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Purchased DDR4 memory, yet it isn't functioning properly.

Purchased DDR4 memory, yet it isn't functioning properly.

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agroman
Junior Member
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04-19-2016, 08:30 PM
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Hi everyone, just got my new DDR4 8GB Corsair 2666MHz stick and everything checked out. The other stick I have is also DDR4 8GB but 2400MHz. When I plug it in, it works fine. However, after turning on the PC, a red blinking LED appears next to the RAM, flashing between "CPU" and "RAM." The motherboard lists it next to the RAM. Removing the stick fixes everything. I’m not sure what’s going wrong. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Merry Christmas.
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agroman
04-19-2016, 08:30 PM #1

Hi everyone, just got my new DDR4 8GB Corsair 2666MHz stick and everything checked out. The other stick I have is also DDR4 8GB but 2400MHz. When I plug it in, it works fine. However, after turning on the PC, a red blinking LED appears next to the RAM, flashing between "CPU" and "RAM." The motherboard lists it next to the RAM. Removing the stick fixes everything. I’m not sure what’s going wrong. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Merry Christmas.

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jonttutonttu1
Member
214
04-20-2016, 03:27 AM
#2
Also, your motherboard only has two RAM ports, meaning there are no A slots or B slots available.
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jonttutonttu1
04-20-2016, 03:27 AM #2

Also, your motherboard only has two RAM ports, meaning there are no A slots or B slots available.

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Ness_polystar
Member
171
04-23-2016, 03:32 AM
#3
mismatched ram isn't assured to fit together; I'd simply send this one and receive a matching unit. these ram modules might come from various manufacturers (SK Hynix, Samsung, Micron, etc.).
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Ness_polystar
04-23-2016, 03:32 AM #3

mismatched ram isn't assured to fit together; I'd simply send this one and receive a matching unit. these ram modules might come from various manufacturers (SK Hynix, Samsung, Micron, etc.).

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toejamdaddy
Member
135
04-23-2016, 04:20 PM
#4
You can look up the model number on the packaging or manufacturer’s website. For Micron RAM, check their official site or contact support for confirmation.
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toejamdaddy
04-23-2016, 04:20 PM #4

You can look up the model number on the packaging or manufacturer’s website. For Micron RAM, check their official site or contact support for confirmation.

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Elexctroz
Member
63
04-23-2016, 08:51 PM
#5
Visit the official motherboard website, use the support section, verify QVL, and look up DRAM modules by their ID.
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Elexctroz
04-23-2016, 08:51 PM #5

Visit the official motherboard website, use the support section, verify QVL, and look up DRAM modules by their ID.

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tamemarco
Senior Member
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04-23-2016, 10:52 PM
#6
I'm using version 5.20 and possibly saw a Hynix article, but I'm not sure. It might suggest Hynix RAM and Micron RAM aren't compatible.
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tamemarco
04-23-2016, 10:52 PM #6

I'm using version 5.20 and possibly saw a Hynix article, but I'm not sure. It might suggest Hynix RAM and Micron RAM aren't compatible.

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UniqueSmurf
Junior Member
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04-23-2016, 11:14 PM
#7
The specific identifier is CMK8GX4M1A2666C16 VER5.20
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UniqueSmurf
04-23-2016, 11:14 PM #7

The specific identifier is CMK8GX4M1A2666C16 VER5.20