system wont boot with 8GB ram

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  1. Posts : 12
    Windows 7 Ultimate X64
       #1

    system wont boot with 8GB ram


    hi all!
    I'm trying to upgrade my Ram and have run into a brick wall! currently i have 2x 2GB Hynix strontium installed, I try and install the other 2x 2GB sticks in and system dead!
    powers up, no POST or beep codes and monitor doesn't even bother powering up!

    as far as i know i have the latest bios from gigabyte.
    all DDR2 6400, all same brand sticks.. Gigabyte EP41-ud3l bios F4
    so any ideas?

    Thanks in advance!
    *UPDATE*
    updated to F6 bios from Gbyte, system powers up, DOES NOT recognise extra 4GB tho..
    Last edited by Zant; 05 May 2010 at 02:00. Reason: update
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  2. ryo
    Posts : 1,953
    windows 7
       #2

    the issue you got when you put down or upgrade your memory stick.. how is you use just 4GB,,that's the issue come?
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  3. Posts : 12
    Windows 7 Ultimate X64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    issue arose when tried to upgrade from 4GB to 8GB Ram
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  4. ryo
    Posts : 1,953
    windows 7
       #4

    check your BIOS, that's detect 8GB when you added 4GB more.
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  5. Posts : 12
    Windows 7 Ultimate X64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    checked bios still only 4GB :/
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  6. ryo
    Posts : 1,953
    windows 7
       #6

    u run at 64bit right?? because if you run on 32bit is just can read only 4GB
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  7. Posts : 12
    Windows 7 Ultimate X64
    Thread Starter
       #7

    yes im running a 64bit system, problem occurs at power on, bios detects only 4GB ram, then randomly reboots in BIOS or when win7 is booting.. starting to think Mobo is farked
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  8. ryo
    Posts : 1,953
    windows 7
       #8

    let me check your mobo support 8GB or not. later i will post
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  9. Posts : 12
    Windows 7 Ultimate X64
    Thread Starter
       #9

    manual states 8GB max, im thinking its rubbish RAM or dodgy Mobo.. :/

    http://www.pbtech.co.nz/index.php?item=MEMHYN22024 memory

    http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/...e=GA-EP41-UD3L
    mobo ^^
    Last edited by Zant; 05 May 2010 at 03:50.
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  10. ryo
    Posts : 1,953
    windows 7
       #10

    be patient we still don't know what is cause.
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