Z170 Gaming ITX - Memory Issues

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   Hey guys, pulling my hair out here...
Can't get system to boot with the second DIMM slot with the GSKILL TridentZ 3770mhz DDR4 that I've got. Have checked each stick in Slot 1 and boots fine, single stick in Slot 2 and it won't boot and neither will sticks in both Slot 1 & 2.

So far I've tried:
1) Downgrading to 1.60 bios
2) Upgrading back to 1.80 bios
3) Reseating CPU (and checking for bent pins)

Any thoughts?

Scott

Edited by kudoz - 05 Jun 2016 at 9:27am

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kudoz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 05 Jun 2016 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote kudoz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Z170 Gaming ITX - Memory Issues Posted: 05 Jun 2016 at 9:26am
	Hey guys, pulling my hair out here... Can't get system to boot with the second DIMM slot with the GSKILL TridentZ 3770mhz DDR4 that I've got. Have checked each stick in Slot 1 and boots fine, single stick in Slot 2 and it won't boot and neither will sticks in both Slot 1 & 2. So far I've tried: 1) Downgrading to 1.60 bios 2) Upgrading back to 1.80 bios 3) Reseating CPU (and checking for bent pins) Any thoughts? Scott Edited by kudoz - 05 Jun 2016 at 9:27am

clubfoot Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 Mar 2016 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 246	Post Options Post Reply Quote clubfoot Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Jun 2016 at 9:36am
	IS it this kit F4-3733C17D-8GTZ?


kudoz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 05 Jun 2016 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote kudoz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Jun 2016 at 9:49am
	Mine's actually the 4x4GB kit (identical specs and silicon from what I gather), using 2 in this board and 2 in another. F4-3733C17Q-16GTZ

clubfoot Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 Mar 2016 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 246	Post Options Post Reply Quote clubfoot Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Jun 2016 at 9:55am
	When you say boot, do you actually mean post,...to BIOS/UEFI? If you can't get to UEFI follow the clear CMOS procedure. Basically shut power off, pull cord, remove battery, move CLR CMOS jumper to CLR position, wait a bit, return jumper to default, install battery, plugin and power up.


kudoz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 05 Jun 2016 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote kudoz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Jun 2016 at 10:20am
	Yeah, doesn't post / get to UEFI... Tried using the cmos reset switch (there's no pin header or battery on this one)

kudoz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 05 Jun 2016 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote kudoz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Jun 2016 at 12:11pm
	Well, looks like somehow a bit of a CPU socket pin has broken off... blew it out with some compressed air and used a pin to angle up the remaining part of the pin... voila! Both DIMMS now detected and running fine! :)

clubfoot Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 Mar 2016 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 246	Post Options Post Reply Quote clubfoot Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Jun 2016 at 8:58am
	Phew,....good save :) Enjoy.