Monkay Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Hi, i recently started using 4gb of ''Corsair TWIN2X2048-6400C4DHX G'' ram in my computer. It works fine apart from i noticed that when i watch a film or play a PC game it causes the speakers to crackle like crazy. (seems to only crackle when sound is playing) I have tested the speakers so i know it is not a speaker problem, also when i switched the ram back to my old ram it does not crackle anymore which leads me to think the ram is causing it. Here is a link for my memory configurator website for my mobo, http://www.corsair.com/configurator/product_results.aspx?id=11515 I think the ram i got is 2.1v (overclockerable) and on the corsair memory config it seems that they sugest i use 1.8v ram. Could that be part of the problem? In the bios i've changed the timings of the ram to the recomemended 4 4 4 12 @ 800mhz Is the ram faulty or does my mobo not support it properly, any advice would be great!! Thank You! Picture from CPU Z showing ram settings http://img221.imageshack.us/i/rampic.png http://img11.imageshack.us/i/rampic2.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbeard Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Is the ram faulty or does my mobo not support it properly, any advice would be great!! Thank You! It's hard to say without knowing what MOBO you have or any other system specifications. Could you please enter your system specs into the dropdown menu as requested at registration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkay Posted November 30, 2010 Author Share Posted November 30, 2010 It's hard to say without knowing what MOBO you have or any other system specifications. Could you please enter your system specs into the dropdown menu as requested at registration. Hi i've now added my specs, thanks for the reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthohol Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 make sure the ram voltage is set to 1.8v and see if the issue remains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkay Posted November 30, 2010 Author Share Posted November 30, 2010 make sure the ram voltage is set to 1.8v and see if the issue remains. hi the voltage is set to 1.8v as i dont think my motherboard can go up to 2.1v as theres no option in the bios apart from 1.8v. I also tried changing the ram timmings to 5-5-5-18 (from 4-4-4-12) but it still has the crackling sound :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkay Posted December 1, 2010 Author Share Posted December 1, 2010 Does anyone think it is a fault with the ram? or is it to do with some settings. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthohol Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 honestly, i would try different soundcard drivers, maybe a newer or older version just to see if the issue changes at all. or try earphones as well to see if the issue remains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkay Posted December 1, 2010 Author Share Posted December 1, 2010 honestly, i would try different soundcard drivers, maybe a newer or older version just to see if the issue changes at all. or try earphones as well to see if the issue remains. I,ve tried using headphones and the cracklering is the same plus i dont think its to do with the sound card as it works fine when i used my old sticks of ram? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raven49 Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Try reseating the soundcard by removing and reinstalling it. Double check all wires and cables. Had a similar problem a couple of years ago and this worked for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkay Posted December 1, 2010 Author Share Posted December 1, 2010 Try reseating the soundcard by removing and reinstalling it. Double check all wires and cables. Had a similar problem a couple of years ago and this worked for me. yes i've tried taking out the sound card and reinstalling it but i still have the same sound problems, Im quite sure its a issue with the ram as when i replace the ram with a different type it doesnt have the crackerling sounds anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthohol Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 quite an odd phenomenon. does it happen with just one stick? just curious if you dont mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkay Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 quite an odd phenomenon. does it happen with just one stick? just curious if you dont mind? Hi i just tested with just one 1gb stick in the 4th slot and it apears that the buzzing/ crackerling has stopped! Hmmm i'll try putting in another stick and let you know the results. On a slightly different note i noticed on my motherboard i only have a single 6 pin power plug connected. There is a second 6 pin connection next to it but its blocked with a plasic cover. Whats is it for? I have 2x 6 pin motherboard power plugs on my power supply but i've only connected 1. Should i connect the other 6 pin to my mobo or is it only if im using sli? Thanks for everyones continuing help :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkay Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 Ok, i've now installed 3 sticks (3gb) in slots (2-4), and there is no crackerling!! :D i'll try putting in the final stick and let you guys know if it comes bk. :bigeyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbeard Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 On a slightly different note i noticed on my motherboard i only have a single 6 pin power plug connected. There is a second 6 pin connection next to it but its blocked with a plasic cover. Whats is it for? I have 2x 6 pin motherboard power plugs on my power supply but i've only connected 1. Should i connect the other 6 pin to my mobo or is it only if im using sli? Can you show a picture of what you are talking about above please. ::pirate:: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkay Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 Can you show a picture of what you are talking about above please. ::pirate:: Hi yellowbear, sorry i ment 4 pin power connectors not 6pin, At the moment i have connected the big 24 pin power plug and only one of the 4 pin power conectors from my psu to my motherboard. but both my power supply and motherboard have another 4 pin plug and socket? I think it powers the cpu or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbeard Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 The two 4 pin connectors are actually a 4+4 so that our PSUs can power both 4 pin and 8 pin configurations. Remove the cap covering 1/2 of your EPS connector, snap the 4+4 pin connector back together, and install it as an 8 pin. This may or may not be part of your issue but it certainly can't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkay Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 Ok i tried slotting in all 4 sticks in, last stick into ( slot 4) but when i did that and booted up the crackling sound was back. I took out 1 ram from (slot 1) and booted up and the crackerling was gone? Then i tried putting back into (slot 1) but swaping it around with (slot 2). This time the computer would not even boot? (kept beeping) It seems like the computer works fine when there are 3 sticks (doesnt matter which 3) But when 4 sticks are installed either the computer has the crackerling sound or it does not boot (in certain combination of ram) I think the ram is in matched pairs, does it matter what order i put the 4 sticks in as there are all the same type of ram? What could be causing the failling to boot/power up? Two of the ram slots are blue and 2 are black. (shown bellow) I suppose they show which slots to put the 2 matched pairs Ram slot Diagram ==================== Slot 1 ==================== Slot 2 ==================== Slot 3 ==================== Slot 4 I am really confused now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbeard Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I don't know what term ASUS uses for it but it sounds as if you need to increase the voltage to the memory controller. Intel calls it the IMC (Integrated Memory Controller) or QPI or similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkay Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 The two 4 pin connectors are actually a 4+4 so that our PSUs can power both 4 pin and 8 pin configurations. Remove the cap covering 1/2 of your EPS connector, snap the 4+4 pin connector back together, and install it as an 8 pin. This may or may not be part of your issue but it certainly can't hurt. ah ok ill do that thx :praise: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkay Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 I don't know what term ASUS uses for it but it sounds as if you need to increase the voltage to the memory controller. Intel calls it the IMC (Integrated Memory Controller) or QPI or similar. I've had a good look around the bios, but i cant find any options to change memory/ram voltage . I'll continue to look. But what worries me is that by switching the slots of 2 of the ram sticks causes the computer not to boot. what could cause this? Do match pairs have to be kept in together or does it matter if they are mixed with another matched pair of the same type? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbeard Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Switching slots is also switching channels on the memory controller. Try using single modules in the correct slot for single module configurations and test each module for 3-5 passes each using Memtest, linked on the left. If they test OK, then the modules are not likely the issue. Check with ASUS on the memory controller voltage or in your manual. However, the stock voltage will be fine with 1 or 2 modules. It's when you go to 4 modules that you sometimes need this increase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkay Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 Switching slots is also switching channels on the memory controller. Try using single modules in the correct slot for single module configurations and test each module for 3-5 passes each using Memtest, linked on the left. If they test OK, then the modules are not likely the issue. Check with ASUS on the memory controller voltage or in your manual. However, the stock voltage will be fine with 1 or 2 modules. It's when you go to 4 modules that you sometimes need this increase. ok I will do a Memtest on each stick and let you know if there are any errors. I have checked through every option in my bio and i dont think it has an option to change ram voltage. Its quite a old mobo so im not sure if it supports 2.1v, atm it says my ram is 1.9v the closed thing i found to changing ram voltage was some 'drive strength' things, it is set on auto atm but when i click them it gives options : 1.00x , 1.25x , 1.50x , 2.00x... I dont think this has anything to do with voltages but i saw people mention something like that on a post about IPQ's. Maybe updating my bios would help but im not sure where i could find a update or how to do it? Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbeard Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 ok I will do a Memtest on each stick and let you know if there are any errors. I have checked through every option in my bio and i dont think it has an option to change ram voltage. Its quite a old mobo so im not sure if it supports 2.1v, atm it says my ram is 1.9v the closed thing i found to changing ram voltage was some 'drive strength' things, it is set on auto atm but when i click them it gives options : 1.00x , 1.25x , 1.50x , 2.00x... I dont think this has anything to do with voltages but i saw people mention something like that on a post about IPQ's. Maybe updating my bios would help but im not sure where i could find a update or how to do it? Thanks for the help! Check with ASUS on the memory controller voltage or in your manual. However, the stock voltage will be fine with 1 or 2 modules. It's when you go to 4 modules that you sometimes need this increase.Memory controller voltage, NOT RAM voltage. Also, you need to familiarize yourself with your manual as it has info on how to enable the OCing options on this board and how to flash the BIOS. Your memory is rated at 2.1v, not 1.9v. So, in addition to the memory controller voltage you need to manually adjust your RAM voltage. Also, are all 4 of your modules the same revision or version number? It's printed on the module. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkay Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 Memory controller voltage, NOT RAM voltage. Also, you need to familiarize yourself with your manual as it has info on how to enable the OCing options on this board and how to flash the BIOS. Your memory is rated at 2.1v, not 1.9v. So, in addition to the memory controller voltage you need to manually adjust your RAM voltage. Also, are all 4 of your modules the same revision or version number? It's printed on the module. I will check the number on the ram but both packagings have exactly the same product codes/numbers on the back by the bar code. I am just downloading a utility from asus to update the bios as i think mines quite out of date, why do i need to flash the bio? sorry for all the question, Im not great when it comes to bios etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthohol Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 the following was taken from the ASUS forum response for a similar issue...hope it helps. several months later i bought a new mother board... and experience the crackle/distorion on my X-Fi audio card. To make a long story short i tried everything and eventually i happened to update my nVidia graphics driver anyway and happened to try my sound card again on a whim and it worked... Thought id share that with you guys. Latest Bios Driver, Latest X-Fi driver, Latest Video Driver btw, the quote is from someone also running 2 kits of ram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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