BIOS shows 32GB RAM, but boot freezes at Windows 10 Logo (LGA 1366)

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Hi, it's been a while since I've come to these forums!

Unfortunately, I'm in need of some help. I have an old LGA 1366 motherboard (GA-X58A-UD3R) and recently needed more RAM for editing and photoshop work.

I snagged two sets of 16GB HyperX Fury RAM (HX316C10FBK2/16) and they all seem to work (tested each separately). I also have the latest update for my motherboard BIOS, and, although the box said it only supports 24GB, I've read that it actually supports more (some reporting even 64GB)

When all put together, BIOS accurately shows 32GB. However, I cannot get the computer to boot past Windows 10 (Pro) Logo. The little spinning circles animation usually shows up immediately, but with 32GB installed, it takes roughly a minute to show up and then spins forever. 16 and 24GB configurations work fine. They both boot up immediately.

I can't figure out what's wrong!
Here's a few things I've tried:

1. Reset BIOS and run on default settings.
2. Underclock speed to 1300MHz
3. Increase Voltages
4. Shuffle RAM positions


Any help in this matter will greatly be appreciated!

Also, here are some of the computer specs:

GA-x58A-UD3R
Intel Xeon X5670
nVidia GTX 1080
Samsung EVO 500GB SSD

Thanks for any help!
 
Kingston guarantees the rated speed and timings of any memory to be obtainable only in the kit it is sold in. If you are adding an additional set of memory, the rated speed and timings may not work due to the extra stress on the memory controller.

The motherboard is a triple channel memory model. Trying to run two dual channel memory kits may be possible but there are no guarantees that such a setup will be compatible.
 

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Is this the case even if they are identical rams albeit from different sets? Would I be better off getting two sets of 3x6gb for triple channel?