Originally Posted by Wiztom
Hello all,
Bought a new NForce6m-A with an AMD Black Box X-2 processor. This memory is supposed to be perfect for the processor running in dual mode. I am unable to get dual mode on this motherboard. I have sent multiple e-mails to ECS and not getting anywhere. If you place the memory sticks in 1/2 slot (per ECS) the computer just beeps constantly and will not boot. Same with 3/4, 2/4 and 1/4. Its happy as a clam in 1/3 slot but shows single channel. Any help appreciated.
ECS NForce6m-a Ver. 2.0 Dual channel memory problem.
Same problem.... ECS suggested a BIOS flash did it and nothing. Returned the board to Fry's (it was new, 9 days old) for a replacement. The replacement is doing the same thing....
The board will post and run only in single channel mode: Dimms 1, 3 or 1 &3. Have used Patriot Extreme 2GB sticks (high latency and low)> someone suggested low would work. Also used OCZ reaper and Corsair... beeps
(Will work in single channel mode: Dimms 1 & 3 only).
Switched out the power supply Antec TPII-550 watt, sli, pci-e to a Dynex 500watt.... no change
Switched out the video card Eva 7300 GT to a PCI matrox mill (really old one)> no change
Unplugged everything except the floppy & video card....
Someone somewhere suggested try using an older Antec 380 watt power supply...
CPU swap first....
I have ordered a 800watt BFG...
This motherboard is getting to be expensive pain in the ask me ....
I will now switch out the 5600 + CPU for a 3800 which is running fine on an ECS 6100SM-M motherboard in dual channel mode with all the before mentioned memory.
I don't know why I wanted the additional memory slots....
Please post a solution/explaination.
Tia