Help, my dual channel memory is running single channel

[Zelleniad]

I just put together my system

Asus p5b deluxe mobo
Intel Core2 E6600
2Gig Patriot pc2 6400 Dual channel memory kit.

I have the latest bios 6.14.

When I run cpuz it tells me the memory is running single channel. I didnt see anything in the bios to change this. I installed both sticks in channel A. Is this a problem with the memory and the mobo, or is there something I am missing in the bios settings?

 

[elpresidente2075]

You may want to try switching the ram positions. Try every possible configuration... It couldn't take long, 5-10 minutes maybe. Just stop the boot process and check it in the bios. This will (hopefully) solve the problem. If not, its more serious....

 

[Mondoman]

yes, the point of dual channel mode is to read some data from channel A and some (at the same time) from channel B.

 

[Zelleniad]

Thanks all for the help. When I think about it now it was pretty dumb of me to put both sticks in the same channel. I guess dual CHANNEL should have given it away. I moved the second stick to the other channel and now I'm screaming along with my memory in proper dual channel mode

 

[mitch074]

errr... frankly here, I'd throw a 'RTFM', manuals usually describe memory sticks recommanded placement configurations - to be read carefully when you build your system.

 

[Mondoman]

You mean "if all else fails, read the instructions?" :lol:

 

[mitch074]

no, I just meant 'before you fry your hardware, rea the f***ing manual'.