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First time i started my new computer bios show 12gb but windows (XP-64bit) only
8gb? But the second time I checked bios it only show 8gb? I have tested "CPU-Z"
and it show 12gb!?

Please I need all help I can get!

Thank you!

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CPU-Z 1.51 report file

Processor(s)
Number of processors 1
Number of cores 4 per processor
Number of threads 8 per processor
Name Intel Core i7 920
Code Name Bloomfield
Specification Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 920 @ 2.67GHz
Package Socket 1366 LGA
Family/Model/Stepping 6.A.4
Extended Family/Model 6.1A
Core Stepping C0/C1
Technology 45 nm
Core Speed 1603.6 MHz
Multiplier x Bus speed 12.0 x 133.6 MHz
Rated Bus speed 2405.4 MHz
Stock frequency 2666 MHz
Instruction sets MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EM64T
L1 Data cache (per processor) 4 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L1 Instruction cache (per processor) 4 x 32 KBytes, 4-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L2 cache (per processor) 4 x 256 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L3 cache (per processor) 8 MBytes, 16-way set associative, 64-byte line size
Chipset & Memory
Northbridge Intel X58 rev. 12
Southbridge Intel 82801JR (ICH10R) rev. 00
Graphic Interface PCI-Express
PCI-E Link Width x16
PCI-E Max Link Width x16
Memory Type DDR3
Memory Size 12288 MBytes
Memory Frequency 534.5 MHz (2:8)
CAS# Latency (tCL) 8.0 clocks
RAS# to CAS# (tRCD) 8 clocks
RAS# Precharge (tRP) 8 clocks
Cycle Time (tRAS) 20 clocks
Command Rate (CR) 2T
System
System Manufacturer System manufacturer
System Name System Product Name
System S/N System Serial Number
Mainboard Vendor ASUSTeK Computer INC.
Mainboard Model P6T DELUXE V2
BIOS Vendor American Megatrends Inc.
BIOS Version 0406
BIOS Date 04/24/2009
Memory SPD
Module 1 DDR3, PC3-10700H (667 MHz), 2048 MBytes, Corsair
Module 2 DDR3, PC3-10700H (667 MHz), 2048 MBytes, Corsair
Module 3 DDR3, PC3-10700H (667 MHz), 2048 MBytes, Corsair
Module 4 DDR3, PC3-10700H (667 MHz), 2048 MBytes, Corsair
Module 5 DDR3, PC3-10700H (667 MHz), 2048 MBytes, Corsair
Module 6 DDR3, PC3-10700H (667 MHz), 2048 MBytes, Corsair
Software
Windows Version Microsoft Windows XP x64 Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 3790)
DirectX Version 9.0c

Reply to after3ds

My computer components are:

Intel Core I7

Asus P6T Deluxe V2

Corsair XMS3 Twin3X DDR3 PC10600/1333MHz CL9 (TR3X6G1333C9) 2kit 2x3gb

XP-64bit

Reply to after3ds

I think it's should be your memory issue. I have the same board with 2 set of Corsair 6GB (Total of 12GB) and i can see 12GB both in the windows and bios. My memory part # is TR3X6G1866C7GT

Reply to kevinoc

kevinoc wrote :

I think it's should be your memory issue. I have the same board with 2 set of Corsair 6GB (Total of 12GB) and i can see 12GB both in the windows and bios. My memory part # is TR3X6G1866C7GT

 


What shall I do to fix it? I have tested stick by stick and then I can see 2gb in bios on every stick but only from slot 4!? If I try slot 1-3 computer doesn´t start?

 

When I try with only 6gb bios only show 4gb!?


Message edited by after3ds on 05-13-2009 at 07:00:33 PM
Reply to after3ds

Jim_L9 wrote :

I would contact ASUS.




I have already done that and I have tried everything.

Reply to after3ds

If your using tri channel RAM, which it looks like you are. They need to be in the correct slots. The first kit in DIMM A1, B1, C1. Then the second kit in A2, B2, C2. If you've read your motherboard mannual carefully you'd know this.

| | | | | | | | | | | |
A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1

Message quoted 1 times
Message edited by nickhoff on 05-13-2009 at 09:59:09 PM
------------------------------ Antec 1200 | P6T Deluxe | i7 920 (O.C. to 4.0 ghz) | 6GB Kit Corsair Dominator 1866 mhz DDR3 Tri Chan | XFX GTX 295 | 2x VelociRaptor 10000 RPM 300GB HD (raid 0)
Reply to nickhoff

nickhoff wrote :

If your using tri channel RAM, which it looks like you are. They need to be in the correct slots. The first kit in DIMM A1, B1, C1. Then the second kit in A2, B2, C2. If you've read your motherboard mannual carefully you'd know this.

| | | | | | | | | | | |
A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1




I have them in correct slots. First kit of 2x3gb A1, B1, C1 second kit of 2x3gb A2, B2, C2

Reply to after3ds

If you look in CPU-Z, does it show all of the DIMMs properly? Do they all show up during POST? If so, it is likely a windows issue, not a hardware issue.

Message quoted 1 times
Message edited by cjl on 05-14-2009 at 11:01:03 AM
------------------------------ Asus P6T deluxe
i7 965 @ 4.2GHz (200*21), 1.384V
12GB Corsair Dominator DDR3-1600 CAS 7
Reply to cjl

cjl wrote :

If you look in CPU-Z, does it show all of the sticks properly? Do they all show up during POST? If so, it is likely a windows issue, not a hardware issue.




I have tested Vista ultimate 64 and it´s the same problem så I don´t think it´s a windows problem.


Reply to after3ds

i think it's a ram issue.Check all your ram and see whether or not your pc could boot up
you could try 3 first on slot 2,4,6 then 1,3,5
i am using p6t deluxe v2 too and i used to have ram problem too.The problems were solved after i changed the psu and the three sticks of ram(one of them died)

Reply to ryanytchan

after3ds wrote :

I have tested Vista ultimate 64 and it´s the same problem så I don´t think it´s a windows problem.



Best two guesses... One, its a power setting (in BIOS) for your RAM. Make sure that you are running @ MFG's recommended settings. Two, you have a bad DIMM slot (or two).

Reply to croc

croc wrote :

Best two guesses... One, its a power setting (in BIOS) for your RAM. Make sure that you are running @ MFG's recommended settings. Two, you have a bad DIMM slot (or two).


P.S
Standard DDR3 Voltage=1.64v
you probaly need more to maintain stability in such a large amount of ram
qpi also

Reply to ryanytchan

I wouldn't think that you would have to up the memory voltage - the QPI may need to be raised a bit though. On mine, the required memory voltage doesn't change between 6 and 12 GB, but the required QPI voltage goes up by a bit (1.26 to 1.31 IIRC)

------------------------------ Asus P6T deluxe
i7 965 @ 4.2GHz (200*21), 1.384V
12GB Corsair Dominator DDR3-1600 CAS 7
Reply to cjl

Hello; after3ds. I can't remember were I read this, but if your computer will run one memory stick in what ever slot you said 2 or 3 and it reports it correctly; then use the one stick and " UPGRADE YOUR BIOS". Then install all of your memory and see if it reports correctly. ASUS "support" or your "manual" should reference that issue.

Reply to Idontknow

I had this exact same issue. But I had an idea on how to remedy it for a while but was too lazy too try it out. Anyway, did it just this morning and it took nearly 10 minutes to finish but it works and now 12gb shows up no worries. So here is what I did.

Step#1
Remove all the memory from the black slots. Leave the orange slots occupied

Step#2
Boot through bios to confirm you have just 6gb

Step#3
Replace 1 stick into the black slot nearest the cpu and reboot to confirm 8gb

Step #4
Replace 1 stick into next black slot nearest cpu and reboot again for 10gb

Step#5
Replace last stick into last slot for 12gb and reboot and smile.

I have my bios set to the slow boot tests. The one that counts the memory at a much slower rate. Don't know if you'll need that set or not.

If at any stage you don't get the right amount of memory from the bios try moving the stick you last put in, into a different slot. The chances of you actually needing to RMA either your sticks or your board are slim. Having to do both are VERY slim so I would recommend anyone having this issue try this first. It worked for me and I got the idea off someone else so it must have worked for someone else.

Oh, and aside from changing the setting to run at 1600, I haven't touched ANY memory or cpu settings. They are all on auto for the time being.

Reply to Anonymous

I have the same issue with corsair HX3X12G1600C9G. Looks like mother board issue.
Asus P6T Delux user guide on page 2-16 quotes " According to intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is supported for one DIMM per channel only. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM for each memory channel." I beleive ASUS could not get it quite right. :cry:


Message edited by vajirasp on 09-09-2009 at 09:07:50 PM
Reply to vajirasp
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