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RAM not functioning, need assistance.

RAM not functioning, need assistance.

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PrimePriorty
Junior Member
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08-14-2017, 03:51 PM
#1
Hello. I recently purchased new RAM (Corsair Vengeance 3200MHz 2x8GB) and tried installing it alongside my existing Corsair Vengeance LED 2666MHz 2x8GB setup, but the computer wouldn't boot. After removing the new RAM, I used the old one normally and then tried the new one, but both failed to start. My motherboard (ASUS Prime Z370) shows a light next to "dram," and I attempted using the "memoize" function on both RAM modules, yet nothing worked. The old RAM's LED is lit but doesn't respond.
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PrimePriorty
08-14-2017, 03:51 PM #1

Hello. I recently purchased new RAM (Corsair Vengeance 3200MHz 2x8GB) and tried installing it alongside my existing Corsair Vengeance LED 2666MHz 2x8GB setup, but the computer wouldn't boot. After removing the new RAM, I used the old one normally and then tried the new one, but both failed to start. My motherboard (ASUS Prime Z370) shows a light next to "dram," and I attempted using the "memoize" function on both RAM modules, yet nothing worked. The old RAM's LED is lit but doesn't respond.

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Alpacas_FTW
Member
75
08-18-2017, 01:42 PM
#2
You place the RAM in a specific pattern—either adjacent or skipping slots—to ensure proper installation. Mixing different RAM speeds isn't recommended since it can affect performance. Stick to the new 3200MHz model and enable XMP settings so the RAM can be overclocked. Otherwise, it will only run at 2133MHz, which caused a noticeable drop in frame rates for some games.
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Alpacas_FTW
08-18-2017, 01:42 PM #2

You place the RAM in a specific pattern—either adjacent or skipping slots—to ensure proper installation. Mixing different RAM speeds isn't recommended since it can affect performance. Stick to the new 3200MHz model and enable XMP settings so the RAM can be overclocked. Otherwise, it will only run at 2133MHz, which caused a noticeable drop in frame rates for some games.

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Hyprez
Junior Member
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08-18-2017, 03:58 PM
#3
The old RAM paired well, yet skipping a slot didn’t fix the problem. How can I turn on XMP?
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Hyprez
08-18-2017, 03:58 PM #3

The old RAM paired well, yet skipping a slot didn’t fix the problem. How can I turn on XMP?

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jjsoini
Posting Freak
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08-26-2017, 07:59 AM
#4
Activate it via BIOS settings
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jjsoini
08-26-2017, 07:59 AM #4

Activate it via BIOS settings

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Jujute
Member
59
08-26-2017, 08:20 AM
#5
Activate the setting in the BIOS, referred to as XMP or another name in ASUS MOSOs.
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Jujute
08-26-2017, 08:20 AM #5

Activate the setting in the BIOS, referred to as XMP or another name in ASUS MOSOs.

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Fabi201206
Member
55
08-28-2017, 01:25 PM
#6
It's referred to as DOCP! The update indicates Intel supports XMP, while AMD offers DOCP.
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Fabi201206
08-28-2017, 01:25 PM #6

It's referred to as DOCP! The update indicates Intel supports XMP, while AMD offers DOCP.

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Minegus_Dub
Member
172
09-08-2017, 04:25 PM
#7
Consider placing the RAM in the A2 and B2 slots. The second and final slot is B2.
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Minegus_Dub
09-08-2017, 04:25 PM #7

Consider placing the RAM in the A2 and B2 slots. The second and final slot is B2.

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JellyKoss
Junior Member
40
09-08-2017, 07:42 PM
#8
I attempted that as well.
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JellyKoss
09-08-2017, 07:42 PM #8

I attempted that as well.