Asrock g 31 memory problems

mark727beaver

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Hi I recently bought a asrock g31 m-s r2 0 mobo from an on line retailer when i had completed my build I started up the system but would not post ! all fans spinning ect but no activity from cpu hdd, i was using 2 x crucial ballistix 800 mhz ddr 667 ram and a intel core 2 duo 3.06 ghz cpu 1066 fsb.

removed one ram stick and tried again this time system fires up first time no issues installed windows 7 with no issues, reinstalled the second ram stick and restarted the pc and had the same problem system will not boot or post , so removed both sticks tried them in another pc , all good both working fine according to cpu z .

so reinstalled one stick again this time into the left hand dimm nearest the cpu and again the system will not post , so moved the same stick into the left hand dimm slot and guess what the system fires up first time .

my conclusion is that the board must be faulty with only one dimm slot working unless anyone can advise otherwise

regards

mark 727 beaver
 

Akashdeep

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Yes it sounds the one is defected memory slot.

As you have said ".. recently bought a asrock g31 m-s r2 0 mobo" you must have the warranty coverage. I would suggest you to get replaced one.
 

mark727beaver

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thanks thats what I Thought , already sent it back once they said they tested it and all was good , dont think so , have seen a couple of threads people with the same issue with this board , wonder if its a common fault ,
 

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You sent the borad via post or you went physically?