https://forum.asrock.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 25 May 2026 09:56:49 +0000 Wed, 12 May 2021 08:23:28 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://forum.asrock.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=18220 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums_black.png https://forum.asrock.com/ https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=18220&PID=87031&title=blank-screen-when-use-ram-slot-b1-b2#87031 Author: AINTPULNOUT
Subject: 18220
Posted: 12 May 2021 at 8:23am

I have also tried switching the i5 processor with an identical one from my child's computer and its exactly the same ]]> Wed, 12 May 2021 08:23:28 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=18220&PID=87031&title=blank-screen-when-use-ram-slot-b1-b2#87031 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=18220&PID=87030&title=blank-screen-when-use-ram-slot-b1-b2#87030 Author: AINTPULNOUT
Subject: 18220
Posted: 12 May 2021 at 8:21am

Hi I have a problem with my asrock z97 extreme 6 my pc won't boot with only 1 stick of ram in it has to be 2 sticks buttt... The 2nd stick doesn't register only runs 4gb it also won't work with a single stick of 8gb ram or register the 8gb stick if I put it in only the slot that's got the 4gb one in I've checked all the pins under magnify and all are fine can even post pictures I know exactly what pins they are on the board to check it has got my head mashed thanks for any replys]]> Wed, 12 May 2021 08:21:50 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=18220&PID=87030&title=blank-screen-when-use-ram-slot-b1-b2#87030 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=18220&PID=84391&title=blank-screen-when-use-ram-slot-b1-b2#84391 Author: IronRod
Subject: 18220
Posted: 01 Mar 2021 at 6:46am

Xaltar wrote: My advice still stands though, try 2 modules in slots A2 and B2 and see if you still have the issue. If so, then one of the channels (the B channel) may be dead or faulty. All this time you have not been operating in dual channel mode if you have had the RAM only in the A channel. If your B channel is dead then try removing the CPU and checking for bent pins and or debris in the socket or on the contact pads of the CPU. A single pad not making contact can cause a dead RAM channel. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

Thanks; will give that a try.]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2021 06:46:48 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=18220&PID=84391&title=blank-screen-when-use-ram-slot-b1-b2#84391 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=18220&PID=84334&title=blank-screen-when-use-ram-slot-b1-b2#84334 Author: Xaltar
Subject: 18220
Posted: 26 Feb 2021 at 8:16pm

IronRod wrote: I thought I was pretty clear in my post; guess not. So, I'll try again... I am attempting to use FOUR memory modules, all the same identical part. I have been using 4GBx2 for 6 years in A1/A2 and it has been working fine. I am now trying to use 4GBx4 -- in each of A1/A2 and B1/B2.

The joys of the internet, I missed your specs. Many prebuilts ship with a single
8gb stick.

My advice still stands though, try 2 modules in slots A2 and B2 and see if you
still have the issue. If so, then one of the channels (the B channel) may be dead
or faulty. All this time you have not been operating in dual channel mode if you
have had the RAM only in the A channel.

If your B channel is dead then try removing the CPU and checking for bent pins and
or debris in the socket or on the contact pads of the CPU. A single pad not making
contact can cause a dead RAM channel.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2021 20:16:31 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=18220&PID=84334&title=blank-screen-when-use-ram-slot-b1-b2#84334 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=18220&PID=84322&title=blank-screen-when-use-ram-slot-b1-b2#84322 Author: RLGL
Subject: 18220
Posted: 26 Feb 2021 at 3:43am

All 4 need to be a matched set, not two sets of 2. ]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2021 03:43:37 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=18220&PID=84322&title=blank-screen-when-use-ram-slot-b1-b2#84322 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=18220&PID=84320&title=blank-screen-when-use-ram-slot-b1-b2#84320 Author: IronRod
Subject: 18220
Posted: 26 Feb 2021 at 12:33am

I thought I was pretty clear in my post; guess not. So, I'll try again...

I am attempting to use FOUR memory modules, all the same identical part. I have been using 4GBx2 for 6 years in A1/A2 and it has been working fine. I am now trying to use 4GBx4 -- in each of A1/A2 and B1/B2.
]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:33:31 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=18220&PID=84320&title=blank-screen-when-use-ram-slot-b1-b2#84320 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=18220&PID=84308&title=blank-screen-when-use-ram-slot-b1-b2#84308 Author: Xaltar
Subject: 18220
Posted: 25 Feb 2021 at 6:54pm

The preferred slots for 2 RAM modules are A2 and B2, you need to install one module
in each channel to enable dual channel.

Post back here if you still have issues with the RAM in A2 and B2. ]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:54:33 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=18220&PID=84308&title=blank-screen-when-use-ram-slot-b1-b2#84308 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=18220&PID=84291&title=blank-screen-when-use-ram-slot-b1-b2#84291 Author: IronRod
Subject: 18220
Posted: 25 Feb 2021 at 6:21am

Oh, I forgot to add that it displays a POST code of 55 when those slots are used.
[Couldn't find a way to edit the post.]]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:21:08 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=18220&PID=84291&title=blank-screen-when-use-ram-slot-b1-b2#84291 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=18220&PID=84290&title=blank-screen-when-use-ram-slot-b1-b2#84290 Author: IronRod
Subject: 18220
Posted: 25 Feb 2021 at 6:18am

This computer has been running fine with 8GB (full configuration listed at bottom) since January 2016. I wanted to increase the RAM and purchased the exact same make and model RAM (same exact P/N) as is already installed.

However, installing any ram in slots DDR3_B1 and DDR3_B2 causes it to display a blank screen and it doesn't boot. I tried swapping the new RAM in place of the old RAM (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_A2) and that works fine.

So, I confirmed the new RAM is working okay. There is just something wrong when I attempt to use slots DDR3_B1 and DDR3_B2.

Please advise...


Configuration
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MBoard: ASRock Z97 Extreme6
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 CPU @ 3.60GHz
RAM: G.Skill 4GBx2 DDR3-1866 PC3-14900 (P/N: F3-14900CL9-4GBSR)
Chipset: Intel Haswell, rev 06
Southbridge: Intel Z97, rev 00
BIOS: AMI vP1.70, 12/17/2014]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:18:54 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=18220&PID=84290&title=blank-screen-when-use-ram-slot-b1-b2#84290