F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop B450M Pro-VDH MAX fails to power on when using four RAM modules. CPU indicator remains lit.

B450M Pro-VDH MAX fails to power on when using four RAM modules. CPU indicator remains lit.

B450M Pro-VDH MAX fails to power on when using four RAM modules. CPU indicator remains lit.

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10-26-2016, 12:16 AM
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Hi, So, I'm in my first build. Here are the parts. PCPartPicker Part List CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3400G 3.7 GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Canada Computers) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon Canada) Motherboard: MSI B450M PRO-VDH MAX Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($104.25 @ Vuugo) Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory Storage: Crucial MX500 500 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ Amazon Canada) Case: Phanteks P300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.98 @ Amazon Canada) Power Supply: EVGA BR 500 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($67.50 @ Vuugo) Case Fan: ARCTIC F12 PWM PST - Value Pack 53 CFM 120 mm Fans ($43.62 @ Amazon Canada) Total: $605.32 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-02-23 07:44 EST-0500 I bought to sets of RAM seperately, but they are the same exact model. Now that I've read a bit more, might not have been a great idea, anyways. Here is what I've done. BIOS is up to date. I've resetted the CMOS by removing the battery. I've tried all 4 sticks individually and they work, I've tested 1 module in each of the 4 slots and they work. I can run any of the sticks in dual Mode in the proper slots (DIMMA2 & DIMMB2). With XMP Profile set to run at 3200 MHZ. I was able to boot at default speed (2333 MHZ) with 3 modules (DIMMA1, DIMMA2 & DIMMB2), but it won't boot with XMP Profile. I cannot boot in any shape or form with 4 modules on the motherboard. Any suggestions are welcome. Am I just stuck with RAM that cannot work properly together ? I've read about playing with voltage & timings, but I'm not sure where to start. Thanks!
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10-26-2016, 12:16 AM #1

Hi, So, I'm in my first build. Here are the parts. PCPartPicker Part List CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3400G 3.7 GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Canada Computers) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon Canada) Motherboard: MSI B450M PRO-VDH MAX Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($104.25 @ Vuugo) Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory Storage: Crucial MX500 500 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ Amazon Canada) Case: Phanteks P300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.98 @ Amazon Canada) Power Supply: EVGA BR 500 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($67.50 @ Vuugo) Case Fan: ARCTIC F12 PWM PST - Value Pack 53 CFM 120 mm Fans ($43.62 @ Amazon Canada) Total: $605.32 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-02-23 07:44 EST-0500 I bought to sets of RAM seperately, but they are the same exact model. Now that I've read a bit more, might not have been a great idea, anyways. Here is what I've done. BIOS is up to date. I've resetted the CMOS by removing the battery. I've tried all 4 sticks individually and they work, I've tested 1 module in each of the 4 slots and they work. I can run any of the sticks in dual Mode in the proper slots (DIMMA2 & DIMMB2). With XMP Profile set to run at 3200 MHZ. I was able to boot at default speed (2333 MHZ) with 3 modules (DIMMA1, DIMMA2 & DIMMB2), but it won't boot with XMP Profile. I cannot boot in any shape or form with 4 modules on the motherboard. Any suggestions are welcome. Am I just stuck with RAM that cannot work properly together ? I've read about playing with voltage & timings, but I'm not sure where to start. Thanks!

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