Can't boot with more than one stick of RAM on ASRock Extreme4 Z77

laddiemawery

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Today I went to upgrade my RAM from 8gb to 32gb. Both are the same brand, G. Skill Ripjaws X. I'll leave a link to the new set here. Replaced everything just fine, no issues getting the sticks into the sockets at all. When I tried to boot, it turns on for about five seconds and then turns back off. It doesn't show any loading screen at all. From what I've read it should be compatible. I'll leave a list of all my parts below. Does anyone have any idea what could be causing the problem and or how to fix this issue?


Parts list
ASRock Extreme4 Z77
i7-3770k (not overclocked running at 3.50)
GTX 770
XFX XTR 650W PSU


If I forgot anything on you need anymore information please let me know and I'll do my best to get it.


Edit: I Installed them one by one and got it to boot. Not sure why it wouldn't boot with all four installed right away but it seems to be working properly right now. I would appreciate it if a mod could delete this post please.
 
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Unused RAM slots may have been dust-laden, thereby preventing proper contact with the RAM edge connectors.
Removing them will have shifted the dust build-up no doubt.

I'll leave this thread on the forum as it may help others with same/similar problem.

I'm glad you got it sorted, I know only too well the frustration these events can cause.

laddiemawery

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It was 4x8 for the configuration. I don't know why but after installing them one by one I was able to get it to boot normally. I do appreciate you taking the time to help me though.
 
Unused RAM slots may have been dust-laden, thereby preventing proper contact with the RAM edge connectors.
Removing them will have shifted the dust build-up no doubt.

I'll leave this thread on the forum as it may help others with same/similar problem.

I'm glad you got it sorted, I know only too well the frustration these events can cause.
 
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