Guest Coyote Posted October 23, 2005 Posted October 23, 2005 Hi, Just tried a rebuild from the parts listed below, replacing the memory with the 2x1GB Ballistix noted in this post. All seemed fine to start with, and even got Win installed with two sticks in at 1T. However, Win soon died on me (during updates), and Memtest revealed a string of errors. I now have Win installed using one stick, although it would not install using the other stick alone. Does this sound like a stick has prematurely died on me, or is this a problem in chair not computer?? (If it means anything, the sticks are the ones with the lights, and the working one has both rows of lights working, the 'dead' one has only one row working!) As with a previous poster I had intended to start down the OC route, but that is taking a back seat for now. All I want at the moment is a stable 2GB system Any suggestions on what to do now most appreciated! I have looked at numerous posts, to the extent that I have confused myself, and so would just appreciate any tips on the best way to proceed. Thanks for the help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Posted October 23, 2005 Posted October 23, 2005 d6veteran, If you are not going to OC then no. The Burn in process is to help the modules overclock better, slowly you increase the memory voltage and frequency And let it run like that for a very long time eg, 6-8 hours. You then let it cool down + power off. Then start again, more voltage and increase the ferequency, 6-8 hours Then cool + power off. Until it works at 250Mhz 2-2-2-5 and whatever voltage. (3.3v,3.4v,3.5v) PC3200 or above is for overclockers, people that would like to run their memory at 250Mhz or 300Mhz could buy PC3200 and try to overclock it But it does not work all the time so manufacturers started offereing modules that are guaranteed to run at 250Mhz or 300Mhz. (I have to update my guide, I explained this in post #13 this is a draft version). http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showpost.p...76&postcount=13 coybu, DDR2 = 240pins, DDR = 184pins The DFi board can only take 184pin modules. When buying memory the spec will say DDR/184pin or DDR2/240pin. What BIOS version do you have? should be either 125 or 310 or 623. Or do you have the Infinity nF4 SLi? Is your kingston memory rated CL=3 or CL=2.5? And you should run memtest on the modules, (do you know how to do this?) Create a Thread in the Nf4 section and answer over there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coybu Posted October 23, 2005 Posted October 23, 2005 SHARP thanks for info on DDR/ DDR2 my MB DFI NF4 SLI-DR the memory using one stick Kingston PC 3200 3.3.3.8 . I can't install windows from 95 to XP pro . Do you think it's because of the memory i'm using. If so could you tell me the best DDR 2/512 sticks of memory to get, to see this Mb working. Thanks coybu. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coybu Posted October 24, 2005 Posted October 24, 2005 Hi all Someone told me what OCZ PC-3200 Gold Edition DDR400, these modules turn out heart-pounding 2-2-2 timings with flawless performance and stability. Do you think this is the best memory for DFI FN4 MB. coybu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smolt Posted October 24, 2005 Posted October 24, 2005 lol good link :shake: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Posted October 24, 2005 Posted October 24, 2005 Yes the OCZ gold is a fine choice, where will you be buying the memory from? Maybe post a link of the online retailer so we can see what they have. Try these settings coybu GENIE BIOS Setting >DRAM Configuration..................Press Enter = New Menu FSB BUS Frequency....................200 DRAM Voltage Control.................2.7V GENIE BIOS Setting >DRAM Configuration DRAM Frequency Set (MHZ).............200 (DRAM/FSB:1/01) Command per clock (CPC)..............Disabled Cas latency (tCL)....................3 RAS to CAS delay (tRCD)..............3 Min RAS active time (tRAS)...........8 Row precharge time (tRP).............3 Row cycle time (tRC).................11 Row refresh cycle time(tRFC).........14 Row to Row delay (tRRD)..............3 Write recovery time (tWR)............3 Write to read delay (tWTR)...........2 Read to write delay (tRWT)...........2 Refresh period (tREF)................AUTO Write CAS latency (tWCL).............1 DRAM Bank Interleave.................Enabled DQS Skew Control.....................Decrease Skew DQS Skew Value.......................0 DRAM Drive Strength..................AUTO DRAM Data Drive Strength.............AUTO Max Async Latency....................6ns Dram Response........................Normal Read Preamble Time...................5ns Idle Cycle Limit.....................AUTO Dynamic Counter......................Disabled R/W Queue Bypass.....................AUTO Bypass Max...........................AUTO 32 Byte Granularity..................Any value Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gir Posted October 24, 2005 Posted October 24, 2005 i am getting a set of these - OCZ EL GOLD PC3200 [2x512MB] (UTT BH-5) [2-2-2-5] Part number: OCZ4001024ELDCGE-K http://www.ocztechnology.com/produc...dr_pc_3200_gold from a member on this board, no i have read they need 2.8volts to be stable at 2-2-2-5, can ne1 confirm/deny this? i just wanna get it right when i set the system up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coybu Posted October 24, 2005 Posted October 24, 2005 Sharp Thanks I'm not going to worry about the Kingston stick i think i go for OCZ PC 3200 Gold OCZ4001024eldgge-k from http://www.nintek.com.au/x/scripts/prodLis...?idCategory=460 what do you think. thanks for all your help. could you be kind and tell me how to setup Bios for this memory. Thanks . coybu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coybu Posted October 24, 2005 Posted October 24, 2005 i am getting a set of these - OCZ EL GOLD PC3200 [2x512MB] (UTT BH-5) [2-2-2-5] Part number: OCZ4001024ELDCGE-K http://www.ocztechnology.com/produc...dr_pc_3200_gold from a member on this board, no i have read they need 2.8volts to be stable at 2-2-2-5, can ne1 confirm/deny this? i just wanna get it right when i set the system up Have you got your OCZ EL GOLD PC3200 [2x512MB] (UTT BH-5) [2-2-2-5] Part number: OCZ4001024ELDCGE-K yet .if so how did you find it as i intending getting the same memory. i also would like to know what Bios setting you have for this menory. coybu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gir Posted October 24, 2005 Posted October 24, 2005 dont have it yet, but we have to have a sig, and thats what i have ordered so i put the stuff in there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coybu Posted October 24, 2005 Posted October 24, 2005 dont have it yet, but we have to have a sig, and thats what i have ordered so i put the stuff in there Do you mind me asking were you buying from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gir Posted October 24, 2005 Posted October 24, 2005 a member on this board, but newegg has it pretty cheap, i dunno if the ship to australia though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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