RAM read error after trying two different motherboards and 5 different brands of RAM

twiclo · Jan 15, 2015

I'm building my first computer and after putting everything in the light comes on for RAM error. We try all the RAM we have, even get new RAM, making sure it's on the supported RAM list, and still nothing. We get a new motherboard (different brand), try all the RAM, same error. Does anyone have any idea what might be causing this to happen? We're thinking it's the PSU. Has anyone encountered anything like this before?

Sorry I can't post all of my specs right now, will update later.

1st Mobo: Asus P8P67
Processor: i5-3570
PSU: Not sure of the brand, it's 600 watts though
Video Card: GTX 650 ti
2nd Mobo: More info later

alexoiu · Jan 15, 2015

The CPU requires 3207 BIOS version. What are the last 4 digits on a sticker like http://www.guru3d.com/miraserver/images/2011/990fx-sabertooth/IMG_4499.jpg ?

twiclo · Jan 15, 2015

alexoiu :

I'll have to check as soon as I can. Wouldn't a different error besides RAM come up if there was an issue with the CPU though?

alexoiu · Jan 15, 2015

It depends. Let's check firstly the BIOS version. Is the board new?

twiclo · Jan 15, 2015

alexoiu :

It's been refurbished from NewEgg. Here's the link. I'll see if I can find the default bios version somewhere online. Won't be able to look at the board for about 5 hours.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131705

alexoiu · Jan 15, 2015

No problem, when getting home check the sticker and then we'll see if it's the BIOS or something else.
If BIOS, then you can order on ebay a BIOS chip flashed with the latest BIOS version and replace the board's one.

twiclo · Jan 15, 2015

alexoiu :

Awesome, here's a link on how to do that if anyone else stumbles on this thread in the future: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V67YRlsBEoY

Now are you sure this is the issue? We even tried a new motherboard. Seems weird that two mobos would have the same BIOS issue. The new mobo wasn't the ASUS P8P67.

alexoiu · Jan 15, 2015

Of course I'm not sure, that's why I suggested to check firstly the sticker.
Check also the board model, go to the ASUS page and see what BIOS version is needed for the i5 3570.
Ex: http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/P8P67/HelpDesk_CPU/

Tradesman1 · Jan 15, 2015

Might also be a CPU with a weak MC (memory controller) or bad CPU - if I read right you've tried different DRAM and different mobo. Could try raising the the MC voltage a tad think on your mobo it's incorporated into the system agent voltage (the VCCSA voltage), try taking it up + 0.05 higher than the current setting

twiclo · Jan 22, 2015

The bios on both of the motherboards supported gen 2 i5s and I had a gen 3. We updated the bios using a gen 2 i5 and it works now. Thanks for the help!

alexoiu · Apr 14, 2015

It's very interesting how solutions are selected in this forum.

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