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Data loss occurs in unsupported slots.

Data loss occurs in unsupported slots.

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Heyello
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05-31-2021, 07:42 PM
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I believe I've resolved my issue, but I'd appreciate some additional insight. My setup includes an Intel 11600K processor, an Asus Prime Z590-P motherboard, and two 16 GB G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4 3200MHz RAM units. I assumed dual-channel operation would work as long as the RAM slots were labeled A and B. On the motherboard, the labels A1/A2 and B1/B2 seemed logical, so I was set to go. The system boots normally, installs Windows smoothly, and everything appears fine. When constructing the second PC, the same approach was followed. However, during driver and software installation, a blue screen appeared with video corruption. This often indicates faulty video memory or issues with the RAM. I suspected incomplete driver installation, so I continued. Further crashes and failed updates confirmed the problem persisted. I ran MemTest86, which reached test 6 before errors appeared, but had passed earlier. I swapped RAM sticks—one in slot A1 and the other in slot A2—and the issue disappeared. The same happened when I used slot B2 with A1 in the first channel. Eventually, the recommended configuration was A2 and B2 for both sticks. Given that I suspected a faulty slot on the motherboard, I opted for that configuration anyway before consulting the manual. There were no complications with this setup, which aligns with the manufacturer's guidance. I have XMP enabled, but it didn’t seem critical. The RAM supports 3200MHz by default, so I thought testing it further would confirm stability. All I’ve found is conflicting advice online about potential voltage or channel configuration issues. Could it be related to XMP settings not being properly applied? Or perhaps the memory controller doesn’t recognize the second slot without the first in the correct channel? I’m curious if this is simply an XMP detection problem with incorrect voltage settings, or if there’s another technical reason behind it. Any clarification would help me avoid similar issues in the future.
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Heyello
05-31-2021, 07:42 PM #1

I believe I've resolved my issue, but I'd appreciate some additional insight. My setup includes an Intel 11600K processor, an Asus Prime Z590-P motherboard, and two 16 GB G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4 3200MHz RAM units. I assumed dual-channel operation would work as long as the RAM slots were labeled A and B. On the motherboard, the labels A1/A2 and B1/B2 seemed logical, so I was set to go. The system boots normally, installs Windows smoothly, and everything appears fine. When constructing the second PC, the same approach was followed. However, during driver and software installation, a blue screen appeared with video corruption. This often indicates faulty video memory or issues with the RAM. I suspected incomplete driver installation, so I continued. Further crashes and failed updates confirmed the problem persisted. I ran MemTest86, which reached test 6 before errors appeared, but had passed earlier. I swapped RAM sticks—one in slot A1 and the other in slot A2—and the issue disappeared. The same happened when I used slot B2 with A1 in the first channel. Eventually, the recommended configuration was A2 and B2 for both sticks. Given that I suspected a faulty slot on the motherboard, I opted for that configuration anyway before consulting the manual. There were no complications with this setup, which aligns with the manufacturer's guidance. I have XMP enabled, but it didn’t seem critical. The RAM supports 3200MHz by default, so I thought testing it further would confirm stability. All I’ve found is conflicting advice online about potential voltage or channel configuration issues. Could it be related to XMP settings not being properly applied? Or perhaps the memory controller doesn’t recognize the second slot without the first in the correct channel? I’m curious if this is simply an XMP detection problem with incorrect voltage settings, or if there’s another technical reason behind it. Any clarification would help me avoid similar issues in the future.

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kreptedcannon
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05-31-2021, 09:19 PM
#2
You need to select either OR or B instead of using separate channels for each option. This approach balances performance and cost. The original method often caused issues if a channel wasn’t fully utilized, leading to slower operations. Switching to a half-filled channel improved reliability while reducing expenses. Different configurations exist—single, dual, triple, or quad channels—but the 8-channel setup isn’t commonly seen yet.
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kreptedcannon
05-31-2021, 09:19 PM #2

You need to select either OR or B instead of using separate channels for each option. This approach balances performance and cost. The original method often caused issues if a channel wasn’t fully utilized, leading to slower operations. Switching to a half-filled channel improved reliability while reducing expenses. Different configurations exist—single, dual, triple, or quad channels—but the 8-channel setup isn’t commonly seen yet.