I cannot run any type of memory kit at Dual Channel on the motherboard. I have tried 3 different types of RAM kits and no good; I tried out two Corsair Value Select 1GB PC3200 kits and am currently using Kingston HyperX 1GB PC3200 kit but it does not work either. Cannot run any of the 3 types of RAM at 200 FSB Dual Channel but I can run them perfectly at 200 FSB Single Channel. One thing to note, before I upgrade to 1GB Kit, I had 2x256 Corsair PC3200 non-matched sticks that worked at 200 FSB Dual Channel flawlessly. I am pretty sure it is not the memory since I have tried so many different types and this was working before. What is the problem I get? Random crashes, restarts while doing simple tasks in Windows XP such as MSN, Internet Explorer, etc. I believe it may be the motherboard, maybe it is dying or done performing at it's best? I am already using latest BIOS 26 - I have already tried previous BIOS such as 25, 23 and 22, same problem.
what have i changed in my config since i got the new RAM? many things..
--> BIOS
-i was using bios25 before getting new RAM, after i got new RAM and found out it didnt work, i switched to bios26 (latest one), still have same problems
--> Video Card
-bought a BBA ATi 9800 pro 256 replacing my old 9700 pro in august, it worked fine with the corsair 2x256, shouldnt be a problem?
--> HDD
-bought a SEAGATE 160GB SATA HDD replacing my old WD 80GB SE, it worked fine, shouldnt be a problem?
--> Added 2 more Fans
-Use to 3 have fans (front, back, cpu), now i have 2 more blowing on video card, shouldnt be a problem?
--> MEMORY
-in the past week, i have upgraded from 2x256 to 2x512 kits..
things i have already tried to solve problem
-tried using 5 different bioses, same problem
-only connected things necessary to bootup to save WATTS (cpu, hsf, ram, vid card, hdd), same problem
-used slots 1&3 and 2&3, same problem
things havent tried but may attempt soon
-GOING TO SERVICE PACK 2?
-CLEAN FORMAT AND REINSTALL XP?
-try a 480W PSU once i find one i can borrow (takes time)
Please help me fix this problem. Thank you.
what have i changed in my config since i got the new RAM? many things..
--> BIOS
-i was using bios25 before getting new RAM, after i got new RAM and found out it didnt work, i switched to bios26 (latest one), still have same problems
--> Video Card
-bought a BBA ATi 9800 pro 256 replacing my old 9700 pro in august, it worked fine with the corsair 2x256, shouldnt be a problem?
--> HDD
-bought a SEAGATE 160GB SATA HDD replacing my old WD 80GB SE, it worked fine, shouldnt be a problem?
--> Added 2 more Fans
-Use to 3 have fans (front, back, cpu), now i have 2 more blowing on video card, shouldnt be a problem?
--> MEMORY
-in the past week, i have upgraded from 2x256 to 2x512 kits..
things i have already tried to solve problem
-tried using 5 different bioses, same problem
-only connected things necessary to bootup to save WATTS (cpu, hsf, ram, vid card, hdd), same problem
-used slots 1&3 and 2&3, same problem
things havent tried but may attempt soon
-GOING TO SERVICE PACK 2?
-CLEAN FORMAT AND REINSTALL XP?
-try a 480W PSU once i find one i can borrow (takes time)
Please help me fix this problem. Thank you.
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