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Windows can not start with DDR3 1600

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Tealor

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Hi,

I have an old system, It runs well when I use the 1333 memories...

CPU Intel Core i5 650 3.2 Ghz
MB Asus P7P55 LX
RAM 2x 4GB/1333 Kingston
VGA ATI 5770 HD
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When I tried Replace the memories by 4x4GB Kingston Hyper-X 1600,
the OS (Windows) could not start however I tried. but when I use the 1333 memories, it still work good.

I need some guides to solve this problem
Thank you very much
 
Try bumping the IMC voltage to approx. 1.25-1.30V, and manually adjust the DRAM timings and voltage to what the modules are rated at. Then instead of trying to boot into the GUI, first boot to Memtest86+ installed to a thumb drive to check the RAM for stability.
 
I assume that 4x4GB is working but not @1600. If it's not even booting then you may have problem with board or memory support. Not all boards based on Intel 5 series chipsets ( read H55/P55 ) are working with new memory chips or sometimes won't work if you use XMP settings.

If bumping IMC ( QPI/VTT ) voltage won't help then check if there is any newer BIOS for your board. Usually latest BIOS versions had improved memory support.
 
Thank you for your comments friends,

I tried bumping IMC and I installed lastest version Bios (v1202) for the Mother Board, It's still same problem

I tried 1x4GB, 2x4GB and 4x4GB....it runs ok on Bios, I tried Ghost a disk and other tools...it was no problem, but It can not start Windows and I can not re-install windows

I really confuse about it... :(
 
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