Ram Issues with 8GB and Asus

[Stump1000]

My uncle and myself both got the same parts for our new computer. q9300/asus p5ne/8gb ddr2, etc. Both computers have the updated bios from the asus site, but after the update they won't accept 8gb ram. 6gb runs fine though. With the 4 piece of ram theres no monitor signal. His does it and mine does also. Any ideas?

 

[phexac]

Which board exactly are you using? How much memory does your manual say your board supports? I am using Asus P5E, and my manual states that the board officially support up to 8GB of memory. I haven't tried running with 8GB yet, but I am curious as to what other people will reply in this thread...

 

[Stump1000]

Originally posted by: phexac
Which board exactly are you using? How much memory does your manual say your board supports? I am using Asus P5E, and my manual states that the board officially support up to 8GB of memory. I haven't tried running with 8GB yet, but I am curious as to what other people will reply in this thread...

We are both using an Asus P5NE-SLI. It says it can support up to 8Gb. I've read online that the beta bios update v1001 fixes it. Have to find out.

 

[Zumbador]

What brand and model number of ram did you get?

 

[Stump1000]

Originally posted by: Zumbador
What brand and model number of ram did you get?

My uncle and I built the same exact setups. It turns out I got a bad stick of ram, but his are all good. He can run 6gb but not 8gb. It locks up a lot with 8gb in it.

Its Centon pc6400 2x2gb. I dont see a part number on it though.

Could it just be a low voltage issue with the ram?

 

[kb2114]

You likely have to bump up the vdimm and northbridge voltage to get all 4 sticks stable, or possibly even to have the system POST. I'd recommend raising both about 0.1-0.2v.