[Resolved] 4x512 (OCZ400512ELPE) ELPE DDR 400 PC3200 RAM

[USteppin]

some ram configurations cause a memory beep with no video

some ram configurations cause the 'infinity' mobo logo to be stuck on the screen and never gets past

 

some ram configuration allows windows to load but dos and task manager only shows 1 gig, cpu-z shows 2 gigs

 

 

from searching I keep seeing a 'CPC' option that is not listed under my genie bios settings for this motherboard

 

Is 4x512 possible with this motherboard? every stick of ram is the exact same.. I dont understand why it is not working

 

Thanks for any help

[THEnumber337]

some ram configurations cause a memory beep with no video

some ram configurations cause the 'infinity' mobo logo to be stuck on the screen and never gets past

 

some ram configuration allows windows to load but dos and task manager only shows 1 gig, cpu-z shows 2 gigs

 

 

from searching I keep seeing a 'CPC' option that is not listed under my genie bios settings for this motherboard

 

Is 4x512 possible with this motherboard? every stick of ram is the exact same.. I dont understand why it is not working

 

Thanks for any help

 

CPC = Command Per Clock.

 

Try using just two sticks at first. You might want to test each stick individually to make sure one stick is not faulty.

[USteppin]

You might want to test each stick individually to make sure one stick is not faulty.

 

Hm, well one of my older sticks throws beeps with no video while in slots 1, 2 and 4, it works in slot 3 though

 

All the other dimms work in slot 1

 

I have all 3 working ones in now and windows is still only reporting 1 gig

 

Guess I should RMA that one that isnt working in slot 1?

[USteppin]

Well after further investigating I found out that even though all the model numbers are the same, the 2 newer sticks have much different settings then my original 2.

 

I found a link to a program called 'SPDTool' that would allow me to change the settings to match my original ones, or change my older sticks to match the newer ones but I have no idea what I'm doing with that program and don't want to brick my RAM. Also in that thread I found that program is that RAM companies (corsair and ocz were mentioned) are able to match all my sticks for me, I don't know if that is true or not though, if someone can chime in on that.. let me know please.

 

So I guess I'm stuck at deciding on what to do, I really want to keep it but want to figure out how to fix it or I can return the ram and suffer shipping/restocking fees, send it to ocz if they even do that and suffer shipping fees or.. I don't know what other options I have.

 

If anyone else has any suggestions or has used this SPDTool and wants to walk me through it I'd appreciate it,

 

Thanks

[Sharp]

Use first set,

 

CPC = disabled.

DRAM frequency to 333Mhz (166),

Memory voltage to 2.8v.

 

Then save and exit, turn off and try the other set in there.

[USteppin]

computer boots up fine with that setup but windows is still only showing 1 gig

[USteppin]

ugh that pasted horribly wrong..

 

Slot #1

 

Module Size: 512 MBytes

Max Bandwith: PC3200 (200 MHz)

Manufacturer: OCZ

Part Number: OCZ400512ELPE

Correction: None

Registered: no

Buffered: no

EPP: no

 

Frequency: 200 MHz

CAS# Latency: 2.0

RAS# to CAS#: 3

RAS# Precharge: 2

Tras: 5

 

 

Slot #2

 

Module Size: 512 MBytes

Max Bandwith: PC3200 (200 MHz)

Manufacturer: OCZ

Part Number: OCZ400512ELPE

Correction: None

Registered: no

Buffered: no

EPP: no

 

Frequency: 200 MHz

CAS# Latency: 2.0

RAS# to CAS#: 3

RAS# Precharge: 2

Tras: 5

 

 

Slot #3

 

Module Size: 512 MBytes

Max Bandwith: PC3200 (200 MHz)

Manufacturer: OCZ

Part Number: OCZ400512ELPE

Correction: None

Registered: no

Buffered: no

EPP: no

 

Frequency: 166 MHz 200 MHz

CAS# Latency: 2.5 3.0

RAS# to CAS#: 3 4

RAS# Precharge: 3 4

Tras: 7 8

 

 

 

Slot #4

 

Module Size: 512 MBytes

Max Bandwith: PC3200 (200 MHz)

Manufacturer: OCZ

Part Number: OCZ400512ELPE

Correction: None

Registered: no

Buffered: no

EPP: no

 

Frequency: 166 MHz 200 MHz

CAS# Latency: 2.5 3.0

RAS# to CAS#: 3 4

RAS# Precharge: 3 4

Tras: 7 8

[Sharp]

Looks like the kits have different chips.

 

Contact OCZ (Andy/Ryder), they may be able to swap the kits for you.

[bldegle2]

or, if you really want the two gig, and stable, go for 2x1gig.

 

you will experience problems with the four stick senario, the load on the memory controller is just too much for most boards. this has been posted like hundreds of times........

 

i tried the 4x512 on my Ultra unit, even had matching sets, i could get it to work fairly reliably as long as the rig was kept bone stock, but that isn't my nature, so i bit the bullet and got some Gskill HZ sticks for about $200 on Ebay (the only place you will find these nice modules).

 

they are working nicely (opty 165 @9x334 24/7, 166 divider, ram speed 273.3, and they work so far up to 287 when i clock the cpu to 9x355, same divider).

 

my advise, be happy, go with the 2x1gig.............

 

baldy

[USteppin]

Thanks guys, Ryder from OCZ was able to help me out and everything is working good now.