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    ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 RAM Problem (Corsair Vengeance DDR3 16GB Kit)

    Hello everyone

    I recently built a new computer, but i can't run with all 16GB of RAM.

    Code:

    Computer Spec:Case: NZXT Phantom Crafted Series Special Edition (Black/Orange)Mobo: ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Gen3CPU: Intel Core i7-2600k 3.4GHzPSU: Corsair Enthusiast Series TX850 V2RAM: Corsair Vengeance CL9, PC3-12800, 1600MHz, 9-9-9-24, DDR3 SDRAM 16GB Kit (4x4GB)GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 580 Lightning Extreme Edition (3GB GDDR5)CPU Cooling: Corsair Hydro Series H80 Liquid CPU CoolerHDD-1: Corsair SSD Force 3 Series 90GBHDD-2: Hitachi Deskstar 1TB, 7200RPMHDD-3: Samsung 250GB, 7200RPMHDD-4: Samsung 250GB, 7200RPMOS: Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    I've updated the BIOS and tried the following RAM combinations:

    4x4GB in A1, A2, B1, B2 = Dr. Debug Code 45, Monitor: No Signal

    3x4GB in A1, A2, B1 = Dr. Debug Code 45, Monitor: No Signal
    3x4GB in A1, A2, B2 = Dr. Debug Code 45, Monitor: No Signal
    3x4GB in A1, B1, B2 = Dr. Debug Code 45, Monitor: No Signal
    3x4GB in A2, B1, B2 = Dr. Debug Code 45, Monitor: No Signal

    2x4GB in A1, A2 = Dr. Debug Code 45, Monitor: No Signal
    2x4GB in A1, B1 = Dr. Debug Code 45, Monitor: No Signal
    2x4GB in A1, B2 = Dr. Debug Code 45, Monitor: No Signal
    2x4GB in A2, B1 = Dr. Debug Code 45, Monitor: No Signal
    2x4GB in A2, B2 = Dr. Debug Code 45, Monitor: No Signal

    1x4GB in A1 = Dr. Debug Code 45, Monitor: No Signal
    1x4GB in A2 = Dr. Debug Code 45, Monitor: No Signal

    And finally with 2x4GB in B1 & B2 something happens.
    Dr. Debug shows code 36 for 5-6 seconds, then the monitor gets a signal.
    At POST, Dr. Debug shows code A3, boots up Windows and all works fine.

    I've tried all the combinations with XMP 1.2 Profile on, also manually setting the frequency to 1600MHz.

    Also, in the BIOS main tab it says "Single Channel Configuration".

    I don't know what to do anymore, so any help will be appreciated, thank you in advance.

    - FleX
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  • #2
    Re: ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 RAM Problem (Corsair Vengeance DDR3 16GB Kit)

    check your cpu socket for bent pins
    a dead slot it almost always a bent pin

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    • #3
      Re: ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 RAM Problem (Corsair Vengeance DDR3 16GB Kit)

      test each slot one at a time using a single stick

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      • #4
        Re: ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 RAM Problem (Corsair Vengeance DDR3 16GB Kit)

        Originally posted by onemoar View Post
        test each slot one at a time using a single stick
        Already done that, only B1 and B2 works :/

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        • #5
          Re: ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 RAM Problem (Corsair Vengeance DDR3 16GB Kit)

          Originally posted by onemoar View Post
          check your cpu socket for bent pins
          a dead slot it almost always a bent pin
          Will check that later, just need to buy some Cooler Paste first :)

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          • #6
            Re: ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 RAM Problem (Corsair Vengeance DDR3 16GB Kit)

            Well I have a similar setup (Extreme 7 Gen3 with 4x4GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600Mhz but CL8 instead of CL9, bought 2 kits of 8gb instead of a single kit of 16GB) and it works well so it's most likely an hardware issue either on the motherboard itself (like the bent pin previously mentionned) or maybe the RAMs are defective. Can you test the RAM on another board? BTW, in my case it wouldn't read the right profile (always tried DDR1333 and CL9 timings) so I had to manually input those values (only freq and the 4 main timings, I left everything else to auto).

            Hope that helps a bit.
            Kerdal

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            • #7
              Re: ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 RAM Problem (Corsair Vengeance DDR3 16GB Kit)

              You might want to check this thread about those code 45 errors.
              It seems the consensus is its motherboard related.
              ASRock P67 Fatal1ty Pro mobo issues - General-Motherboard - Motherboards-Memory

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              • #8
                Re: ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 RAM Problem (Corsair Vengeance DDR3 16GB Kit)

                ...If after as advised above a close inspection of the CPU for potential bent pins does not reveal any bent pins RMA the board as maybe you got a "lemon" which is more likely then bad RAM

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                • #9
                  Re: ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 RAM Problem (Corsair Vengeance DDR3 16GB Kit)

                  its easy to test for bad ram sticks,just try each stick one at a time in a known working ram slot,good ram sticks will boot up pc and any bad ones wont
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                  • #10
                    Re: ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 RAM Problem (Corsair Vengeance DDR3 16GB Kit)

                    I have this EXACT same problem!! ASRock Z68 Extreme7 motherboard won't post if I use memory in either of the A slots but works fine if I ONLY use the B slots. I tested all 4 memory sticks (G.Skill Ripjaw 16gb DDR3 2133) in all 4 slots and in all different combinations and each one works perfectly but only if used in the B slots.

                    Really annoying, if anyone has any ideas please follow-up, I have my full details in a thread here: ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Memory Slot Problem Causes No Post - General-Motherboard - Motherboards-Memory

                    If no suggestions pop up soon I will be RMAing the motherboard (after checking tonight to see if I see any bent pins). I had no issues at all when putting the system together, CPU fit perfectly first try so if pins were bent they were that way when it arrived.

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                    • #11
                      Re: ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 RAM Problem (Corsair Vengeance DDR3 16GB Kit)

                      In my case it was a faulty motherboard i had gotten, so i RMA'ed it and recieved a new one the next day, now it runs perfectly fine with all 16 GB of RAM.
                      Although when i boot up, it still hangs at code 36 for a couple of seconds before the monitor gets a signal, and then during post i get the codes A3 and B2.

                      Anyone knows how to fix these?

                      EDIT: Also, it seems to be a common problem with the Extreme7, i've heard of alot of people whose 1st, 2nd, even 3rd motherboard they recieved, having this RAM problem.
                      Last edited by FlexDK; 11-29-2011, 03:03 PM.

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                      • #12
                        Re: ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 RAM Problem (Corsair Vengeance DDR3 16GB Kit)

                        I have the same memmory. I had(still have) random bluescreen crashes. Mem86+ revealed a bad ram stick. I replaced the memmory with the same and the crashes got better, but I still have them. I have checked the memmory again and it is ok. I have also checked the os drive(s) and it is ok. Not sure why I'm having the crashes--mostly x...05 errors with ataport.sys, ntoskrnl.exe, cfosspeed6.sys, cng.sys, and istore.sys drivers causing the problems. I had a one x....01 and x.....07 error as well. I'm running two ssd drives in raid 0 as my os drives. I'm wondering if it is the Momo (asrock extreme7)

                        Brent

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                        • #13
                          Re: ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 RAM Problem (Corsair Vengeance DDR3 16GB Kit)

                          what voltages are you using for cpu,vtt and dram?
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                          Intel i7 3770k 24/[email protected] 1.38v Turbo llc +0.165v dvid multithreading enabled
                          Samsung Green(MV-3V4G3D/US) 8GB @2133mhz 9-10-10-21-1t 1.55v
                          Thermalright Silver Arrow Cpu Cooler
                          1xSamsung 840 pro 256 Gb SSD windows 8.1 pro 64bit
                          1xSamsung f4 HD204UI 2tb hard drive Storage
                          Powercolor 7970 3gb V3 @1150mhz core/1700mhz mem,1.150v Accelero aftermarket air cooler 55c max
                          Razer Lycosa Keyboard
                          Logitech X-530 5.1 Speakers
                          Lite-On iHAS124-19 24x Sata DVDRW
                          K-World Hybrid DVB-T 210SE Digital T.V Card
                          L.G E2260V L.E.D 1920x1080 Monitor
                          Xfx Pro 750w silver rated Psu 80+
                          Fractal Arc Midi Case

                          http://i38.tinypic.com/14myvfa.jpg x58 ud5 <=3.8ghz + 4.2ghz Overclock Template!!
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                          • #14
                            Re: ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 RAM Problem (Corsair Vengeance DDR3 16GB Kit)

                            Lots of RMAs--doesn't sound good. I started a support ticket with Asrock for my issue. I'll see what they have to say--thanks.

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                            • #15
                              Re: ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 RAM Problem (Corsair Vengeance DDR3 16GB Kit)

                              Currently my voltages are: 1.017V, 5.112V, 1.50V respectively. It seems to happen overclocked or not.

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