Only boots with one stick

GeForce · 20 Apr 2006 at 20:15

Hello,

I am trying to run GeIL Ultra-X nForce 4 PC3200 Special Edition memory in my Asus A8N-SLi Premium motherboard. Putting one RAM module in slot B1 works fine. However, putting the other module in slot A1 makes the system fail the memory test when trying to boot.

What's going on?

Thanks,

Jon

lemonkettaz · 20 Apr 2006 at 20:17

think that stick is borked.

might need to rma the memory

GeForce · 20 Apr 2006 at 20:21

My first thoughts exactly. But I've got a new set of RAM, put that in, and that doesn't work either. :confused:

Jon

lemonkettaz · 20 Apr 2006 at 20:26

overclocked the pc beforehand ?

if you have altered with memory settings beforehand then reset them to default i.e. 200mhz and see if that works.

worst case scenario its the mobo to blame....

GeForce · 20 Apr 2006 at 20:34

I was hoping not to hear that

Nope, no part of the system has never been overclocked at all.

Jon

lemonkettaz · 20 Apr 2006 at 20:36

try putting the memory modules in every possible combination and slot on the mobo.

if you know what i mean

GeForce · 20 Apr 2006 at 20:37

Good idea, cheers. I will have a go at that tomorrow. Thanks!

wjfcomputers · 21 Apr 2006 at 13:39

I had the same problem.

What I had to do, was put one stick in, boot into the BIOS and manually set all of the memory timings, i.e. set it to run at 400Mhz and set the CAS, RCD, RP and RAS. I would also recommend setting all of the jumperfree settings manually and making sure the memory has the correct voltage.

Then put the other stick in the first slot and you should be fine.

GeForce · 22 Apr 2006 at 09:30

Interesting wjfcomputers, I'll try that.

I put all the RAM sticks into all configurations on the motherboard, and the only way I can get the system to POST is by using one stick in slot B1. Anything else, and I get the the "System Failed Memory Test" error.

Jon