More RAM Woes... This Time OCZ

[sd6wp5]

Well, last time I posted about having problems with Corsair RAM in my new system. I had two sticks, but the computer wouldn't boot in dual channel mode with those two sticks in. My temporary solution was to remove the second DIMM, and the suggested long term solution was to reinvest in RAM.

 

And... I did, and while my new OCZ Gold GX (2.7 V) boots the majority of the time, it encounters problems in the various applications I use, and I had to attempt about ten times to bench my system in 3DMark. This is even more odd to me then what happened to the Corsair, as while using both sticks in dual channel mode is still unstable, it works occasionally. My MemTest86+ test showed similar results, as sometimes it would pass with zero errors, sometimes it would crash, and sometimes it would pass with a few errors.

 

I'm really at my wit's end with all of this, and I'm actually considering biting the cost and buying a new board (MSI probably) at least until I can get this one working properly. So... Any suggestions as to how I can get this to work?

 

Here's a link to the RAM if it helps:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16820227063

 

Thanks in advance!

[gsxr310]

Have you tried a BIOS update? If yes, maybe you could have a defective board. I know this board may be hard to get it up and running, but after you get through it, it'll run smooth. I too had the same problem and found out my RAM was DOA. I had the G.Skill Extreme (2x1GB) and should be getting a replacement tomorrow. Good Luck!

[sd6wp5]

No, I haven't updated the BIOS yet, would that help this (possible) compatibility problem with my RAM? From what I've read from the BIOS update descriptions the newer ones do not expand RAM compatibility. But, I guess it might be worth a try, which BIOS version should I go for? Official release or beta?

 

I personally doubt that the RAM is dead because I had similar problems with Corsair RAM that works fine in other computers, but... it may be. The next step would be for me to pull the RAM from my new system and put it in my NF3 system and check for stability, I guess.

 

Any other ideas as to what may be causing the BSODs and how I might be able to fix it? I'd appreciate any further help, and will post the results of my mobo and RAM tests.

 

Again, thanks for the help. I really appreciate it.

[Quad Master]

Sorry m8 i thought it was Gold VX not GX and replied in this thread.

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Only if u have Gold VX then do this

 

The Gold VX loves tight timings and it requires the voltage.

 

Feed atleast 3VDimm and tight timings of 2-2-2-5 on stock 200FSB.

 

Gold VX will give you problems it if u dont use tight timings and feed proper voltages.

 

Please confirm this with some other person also.

 

I have a GoldVX and it normally requires 3.1 to 3.2VDimm at 220Mhz and 2-3-3-8

 

I have seen people pushing 3.5/3.6/3.7VDimm but the HTT is above 250Mhz

and timings of 2-2-2-5.

 

The gold vx is power hungry feed a minimum of 3.0 VDimm initially.

At default HTT 200 and change the timings to 2-2-2-5

 

Hope this helps you.

 

At 200HTT & 2-2-2-5 dont pass more than 3.0 initially if its still giving probs pass 3.1 Vdimm max.

[Sharp]

Hello,

 

Make sure that all 4 power connectors are plugged into the board

# 24pin ATX connector.

# 4pin +12v P4 connector, near the ATX connector.

# Floppy power connector, under the CPU socket.

# Hard drive power connector, on top the chipset fan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plug your GFX card in the PCIe slot

# Make sure it is inserted correctly into the slot.

# Connect any power cables to it if one is required.

 

Clear your CMOS for 10 minutes

# Remove the power cord from the back of the power supply.

# Move the CMOS jumper to the clear position and leave it there for 10mins.

# Make sure you move it back to the save position after.

 

 

Insert the memory into the Orange slots

 

 

Power your PC and enter the BIOS

# Change the following,

GENIE BIOS Setting

>DRAM Configuration..................Press Enter = New Menu

FSB BUS Frequency....................200

LDT/FSB Frequency Ratio..............X 5.0

LDT BUS Transfer Width...............16 16

CPU/FSB Frequency Ratio..............AUTO

PCI eXpress Frequency................100Mhz

K8 Cool 'n' Quiet Support............Disable

Cool 'n' Quiet MAX FID...............AUTO

CPU VID StartUp Value................StartUp

 

CPU VID Control......................1.4v

CPU VID Special Control..............104%

LDT Voltage Control..................1.20 V

Chip Set Voltage Control.............1.50 V

DRAM Voltage Control.................2.80 V

 

Run MemTest86+.......................Enabled, disable later

GENIE BIOS Setting >DRAM Configuration

DRAM Frequency Set (MHZ).............200 (DRAM/FSB:1/01)

Command per clock (CPC)..............Disabled

Cas latency (tCL)....................2

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.....................AUTO

DQS Skew Value.......................0

DRAM Drive Strength..................Level 8

DRAM Data Drive Strength.............Level 3

Max Async Latency....................6ns

Dram Response........................AUTO/Normal

Read Preamble Time...................5ns

Idle Cycle Limit.....................AUTO

Dynamic Counter......................AUTO

R/W Queue Bypass.....................AUTO

Bypass Max...........................AUTO

32 Byte Granularity..................AUTO

 

# Change your boot order

- 1st = Floppy (if you have one)

- 2nd = CD rom

- 3rd = HDD

# Save & Exit

 

Now memtest should be running?

# Let it run for 3 hours or more

# If you get any errors instantly stop and try 1 stick at a time.

When using 1 stick always use the top ORANGE slot.

 

After Memtest or 3 hours, press escape or reboot the PC

# Enter the BIOS and disable Run memtest86+ in the GENIE settings bios menu.

 

Now you can flash the BIOS (only if memtest had 0 errors)

# Download the BIOS you want.

- Use either the bootable CD or a bootable floppy disk

Tmod's bootable CD

Make your own bootable floppy disk

FlashXpress

 

Use BIOS 623-3.

After the BIOS flash, turn the PC off and clear the CMOS again (10mins).

You dont have to make your own boot disk but look at this so you know what to expect.

Make your own bootable floppy disk