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This motherboard accepts RAM only in slots A2 and B2

This motherboard accepts RAM only in slots A2 and B2

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Sendaaatje
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12-10-2019, 08:59 AM
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Hi everyone! I’ve got a new rig with a MSI Tomahawk Max B450 and a Ryzen 7 3700X. I’m using two fresh Corsair Vengeance RGB sticks. The issue is that the system won’t boot with memory in slots A1/B1, but it does when using B1/B2. When I say the system starts and lights up, it just hangs without the monitor turning on. Is there something wrong with my setup or the board? Thanks! zog
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Sendaaatje
12-10-2019, 08:59 AM #1

Hi everyone! I’ve got a new rig with a MSI Tomahawk Max B450 and a Ryzen 7 3700X. I’m using two fresh Corsair Vengeance RGB sticks. The issue is that the system won’t boot with memory in slots A1/B1, but it does when using B1/B2. When I say the system starts and lights up, it just hangs without the monitor turning on. Is there something wrong with my setup or the board? Thanks! zog

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12-15-2019, 08:45 AM
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The display should feature debug indicators, and they should display messages when the system fails to start.
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Serilium
12-15-2019, 08:45 AM #2

The display should feature debug indicators, and they should display messages when the system fails to start.

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12-15-2019, 10:01 AM
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Also consider using slots 2 and 4 for two RAM sticks
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brainothon
12-15-2019, 10:01 AM #3

Also consider using slots 2 and 4 for two RAM sticks

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12-15-2019, 06:29 PM
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Page five provides additional information on page 28, as referenced in the manual. The download link is https://download.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe...02v3.1.pdf
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12-15-2019, 06:29 PM #4

Page five provides additional information on page 28, as referenced in the manual. The download link is https://download.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe...02v3.1.pdf

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12-16-2019, 04:56 PM
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Appreciate the feedback, it really clicks after a second glance. Your question about the memory layout is interesting—someone should know why MSI configures it that way. Thanks for the guidance and your polite tone!
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lolorius
12-16-2019, 04:56 PM #5

Appreciate the feedback, it really clicks after a second glance. Your question about the memory layout is interesting—someone should know why MSI configures it that way. Thanks for the guidance and your polite tone!

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12-23-2019, 04:50 AM
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Interesting tidbit: I was puzzled about why my brother's B350M wouldn't boot until he switched the RAM to slots A1 and B1. It turned out the slot was incorrect—should be A1 and B1 instead. We should probably just ask the manufacturer for clarification. This actually sparked my curiosity, leading me to research further. Nice to learn something new!
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12-23-2019, 04:50 AM #6

Interesting tidbit: I was puzzled about why my brother's B350M wouldn't boot until he switched the RAM to slots A1 and B1. It turned out the slot was incorrect—should be A1 and B1 instead. We should probably just ask the manufacturer for clarification. This actually sparked my curiosity, leading me to research further. Nice to learn something new!

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