Problem with training memory using two sticks in dual-channel setup.
Problem with training memory using two sticks in dual-channel setup.
I've just recently built a new PC about a week ago ( https://pcpartpicker.com/list/tdsdwY ) and am having issue posting with 2 sticks of ram. I can post the system every time with one stick of ram in any of the motherboard slots (using either of my sticks). When using 1 stick, I was able to post with and without expo as well. When I add in the second one (one in A2, the other in B2), the computer usually fails to post and will either automatically restart the PC and try again or get stuck trying to train (this is also with and without expo). Eventually, I can get the system to post after multiple restarts with 2 sticks and it works fine (passes 4 rounds of memtest86), but will exhibit the same issue if memory training is needed again. I'm lost at whether this is a CPU or motherboard issue. To my understanding if it was a motherboard issue, one of the ram slots would not work and what I'm experiencing is a CPU issue? I'm not fully sure and don't have extra parts to test if one or the other is faulty. I believe the ram should be fine since both work in single channel. I bought the motherboard, ram, cpu, and case on a newegg combo deal that is no longer available, so I'd like to if possible RMA/replace the items that are faulty if need be instead of returning all the items. I'm not sure if I can RMA/replace something that may or may not be faulty through newegg?
Yes, it can function with two RAM sticks even if only one is present in B2.
No, removing the CPU does not expose bent pins in the socket or marks on the CPU pads.
AMD-based setups might experience sluggish RAM training. It's common for a brand-new installation. Allow some time, then restart the BIOS. Turn on Memory Context Restore.
It may vary. Performance depends on your equipment. You might have to refresh the BIOS.
I've tested F34a, F33, F32, and F30—the default model included with the board. They all perform similarly. I'm currently using F33 because F34a is still in beta.