Unusual boot problems linked to RAM.
Unusual boot problems linked to RAM.
Hello, welcome! I'm new here and hoping for some guidance. I've noticed my PC only boots when the RAM changes after shutting it down—does that sound unusual? Let me know if you have any thoughts.
Which Gigabyte MMO model are you using? Have you restored the BIOS to its original settings? What type of RAM are you installing? Feel free to join the discussions—we’re here to assist!
It's the Z97-d3h (rev1.1). I've experimented with various RAM modules and nothing has changed. I replaced the battery last month, expecting a difference, but it didn't happen. Now I'm thinking about updating the BIOS, though I'm concerned it might damage my motherboard.
It seems odd. Which type of RAM are you using? Have you experimented with various DIMM connectors?
You can mention others using the small arrow at the bottom of their posts, which will alert you they’ve seen your reply. Alternatively, use tags like @steelo. It seems the problem isn’t with the RAM, as you’ve tested several kits. Is the device still able to boot into the BIOS screen or fails to start at all?
I'm struggling here... perhaps ZandoBob could help more. Consider testing various DIMM connectors (1, 3, 2, 4...) following the manual guidelines, spacing them out for dual-channel use. This question seems confusing—are the two sticks identical in memory?
Consider changing the channel setup: Slots 2 and 4 belong to Channel A, while slots 1 and 3 are Channel B. Try using just two sticks and swapping channels. If one works and the other feels off, it might point to a memory channel issue (possibly a motherboard or IMC fault).
But only after repeatedly turning it on and off until a boot failure appears, I can access BIOS via the prompt. If I swap out or insert RAM before powering it up, it boots immediately to Windows. It looks like adjusting the RAM settings from when the PC was last powered is the best chance for a first boot. P.S. Appreciate the advice from @Zando Bob—still getting familiar here!