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BIOS update causing odd actions. Random memory issues—stuck RAM that functioned before now doesn’t.

BIOS update causing odd actions. Random memory issues—stuck RAM that functioned before now doesn’t.

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Babou2908
Junior Member
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01-11-2016, 02:54 AM
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Okay 1 I had to re-install Windows, not shocking really what else is new? Then 2 change the way my 4 sticks of RAM was setup on the board... Before: (Booted to safe mode only) HyperX 2666MHz CL16 (8GB Samsung C-die) G.SKILL 3200MHz CL16 (8GB Samsung C-die) HyperX 2666MHz CL16 (8GB Samsung C-die) G.SKILL 3200MHz CL16 (8GB Samsung C-die) After: (All is OK? Tough this is the wrong way to do it right? You are not suppose to mix sticks in same channel right?) HyperX 2666MHz CL16 (8GB Samsung C-die) HyperX 2666MHz CL16 (8GB Samsung C-die) G.SKILL 3200MHz CL16 (8GB Samsung C-die) G.SKILL 3200MHz CL16 (8GB Samsung C-die) Is this a bad sign? Is this a sign of a issue?!! (this setup did not work prior to BIOS update, now it does...)
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Babou2908
01-11-2016, 02:54 AM #1

Okay 1 I had to re-install Windows, not shocking really what else is new? Then 2 change the way my 4 sticks of RAM was setup on the board... Before: (Booted to safe mode only) HyperX 2666MHz CL16 (8GB Samsung C-die) G.SKILL 3200MHz CL16 (8GB Samsung C-die) HyperX 2666MHz CL16 (8GB Samsung C-die) G.SKILL 3200MHz CL16 (8GB Samsung C-die) After: (All is OK? Tough this is the wrong way to do it right? You are not suppose to mix sticks in same channel right?) HyperX 2666MHz CL16 (8GB Samsung C-die) HyperX 2666MHz CL16 (8GB Samsung C-die) G.SKILL 3200MHz CL16 (8GB Samsung C-die) G.SKILL 3200MHz CL16 (8GB Samsung C-die) Is this a bad sign? Is this a sign of a issue?!! (this setup did not work prior to BIOS update, now it does...)

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smider3
Member
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01-11-2016, 07:30 AM
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By default combining different RAM kinds creates issues, yet it's typical for a BIOS upgrade to enhance memory compatibility, making the newer version better able to handle less-than-ideal settings.
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smider3
01-11-2016, 07:30 AM #2

By default combining different RAM kinds creates issues, yet it's typical for a BIOS upgrade to enhance memory compatibility, making the newer version better able to handle less-than-ideal settings.

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Dusty_54_
Junior Member
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01-28-2016, 09:55 PM
#3
Everyone uses Samsung C-DIE, so the main change is the PCB layout. It will only start up when both channels have the layout combined instead of having separate matching kits for each channel before. It worked before the update, but now it feels strange.
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Dusty_54_
01-28-2016, 09:55 PM #3

Everyone uses Samsung C-DIE, so the main change is the PCB layout. It will only start up when both channels have the layout combined instead of having separate matching kits for each channel before. It worked before the update, but now it feels strange.

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iDerpZ
Junior Member
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01-28-2016, 11:43 PM
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there are greater variations beyond just the speed and binning, along with differences in the IC placement on the PCB
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iDerpZ
01-28-2016, 11:43 PM #4

there are greater variations beyond just the speed and binning, along with differences in the IC placement on the PCB

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WZ_Galaktiik
Senior Member
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01-29-2016, 04:32 PM
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Both cleared memtest86 at 2666MHz CL13 with 1.35v x-x
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WZ_Galaktiik
01-29-2016, 04:32 PM #5

Both cleared memtest86 at 2666MHz CL13 with 1.35v x-x