Memory issue or bad mobo

2pistolpacker · 01-14-2008, 09:41 AM

I have in the last three days built a budget computer for my wife. I built it out of the case to make sure everything worked. All the parts are tested good, except the new mobo. I finally installed the parts in a case and I'm having a problem with data corruption. I have had to start over twice after loading an extensive amount of software. I'm running a GIGABYTE GA-M61P-S3 and AMD 5000 x2 BE, 2x1 Gb Corsair XMS2, and my problem is that my memory requires 2.1v and the board defaults to 1.8v. The newest bios give a whiff of voltage increase for the memory, but will still not run it at it's rated speed no matter what the voltage. I'm getting a mix of normal post beep, to no beep, to one long strange (two tone) sounding beep. It boots everytime, but it has hung twice and upon hard boot it hangs on the next post and the OS is not the same afterwards. I'm at that point again, so today I ordered some 1.8v memory. I have run all diagnostic tests including Seagate HD tests, Memtest86 x9 passes, Prime95 for 12 hours. I installed an 8600GT to play COD4 for a couple of hours and not one problem or error. If after I install the new memory and it happens again I'm going to send the board back. Anything else to try or consider? Mike

dai · 01-14-2008, 10:04 AM

what power supply do you have in it
i am running the same memory 4g at 1.8v

2pistolpacker · 01-14-2008, 10:07 AM

It's an Antec 350 with 2x 17A ,12v rails. Mike

What are the timings of your memory at that voltage?

dai · 01-14-2008, 11:52 AM

5-5-5-15
4-4-4-12-2t

2pistolpacker · 01-14-2008, 12:25 PM

Could a bad partition cause the MBR to corrupt itself on a hard boot? There have got to be better utilities to partition and format a drive than the native Windows tools. Any linked here on the forum? Mike

dai · 01-14-2008, 12:43 PM

http://partitionlogic.org.uk/

**TheMatt** · 01-14-2008, 01:51 PM

Just something to remember, all JEDEC DDR2 RAM runs at 1.8V. This is the standard voltage for DDR2 RAM. Depending on the speed and timings of the RAM, you usually can usually use the stock voltage. For example, if you have DDR2 800MHz RAM that has no defects, you should be able to run it at 5-5-5-15 1T with no voltage increase. You may even be able to go down to 4-5-5-15 1T. Voltage increases on things like the CPU and RAM should be done as a last resort to achieve stability.

01-14-2008, 09:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
2pistolpacker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lenexa, Ks Posts: 1,038 OS: Win XP Pro My System	Memory issue or bad mobo I have in the last three days built a budget computer for my wife. I built it out of the case to make sure everything worked. All the parts are tested good, except the new mobo. I finally installed the parts in a case and I'm having a problem with data corruption. I have had to start over twice after loading an extensive amount of software. I'm running a GIGABYTE GA-M61P-S3 and AMD 5000 x2 BE, 2x1 Gb Corsair XMS2, and my problem is that my memory requires 2.1v and the board defaults to 1.8v. The newest bios give a whiff of voltage increase for the memory, but will still not run it at it's rated speed no matter what the voltage. I'm getting a mix of normal post beep, to no beep, to one long strange (two tone) sounding beep. It boots everytime, but it has hung twice and upon hard boot it hangs on the next post and the OS is not the same afterwards. I'm at that point again, so today I ordered some 1.8v memory. I have run all diagnostic tests including Seagate HD tests, Memtest86 x9 passes, Prime95 for 12 hours. I installed an 8600GT to play COD4 for a couple of hours and not one problem or error. If after I install the new memory and it happens again I'm going to send the board back. Anything else to try or consider? Mike

01-14-2008, 10:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,678 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Memory issue or bad mobo what power supply do you have in it i am running the same memory 4g at 1.8v __________________

01-14-2008, 10:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
2pistolpacker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lenexa, Ks Posts: 1,038 OS: Win XP Pro My System	Re: Memory issue or bad mobo It's an Antec 350 with 2x 17A ,12v rails. Mike What are the timings of your memory at that voltage? Last edited by 2pistolpacker; 01-14-2008 at 10:08 AM.

01-14-2008, 11:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,678 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Memory issue or bad mobo 5-5-5-15 4-4-4-12-2t __________________

01-14-2008, 12:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
2pistolpacker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lenexa, Ks Posts: 1,038 OS: Win XP Pro My System	Re: Memory issue or bad mobo Could a bad partition cause the MBR to corrupt itself on a hard boot? There have got to be better utilities to partition and format a drive than the native Windows tools. Any linked here on the forum? Mike

01-14-2008, 12:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,678 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Memory issue or bad mobo http://partitionlogic.org.uk/ __________________

01-14-2008, 01:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Memory issue or bad mobo Just something to remember, all JEDEC DDR2 RAM runs at 1.8V. This is the standard voltage for DDR2 RAM. Depending on the speed and timings of the RAM, you usually can usually use the stock voltage. For example, if you have DDR2 800MHz RAM that has no defects, you should be able to run it at 5-5-5-15 1T with no voltage increase. You may even be able to go down to 4-5-5-15 1T. Voltage increases on things like the CPU and RAM should be done as a last resort to achieve stability. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides