960GM VGS3 FX Dual Channel Issue
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Topic: 960GM VGS3 FX Dual Channel Issue
Posted By: laheyandbobandy
Subject: 960GM VGS3 FX Dual Channel Issue
Date Posted: 23 Mar 2016 at 9:22am
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I recently purchased 2X4GB Ripjaws X 1866 CL9-10-9-28. I purchased them used from a message board. My motherboard will not accept them in dual-channel. The BIOS identifies both sticks but will only allocate 4GB for use. CPU-Z also shows that they are in single-channel. They appear to be from the same kit as the stick numbers are sequential. ASRock's website does not have them listed as approved on their list. Although, the list looks fairly old and may not have been updated. Is this most likely the issue? I originally had bios 1.2 and updated to 1.4. This did nothing for the problem. This mobo only has 2 memory slots which are A1 and B1. I tried switching the slots and that did nothing. As a side note, if I am using a single stick of ram I can only use the A1 memory slot. If I try to use B1 the OS will not boot. Is this specific to this board or could the B1 memory slot be bad. I could not find any info in the mobo manual that said anything about how their memory slots work. Also tried to reset CMOS and that didn't help. Manually changing frequency and timings in mobo did not work. Any advice? Thank you. |
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Posted By: Xaltar
Date Posted: 23 Mar 2016 at 2:04pm
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I would run memtest on each stick individually then both together to rule out bad memory. By the symptoms it may simply be a case of the RAM not being supported by the board. You can try getting in touch with Tech Support directly but I would test the RAM with memtest first. ------------- 
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Posted By: wardog
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2016 at 11:43am
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OP, what is the 8GB(2x4GB) Kit number of these sticks? In the meantime remain flashed to 1.40 as it is the latest and follow Xaltars advice of testing the sticks individually. |
Posted By: parsec
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2016 at 12:20pm
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What processor are you using? Only some processors are compatible with 1866 and 1600 speed memory when used in this board. What speed is the memory running at by default? Have you ever used this board before with different memory? Is the board new? Are either of these the memory model you have: http://gskill.com/en/finder?cat=31&prop_3=1866MHz&prop_4=0&prop_1=0&series=264&prop_14=DDR3&prop_2=8GB+%284GBx2%29&prop_6=Dual+Channel+kit" rel="nofollow - http://gskill.com/en/finder?cat=31&prop_3=1866MHz&prop_4=0&prop_1=0&series=264&prop_14=DDR3&prop_2=8GB+%284GBx2%29&prop_6=Dual+Channel+kit If so, check the QVL list provided by G.SKILL. I don't see any 960 chipset boards listed. ------------- http://valid.x86.fr/48rujh" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: laheyandbobandy
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2016 at 3:25am
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I ran memtest on each individual stick. Both sticks passed. I have not run them both together. I will do that soon. My system specs: FX- 6300. R9 380, EVGA 500 Watt, Windows 10 64 bit. The exact kit is F3-14900 SL9D-8GBXL DDR3 1866 CL9-10-9-28 (1.50 v). Using the link parsec provided does not show my mobo in the QVL. Explain what this means. Does it mean that the memory and the mobo have not been tested or does it mean that they are not compatible? Keep in mind that both sticks are fully recognized in BIOS and they both work fine as a single stick in the system. I don't have any kind of errors or BSODs when running an individual stick. By default the BIOS wants to run the stick at 1333. I have tried that and also tried manually changing it to 1866 in the BIOS. The sticks run fine individually at 1866. I have used this mobo before with another brand. 1X4gb of SuperTalent 1333. This stick is like the others. The OS will only load in the A1 slot and not in the B1 slot. I did not purchase the board new. I got it as part of a full system purchase from a friend. I emailed ASRock direclty. Here is my message and below will be there response. My Message: »Problem Description I
cannot get the mobo into dual-channel for RAM. The RAM is G. Skill
Ripjaws X (F3-14900CL9D-8GBXL DDR3 1866 CL9-10-9-28, made in 2013) Bios
recognizes that there are two sticks in the slots but it won't get out
of single-channel. CPU-Z also verifies that the set is in
single-channel. Here is ASRocks response: Hi XXXXX, Thank you for contacting ASRock support. How long you having the board? Please turn the power off, clear the CMOS. Load the BIOS setting default. Install 2 x memory on A1 and B1 or A2 and B2. Enter BIOS, Main to check whether shown Dual Channel memory mode. If not, it could be either mainboard, memory and/ or CPU causing the issue.
Note: The CPU has memory controller built in and if its malfunctioned that possible shown single channel mode.
· Disconnect the two power supplies sources from the main board. (24 Pins and 4 or 8 Pins) cables. · Pull the Battery out from its battery Socket. · Short the 2 pins CLRCMOS jumper from position 1~2 to 2~3 for about 5 minutes and then short back to 1-2 position · Finally reverse all steps above. Thank you ASRock America Support Team |
Posted By: wardog
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2016 at 4:44am
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Please install CPU-Z and post in screenshots of the SPD and MEMORY tabs for each stick while installed individually. Your Problem Description above seems to indicate you may have two mis-matched sticks of memory. Your provided screenshots will allow me to determine a possible mis-matched. |
Posted By: laheyandbobandy
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2016 at 8:44am
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The first stick is numbered 13452100963927 CPU-Z Mem http://i.imgur.com/SoCYsve.png CPU-Z Spd http://i.imgur.com/4f06bid.png Second stick is numbered 13452100963928 CPU-Z Mem http://i.imgur.com/ViJg5AB.png CPU-Z Spd http://i.imgur.com/ZMMRXEz.png |
Posted By: parsec
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2016 at 11:42am
The FX-6300 is rated to work with up to 1866 memory, so no OC of the memory.
Good question, you can only get a definitive answer from G.SKILL. Obviously some memory models will be incompatible. Has G.SKILL tested every mother board in existence with that memory? Of course not. We could ask, define compatibility. If you check the compatibility list of some ASRock boards, you'll find that very high speed memory models will only work with one DIMM per channel. Or the memory will only work with one DIMM in single channel mode. The only thing I can say about the memory you have is, out of all the mobo manufactures included in the QVL, only three out of nine include any AM3+ boards in the compatibility list, and none are 960 chipset boards.
Unfortunately, we have two added variables/unknowns here: The board and memory was purchased used. You said you've never been able to get memory recognized in the B1 slot, with two different types of memory. IMO, until you verify that the B1 slot is working or not, nothing else matters. ------------- http://valid.x86.fr/48rujh" rel="nofollow">
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laheyandbobandy wrote:Posted By: laheyandbobandy
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2016 at 1:46pm
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IMO, until you verify that the B1 slot is working or not, nothing else matters. How do I verify this? I asked the manufacturer about running one stick in either slot and they ignored the question. Do I need to just find some approved RAM and run it? |
Posted By: wardog
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2016 at 9:00pm
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Your sticks, as pictured, are running wildly out of their rated XMP specs. Do you know how to set their timings, command rate, andvoltage manually in the BIOS? If so, set them to the 1866 numbers represented in the third column from the right as displayed the in pic http://i.imgur.com/ZMMRXEz.png Should they fail at 1866 set them to the 1600 column titled JEDEC #6. Please report back the results. |
Posted By: parsec
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2016 at 11:50pm
The friend that you bought the board from apparently used it for a while. What memory did he use with this board? He may still have that memory. It shouldn't be that difficult to find some memory that works with this board. For example, this G.SKILL memory from your board's memory support list should be easy to find: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231193" rel="nofollow - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231193 That one memory slot that seems to refuse to work bothers me. If a single DIMM works in the A1 slot, there is no reason why it shouldn't work in the B1 slot. The B1 slot is 0 for 2 for models of memory that work fine in the A1 slot. Something is just not right about that. ------------- http://valid.x86.fr/48rujh" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: laheyandbobandy
Date Posted: 28 Mar 2016 at 1:47pm
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Went into the BIOS and set them at the 9-10-9-28. They are working fine but still in single channel. images below: http://i.imgur.com/Klx2Rnh.png http://i.imgur.com/peIGwdo.png I also have another mobo on the way and a set of PNY ram. I will test the other ram in my current mobo and then test both sets in the new mobo. We will see if the memory slot is the issue. By the way, thank you all for your help. You have been very patient with me. |
Posted By: wardog
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2016 at 7:13pm
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These default to 1333, as you know. 1. When at 1333 were they running dual channel? 2. Is this system just put together? ie: has the processor/MB combo, as it is now, ran in dual channel previously? |
Posted By: wardog
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2016 at 7:15pm
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. and 3. Did you remember to set the Command Rate to 2(T) ? |
Posted By: laheyandbobandy
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2016 at 10:56am
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These default to 1333, as you know.
1. When at 1333 were they running dual channel? No, they won't at 1333 nor 1866. 2. Is this system just put together? ie: has the processor/MB combo, as it is now, ran in dual channel previously? I have had the rig about a year and a half. I just recently purchased the ram. Previously I was running 1x4GB stick. I have no idea if it ran in dual previous to me owning the system. . and 3. Did you remember to set the Command Rate to 2(T) ? Yes. |