The pins that could impact DRAM are the bottom four pins on an AM4 socket.
The pins that could impact DRAM are the bottom four pins on an AM4 socket.
I recently added an AM4 CPU and noticed some bent pins. Everything is working properly except for the 3rd and 4th RAM slots. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
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It seems I didn’t convey my thoughts clearly enough. The pins appear fairly straight to me, which is why I’m searching for those specifically for DRAM MMO slots.
Here's the pinout for socket AM4 : https://en.wikichip.org/wiki/File:OPGA-1331_pinmap.svg
I located the pin before, but even with “memory A” and “Memory B” details, I’m unsure if it’s DRAM. If it is, does Memory B occupy the 3rd and 4th positions? I’ve never studied a pinout before.
The CPU pins manage the RAM slots. I was inquiring about RAM channels since the diagram divides memory channels into A and B. This is because when examining a CPU without specific details, it becomes difficult to distinguish what’s straight and what’s bent. I don’t have a microscope to assist in this process.
Address the pins first, as you mentioned earlier. Focus less on the CPU alone; a missing RAM channel might stem from other factors, but if it was functioning before the pins were damaged now, a connection problem is likely. Try reinserting the sticks, gently moving them up and down as though removing and reinserting them, ensuring you do this on both ends. Using a cleaning solution designed for plastic connections can help if the issue is a dirty contact point. Remember to use a cleaner labeled "Plastic Safe" to avoid damaging the board. If unsure, keep the pin set where you found it.