HELP - 16gb of ram with an asus p7p55d-e - shows in bios, widows won't start

amonte33 · Mar 28, 2015

I'm having a hard time configuring my pc to run 16gb with this asus board. I'm using this kit.

PNY - 2-Pack 8GB PC3-12800 DDR3 Desktop Memory Kit

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/pny-2-pack-8gb-pc3-12800-ddr3-desktop-memory-kit/1397026.p?id=1219051117603&skuId=1397026

After some reading and research, I was able to update the bios (1504) and have the system detecting the full 16 gigs and disincentive correct speed (1600mhz) in the bios.

Unfortunately, the system will not load Windows 7 64 pro - it automatically restarts whenever it hits the Windows logo.

I have read a few threads that mention that 8 gb Simms are not supported, but I couldn't find any confirmation on the ASUS site. I also wasn't sure if this was actually a limitation as the bios seems to find a s recognize the ram without issue.

Any ideas?

Processor is Core i3-540 3.06GHz LGA1156

kanewolf · Mar 29, 2015

See if MEMTEST will run successfully. If not, then you will never get it to work.

GhislainG · Mar 29, 2015

Officially the chipset supports modules up to 4 GB (16 GB maximum). G.Skill F3-12800CL9Q-16GBSR should work (I don't fully trust G.Skill's site as they list 8GB modules that probably won't work). Four of those should work: http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/p7p55d-e-lx/CT2452622 To be safe, you could order from a place like http://www.memorystock.com/memory/ASUSP7P55DEPRO.html that guarantees their kit will work or you can return it.

amonte33 · Mar 29, 2015

Thanks for the replies, guys. This has been a bit of a nightmare. Talking to ASUS, they told me that not only would this RAM not work but that there are only 4 kit options available to me with this CPU and they highest one topped out at 6 GB total - not what I really wanted to hear. Though to be honest, I'm not sure how accurate their information is - the Corsair RAM in there now shouldn't work either, but it has worked fine for 5 years.

I ended up contacting CPU Solutions for their input as they configured the original system. I'm curious what they will come back with. In the meantime, I will check out memorystock.com.

Ragnarous · Apr 8, 2015

amonte33 :

You should buy a high end cpu instead of 16 gb ram , and buy that ram later.. i have an i7 3770k with 16gb 1333mhz g skill f3 and it's a blast!

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