Memory Problem?

[LasombraB]

I got an Intel DG965OT motherboard, and TWIN2X1024A-6400. I can not get the OS to load on the system. It keeps getting blue screen errors. I can not set the voltage in the BIOS. I checked the website and the memory was listed as compatible.

 

[Atheus]

Take one mem stick out and try it. Not working? Try with the other stick.

Memory compatabiliy lists are a load of bolocks by the way - DDR2 is DDR2.

 

[LasombraB]

Same thing. The Intel website says 1.8V only for the memory. The ones I have is 1.9V.

 

[Bill Brasky]

Did the sticks pass memtest?

 

[LasombraB]

Looks like there is a newer BIOS. So I'm going to install it. And I also have another DDR2 DIMM I got from work to test with. I'll try them both tonight.

 

[Varun]

Run Memtest86

Check your PSU output levels with a DMM

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: LasombraB
Same thing. The Intel website says 1.8V only for the memory. The ones I have is 1.9V.

A good example why people need to check MB specs, before purchasing memory.

 

[Yellowbeard]

This is common with performance type memory and MOBOs that do not allow Vdimm adjustments in the bios. Depending on what you'd rather replace, I'd suggest either a new MOBO with some OCing options or, some of our Value Select memory rated for use at 1.8v. Based on cost, it makes more sense IMO to replace the MOBO even though this is more work.