ikke Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Because I use 2x2GB all of the usable memory will be in dual channel mode (orange slots). Besides 3x1GB costs more … so I was prepared to spoil some memory. All BIOS settings are standard. I ‘m using XP Pro SP3 (32 bit, without PAE) and I know that the usable memory will be around 3 GB. On average 2 times a day I get a BSOD (STOP A and STOP D1) so far always when I do a click in Internet Explorer 8. When searching different forums I notice that many people have similar problems and very often the memory is accused. So far I even left the Memory Remap Feature Enabled. What does Memory Remap actually do for an OS32 ? Can this cause any problems or is it only a matter of the amout of usable memory ? Is Internet Explorer 8 doing something specific with memory ? (some kind of direct access maybe) Or is it XP and or drivers that cause the problems ? Thanks for helping me out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Set the memory voltage to the rated voltage (listed on the memory itself, but should be 1.8v or 1.9v). If that does not help, test one stick at a time using Memtest86+ (link on the left sidebar). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 Thanks for your reaction Wired. Having read several forums on the subject, I have already tried Memtest86+ on the sticks; as separate items and together. Corsair seems to all in the clear ... Changing the voltage between 1.5 and 1.8 doesn't change anything. Changing the speed between 1066 and 1333 doesn't change anything. Stepping down to 1 stick of 2GB (1.7V and 1333 Mhz) seems to be OK. But what a waste on this good expensive memory ... Could it be because of XP32 and 4GB ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted September 18, 2009 Corsair Employees Share Posted September 18, 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...
ikke Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 Hi Ram Guy, Wired Sorry for this very late reply. I was searching in a very different direction ... My firewall (Outpost 3.5) was the guilty one. Disabling one of the plug-ins seems to solve the BSOD problem. I re-inserted the 4 GB (dual channel - 1333 MHz - 1.70V) and my system is working fine for a few days now. In XP I see 3.3 GB as expected. Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted September 24, 2009 Corsair Employees Share Posted September 24, 2009 NP Thanks for letting us know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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