memory problems

Bounce · 24 Nov 2013 at 18:31

Hi im having problems making my Asus P8Z77-V LX boot up into bios.

I think it might be due to my memory.

I have Kingston KHX1600C9AD3B1K2/4G memory.

The memok! light on the motherboard is constantly on red.

Could someone please advise me if this memory is ok? and could if not ok advise me what memory i need to purchase?

Kind regards,

RJC · 24 Nov 2013 at 18:34

The Kingston should work fine with your motherboard, have you tried various slots and running a single module.

Bounce · 24 Nov 2013 at 18:35

yes iv tryed all the lots and i have tryed one single module, can you suggest anything else?

RJC · 24 Nov 2013 at 18:43

Tried doing a CMOS reset and check the CPU socket for bent pins - bit of a pain but this could course issues.

What is your full spec?

wazza300 · 24 Nov 2013 at 18:45

running latest bios? do you still have old memory then you can flash to latest bios and then try the kingston

Bounce · 24 Nov 2013 at 18:46

I5 -2500K
650W Cool master psu
XFX 6870 HD
Asus P8Z77-V LX

i will check the cpu for bent pins

Bounce · 24 Nov 2013 at 19:14

Hi pins seem ok, but the CPU looks as if one of corners has been bent.

Can you please advise?

Bounce · 24 Nov 2013 at 19:16

Links to CPU

http://postimg.org/image/4s5060cjh/

http://postimg.org/image/gflmxzqfn/

wazza300 · 24 Nov 2013 at 19:30

that's very badly bent

the cpu wont be making very good contact with the pins on that corner hence the memory issues due to the integrated memory controller inside the cpu

idk if you could carefully bend it straight again without damaging the chip? maybe applying some gentle heat with a hairdryer?

RJC · 24 Nov 2013 at 19:37

That is bent :eek:

Try what wazza300 suggested if not a new cpu.