TRWeiss1 Posted November 15, 2012 Posted November 15, 2012 Just tried updating the BIOS to the latest rev, from ASUS's website.... No luck, still only seeing 16 GBs.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRWeiss1 Posted November 16, 2012 Posted November 16, 2012 (edited) And we delve even deeper into the twilight zone! Last night I figured I would try each DIMM to make sure each one worked. You know, power off, put 1 stick of RAM in the first slot, power on, repeat for the other slots. Know what I found? The PC won't even POST unless there is a stick of RAM in EVERY slot. How's that for weird? WTF is going on here?! Edited November 16, 2012 by TRWeiss1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted November 16, 2012 Posted November 16, 2012 No boot with a single stick in ANY slot? Now that's bizarre... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRWeiss1 Posted November 16, 2012 Posted November 16, 2012 No boot with a single stick in ANY slot? Now that's bizarre... Exactly. I'm officially confused as **** now... lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroFight Posted November 16, 2012 Posted November 16, 2012 Try contracting your motherboard vendor, I'm not sure even Apple could call that normal operation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d6bmg Posted November 18, 2012 Posted November 18, 2012 And we delve even deeper into the twilight zone! Last night I figured I would try each DIMM to make sure each one worked. You know, power off, put 1 stick of RAM in the first slot, power on, repeat for the other slots. Know what I found? The PC won't even POST unless there is a stick of RAM in EVERY slot. How's that for weird? WTF is going on here?! Time for RMA. I guess it is the result of some problem with memory controller in the motherboard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRWeiss1 Posted November 18, 2012 Posted November 18, 2012 ^ I agree. Unfortunately this board is about 3 years old...lol I'll probably just deal with the 16GBs until I upgrade my mobo and CPU. Thanks again for all your help, guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted November 19, 2012 Posted November 19, 2012 Time for RMA. I guess it is the result of some problem with memory controller in the motherboard. But his i7 has the memory controller on it right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRWeiss1 Posted November 19, 2012 Posted November 19, 2012 (edited) ^ This is true... Going out on a limb here, but could it be an issue with the CPU? Edited November 19, 2012 by TRWeiss1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sword_fish Posted November 19, 2012 Posted November 19, 2012 (edited) haven't you tried re-seating/loosen up a bit your CPU cooler? edit: and check for bent pins in the socket. Edited November 19, 2012 by sword_fish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wevsspot Posted November 19, 2012 Posted November 19, 2012 Sword Fish hit on two very important things to check. Namely over-torque of the cpu cooler and/or bent cpu pins in the socket. Either of these could cause the exact problem you're describing. The other thing to try (if neither of the two previous conditions exist). Take QPI voltage off of automatic and set it at 1.25 - 1.28v Manually set your DRAM voltage at .05 higher than the nominal spec. supplied by the memory mfg. And to echo Waco's recommendation to leave the msconfig options alone - I agree with him 100%. You shouldn't make any changes there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRWeiss1 Posted November 19, 2012 Posted November 19, 2012 (edited) Thanks guys. I should have provided a bit more info. Yes, I have completely removed the CPU/heatsink, checked for bent pins, and reinstalled it... No change whatsoever. My QPI voltage is 1.30 (and has been for quite some time), and my memory is set to 1.6v (no change if I leave it set to auto). This seems to be a problem I'm just going to have to live with, unless I get another mobo. Then, the argument could be made that if I need to get another mobo I might as well get one that's more up to date, which of course would warrant buying a new CPU... And I'm not looking to do that kind of an upgrade, at least not just yet. Edited November 19, 2012 by TRWeiss1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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