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Running triple channel in dual channel?

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a b } Memory
November 29, 2011 2:38:15 AM

Hey guys this might be in the wrong category but once I have started running some triple channel memory (patriot sector 7) in one of my computers, it keeps crashing and getting memory errors. Such as the physical memory dump and the desktop screwing up. Is it because I used triple channel? Im pretty sure they were cross compatible...............

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a b } Memory
November 29, 2011 4:24:27 AM

Nope, shouldn't be an issue. List full specs and are you running 3 sticks? that would mean you are running in single channel.
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a b } Memory
November 29, 2011 4:44:21 AM

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Nope, shouldn't be an issue. List full specs and are you running 3 sticks? that would mean you are running in single channel.

Im running 4 sticks in a lenovo motherboard for a total of 16gb
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a b } Memory
November 29, 2011 6:02:45 AM

If it's triple channel RAM, where did you get the fourth stick? It's possible that your problem is the mismatch between the third stick of the triple channel kit and the fourth stick.
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a b } Memory
November 29, 2011 1:11:07 PM

Yup, if so, then try disabling dual channel, and see if single channel works properly
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November 29, 2011 1:17:21 PM

using triple channel memory (otherwise known as 3 identical sticks of RAM) will cause a dual channel motherboard to run in single channel mode. Adding a 4th identical stick will bring it back to dual channel.

It is possible that the 4th stick doesn't match the other 3 and they are incompatible, or one of the new sticks is bad.

Also, check the BIOS settings for the RAM. It should be set to the least common denominator between the RAM sticks. If they are all rated the same, make sure the BIOS is set accordingly.
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November 29, 2011 1:25:52 PM

Try removing the single stick, and run just the triple-channel kit. See if that helps. This will help clarify whether its a RAM mismatch. RAM kits are tested to ensure their sticks are compatible with one another, so its possible the 4th stick is not getting along well.

If that doesn't help, start with one stick of RAM, and keep adding one stick at a time to see if the introduction of a particular stick of memory causes the problem. Alternatively, you can run the Windows Memory Diagnostic available from the F8 screen.
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a b } Memory
November 29, 2011 7:09:38 PM

its a lenovo motherboard, where would I find memory settings?
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a c 114 } Memory
November 29, 2011 7:52:28 PM

First, I assume that your ram is compatible.
I suggest you download and run memtest86+. If your cpu is a sandy bridge, get the latest version which is needed to correct previous errors.

If the test fails with all 4 sticks, test one stick at a time to identify the good and bad sticks.

Ram is, by itself not dual or triple channel. It becomes so when installed in a motherboard with the requisite slots and bios.

Sometimes, running 4 sticks of ram will require an increment extra of ram voltage. That is done in the bios. Don't know if the Lenovo motherboard bios has that option.

Also, check for any motherboard bios update that might address the issue.
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