P9X79 32bit ram installed only 16 recognized

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Hi,
Could some one help me out please?
I'm upgrading the memory on my computer, bought 32gb ram 4x8 Corsair XMS3 and the mobo only recognizes 16.
The slots are all working for sure, they were being used for the old ram 4x4gb, tried each memory individually and they are all working.
I'm running windows 7 pro, updated the bios, turned on XMP and nothing...
Is it because of the ram?
If so what should I buy then?

Specs:

I7 3930K
Asus P9X79
4x8 Corsair XMS3

Can anyone help out please ...




 

Lacerda

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Tried each memory and each slot and they are all working.
 

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Followed the manual and used the slots that had the previous ram in, A1 B1 D1 C1.
I'm starting to think that it's a compatibility issue with, the ram, processor and board.

 

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Done it, nothing changed besides having to configure the bios again.

 

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HAHAHA!!!

You won't believe this... Finished writing the reply to your post and looked at the open computer and thought about all possible configurations of the ram, and realised that I didn't try to put all ram in the same module as in blue black blue black and going against manufacturer instructions, guess what ??
It worked!!!!
running 32gb now.
Asus should review their manuals.

Thanks for all the help guys.

Cheers


 

Gorzul

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HAHAHA!!!

You won't believe this... Finished writing the reply to your post and looked at the open computer and thought about all possible configurations of the ram, and realised that I didn't try to put all ram in the same module as in blue black blue black and going against manufacturer instructions, guess what ??
It worked!!!!
running 32gb now.
Asus should review their manuals.

Thanks for all the help guys.

Cheers


Having the same issue now, noticed this after 2 years haha.
Wait which blue black blue black, all on one side?
two on each side of CPU or 2 on each far side?