Lanparty UT SLI-D Install Help

[Medriza]

Hello,

I think I might need a bit of help putting together this system. Here's where I'm at (all settings are currently at shipping default):

 

1. I'm a bit confused about the memory locations, and the difference between the yellow and orange slots. I can get one chip to load up and boot in slot 2 w/o any error messages. If I put one chip in slot 1 or two chips in slots 1 & 3, I can boot but I get a message about using slot 2 for single channel and 2 & 4 for dual channel. If I try to use the two memory sticks in 2 & 4 the board passes the cpu check, but then errors at the memory check with the long beep code.

2. I have another board that I've tested this memory on and I can boot there w/o issue. I did not test extensively there, but that leads me to believe that I've got problems with the settings in the BIOS.

3. I've looked at the BIOS settings for memory, but I'm afraid I'm a bit too new at this and that was well over my head!

 

Can anyone point me in the right direction as to which memory slots I should be using as well as what settings I should have in my BIOS to get this memory to work?

 

And if you need any more info, I'd be more than happy to provide it. Just let me know.

 

Thanks!

 

Peter

[n_w95482]

From what everyone else here has mentioned before, the orange slots are ideal for most types of memory, and the yellow slots are best for high voltage memory, like Winbond BH-5/6 or CH-5. As for stable settings, try checking here or here.

[EdLSmith]

Initial Build

[wevsspot]

Follow the NF4 build guide. Link can be found in my sig. Link can also be found in EdLS' post above "initial build".

 

EdLS' outta outline or put a special color or text in bold that Initial Build thing you got going on. It's handy, but I didn't realize it was even a linkage until I accidently scrolled my mouse over it.

 

Medriza, short story on memory location, for your memory you should put one stick in the top most orange slot for initial build and first boot.

 

But PLEASE follow the guide for a relatively painless experience that will prevent alot of future questions, problems or dissatisfactions.

 

Thanks.

[tasr]

Medriza

 

Welcome to DFI-Street

 

If you plan to overclock my I suggest some light reading. The Definitive DFI AMD Overclocking Guide. Then re-read it, and you will be surprised how much more info you’ll pick up.

 

When I starting overclocking I like to use a 939 Overclocking Database Template to record and display my results. Then you can post the settings easily.

[Medriza]

Thanks for the replies, guys. I'm definitely new at this, so all the pointers are great.

 

As far as the install guide, I'm fine there. I've done everything there (except for plugging in the extra drive power connectors, which I'll be doing now).

 

I just don't understand the memory settings for the BIOS and didn't know what the difference was in the slots. That's where I seem to be stuck at.

 

But the links have got great information. As soon as I get home I'll be pouring over those and determining what I'm missing. Special thanks for n_w. That first link with the BIOS settings will hopefully do the trick.

 

And Tasr, as far as overclocking, not for me yet. First goal is to get everything running the way it's supposed to and long enough that I'm satisfied. Draw the snake, then add wings, as they say.

 

Again, thanks for the help, everyone. I'll keep you posted.

[SeanDude05]

http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20823

 

That will help you out. It'll get you up to speed on the RAM settings and later on you can use it to OC.

[Medriza]

Thanks for that link, SeanDude. Cleared up a lot of confusion on my end, but raised about a hundred more questions. I'm going to have to read that a few more times to get a handle on all of it.

 

Here's where I'm at. Let me know what any of you think. I've got my BIOS at the same settings as the link n_w gave above.

 

I can boot with Stick A in slot 2 (furthest orange). I can't boot with Stick B in the same slot. If I put A in slot 2, B in slot 4, I get the same failure on POST. Error LEDs say memory isn't recognized. But if I put A in 1 and B in 3, it will boot. It will halt immediately to tell me that I should have a single stick in 2 (for single channel) or sticks in 2 & 4 (for dual channel). I can continue on into WinXP from there.

 

WinXP seems okay, but I got a BSOD with a Stop Error 0x00000050 PAGE_FAULT_IN_NON_PAGED_AREA.

 

I'm starting to wonder if the memory isn't bad. Odd thing is that I have an older board (Gigabyte nF3 type) will boot with both sticks and seems to be stable. (Only ran them for 10 min. at most, so not sure about stability.)

 

I'm going to run MemTest tonight and see what that reports.

[Guest mars]

Thanks for that link, SeanDude. Cleared up a lot of confusion on my end, but raised about a hundred more questions. I'm going to have to read that a few more times to get a handle on all of it.

 

Here's where I'm at. Let me know what any of you think. I've got my BIOS at the same settings as the link n_w gave above.

 

I can boot with Stick A in slot 2 (furthest orange). I can't boot with Stick B in the same slot. If I put A in slot 2, B in slot 4, I get the same failure on POST. Error LEDs say memory isn't recognized. But if I put A in 1 and B in 3, it will boot. It will halt immediately to tell me that I should have a single stick in 2 (for single channel) or sticks in 2 & 4 (for dual channel). I can continue on into WinXP from there.

 

WinXP seems okay, but I got a BSOD with a Stop Error 0x00000050 PAGE_FAULT_IN_NON_PAGED_AREA.

 

I'm starting to wonder if the memory isn't bad. Odd thing is that I have an older board (Gigabyte nF3 type) will boot with both sticks and seems to be stable. (Only ran them for 10 min. at most, so not sure about stability.)

 

I'm going to run MemTest tonight and see what that reports.

PAGE_FAULT_IN_NON_PAGED_AREA is usually RAM related.

 

Both sticks are not the same. Try looser timings with stick B in slot #2. To get both sticks to work in dual channel, start with the settings for the worst stick.

 

MEMETEST for a number of hours should tell you whether stick B is bad. If it passes MEMTEST, it is just a matter of tweaking...

[ganders75]

The settings in that post are known stable fairly loose settings for your RAM. Your system should be fine with either stick in the second slot. If one module gives you any sort of errors, and the other is fine - you should probably save yourself the headaches and just RMA.

 

Those OCZ4002048ELDCPE-K have given me nothing but trouble in the past - my set errors after about 8hrs or so running windows. Both appear to be memtest stable and prime stable though - if you do it from cold boot. I've switched 'em out for some Mushkin XP4000 and it's been sweet ever since. I'd consider RMA-ing them, and if the next set will not run on those settings also, just sack it off send them back and get some Mushkin, G-Skill or whatever (defo not value though ;o)

[Medriza]

Okay, memtest gave no errors after 10 tests.

 

But I really do not like the fact that one stick will boot and the other will not. After hearing your experience, ganders, I think I am just going to RMA the sticks. Or at the very least, talk to OCZ about the current issue and see what they recommend.

 

Thanks a ton for all the help, everyone.

[wevsspot]

RedRyderOCZ and TonyOCZ both frequent the forums here at the Street. Give one of them a shout out via PM and I'm sure they'll be happy to help.