p90m16mp5a4 Posted January 31, 2006 Posted January 31, 2006 My screen is black when I boot up with ram in the first two slots closest to the cpu. I can tell Windows has loaded due to the tune that plays when you log on. I have tested both ram slots with three different sticks of ram. I believe it is a defective motherboard, I'm posting here to see if you guys think so too. The other two ram slots work with all three sticks of ram, however my computer will randomly reboot if I put fill both slots up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowboy Posted January 31, 2006 Posted January 31, 2006 Run 2stick or four sticks of the exact same memory for dual channel use the same colored slots suggest the orange slots. suggest you read and follow this:http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showpost.p...04&postcount=49 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
p90m16mp5a4 Posted January 31, 2006 Posted January 31, 2006 Thanks, I've already done that though. I have extensively tried each ram slot with two exact sticks of ram in differenc configurations. Only the second pair work without 'skipping' the video card. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowboy Posted January 31, 2006 Posted January 31, 2006 Exactly what slots are you talking about. Is it the orange and yellow slots farthest away from cpu. That would be single channel mode you will have to find timings that may alway you to use that memory as these boards are not designed for sub par memory. Suggest you to get some good memory you may get what you have to work and you may never get it to work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
p90m16mp5a4 Posted January 31, 2006 Posted January 31, 2006 I previously stated the slots closest to the cpu do not work I'm using Hyundai ram, and Samsung ram. Pc2700, 2.5 3 3 7 timing, voltage unknown. They have given me no problems in my other four systems, one of wich was a DFI General 865pe. Do you suggest I buy more common name brand ram to test? Ok, yes you do... I suppose that is easier than RMA'ing the board. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowboy Posted January 31, 2006 Posted January 31, 2006 The board is not designed for the slots nearest the cpu to work unless the other same colored slot is filled .Dual channel ! These boards are pickey on ram and yes it is better to get known good ram that work in these boards. Sorry that is just the way it is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
p90m16mp5a4 Posted January 31, 2006 Posted January 31, 2006 Alright thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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