p35 diamond

[wangprefix]

Hi guys,

Just got my self a new assembled computer... the problem is i cannot statr it meaning i cannot boot it........... i feel may be its the problem with my ram.... could anyone plz help me out here .. u see i have a dual channel mobo that is the p35 diamond... and i am trying to use only one 2gb DDR3 ram.... but nothing is happening do you guys think the problem lies in this that is do i have to use two rams to make the dual channel work.... would really appreciate if you guys could help out this novice. coz i have to work soon and i am in a fix:brokenheart: so plz anyone out there plz help me out... i just want to know if my computer isnt working coz i am not using dual ram ... guys helppp

 

[Heidfirst]

a mobo with dual channel support should be able to run with a single stick of RAM.

It would help people to help you if you provided a full hardware spec. incl. makes & models.

 

[wangprefix]

well thank you for the prompt reply..... i have a p35 diamond (with dual channel DDR3 slots)..... with p35 chipset, dual channel,..... wiht a quad core Intel processor... and a 2 gb Transcend DDR3 1066 ram CL7

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Originally posted by: wangprefix
well thank you for the prompt reply..... i have a p35 diamond (with dual channel DDR3 slots)..... with p35 chipset, dual channel,..... wiht a quad core Intel processor... and a 2 gb Transcend DDR3 1066 ram CL7

First, please don't cross post. Second, the Transcend ram you have is not on the compatible list for your mobo. It may still work however. What exact problem are you having when you try to turn on your computer? Whether your mobo is running the ram in dual channel or not, has nothing to do with booting.

 

[Heidfirst]

Originally posted by: wangprefix
well thank you for the prompt reply..... i have a p35 diamond (with dual channel DDR3 slots)..... with p35 chipset, dual channel,..... wiht a quad core Intel processor... and a 2 gb Transcend DDR3 1066 ram CL7

which exact CPU, which gfx card, which PSU etc. etc. ?

 

[wangprefix]

thanks magnus on the cross post part... was really desperate..... yeh i did check it out and there is no mention of transcend on my user list, can that really be the problem
.... well the problem is i have everything on my computer running fine... the cpu is working so is the gpu and everything on the motherboard but i am getting no signal on the keyboard meaning the keyboard isn't working and i have no visual on the monitor....

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

By saying "the gpu is running fine," do you mean the fan is spinning or, you've tested it on another box? Is the kb a USB or PS/2? Hmm, no video signal so, you've never got into the BIOS. What I'm getting at is, if your kb is USB, you may have to enable support for legacy USB in the BIOS but, can't cuz you get no signal. Catch 22

Try reseating the GPU. The ram could cause this problem but, the GPU is a more likely candidate. Without a video signal, your stuck with testing each component in another box.

 

[wangprefix]

well i had the gpu checked and it is in good order meaning its running fine.... the kb is a ps/2 .... have sent the ram for a check to my frens place... lets see. by the way can i get help in the MSi site... i am trying to see what i can find out right now... if you have some knowledge of where to search plz give me a quick note..... thanks a lot for all the imformation really do appreciate it..

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

So, it sounds like you just have to check the rest of the components. The problem is that MB's have a much higher failure rate than ram or cpu's. Since your kb is PS/2, that points me at the MB as the culprit.

 

[Heidfirst]

Originally posted by: wangprefix
by the way can i get help in the MSi site... i am trying to see what i can find out right now... if you have some knowledge of where to search plz give me a quick note...

try http://forum.msi.com.tw/