Mark,
You have a very good point. I tested the "suspect" dimm in all available
sockets.
Same failure...each test.....
Not satisfied, I then took the same dimm to another "like" machine (same
hdw) and swapped out 1 good dimm for this suspect dimm. The other machine
"booted" up the same (bad) way as the suspect machine. I conclude that
this dimm is just bad.
Yes, I will accept that I may have killed it. Really do not think so. I am
focused on "infant mortality."
I will give it up that "the suspect" m/b may still harbor a NOW bad dimm
slot. Guess I will not know until a replacement dimm arrives to
confirm. The m/b plays fine with the workable dimm in both slot 0 (black)
and slot 2 (black). (slot 1 (orange) and slot 3 (orange) are for
OverClocking the m/b; I do not use them!)
So far, this test ("suspect") machine has been running fine with only 1GB
of RAM for ~2wks 24/7 w/o any trouble.......... :)
Crucial and I will now decide whether I get warranty protection or
not. The RMA/Warranty claim is in process.
Thanks,
Duncan
At 17:19 01/21/2009 -0600, you wrote:
Well you might have "fixed" it last time by moving the DIMMs, maybe it was
just a matter of reseating them or there is a bad socket???
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of DHSinclair
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 3:04 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [H] New build trouble?
OK, I am now flumoxed! This new system worked fine for 4 days until I
moved to my back bedroom! Plugged it in and it did not work. If fact, it
did NOT work exactly like before I moved the RAM dimms........ I have now
take the system apart and have the m/b w/cpu and hs/fan mounted plus the
pair of dimms..............
I am no clueless as to how to figure out which of the major components is
bad (for RMA purposes).
I do have a new spare m/b, cpu w/hs/fan, dimms, and psu. I will be
building this hdw tonight.....
I really hate it when a plan goes into the tank! I do suspect infant
mortality. But, at this point I have not got a clue to who/what!
If I were to take the bare m/b, w/mounted cpu and hs/fan plus dimms, and,
the psu to a "qualified" repair shop, do you think they could sort out just
what is broken? ? ?
Thank you,
Duncan
At 20:39 12/20/2008 -0700, you wrote:
>1st thing I would do is clear the cmos, sometimes something there keeps
>them back. Make sure clear cmos jumper is in the normal position, they
>sometimes ship in the clear position.
>
>Powersupply all connections hooked up.
>fp
>
>At 05:24 PM 12/20/2008, DHSinclair Poked the stick with:
> >Seeking opinions and suggestions.
> >
> >I have a brand new PC built that will NOT light UP the display and
> provides NO POST codes either. I am stumped.............
> >
> >I am building a new PC to replace my old gaming platform. The old
> gaming platform uses an Adaptec 29160-64 and a pair of 18.4GB
> Cheetahs. I have run out of space on the c:/ partition, so it is time to
> backup and build a new, modern replacement PC.
> >
> >The new PC is:
> >Asus P5Q3 m/b
> >2x 1GB Crucial "Ballistix" DDR3 RAM
> >Intel E8400 C2D using the stock hs/fan
> >ATI R4670 video card
> >Seagate ST316015AS 160GB SATA HD
> >AOpen D-1240 PATA DVDROM
> >PCP&C 610 EPS12V PSU
> >
> >Since it will NOT even light up the Dell panel (no video out), I'm stuck
> in the ozone.
> >I do have a new spare m/b, a new spare E8400, and a new spare PCP&C 610
> EPS12V psu.
> >
> >I have tried my spare Matrox G200 PCI and my spare FX550 PCI video
> cards. Neither will light up the display....... Most odd!
> >
> >Just wondering where to start? My little black book is missing some
magic!
> >Thank you,
> >Duncan
>
>--
>Tallyho ! ]:8)
>Taglines below !
>--
>Can I go back to bed now?
