Aorus Elite X570 Ryzen 7 3600x paired with Corsair RAM 3200 experiences BIOS reinitialization.
Aorus Elite X570 Ryzen 7 3600x paired with Corsair RAM 3200 experiences BIOS reinitialization.
It looks like we're on the same page. Both of us checked the DIMMs and everything worked out.
I'm working with three banks... no problems arose... 48GB so far. I need to check the fourth one next. For now, I'll keep it in test until then. If everything checks out, it means two things: 1) the bank is degraded and 2) the tests don't provide any useful data. Even the ones related to the S.O. ...zero...
I believe I grasped what's causing the issue. The problem seems to be that the memories perform well during tests but fail significantly after a cold boot. I think the RAM itself is perfectly intact—no damaged cells found. The issue lies with the EEPROM (or E²PROM) for SPD Data (Serial Presence Detect). Someone should clarify or fix this if you're mistaken. During cold boot, the BIOS/UEFI asks the RAM: "Who are you?" If it replies "Corsair DDR4 16-18-18-18-36 1.35V," it's acceptable. However, if the response is corrupted, the BIOS enters safe mode and resets. But when only that faulty module is present (the one with defective E²PROM), the BIOS doesn't recognize it as a reference point and starts acting erratically. After some testing, it safely powers on the system and attempts to initialize. Since the RAM cells are sound, everything functions normally afterward. Once in the operating system, you can use tools to test the memory directly—results confirm it's working correctly. Overall, the test passed, but the module is defective.
Looks like a well-thought-out approach. Might have addressed the problem I was facing. Updated on August 30, 2022 by An0maly_76 Added further details