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AsRock Z97 Anniversary Dual Channel RAM problem

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  • g3258
  • ASrock
  • RAM
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  • z97
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  • Dual Channel
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September 16, 2014 3:10:04 PM

Hello,
I just bought a new MB and CPU - Pentium G3258 and AsRock Z97 Anniversary. Everything works and overclocks fine - 4,7Ghz stable with Evo212. The problem is, that when I put my second RAM stick (2x4GB A-Data XPG) the system can't start - no boot, no post. Screen is black (idle) and blinking, and computer resets after a while (no sound from the hdd too). I tried RAM sticks separated - they both works perfect when they are not together. When I attach them both (tried the blues, tried the blacks) the system can't start. It is so bad, that I can't use my 8 gigs of ram, because I can use the system only with one 4G stick. That is why I am looking for help! Thanks!

My RAM:
8GB KIT OF 2x4 A-Data XPG
AX3U1600W4G9-DB
DDR3 1600(9) 4GX8
CL 9-9-9-24 1.5V
10242729

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September 16, 2014 3:20:27 PM

Do you have another set of RAM you can test? To see if it is the RAM or the Motherboard.
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September 16, 2014 3:23:26 PM

No, I don't have any other sets, but this set works perfect on another AMD rig. It couldn't be the RAM set the problem.
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September 16, 2014 4:03:43 PM

I would see if there is a bios update(using the 4 gigs) and see if that fixes it, or see if there are any settings that could be causing issues. If not then it might be a hardware problem with the motherboard?
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September 16, 2014 4:28:17 PM

Well, I have already try that, but the official site says, that there is only one BIOS release, the "First released." Also, it is the exact same version as mine - P1.10.
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September 16, 2014 4:36:19 PM

Then I would contact them for troubleshooting and possibly get started on the RMA process.
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September 17, 2014 12:50:51 AM

Re-assemble the configuration and everything works perfect now. Didn't see any broken or bad mounted pins, no idea what happend.
Works in dual channel now. Fixed
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October 2, 2014 2:32:23 PM

Azidaha said:
Hello,
I just bought a new MB and CPU - Pentium G3258 and AsRock Z97 Anniversary. Everything works and overclocks fine - 4,7Ghz stable with Evo212. The problem is, that when I put my second RAM stick (2x4GB A-Data XPG) the system can't start - no boot, no post. Screen is black (idle) and blinking, and computer resets after a while (no sound from the hdd too). I tried RAM sticks separated - they both works perfect when they are not together. When I attach them both (tried the blues, tried the blacks) the system can't start. It is so bad, that I can't use my 8 gigs of ram, because I can use the system only with one 4G stick. That is why I am looking for help! Thanks!

My RAM:
8GB KIT OF 2x4 A-Data XPG
AX3U1600W4G9-DB
DDR3 1600(9) 4GX8
CL 9-9-9-24 1.5V
10242729


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October 2, 2014 2:46:42 PM

Interesting,

I'm wondering if you where using the motherboard's auto setting for memory (1333mhz) when the problem appeared.
You said you where using CL 9-9-9-24 1.5V. Are you using the same settings now again?

What first came up to my mind was checking the memory-supportlist for this board. I did't see AX3U1600W4G9-DB in the list.
In one of my older computer's i was using 2 ddr memory banks (dual channel mode) with the same mark and numbers but not bougth as a kit. Often the computer crashes at the first boot attempt. The second boot is always succesfull.
I was thinking in the direction of a voltage/power issue...maybe im right or wrong.
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