eptain Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Hello, I have search around the forum and have not yet seen a same issue with mine. So I decided to ask around. I have recently purchased TWIN2X4096-8500C5DF memory for my desktop. I originally had Mushikin HP2-6400 installed. The system was stable with the Mushikin memory installed Before my purchase, I have checked the compatibility website and made sure that the memory is compatible with my motherboard. I removed my previously installed 4gb ******** memory and replace them with the new TWIN2X4096-8500C5DF. Turn on the power after the installation. Then my LCD poster stucked and flashing at the post "DET DRAM". The screen has not show anything since the power up. I have try the suggestion by other thread to try each Ram individually to test if there is a faulty product. None of the Ram works, resulted in the same situation. Since the screen is black and it does not show anything, I'm not able to get in the BIOS setting screen, the only option I was left to do was to turn off the power... I also try to install back my previous memory, and the system works again. Furthermore, the BIOS firmware has already updated to the latest 1901 version. Am I setting my memory or my hardware wrong or both my RAMs are faulty products? Thanks for helping, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted March 19, 2009 Corsair Employee Share Posted March 19, 2009 Clear your CMOS and try the Corsair again please. If you can boot with the Corsair, you'll need to manually set the memory voltage to 2.1v Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eptain Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 Still Can't boot... Nothing shows up on the screen and... can't get into BIOS.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Please look at the version number on your modules. What version are they? As well, you have two module (1 Kit)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eptain Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 If you are refering to my Ram version ... it says XMS2-8500 2048MB 1066MHz 5-5-5-15 2.1V ver2.1 So ya, ver2.1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Download Memtest86+ V2.11 from--->Here Download CPU-z from Here .Insert a single stick of your prior memory in the first slot (closest to the CPU). Restart. Enter your BIOS. Load Setup Defaults. Save Setup Defaults. Set to these values:Extreme Tweaker CPU Level Up = Auto AI Overclock Tuner = Manual x Overclock Options = Disabled (Greyed Out) FSB & Memory Config CPU Level Up = Auto FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Unlinked FSB (QDR), MHz = 1066 MEM (DDR), MHz = 1066 Spread Spectrum Control = All set to disabled CPU Internal Thermal Control = Enabled Limit CPUID MaxVal = Disabled Enhanced C1 (C1E) = Disabled Execute Disable Bit = Enabled Virtualization Technology = Enabled CPU Multiplier = 10X Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Tech = Disabled LDT Frequency = 5x CPU Core 2 - Enabled CPU Core 3 - Enabled CPU Core 4 - Enabled Memory Timing Setting tCL: 5T tRCD: 5T tRP: 5T tRAS: 15T Command Per Clock = 2T tRRD = Auto tRC = Auto tWR = Auto tWTR = Auto tREF = Auto tRD = Auto tRFC = 60T Over Voltage CPU Voltage = Auto CPU PLL Voltage = Auto CPU VTT Voltage = Auto Memory Voltage + 2.1v NB Core Voltage = 1.45v SB Core Voltage = 1.50[/Code] Shut the system down. Remove the previous memory stick and insert a Corsair 8500 stick in the first slot (Closest to the CPU). Boot to the Memtest CD with that single stick and allow for two full paasses. Shut the system down. Remove the first stick and insert it in slot three. Repeat memtest. Shut the system down. You have now tested single channel mode of each stick. Now test for the Dual Channel Mode function of the memory controller. Insert a stick in slot one and three and memtest. Remove the set and insert the second set in slot two and four and memtest. If Stable enter Windows and post screenshots of CPU-z's CPU, Memory and SPD tabs. Post a report such as: Stick 1 - Slot 1 = No boot/Pass/Fail Memtest Stick 2 - Slot 3 = No boot/Pass/Fail Memtest Stick 1 & 2 - Slot 1 & 3 = No boot/Pass/Fail Memtest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eptain Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 hmm... I set my bios setting to all the setting you posted.. removed the old ram and install one corsair to the slot closest to cpu... boot up with memtest cd (burnt to dvd.. cause dun have a blank cd)... I still don't see anything showing up on screen tho... the post still showing the msg "DET DRAM" oh and I did try to boot up with each module individually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 The DVD will not work. You must use a CD. If both modules fail to work singly, then possibly your motherboard memory controller will not accept 1066Mhz. Have you tried setting to EPP? EDIT: Enhanced Performance Profiles (EPP) is a memory technology for PC's developed by NVIDIA (and various memory companies) and is primarily designed to make overclocking easier. FSB and Memory Config SLI-Ready Memory = CPUOC 0% SLi-Ready Memory = Enable FSB - Memory Clock Mode = Linked Memory Timing Section Memory Timing Setting = Expert tCL (CAS Latency) = Auto tRCD = Auto tRP = Auto tRAS = Auto Command Per Clock = Auto tRRD = Auto tRC = Auto tWR = Auto tWTR = Auto tREF = Auto hmm... I set my bios setting to all the setting you posted.. removed the old ram and install one corsair to the slot closest to cpu... boot up with memtest cd (burnt to dvd.. cause dun have a blank cd)... I still don't see anything showing up on screen tho... the post still showing the msg "DET DRAM" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eptain Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 okay, I will go find a blank cd... appreciate your help, and thanks for your fast reply sir, I will be back in an hour or 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Sure thing. Try both methods. Linked (SLi) and unlinked (Manual). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eptain Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 haha I just found a blank cd in one of my random box... I burnt the image boot up with the cd with one stick hmm.... I still don't see anything on the screen... am I not suppose to see anything and let it run blindly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 No, you should see this. This is an old version, but you should see a program such as this. http://www.gratilog.net/xoops/modules/mydownloads/images/shots/memtest.gif You did unzip the Memtest ISO and burn it as an image? haha I just found a blank cd in one of my random box... I burnt the image boot up with the cd with one stick hmm.... I still don't see anything on the screen... am I not suppose to see anything and let it run blindly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eptain Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 yes I burnt the image file on to a cd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eptain Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 i meant.. not just putting the file on cd, I used a burning program to read the image file and burn it on cd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Did you try the EPP settings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eptain Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 what is EPP? sorry, I went out to get something done, and sorry again for being not knowing well enough... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 what is EPP? sorry, I went out to get something done, and sorry again for being not knowing well enough... http://www.houseofhelp.com/v3/showpost.php?p=394689&postcount=8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eptain Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 wow I must say you are quick in reply! I seriously think Corsair should reward you for your knowledge and fast response =) and Thanks! I will give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eptain Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 Hi Derek, I had to do my assignment, so I didn't have time to fix it till now. Yea, I give a try on epp setting .. and still nothing shows on the screen.. something I noticed is different tho: Memory Timing Setting has no Expert option SLI-Ready Memory has only CPUOC options but no 'enable' (i guess if you set to CPUOC 0% it automatically enables it?) Also, the NB voltage.. no 1.45v setting.. I tried 1.44 and 1.46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Those settings are fine. I think that maybe your memory controller is having issues with high speed and capacity memory. Can you test this memory singly in another machine? If not, you might want to go back to what worked, although I would test the memory in another machine and if it works there, then I would move to RMA the motherboard. There is no incompatibility with that memory and your motherboard model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eptain Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 well, the motherboard is just got RMA back.. it is brand new from the ASUS RMA. I had just got it a week ago. They sent me in a brand new packaged as well. I only have a laptop and this desktop.. I don't think I'm able to test on another machine. Would it be possible be the RAM's problem? send to Corsair for RMA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cxlhere Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I have the same problem with my motherboard. Anyone can help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted April 30, 2009 Corsair Employee Share Posted April 30, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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