Wont post with memory in Channel_1

[EyedeA]

Hi All

My machine wont post when I use memory channel 1


I have the following setup
amd 965be x4
corsair dual channel 2x2gb 1600mhz
gb 880gm-ud2h

Dual channel is laid out so that slot0 + slot2 = Channel_0, slot1+slot3 = Channel_1

when i boot with memory in dual channel with either configuration (slot0+1 or slot2+3)

i get nothing but long beeps and it wont post

if i put it in channel_1 alone, i get the same

channel1 appears to not work at all on this

if i put both ram modules into channel0 (slot0+2) it works...

likewise, it'll boot with one module in either of the channel0 slots (both sticks confirmed)


Really confused about why this wouldn't be working...

Am I missing something?

[Agent]

You've eliminated the RAM. You've eliminated the other slots....

Sounds like your trouble shooting is conclusive - the memory channel is dead.
Other than the usual BIOS update in case of a bug, test with other RAM if you can, then return it if the results are the same.

[EyedeA]

Memory channel on the MB or CPU? Do you know whether OCUK (CPU) and Scan (MB) are any good for rma?

cheers

Andrew

[Agent]

That's a good point - there is no conclusive way to know if it's the memory controller on the CPU itself or a problem with the motherboard without physically swapping the parts out.

Assuming a CPU hasn't been overclocked / overvolted and pushed to it's limits, they are very reliable components. But again, I must stress that without swapping them out you can't be certain of which is at fault.

[EyedeA]

both brand new... i'll swap the motherboard first simply because it's cheaper! I'm crossing my fingers it's the board as scan will be much better to deal with i'm sure

[Agent]

This is where buying from the same retailer can quickly pay for itself. I've seen Scan take all the components back in a bundle like this to find the one at fault, with no extra charge to the customer.
They are very good customer service in situations like this in my experience