RAM Blue screens at 1600mhz

[Denic]

Hey guys,

I recently purchased this RAM as part of my new build:
GeIL EVO Leggera 8GB 1600MHz

My motherboard is:
http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/B75%2...Specifications

My CPU is i3 3220.

The RAMs SPD is 1330MHz or somewhere along those lines. So I did the usual thing, went into the BIOS and changed the XMP to profile 1. Saved the BIOS and as soon as I got to my windows desktop, I got a BSOD. I set XMP back to auto (No disable setting) and manually set the frequency to 1600MHz and also manually set the timings. Blue screen after blue screen... So I messed with the voltage, tweaking it between 5v and 6v... Still no joy.

It is worth noting that the RAM runs fine when it's set to 1300MHz

Is it like the RAM is faulty or is it likely the RAM and my mobo just don't get on?

Cheers

[HalloweenJack]

hmmm the memory spec list shows 2 types on geil ram as compatable just not the ones you have specifically

know of another machine to test them in?

[kalniel]

I presume you mean 1.5 and 1.6V, not 5 or 6!

What are the full CAS timings and voltages for the RAM (should be a sticker on the modules)? Are you using 2T command rate?

Sometimes you need to increase the voltage on the CPU memory controller as well to run faster ram like 1600.

The other thing is check that you are only increasing the RAM frequency - you might be overclocking some other part of the system.

[Denic]

Yeah I mean 1.5v up to 7.0v as advised by a different forum.

The timings are 9-9-9-28 1.50v VDIMM

I have no idea what 2T command rate means. I am increasing the RAM Frequency. I haven't messed with the CPU memory controller.

So I should look for 2T command rate and maybe increase CPU Memory controller voltage?

Thanks

[HalloweenJack]

i hope you havent put 7volts through the ram oO

and look for command rate - likely you`ll probably need to change it from 1T to 2T in the bios

[Denic]

i hope you havent put 7volts through the ram oO

and look for command rate - likely you`ll probably need to change it from 1T to 2T in the bios

Hi thanks,

I changed it from 1 to 2 but it still BSOD instantly.

Anything else?

[Thorsson]

Have you tried running Memtest at 1333 and 1600?

[Denic]

Have you tried running Memtest at 1333 and 1600?

I haven't had time to yet but I am getting a completely new set of RAM tomorrow. Same speed but different brand.

If I get the BSOD again with the new RAM, what would my next steps be?

Cheers

[AndyM95]

I haven't had time to yet but I am getting a completely new set of RAM tomorrow. Same speed but different brand.

If I get the BSOD again with the new RAM, what would my next steps be?

Cheers

There may not be anything you can do. How long ago did you purchase the memory, is it still under warranty?

[Thorsson]

I haven't had time to yet but I am getting a completely new set of RAM tomorrow. Same speed but different brand.

If I get the BSOD again with the new RAM, what would my next steps be?

Cheers

Then it's down to the motherboard I'd say. How old is that?

[HalloweenJack]

if your local to eastbourne in sussex your welcome to try the ram in my rig if you want

[Denic]

Then it's down to the motherboard I'd say. How old is that?

The motherboard is only a few days old. It was all purchased with a new rig.

If it still does BSOD though, could it be down to a RAM compatibility issue? The RAM isn't on the compatibility list on the mobo website.

if your local to eastbourne in sussex your welcome to try the ram in my rig if you want

Appreciate the offer mate but I'm from Stoke... Sadly.

[Bonebreaker777]

I have B75 chipset board. Had some minor issues which all disappeared after a BIOS update (EIST didn't work, neither did Turbo and I could properly change the memory settings).

What happens when you set your memory to auto? Does it boot at 1333Mhz? When yes,then the BIOS believes that is the right frequency to pair with your CPU and you CAN'T manually increase (overclock) the memory, thanks to the B75 chipset. All you can do is change the timing settings and voltage.

I wouldn't bother with Memtest86. I tested my memory at 1333Mhz with 7-7-7-20 at 1.5V (increase from 1.35V default) from DOS booted from a USB key . After about 60min of testing all finished, no errors.
So I saved the settings and booted the OS. I believe half of my drivers didn't even loaded, crashed immediately. Best for testing memory settings would be a program right in Windows.

I suggest : BIOS update > different memory modules > send back the mobo.

[Denic]

I have B75 chipset board. Had some minor issues which all disappeared after a BIOS update (EIST didn't work, neither did Turbo and I could properly change the memory settings).

What happens when you set your memory to auto? Does it boot at 1333Mhz? When yes,then the BIOS believes that is the right frequency to pair with your CPU and you CAN'T manually increase (overclock) the memory, thanks to the B75 chipset. All you can do is change the timing settings and voltage.

I wouldn't bother with Memtest86. I tested my memory at 1333Mhz with 7-7-7-20 at 1.5V (increase from 1.35V default) from DOS booted from a USB key . After about 60min of testing all finished, no errors.
So I saved the settings and booted the OS. I believe half of my drivers didn't even loaded, crashed immediately. Best for testing memory settings would be a program right in Windows.

I suggest : BIOS update > different memory modules > send back the mobo.

Thanks for the reply. When on auto it does boot at 1333MHz. Does this mean I'll have the same issue with new RAM aswell?

Cheers

[Bonebreaker777]

Could be, don't have to be but could be. I suggest a BIOS update. The MoBo have to understand that you have Ivy Bridge class CPU which means you are eligible to 1600Mhz memory frequency. Unless you achieve that, don't think you will be able to enjoy 1600Mhz memory.

On the other hand you could be the few chosen, who just suffers from incompatibility. Just see what the new memory modules do, right after a BIOS update. Or even better, try before and after

[c12038]

Could be this

**DDR3 1600 with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU, DDR3 1333 with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU.

Taken from the specs for the motherboard website here http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/B75%2...Specifications Look under memory section then the 2 red stars


I take it the CPU you have is a Sandy bridge chip