975xbx "badaxe" RAM problem?

[areic]

Hello all, just ordered 2 X 1024 of ram ro replace me 2 X 512. Both are OCZ gold and both 667. When place in slots the new ram would not let the computer boot. I switched slots and no change. I put the old ram back in and it fired right up. Did I get brand new bad ram? I just want to be sure I am not missing something. Also I have an 805 chip "for now" with 533FSB, whaen I try to set the ram speed to 667, also no boot. Is this because I cant run the ram faster than the FSB?

[gone_fishin]

Hello all, just ordered 2 X 1024 of ram ro replace me 2 X 512. Both are OCZ gold and both 667. When place in slots the new ram would not let the computer boot. I switched slots and no change. I put the old ram back in and it fired right up. Did I get brand new bad ram? I just want to be sure I am not missing something. Also I have an 805 chip "for now" with 533FSB, whaen I try to set the ram speed to 667, also no boot. Is this because I cant run the ram faster than the FSB?

Try putting your old ram in, setting the speed in Bios to 533 and 5 5 5 15 timings and the recommended voltage for your new OCZ ram. Save the settings, exit, turn off and try installing the new OCZ ram to see if it will boot.

[areic]

ram says 4-4-4-8 right on it and I am running at 533. M

[areic]

why would old (2wks) 512 staicks be 4-4-4-12 and the new 1GB sticks be 4-4-4-8? I am not an experienced OC'er, but trying to learn. Looks like there are some 4-4-4-12 at newegg. Mine were on special at Zipzoomfly. guess thats why. Havent seen the 5-5-5-15 yet. Is there much difference with the timings in improvment? ( dont laugh, learning)

[[XC] DragonOrta]

Well, putting them at 5-5-5-15 will give you a better chance of booting, because there is a chance that the timings that you were using for the 2x512 are too tight for the 2x1gb.

[areic]

Changed to 5-5-5-15 settings and 1GB sticks still wont boot. Left the settings and put 512 sticks back and no problems. I read on some other sites that alot of people have been getting these bad. Is there a significant advantage to the 4-4-4-15 or 5-5-5-15 compared to these 4-4-4-8 units. If so there is no point in "exchanging" them for the same thing. I think these are just plain bad?

[Ad1tya]

What about the Voltage?

OCZ Rams mostly take like 2V - 2.2V

The 512mb*2 kit, must be running @ 1.8V or sumthing....

Check that out...

[[XC]Atomicpineapple]

Ive got a similar problem, my OCZ PC6400 Platinum XTX (rated DDR800 4-5-4-15 1.9 volts) will not boot when the divider is set to 667 on the bad axe. I have an 805 CPU as well, not sure if its the 533FSB causing problem with it. Ive tried all the voltages available, set timings to 5-5-5-15, 4-4-3-12 (the SPD programmed timings) and tried when I had the FSB set to 800MHz (yes it all boots fine with FSB at 800 and memory on 533 divider, but 667 is a no-go).

[FragTamer]

Problems, problems... But when you buy an Intel rev. 302 mobo and put a new D - 960 processor in it, the system hangs when Windows installation is installing devices @ 35mins :stick: . I'm still awaiting a rev 304 to rectify a possible incompatability problem. Intel is currrently running tests on this issue to my knowledge. No other hardware is believed to be at fault. Still waiting... :(

[areic]

Ive got a similar problem, my OCZ PC6400 Platinum XTX (rated DDR800 4-5-4-15 1.9 volts) will not boot when the divider is set to 667 on the bad axe. I have an 805 CPU as well, not sure if its the 533FSB causing problem with it. Ive tried all the voltages available, set timings to 5-5-5-15, 4-4-3-12 (the SPD programmed timings) and tried when I had the FSB set to 800MHz (yes it all boots fine with FSB at 800 and memory on 533 divider, but 667 is a no-go).

I have voltage set to 2.1 with no luck. I have not tried to change the FSB to 800 or the divider to 533 yet, where are these in the bios, I dont recall seeing a divider setting? Can a 533MHZ FSB chip run with the bios set at 800MHZ? how will the change in the FSB and divider effect the performance / stability?

[[XC]Atomicpineapple]

I have voltage set to 2.1 with no luck. I have not tried to change the FSB to 800 or the divider to 533 yet, where are these in the bios, I dont recall seeing a divider setting? Can a 533MHZ FSB chip run with the bios set at 800MHZ? how will the change in the FSB and divider effect the performance / stability?


Theres a simple mod you need to perform to unlock the BIOS on the Bad Axe, see FreeCableGuys sticky for details.

[SturmoV]

What is the maximum supported memory voltage for a "badaxe" board without a Vddr mod?

If I buy a couple of 2.2-2.3v sticks, will I be able to set the voltage in bios to that value?

[gone_fishin]

What is the maximum supported memory voltage for a "badaxe" board without a Vddr mod?

If I buy a couple of 2.2-2.3v sticks, will I be able to set the voltage in bios to that value?

2.2v is maximum without modding the board.

[SturmoV]

2.2v is maximum without modding the board.


Thanks! I hope this memory (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231077) will run fine on it.