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Greetings all,
I'm having some trouble with 2 sets of 2 x 1GB Dual-Channel G.Skill DDR2 800 6400 (4-4-4-12) Memory. For some reason I can't get both kits (4GB) to run stable on an Abit Fatal1ty F-I90HD mATX mobo @ 2.1volts (2.0 - 2.1 is the rated voltage for the RAM). I was able to get the kits to run stable at 2.3v and have had zero problems since. I am concerned that this may be a problem and will damage the RAM. I'm awaiting a response from G.Skill tech support and have spoken to Abit.
I do get a BSOD/Physical Memory Dump when the RAM is set to anything below 2.3v.
I have tested the RAM and all are ok.
Any feed back would be greatly appreciated! I don't mind keeping the 2.3v, but just want make sure this will not hard the system or the RAM!!
Thanks again! 
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Be interesting to see if G. Skill support answers back saying you have to increase the voltage as you did because you have 4 dimms requiring more voltage to run stable. It's fortunate your mATX board has voltage adjustments for the RAM that go that high. I would say the increased voltage to your RAM will be fine. I don't have a clue as to what ABIT will say. I slightly overvolt my G. Skill RAM as well as an ABIT MB I have with no problem.
I was able to speak with Abit and they said the Mobo should run both kits fine @ DDR2 800. They just freaked me out, because they were a little worried about the 2.3v burning up or overheating. I have great airflow in the case with good case temps.
I'm going to try 2.2v again and run Memtest (If I can get it to work 
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If you think 2.3v is ok, then I feel a LOT better LOL!
Thanks
prong,
Does G. Skill have a US tech support phone #? They haven't responded to my email yet .
I ran both dual channel kits through memtest last eveing and both made it through over 14 passes. I'm assuming this is good lol? The RAM is actually running stable now and I've picked up a DIMM cooler..just in case 
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