Installed new CPU in A7N8X and it keeps saying failed memory test

[DarkManX]

I fried my XP1800+ somehow in it, and got a new XP2000+ it posted once after messing with the bios it woudnt post, i turned on my speakers and the computer keeps saying "failed memory test" the memory hasnt been touched durring the CPU swap and the computer did POST once, i tried to move the memory all around but it dosent seem to change anything, I also took another stick of DDR 2100 and it still said memory failed, i tried to reset the bios numerous times and that dosent help either, what else could be the problem?

 

[DarkManX]

help.... plz!

 

[1sikbITCH]

My guess= you fried your motherboard along with the CPU, seeing as you already tried other memory in it and a new cpu and it still doesn't work. The easiest way to find out for sure is to swap the memory out to a known working motherboard and see what happens.

 

[DarkManX]

but the mobo posted with the new cpu, i did some research on google and alot of people had this problem after changing CPU setting, the mobo never posted again following the "memory failed" error some people got them running again some didnt, maybe someone ran into this here?

 

[Xenon14]

I would suggest reseting the CMOS; the jumper is usually labeled on the motherboard itself or you can look it up in the manual.

 

[DarkManX]

i reset it numerous times, as well as pulling the battery along with the jumper and pulling out the ATX power cord, and held down "insert" while trying to POST which is supposed to clear some settings from the CMOS.

 

[Xenon14]

In that case I would recommend going to a local store (or perhaps a friend) and testing out a new stick of ram... local stores usually have a 1 week - 30 day return policy. If that doesn't work, then try the same thing with the motherboard.

 

[DarkManX]

i did put in a new stick of ram out of my dads PC, it didnt work, unless this mobo dosent take ECC server ram?

 

[gnumantsc]

That could be a possibility as well.

Try getting like pc2700 or pc3200 ram to test... Man I hope I do not have that problem with my board I just got my return cpu from AMD :

 

[dartworth]

Originally posted by: DarkManX
i did put in a new stick of ram out of my dads PC, it didnt work, unless this mobo dosent take ECC server ram?

:Q



Memory Specs for A7N8X:

Dual-Channel DDR 400
3 x 184-pin DIMM Sockets
Max. 3 GB unbuffered PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 non-ECC DDR RAM Memory (Twinba

 

[1sikbITCH]

LOL he neglected to mention that part before

 

[SKORPI0]

Originally posted by: DarkManX
i did put in a new stick of ram out of my dads PC, it didnt work, unless this mobo dosent take ECC server ram?

I have the same mobo, tried with a 2 sticks of Crucial 256mb PC2100 Registered ECC. System does not POST. Works with Unbuffered DDR.

 

[DarkManX]

it stoped working with the two sticks of memory that i've been useing for a year without a problem, i didnt change the memory voltage, all i changed in the bios was the multiplier.

 

[MRGOOCH]

Have the same MB. It also gives me that same warning most of the time. I have never had a problem my system always works fine.

 

[mechBgon]

Full system specs please, including brand and model of power supply and what core the new 2000+ uses (if you know). Also, since you fried a CPU, review your heatsink-installation skilz, noting the third and fourth photos.

Your board has a CPU_FSB jumper to the left of the northbridge heatsink that you can use to force 100MHz bus speed if necessary.

 

[DarkManX]

PSU is an old antec 300watt, i tried a different PSU which didnt help, the cpu is a AXDA2000UT3C AXDA is the core rite?

 

[DarkManX]

i also changed the CPU_FSB which didnt help.

 

[DarkManX]

tested cpu and ram in friends computer, both work fine :\ guess its my board.

 

[awolkoff]

Originally posted by: mechBgon
review your heatsink-installation skilz

mechBgon, excellent reference.
I've learned a lot reading your posts. :beer: