Change the System Memory Multiplier to Manual and see what you can set it to to get the frequency to 1333 MHz.
DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) [MANUAL] would be how to change the timings. You could try manually setting the timings to 9-9-9-24 since that is what the Auto appears to be attempting to set them to, but failing. They are currently 8-8-8-20 and the frequency is 533.3 MHz.
Ok i think ive set it up the way you asked, image attached.
I ran memtest but still getting same errors im afraid.
I took out the graphics card and ran it with the onboard vga just in case it was the card but the errors are still there as well.
Alright, go to the exit portion of the BIOS and load setup defaults. Save, and exit the BIOS. Then shut down and turn off your computer and start on the next steps.
Try running Memtest86+ with just one module in one slot at a time. Find a configuration that does not give errors. That will mean the module and slot are good. Test the other slots with the good module to determine if there are any bad slots. Then test the other module in known good slots to determine if the module is bad. If you get errors with each module in each slot, that means the RAM is bad or not compatible with your board.
Avoid Static Damage to Your PC when swapping modules. You do not have to feel static discharge for it to kill RAM modules.
Ok update time!
Tried Ram(1) in Slot 1 and there was errors immediately.
Tried Ram(1) in Slot 2 and there was errors immediately.
Tried Ram(2) in slot 1 and there was NO errors!
Tried Ram(2) in slot 2 and there was NO errors!
The non-error runs were left for about 5minutes i know that s not long but seeing as the other test had errors straight away i thought it was safe to stop them.
Secondly i noticed something odd when i was testing the Good Ram in Slot 2 with memtest it said in DDR2!
When running same test in slot 1 it said DDR3!
Is this normal or possible cause?
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The DDR2 problem seems to be something wrong in Gigabyte motherboards. I found another forum with the same thing: TR Forums • View topic - Memtest saying my chipset ram is DDR3 but it is not
I do not see anything substantial in regards to this occurring on all Gigabyte boards, so I suspect it may only happen with certain modules. See if you have any problems running it in your system in Slot 2. Also, see if CPU-Z picks it up as DDR2 or DDR3 in each slot.
It sounds like RAM(1) is bad, by the way, but I imagine you figured that.
It sounds like your hard drive might be failing. I've had a hard drive do that then fail on me. I would recommend doing a back up of your your data on your hard drive.
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@ritualjman, you might of missed a couple of posts as ive now removed that hard drive and awaiting a new one :)
Thanks for the link, i guess if its a problem with gigabyte and the only problem is its identifying it as DDR2 then i guess i can live with that.The DDR2 problem seems to be something wrong in Gigabyte motherboards. I found another forum with the same thing: TR Forums • View topic - Memtest saying my chipset ram is DDR3 but it is not
I do not see anything substantial in regards to this occurring on all Gigabyte boards, so I suspect it may only happen with certain modules. See if you have any problems running it in your system in Slot 2. Also, see if CPU-Z picks it up as DDR2 or DDR3 in each slot.
It sounds like RAM(1) is bad, by the way, but I imagine you figured that.
I'll run CPUz with it in both slots and see what it says.
Yep i did guess that RAM stick was the problem lol
Now what do i do in regards to this make/brand of RAM i can get a refund or a replacement, i keep coming back to the post from Corsair saying this RAM isn't compatible with that board.
If it wasn't compatible then why would it work or could the fact it is incompatible be a cause for it to go 'bad'?
I would suggest contacting Corsair via phone or e-mail and asking them if it is compatible with your board. See if they will replace the kit with one that is compatible if they deem it incompatible. Tell them you have a bad module regardless and will need a refund or replacement anyway.
I doubt an incompatibility would cause the RAM to go bad. I suspect you were either shipped a bad module to begin with or you did not follow static precautions during installation.
That happe3ned to me. The drive died shortly there after.
Back it up and dump it.
The problem with Corsair is they are US based and cant RMA to them as im in the UK and i think the nearest center is in Holland or somewhere like that and would be expensive to send them.
I bought then from Amazon and because they are less then 30days old i can have refund or replacement.
What is also strange is that neweggs memory finder says this RAM is suitable with my board yet Corsair say different this is where my problem began.
Newegg.com - Memory Finder Tool
This was from Corsairs head guy unfortunately i had already ordered them after seeing the newegg site:-
he also saidI am sorry but no that MB or chipset will not support the higher density modules. I would check with the MB maker for an approved list of compatible memory.But because it did post and all the memory was seen plus newegg suggested it was ok i thought all was ok and he got it wrong as far as these sticks and my board go.it will either not post or it may not see all of the memory.
And now it seems ok(just run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool) which passed but failed before im still not 100% of my next move?
Ithink i followed the static precautions as i earthed my self and wore anti-static gloves to handle all components.
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