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June 16, 2013 5:17:02 PM

Hi!, 3 days ago I built my very first PC, using this build (http://pcpartpicker.com/p/15tmJ) it was all running great but then yesterday I started encountering multiple BSODs that says Memory_Mangement(this is the most common one), IRQL_Not_less_or_EQUAL(only appeared once) and Page fault in non paged area(only appeared once.) What I did was I reformatted my HDD and while installing the OS, during the "windows is expanding" part to be exact I keep on encountering a problem stating that the files are corrupt or missing. Then I did some research and I found out that Removing one of the RAM sticks would do the trick and it actually did. Right after the installation of OS, I put the second stick back on and it started having BSODs to the point that I can only use my pc for like 5 mins at the most before the BSOD occur. So I removed one of the sticks again and to my surprise it aint having BSOD and as of now its been running for about an hour or so without any problem. I am sorry if this is a stupid question but which one do you guys think is the problem, my mobo's RAM slot or the actual RAM card? pls help me. any help is greatly appreciated and thank you in advance!

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a c 210 V Motherboard
June 16, 2013 5:49:23 PM

Check the memory timing in the BIOS. Set it to 9-10-9-28, if it is not already set like that. Also, check your multiplier and make sure that the memory is running at 1866MHz.
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June 16, 2013 5:54:12 PM

Thanks for the response sir! the first time I set up the computer the speed was at 1600mhz and i changed it to 1866mhz via XMP. It's just weird that when I pulled one stick out the machine started to work perfectly again.
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a c 210 V Motherboard
June 16, 2013 6:05:04 PM

In the features it does not list compatibility with FM2 systems. But you should be able to tweak the timing to get it to run at 1866MHz. 1600MHz wouldn't be so bad either. The specs for the timing should be: 9-10-9-28 You might have to adjust this some till you get a stable setting.

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June 16, 2013 6:09:11 PM

I am running one stick right now for 1866MHz with the timing of 9-10-9-28. I used memtest for one stick and no errors (I ran it for an hour.) The thing is if i used both stick and any MHz My computer would end up having BSODs or it will fail to reboot. Is it the because of a bad ram or a failing RAM slot on my MOBO? And again, thank you so much for taking the time to help me.
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a c 210 V Motherboard
June 16, 2013 6:23:22 PM

Try bumping up your memory some. It is supposed to be at 1.5V. Tweak it slightly higher and see if the system will be stable. Somewhere between 1.5V and 1.6V. Go up a little at a time and hopefully you will find a stable setting.
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June 16, 2013 6:29:01 PM

I tried doing that but my mobo is only allowing me to pick either 1.5v 1.65v or 1.75v. I tried 1.5v and 1.65v and [auto] settings. I am still ending up with a BSOD or some kind of error. However, as of now I am using one stick using the [auto] settings and it seems to be running fine. Its so bizarre that if I use one stick I dont have any problem. But when I am using both stick Problems will occer ugh D:
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a c 1798 V Motherboard
June 16, 2013 6:35:49 PM

Base voltage should be fine at 1.5, try with the sticks at 1600, 2T or 2N depends on whether your mobo uses the N or T designator, base timings 8-9-8-28 (we'll look at 1866 once stable here), and raise the CPU/NB voltage to 1.25 then give it a try

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Here's an article I wrote on QVLs or 'compatibility lists' , might come in handy:

http://www.gskill.us/forum/showthread.php?t=10566

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a c 210 V Motherboard
June 16, 2013 6:43:41 PM

Thanks for chiming in, tradesman! I was reading some of your posts and was thinking about trying to get your attention and advice here for papercut.
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a c 1798 V Motherboard
June 16, 2013 6:57:10 PM

XMP can ring alarm bells for AMD, they are stepping into it slowly and in all seriousness can't be expected to be fully up to speed on it, as the Intel mobo makers even sort of do it on a piece rate basis from 1866 on up - sort of described in the article I wrote - also one of the reasons I find it hilarious when I see an AMD mobo (non-FM) that states it will run 2400 sets or whatever on it....AMD doesn have a single CPU (not APU) that will run 2400 sticks (except an extremely rare Gem of a CPU off the assembly line - they test sets of DRAM (generally on AMD) at 1333 (some even at 1066)
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June 16, 2013 7:18:14 PM

Should I plug in both RAM and change its voltage? or should i just use one RAM? also, just to confirm, do you mean to change it to 1.25v or add 1.25v to 1.5v making it 1.75V? btw i dont get the 2t/2N thing D: AND AGAIN TNK YOU SO MUCH!!!
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a c 1798 V Motherboard
June 16, 2013 7:38:14 PM

I'll try to be clearer and more specific

the CR shouls appear as an option probably labeled as Command Rate , or Command Timing, or something to that effect, if it's an available option it should be the only one with a 1T, 2T, 1N or 2N setting (used to be AMD used the N designator and Intel used the T, these days it depends on the programming team that handles the BIOS, regardless of designator should be 2 number wise.

On the voltage I think (hope you are looking at the DRAM voltage, which should be 1.5

The voltage I'm talking about is normally labeled CPU/NB and am suggesting setting it to 1.25, if it's not an available voltage it may be labeled something like IMC voltage, if any doubt can you list available voltages - this is the voltage that controls th MC (memory controller
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June 16, 2013 8:09:49 PM

Tradesman1 said:
I'll try to be clearer and more specific

the CR shouls appear as an option probably labeled as Command Rate , or Command Timing, or something to that effect, if it's an available option it should be the only one with a 1T, 2T, 1N or 2N setting (used to be AMD used the N designator and Intel used the T, these days it depends on the programming team that handles the BIOS, regardless of designator should be 2 number wise.

On the voltage I think (hope you are looking at the DRAM voltage, which should be 1.5

The voltage I'm talking about is normally labeled CPU/NB and am suggesting setting it to 1.25, if it's not an available voltage it may be labeled something like IMC voltage, if any doubt can you list available voltages - this is the voltage that controls th MC (memory controller


I am really sorry and I appreciate the patience. I took a photo of my BIOS settings here are the settings labeled "performance"
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/199/7yfz.jpg/<-- this is the photo for the CPU settings ( i still cant find the voltage thingy im so sorry im dumb :(  )
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/12/xnfw.jpg/ <---here is the closest thing that I can find that match the "timing" that you are talking about. (is this the right one? i dont see any 2T)
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/841/kkal.jpg/&lt;---here is the settings under the "performance" tab. The photo above this is found in the "dram timing configuration"

Thank you so much!
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a c 1798 V Motherboard
June 16, 2013 8:12:56 PM

Sorry no photos, and no links
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June 16, 2013 8:14:11 PM

I edited the previous post thanks for the quick response!
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a c 1798 V Motherboard
June 16, 2013 8:20:56 PM

Back in a bit, heading out for a short while and will take a look
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June 16, 2013 8:31:09 PM

Tradesman1 said:
Back in a bit, heading out for a short while and will take a look


ok sir thank you!
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a c 1798 V Motherboard
June 16, 2013 9:02:23 PM

Pulled your manual down (no offense to you - ;)  - it stinks) anyway in the Performance menu (page 26 of manual) Under DRAM timing Mode - there's an option they call 2TCMD that's your CR (command Rate) and it does default to 1T (as I suspected) - change it to 2T

And that might take care of all - try that, if not I'll try and find the voltages
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June 16, 2013 9:16:44 PM

Does it matter if I pick DCT0 or DCT1 or both?
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a c 1798 V Motherboard
June 16, 2013 9:22:55 PM

only chage the one I mentioned, don't mess with the other things
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June 16, 2013 9:39:25 PM

Tradesman1 said:
only chage the one I mentioned, don't mess with the other things


ok! thank you so much and sorry for the trouble! I am going to try it right now and again a big big thanks!

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a c 1798 V Motherboard
June 16, 2013 9:45:30 PM

Let me know, will be up and out early in the AM but back in the afternoon, have to pull cable for a network
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June 16, 2013 10:28:38 PM

Tradesman1 said:
Let me know, will be up and out early in the AM but back in the afternoon, have to pull cable for a network


Its a no GO :(  still having BSOD. What I did was, from the selection of DCT1, DCT0 and BOTH, I picked DCT0 since because it was originally set to AUTO and if AUTO is selected, the option of picking between 1t/2t is unavailable. Pls help :( 


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a c 1798 V Motherboard
June 16, 2013 10:35:02 PM

Pick both
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June 16, 2013 10:47:31 PM

Tradesman1 said:
Pick both


I already tried both and still no go. Should I change the XMP1 to Auto? or should I leave it like that?


EDIT: I tried XMP1, XMP2 and AUTO still no go :(  sigh
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June 17, 2013 1:40:32 AM

Is it fine if play with the RAM timings?
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June 17, 2013 2:46:03 PM

UPDATE: Tried playing with ram timings (its kinda fun) but still no go. D: as for the DRAM Voltage I am not sure why but I cannot enter it manually, its only allowing me to pick between Auto,1.65, 1.75 (there are others but its like around 1.4v but there is no 1.50V D:)  and for the CPU voltage I dont know the "side effects" of messing with CPU voltage so I am knda scared to change its voltage.
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