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System just under 1yr old, mobo or CPU dead – please help me determine which.
PSU: Corsair HX650 (80+Gold)
Mobo: ASRock z68 Extreme3 Gen3 (1155) Mobo
CPU: Intel Core i5 2500k
RAM: GSkill Ripjaws 4x2GB kit, 1600 7-8-7-24 @ 1.6V (Model F3-12800CL7Q-8GBRM)
GPU: EVGA GTX560Ti SC
HDD: Seagate ST3500413AS (500gb SATA3, on Intel SATA3 port)
OS: Win8 Pro
System ran without issues until 2 days ago, current symptoms are:
RAM – BIOS and Windows System Info/Task Manager only read 1 pair @ 4GB (BIOS reads only slots 2/4 for dual-channel with all 4 sticks installed, in all RAM configurations only supports 1066/1333, and not XMP1.1 profile 1600). Memtest 86+ reads and tests fine for all 4, each individually in all slots, and all pair configurations in both single and dual-channel mode. CPU-Z detects 8GB (Memory Tab), as well as JDEC 533/609/685(1.5V) and XMP1600(1.6V) options (SPD Tab). More: Have manually set 1.5V/1.612 with no other RAM speeds
iGPU – BIOS does not allow me to set iGPU as default graphics device, only options are PCI/PCI-e. iGPU not detected for POST display or within Windows, cannot install Intel VGA drivers (Error running Setup.exe: This computer does not meet the minimum requirements for installing this software).
I’m not sure whether this is CPU or motherboard, due to all components affected being on-chip (IMC and iGPU). Please let me know if there are any other tests or more info required to help diagnose this problem.
Thanks in advance to all who can help.
System just under 1yr old, mobo or CPU dead – please help me determine which.
PSU: Corsair HX650 (80+Gold)
Mobo: ASRock z68 Extreme3 Gen3 (1155) Mobo
CPU: Intel Core i5 2500k
RAM: GSkill Ripjaws 4x2GB kit, 1600 7-8-7-24 @ 1.6V (Model F3-12800CL7Q-8GBRM)
GPU: EVGA GTX560Ti SC
HDD: Seagate ST3500413AS (500gb SATA3, on Intel SATA3 port)
OS: Win8 Pro
System ran without issues until 2 days ago, current symptoms are:
RAM – BIOS and Windows System Info/Task Manager only read 1 pair @ 4GB (BIOS reads only slots 2/4 for dual-channel with all 4 sticks installed, in all RAM configurations only supports 1066/1333, and not XMP1.1 profile 1600). Memtest 86+ reads and tests fine for all 4, each individually in all slots, and all pair configurations in both single and dual-channel mode. CPU-Z detects 8GB (Memory Tab), as well as JDEC 533/609/685(1.5V) and XMP1600(1.6V) options (SPD Tab). More: Have manually set 1.5V/1.612 with no other RAM speeds
iGPU – BIOS does not allow me to set iGPU as default graphics device, only options are PCI/PCI-e. iGPU not detected for POST display or within Windows, cannot install Intel VGA drivers (Error running Setup.exe: This computer does not meet the minimum requirements for installing this software).
I’m not sure whether this is CPU or motherboard, due to all components affected being on-chip (IMC and iGPU). Please let me know if there are any other tests or more info required to help diagnose this problem.
Thanks in advance to all who can help.