Quote Originally Posted by kberguy1 View Post
In preparation for my E8500 processor (on order), I installed some Corsair PC-9136 memory today. However, no matter what I try, I cannot get past the C1 on LED display when starting computer. I tried clearing CMOS, tried both pairs of slots on MB, and made sure to put the new RAM in after returning MB BIOS to factory settings. Nothing.

I can put my Patriot PC-8500 memory into either set of slots, and it works just fine. I really wanted this memory to work, and don't know what else to try. Because it was a special order, I am faced with a 20% restocking fee, and at $449 Canadian dollars, thats $90 out of my pocket. Any suggestions?

After you have been restting BIOS have you been manually setting the VDIMM voltage up to the rated voltage for those modules (2.2v-2.35v)? Also maybe manually set some of the DRAM settings within BIOS to make sure their not automatically defaulting to some hard to boot settings? I have a friend with thsi board and a kit of Corsairs PC2-8888's and he has a heck of a time getting them to bootup for the first time?