The PC isn't able to upload with four RAM sticks installed.
The PC isn't able to upload with four RAM sticks installed.
Hello! Here are your questions rephrased:
I have an older system with these parts: CPU i7 6700k, motherboard ASUS H110M2 D3, and a GTX 1060 3GB. I planned to upgrade the RAM to 32GB since it already had 16GB. I bought two old HyperX modules and considered buying another set together, so I ended up getting four 2-power 8GB sticks at 1600MHz and 1.35V (they were cheap and likely sold in bulk). The issue is that my PC won’t recognize all four sticks. I checked each slot and stick individually—it worked then. When I tried two pairs in all four slots, it functioned. But with all four together, the PC still doesn’t work. The product info says these modules are single-channel. According to the ASUS page: • Two DIMMs support one pair in either blue or black slots as dual channels • Four DIMMs support four modules in both blue and black slots as two pairs of dual channels. Does the problem stem from the sticks not being dual-channel? But if that’s the case, why does it work with two pairs instead of four? Should I return them and get two dual-channel sets? Thanks!
You didn't modify anything beyond removing the CMOS battery. You're unsure if resetting with two sticks is the right approach before adding the remaining two.
Could have allowed more time for the PC to boot, it started up with just two in.
If it's not a major issue, consider taking out the CPU and examining its contact area for any debris or dust. You can also inspect the motherboard visually, though cleaning it would require more advanced steps. Regarding RAM compatibility problems in computers from the past decade, the most likely causes are either the CPU or the RAM itself. The motherboard doesn't have anything printed on it—just wires and slots.