GA-Z97X-Gaming G1 lacks Wi-Fi functionality on my RAM device.
GA-Z97X-Gaming G1 lacks Wi-Fi functionality on my RAM device.
I have only a CPU and a motherboard {I7 4790K + GA-Z97X Gaming G1 WIFI-BK}. I used the RAM from my old system, which includes two 8GB units: {HyperX Savage DDR3-2400MHz (HX324C11SR/8)}. The computer won't start or display anything when it boots. Removing one RAM still lets it boot normally and function properly, but adding the second one causes a black screen and frequent restarts. I'm unsure if these RAMs are safe to use and wonder if I should replace them.
Both positions support a single 8GB DIMM either individually or together, but only one slot functions at any given time.
Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate your insights. To clarify, I own a large CPU air cooler and it uses one RAM slot. My friend who bought the CPU+MOBO system mentioned having four DDR3 RAMs installed, which led me to believe all slots were functional. After testing, only one slot worked with just one RAM, causing frequent restarts. When I switched to using two RAMs in slots 2 and 4 instead of 1 and 3, it resolved the issue. Based on this, I suspect there might be a damaged RAM slot.
It might be possible, though a CPU or socket issue could also be involved. With Haswell (Devils Canyon) the memory controller is built into the CPU itself. A faulty contact pin in the socket that doesn’t make proper connection can lead to various problems—from the system not being recognized to failure to boot entirely, or sometimes no visible issues if the pin is redundant or unused. Examine the CPU gold pads and socket pins carefully, as well as inspect the RAM slots closely using a bright light and magnifying glass to spot damaged contacts. It seems with two functioning slots you should be fine for Dual Channel operation; consult your BIOS or motherboard manual to confirm the actual speed and configuration. It’s unlikely the chip will run at its full 2400 MHz out of the box. Based on my experience, after around 1866, performance improvements slow quickly and place extra stress on the memory controller. You can adjust to a lower speed with tighter timings while still achieving solid results.
During the next try of updating the thermal paste for CPU & cooler, I made sure to review everything you mentioned. Right now, my system seems to function well regarding RAM issues. My RAM speed is 2133MHZ, and I enabled AUTO mode in BIOS. With the RX 5700 GPU installed, I’m facing a challenge: I can’t access the BIOS settings. It only appears during Windows boot, when the monitor (Dell SE2717H) displays an image, followed by a warning that says, “The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display. Please change your input timing to 1920x1080 60HZ or any other supported timing.” Previously, with the RX 470 4GB, I didn’t encounter this problem and used the same HDMI cable. Likely, I’ll buy an HDMI to VGA adapter since I reached out to AMD and DELL support without resolution. It’s exhausting every time I have to interact with BIOS to switch GPUs.
It's quite unusual, maybe it deserves a separate discussion in the graphics card area.
If the HDMI to VGA setup fails, I'll create a new discussion thread. Thanks for your reply!