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PC fails to start with RAM installed in channels B1 or B2

PC fails to start with RAM installed in channels B1 or B2

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476ms
Member
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11-20-2016, 11:43 AM
#1
Hey everyone, I'm facing a problem with an older system I'm testing in a bench. Whenever I insert two of my four RAM sticks into slots B1 and B2, the PC doesn't recognize them. I've tried different sticks and kits, even swapping one pin back on the motherboard, but nothing seems to fix it. I've checked the 775 pin layout and marked the pin in question. My specs include an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, a stock cooler, and a P5K Deluxe motherboard. The other machine I have works fine with a Q9300 and a different cooler. I'm not sure what's causing this issue.
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476ms
11-20-2016, 11:43 AM #1

Hey everyone, I'm facing a problem with an older system I'm testing in a bench. Whenever I insert two of my four RAM sticks into slots B1 and B2, the PC doesn't recognize them. I've tried different sticks and kits, even swapping one pin back on the motherboard, but nothing seems to fix it. I've checked the 775 pin layout and marked the pin in question. My specs include an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, a stock cooler, and a P5K Deluxe motherboard. The other machine I have works fine with a Q9300 and a different cooler. I'm not sure what's causing this issue.

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Atlastic
Member
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11-24-2016, 09:21 PM
#2
You either have a memory controller issue on the cpu or the motherboard is broken. Only fix is to swap hardware.
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Atlastic
11-24-2016, 09:21 PM #2

You either have a memory controller issue on the cpu or the motherboard is broken. Only fix is to swap hardware.

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WD_Trashster
Senior Member
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11-25-2016, 06:10 AM
#3
Tried exchanging CPUs with the Q9300, seems like there are just two empty slots. Appreciate the assistance!
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WD_Trashster
11-25-2016, 06:10 AM #3

Tried exchanging CPUs with the Q9300, seems like there are just two empty slots. Appreciate the assistance!