RAM or Motherboard issue?

[Guest Something Sexy]

I have a DFI LanParty nF4 SLI-DR socket 939. I purchased a dual channel kit of 2 x 512 OCz EL Plantium Rev 2. Hooked everthing up, turned on fine. Formatted my raptor fine then XP put its intallation files on there. Then it went to go to the windows installer, I got a PGN.... blue screen. My first thought was RAM or a bad XP disc. Tried a different disk, did the same thing. So I booted up memtest. Tested both sticks seperately, they both have the same exact errors. So I either got crappy luck and got two bad sticks or its the motherboard. I tossed in another stick of 512 i had laying around and ran memtest on it, passing so far with 6+ passes. So now the question is, is it the RAM (most likely) or is there a compatibility issue with that RAM with this DFI, if so is there a fix or setting that needs to be changed?

[RyderOCZ]

I need more info to help....

 

http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21207

[krujap777]

I had a similar problem. Windows XP could not install with both sticks inserted running as dual channel. I took one stick out, left the other stick in, and Windows installer worked. I then flashed the BIOS, updated the chipset drivers, put in the 2nd stick, and then I had a gig of ram.

[Guest Something Sexy]

I aplogize for not reading forum rules before posting, I am usually pretty good that doing that before I post on forums, was kinda in a rush and still nervous and upset my new system didn't work right away. I will fix it ASAP. Thanks for letting me know.

[Guest Something Sexy]

My sig is updated, I still don't have the Bios version as I am not at home currently, I will get it up there as soon as possible. Thanks again.

[RyderOCZ]

Ok...you need to run memtest at these settings and let me know what you get:

 

In Genie Bios

200

auto

16 16

auto

100

disable

1.450v

1.300v

above VID 110%

1.30v

1.60v

2.70V

 

DRAM Config

200

enable

2

2

5

2

13

16

3

3

2

3

3120

auto

enabled

auto

0

Level 7

Level 2

8 ns

Normal

6 ns

256

disable

16

07

disable

[Boppo]

Dude, you really need to consider getting a beefier PSU. Ryder will be back I am sure to help you with your memory. In the meantime read this thread.

Davidhammock's PSU thread

[RyderOCZ]

His 420W powerstream is just as beefy as many 480W models from other companies.

 

As long as he does not have 8 fans and 4 cold cathode tubes along with the equipment he listed....he will be fine

[Beatwolf]

Yeah that PSU should do fine, once again do not say PSU PSU PSU everytime somebody has the slightest problem, yes i do know that it is an important factor but it is far from the only solution/center of problem in a pc.

You don't go around yelling NEW ENGINE! NEW ENGINE! everytime someone has a flat tire, do you? offcourse the psu needs to have the 4 connectors and the 24 pin connector i can see that but alot of PSU's under the "required" 480w minimum will do the job as long as you are not powering alot of extra stuff with it.

sorry for the rant, and btw. This definetly sounds like the rams are defect, i would bring them back and get new ones.

[Guest Something Sexy]

I changed all the settings you mentioned Ryder and ran memtest had 7+ passes with no errors. I am currently trying to reinstall windows I will let you know how it goes and if everything works now. Thanks again you are the OCz god.