Random BSOD. Reports attached

That would be great if the fix is that simple!

I suspect that voltages and or timings need to be tweaked. I have requested a RAM guru to look at this thread and offer suggestions.

I am always hesitant to recommend flashing the BIOS because there is a slight risk involved. My rule of thumb is if a BIOS update addresses a problem you are having or is recommended by the manufacturer, flash it. Otherwise, if it isn't broke - don't fix it. :)

Hi Akira181, sorry to hear your having RAM problems.

From reading through the thread, you had errors with stick 1 slot 2.

Stick 1 - Slot 2 - dram increased from 1.5V to 1.64V. Memory clock increased to 1600. Timings increased to 9-9-9-24 - 3 errors before 1 pass was complete

One error is too many.

Did you run memtest86+ with stick 2 - slot 2?
This will confirm if slot 2 has a problem.

Keep the RAM in Unganged mode.

If you can post the information requested by Carl we can get more information on your system.

CarlTR6 said:

I need to ask the hardware Gurus to take a look at your results. I am far from an expert on RAM, voltages and timings. They are going to want some information. Please post your CPUZ, Mainboard, Memory, and SPD tabs. This will give everyone the basic info, Mainboard for the motherboard though the revision is usually not listed, Memory tab can indicate wrong OC attempts or wrong settings, confirmed by the SPD tab which is the JEDEC settings for the RAM. JEDEC is the industry standard that the RAM manufactures use to get stable settings for default.

We will also need the voltage settings for the CPU, RAM and NB or equivalent.
NB or memory controller is important. CPU voltage is listed on the CPU tab, RAM voltage is listed but it's not the actual voltage; it's the recommended voltage.

The above mentioned CPUZ tabs and voltage readings obtained from BIOS are important, include these in your next post.

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This will make it easier for all to see, instead of d/l and having to refer to the file for information.

Hopefully this can be fixed with setting and voltage adjustments.


Agree with Carl, I wouldn't update your BIOS unless absolutely needed.
Check your BIOS version, go to the mobo site and check for newer versions and note the log changes, this is what the new BIOS is supose to fix. If relevant to your issues then maybe, I wouldn't do it yet though.

Thank you, Dave. Much appreciated.

@Akira - You are in good hands; Dave know this stuff. I am leaning from him.

I have your motherboard manual downloaded, if you post the information requested I can help you with the settings.

AMD CPU integrated memory controllers don't like 1600 Mhz RAM frequency, you will need to back it off to 1333 MHz.
Run it in unganged mode if you want it to be stable.

If you put the RAM cards in slots 1&2 you get dual channel, slots 1&3 you get single channel.

You want to have dual channel for better performance.

Post the CPUZ tab info so we can see what your system is set at, the voltage information will tell me what we might be able to adjust.

But I thought if it was unganged, it is effectively single channel as well. With the sticks in slots 1&2, 1333Mhz, unganged, I still got errors.

Attached the screensshots. RAM in slots 1&3 at the moment