Random lock ups, freezes during a download and memory timing question

[essenbe]

No, you're not am idiot. If that is the worse mistake you make working on computers, you'll be an expert, like writhziden.

 

[Zeldafan1993]

No, you're not am idiot. If that is the worse mistake you make working on computers, you'll be an expert, like writhziden.

Lol thanks the sad thing is I am a PC tech (well trying to be 1 I'm 19 and I'm about to take my A+ Certificate soon) but for WinDIG what test's Should i Run on my WD HDD?

 

[essenbe]

I'd just run the smart test and the short drive self test. If there are no problems noted, let it go. The other tests can take a long time, and we have no real indication there is anything wrong with them. Same for the seagate test.

 

[Zeldafan1993]

Both get a Pass

 

[profdlp]

Does CPU-Z see it as Dual-Channel now? I know you caught the glitch, but it's always good to double check these things.

For what it's worth, on my last AMD motherboard (MSI) they actually had it wrong in the manual. When I booted it up and saw "Single Channel" during the POST routine I knew something was up.

You're getting some good advice, so pardon the interruption.

 

[Zeldafan1993]

Does CPU-Z see it as Dual-Channel now? I know you caught the glitch, but it's always good to double check these things.

For what it's worth, on my last AMD motherboard (MSI) they actually had it wrong in the manual. When I booted it up and saw "Single Channel" during the POST routine I knew something was up.

You're getting some good advice, so pardon the interruption.

lol man thats gotta suck getting the wrong manual and yea im going to switch the ram now

 

[profdlp]

Does CPU-Z see it as Dual-Channel now? I know you caught the glitch, but it's always good to double check these things.

For what it's worth, on my last AMD motherboard (MSI) they actually had it wrong in the manual. When I booted it up and saw "Single Channel" during the POST routine I knew something was up.

You're getting some good advice, so pardon the interruption.

lol man thats gotta suck getting the wrong manual and yea im going to switch the ram now

Yeah. I had registered the board for warranty purposes and about a month after I bought it I got an email telling me to disregard the manual. Fortunately I had already figured it out.

 

[Zeldafan1993]

Does CPU-Z see it as Dual-Channel now? I know you caught the glitch, but it's always good to double check these things.

For what it's worth, on my last AMD motherboard (MSI) they actually had it wrong in the manual. When I booted it up and saw "Single Channel" during the POST routine I knew something was up.

You're getting some good advice, so pardon the interruption.

lol man thats gotta suck getting the wrong manual and yea im going to switch the ram now

Yeah. I had registered the board for warranty purposes and about a month after I bought it I got an email telling me to disregard the manual. Fortunately I had already figured it out.

LOL well that's good, and i Now have my Memory in Dual Channel

But there's a Weird thing when i was looking at the Ram stick it self when i switch them to the right spots they Say 800MHz on the Stick them Self (on both Sticks 2 BTW) and then They Say 5-5-5-18 and 18.V So all that is Right but the 800MHz isn't I don't think mine are running at that?

 

[profdlp]

DDR stands for Double Data Rate. Take that 400MHz which CPU-Z is showing you and double it - then you've got your 800MHz just fine.

 

[Zeldafan1993]

DDR stands for Double Data Rate. Take that 400MHz which CPU-Z is showing you and double it - then you've got your 800MHz just fine.

ahh good to know, Thanks Still Dono why I get Hang ups when downloading from the Link i posted in my First Post

 

[Dave76]

Good info and help given already.

If you're still getting any freezes, bump your CPU/NB (Integrated Memory Controller) Voltage +0.050v, this should help the RAM run better.

Better if you first give me the current CPU/NB Voltage setting and the DRAM voltage setting from the BIOS.

What BIOS version are you running?
The last three updates are for system stability, this would indicate a possible BIOS issue.

 

[Zeldafan1993]

Good info and help given already.

If you're still getting any freezes, bump your CPU/NB (Integrated Memory Controller) Voltage +0.050v, this should help the RAM run better.

Better if you first give me the current CPU/NB Voltage setting and the DRAM voltage setting from the BIOS.

What BIOS version are you running?
The last three updates are for system stability, this would indicate a possible BIOS issue.

My Voltage is 1.8 and my CPU/NB is Default and i have bios 1303

 

[Dave76]

Good, that's the latest BIOS version.

DRAM voltage is 1.80v?

Change the CPU/NB Voltage to 'Manual', this should give you a voltage number, should be 1.10v.
Let us know.

If it is 1.10v, change it to 1.150v, let us know if it still freezes up.

 

[Zeldafan1993]

Good, that's the latest BIOS version.

DRAM voltage is 1.80v?

Change the CPU/NB Voltage to 'Manual', this should give you a voltage number, should be 1.10v.
Let us know.

If it is 1.10v, change it to 1.150v, let us know if it still freezes up.

Yes my DRAM Voltage 1.80v and for the CPU/NB Voltage I cant set it to manual its on AUTO the lowest it can go is 0.8 and max is By CPU im Not 100% sure witch one it was tho like there was lots of CPU/NB things

 

[Dave76]

CPU/NB Voltage is on page 2-16 of your motherboard manual.

Asus M4N78 PRO

In your BIOS select the 'AUTO' it will give you an option for 'Manual'.
If it is 1.10v, change it to 1.150v, then select 'Exit and Save Changes'.

 

[Zeldafan1993]

The only way to set it is with the + / - keys

So I set it to 1.5000
Is that right

Also I got the same prob when I hot restart in the OS the screen says shitting down them goes black and the pc fans are still running and nothing happens so I'm forced to manual restart

 

[Dave76]

NO

1.150v

 

[Zeldafan1993]

NO

1.150v

oo OK, Well i set it to 1.150v I Dono why i thought it was 1.5000 lol must have got it mixed up

And it happened again I was forced to hold down the Power Button to shut the PC of cuz i got a Black Screen after the Windows Shutting Down Screen

 

[Dave76]

Be careful when entering settings into the BIOS, a mistake can cause your system to crash or damage components.
Especially with Voltage settings, you can burn things up, in this case it would be the CPU.

 

[Zeldafan1993]

Be careful when entering settings into the BIOS, a mistake can cause your system to crash or damage components.
Especially with Voltage settings, you can burn things up, in this case it would be the CPU.

Yea that would have been bad since i just got it 2 months ago (from a RMA Return)

OK so we have solved 1 of the issues the other issue is the Not Restarting Problem i just get a black screen and my monitor turns of right after the windows Shutting Down Screen its weird it just started happening like 2 weeks ago