couple of cmx2 1024-8500csd about a year ago for this system but because there was some incompatibility with my processor meaning they would not run at 1066mhz I put them into storage in anti static bags in a drawer until I upgraded my processor and I just used some DDR2 800's I had in another system. Recently I had a memory problem in the other system and needed to replace the DDR2 800 so I thought I may as well use the Dominators I had in storage but the system wont even post it just give's me some long beep's. I tried a stick of DDR 667 I had lying around and it posted first time. I reset the bios but to no avail, I have tried each seperatly in all 4 slots but no go. Not sure what to do now. Any help would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Your CPU memory controller does not support 1066Mhz RAM. What version are these modules? Please look on the module themselves for the version number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevaura Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 The Version is 1.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 These are 1GB modules of Micron D9 fabrication. They need 2.2v to gain boot and also need a memory controller voltage boost as they are the highest performance DDR2 modules ever fabricated. You should be able to run them at a very tight latency but these modules also can run quite warm, so you might want to actively cool them. You would have to drop the DRAM speed to 800Mhz and raise the memory voltage to 2.2v as well as increasing your chipset voltage +.2v. Download Memtest86+ V2.11 from--->Hereand extract the ISO image. Burn the ISO image to an CD-ROM disk. Download CPU-z from Here .Shut the system down. Insert a single stick of 667MHz DRAM in Slot 1 (Closest to the CPU) Shut your system down. Restart and enter your BIOS. On the main BIOS screen press Ctrl + F1. You will see the screen flicker. Next select the MB Intelligent Tweaker option. On that screen you will see many additional settings that were not there before. Set to these values:Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker (MIT) CPU Clock Ratio = Auto CPU Host Clock = 200 HT Link Frequency = Auto PCI-e Clock = 100Mhz Memory Clock = DDR 800 System Voltage Control = Auto CPU Voltage Control = Auto DDR2 Voltage Control = +.4v Chipset Voltage Control = +.2v PCI-e Voltage Control = Auto HTT Voltage Control = Auto HTR Voltage Control = Auto DRAM Configuration Set Memory Clock = Manual Memory Clock = x 4 (800Mhz) DDRII Timing Items CAS# Latency = 4 RAS to CAS R/W Delay = 4 Row Precharge Time = 4 Minimum RAS Active Time = 12 1T/2T Command Timing = 2T All rest set to AutoShut the system down. Remove the 667Mhz DRAM. Insert stick of the Micron DRAM in Slot 1 and 3. Restart the system and boot to the Memtest CD. Allow for two full passes. When assured of stable DRAM, then enter Windows and Run CPU-z and post screenshots of CPU-z's CPU, Memory and SPD tabs. Results? The Version is 1.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevaura Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 I cannot enter the bios with even 1 stick in I just get the beeps. I can probably enter the bios using the stick of DDR667, but will I be able to make the necessary changes and will they save ok using this stick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Take your time when reading my posts as I often update within a few minutes. Yes, insert the 667, make changes, save and exit and shut down. As above. I cannot enter the bios with even 1 stick in I just get the beeps. I can probably enter the bios using the stick of DDR667, but will I be able to make the necessary changes and will they save ok using this stick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevaura Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 Sorry, have just seen my error, will try and let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Not your error. I am just very quick on the "send" button. Call it a personal foible. :D: Sorry, have just seen my error, will try and let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevaura Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Hi, I gave it a go but it is still beeping and now it wont post with the 667. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Shut the system down. Remove the power cord. Remove the DRAM. Remove the CMOS Battery. Wait ten minutes. Set the CMOS_CLR jumper to on and press the power button holding it for 10 seconds to drain the capacitors. Set the CMOS_CLR jumper to off and insert the CMOS battery.Insert the single stick of 667. Insert the power cord. Restart the system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevaura Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Hi, sorry could not get back sooner but had to get to bed and then work. Managed to get it to boot ok with stick of DDR2 800 and it's running fine Need to check out that I did everything you recommended in Intellegent Tweeker because I think I noticed some differences in what you discribed and what I was seeing. Will look at it and get back to you asap. Nev OK I have had a look again and the difference I have found is that the voltage range of the DDR2 control is between 0.025 & 0.375 so not seeing option for 4v. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Set to .375v. These are not the best modules for AMD as they are pretty high performance and AMD does not usually do well with high speed memories. If you can set to 800Mhz and +.24v (or so) that would be best. But that's if the memory will peform with that lowered voltage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevaura Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 Hi, Well I have tried everything you suggested and nothing seems to work so I dont know if this will be solved. Thanks for all your help I will keep an eye out so if you think of anything else please post. thanks again. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted February 18, 2009 Corsair Employees Share Posted February 18, 2009 Hi, Well I have tried everything you suggested and nothing seems to work so I dont know if this will be solved. Thanks for all your help I will keep an eye out so if you think of anything else please post. thanks again. Nev Did you try the recommended settings for getting the system stable running the memory at DDR800? As noted, this platform is not well suited for running the memory at 1066. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevaura Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 I have always known it will not run @ 1066 but now it will not even run @ 800 with these sticks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Why don't you RMA the memory. I have always known it will not run @ 1066 but now it will not even run @ 800 with these sticks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevaura Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 Sorry, I dont know what that means I am not that experineced with this sort of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted February 20, 2009 Corsair Employees Share Posted February 20, 2009 Let's get them replaced, please use the On Line RMA Request Form and we will be happy to replace them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevaura Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 Hi, sorry for the delay getting back to you. The offer to replace the stick's is a good one, thank you. I am not entirely convinced that there is a physical problem with the sticks, rather some weird compatibility issue but I wil fill out the form and get it sorted anyway. Thanks for all the help. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 If I were you, I would just accept the limitation of the AMD On Die Memory Controller and drop to 800Mhz. Since you say you can not even run at 800Mhz, then very likely you have somehow damaged either the memory controller or the memory. More than likely the memory controller and a new set of DRAM will show this out if it is the case. Either way, an RMA will be preferential. I am not entirely convinced that there is a physical problem with the sticks, rather some weird compatibility issue but I wil fill out the form and get it sorted anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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