After powering off, the computer won't boot unless you remove a RAM stick.
After powering off, the computer won't boot unless you remove a RAM stick.
You're dealing with a PC setup that seems stable otherwise, but it's stuck after shutdowns and fails to boot again with error code 32. Since you haven't swapped RAM yet, consider checking other components like the power supply, cooling system, or storage drive. Also, ensure all connections are secure and try booting from a different USB port if possible. If the issue persists, a hardware diagnostic might help identify deeper problems.
Consider swapping out the CMOS battery. It seems unclear why your PC would notice a single stick of RAM being removed, but perhaps it's an unusual situation where memory updates aren't activated until a configuration shift occurs, leaving the previous data lost or damaged.
You likely have four RAM slots but are using just two. Have you checked the remaining two?
Share images of your RAM slots and the performance menu with its submenus. Include a screenshot of the thaiphoon burner to understand the BIOS settings. Check if any BIOS adjustments are needed. The thaiphoon screenshot will help identify the RAM model you're using, which may require manual tuning. Place the RAM in the outer slots (green slots). Try resetting BIOS and running without XMP or other overclocks initially. Consider 32 as a memory initialization code—possibly a garbage XMP profile; you might need to fine-tune the RAM manually. Aim for speeds around 3000, not the slower 1866 on Haswell with its top DDR3 IMEC. This should be achievable since your i7 930 is near its limits, and you're targeting 3100 max. That’s just the IMEC cap; you’ll likely need a better chip.
No XMP was enabled, the frequency was auto-set in the BIOS. The goal isn’t immediate speed improvement, just ensuring the system powers on whenever I want. At first, they were in the green slots, then tried the other two and got the same result—even with just one stick.