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Dual channel memory not showing up as dual channel, RESOLVED

Wed Jul 27, 2011 12:08 pm

I have 2x4 GB dual channel corsair 1600 memory installed, they are installed in slots 1 and 3 out of the 4 slots in my Asus p8p67 pro rev 3.1 mobo. It doesn't show up as dual channel in the load up screen. I set it to XMP 1600 instead of JEBC 1333 as it was set before. It didn't say dual channel before either. I also diabeled the start up logo option in bios to start up faster.
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Re: Dual channel memory not showing up as dual channel, why?

Wed Jul 27, 2011 5:35 pm

According to the manual, slots 2 and 4 should be used. Worth a shot.
 
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Re: Dual channel memory not showing up as dual channel, why?

Thu Jul 28, 2011 9:10 am

Also check your mem timings and voltage in BIOS
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Re: Dual channel memory not showing up as dual channel, why?

Thu Jul 28, 2011 9:34 am

arsenhazzard wrote:
According to the manual, slots 2 and 4 should be used. Worth a shot.


This is more than likely the fix. However, I have seen non-QFL rated Ram to not show up.
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Re: Dual channel memory not showing up as dual channel, why?

Thu Jul 28, 2011 3:32 pm

IAmGhostDog wrote:
Also check your mem timings and voltage in BIOS






It says 1.5 v, thats what it is supposed to run at, can I actually change the timing? Is there supposed to be a dual channel select option in BIOS?
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Re: Dual channel memory not showing up as dual channel, why?

Fri Jul 29, 2011 8:07 am

RAMBO wrote:
IAmGhostDog wrote:
Also check your mem timings and voltage in BIOS

can I actually change the timing? Is there supposed to be a dual channel select option in BIOS?

No dual channel select option.
But check the manufacturer's spec for your memory.
Make sure the timings are correct.
If not you can change them in BIOS.
(That solved the problem for me once.)
And as others have said. Make sure they are in the proper slots for your board.
It might be something as simple as that.
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Re: Dual channel memory not showing up as dual channel, why?

Fri Aug 12, 2011 3:21 pm

arsenhazzard wrote:
According to the manual, slots 2 and 4 should be used. Worth a shot.







crap, you're right, microcenter screwed me, I specifically said make sure its dual channel.
 
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Re: Dual channel memory not showing up as dual channel, why?

Fri Aug 12, 2011 3:35 pm

What, did Microcenter install the RAM for you?
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Re: Dual channel memory not showing up as dual channel, why?

Fri Aug 12, 2011 4:01 pm

This happens a lot. I don't even bother guessing anymore myself, I always check the manual to be sure which two slots count as a channel pair. Sometimes a manufacturer decides on slots of the same color, sometimes slots of dissimilar colors - both either physically right next to each other or in alternating slots...
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Re: Dual channel memory not showing up as dual channel, why?

Fri Aug 12, 2011 4:02 pm

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What, did Microcenter install the RAM for you?






I had them build the PC/bought it there as well, they did have it in the 2nd and 4th slots at first, so I didn't check like a newbie. I had to bring it back a few times and it pissed them off. They gave me a dead mobo and ram at first, then CPU cooler made noise when it ran hot for half an hour, when they replaced it with the same model (deepcool) it made the same noise, so they replaced it with an A50 corsair. Then the PSU died and they replaced the corsair 800 with an corsair 850 TX V2. I overheard the cashier talking to the person who built it (heard his name being called) and he said that "he wouldn't touch my computer". At no point was I ever rude or angry at them, shook his hand and thanked him after every visit. WTF, you put it together, how is it my fault! I paid 1400 usd, not to mention the 90 in gas driving all the way out there and back every time I had to bring it back to them (27 mile trip to and from). I did not tinker with it internally at all, I hooked it up correctly-called an IT buddy that helped me walk through EVERY step (including everyone that helped me on here) from hooking it up properly to the final windows update. The last time the builder wouldn't even bring it out himself as he had all the previous times before. I just looked and the bottom plate to my corsair 600 T is missing. Their response-you should have bought the warranty-WOW OK.
 
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Re: Dual channel memory not showing up as dual channel, why?

Fri Aug 12, 2011 4:24 pm

Because its Asus... enough said
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Re: Dual channel memory not showing up as dual channel, why?

Fri Aug 12, 2011 4:25 pm

Personally, I would *never* have a place like that build a PC to spec. If you're not comfortable building your own, and don't have a local shop where you know and trust the people, you really ought to just buy something "off the rack" from a big OEM like HP.
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Re: Dual channel memory not showing up as dual channel, why?

Fri Aug 12, 2011 4:31 pm

EV42TMAN wrote:
Because its Asus... enough said

I'm not saying that Asus is perfect, but I've generally had less trouble with them than other brands.
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Re: Dual channel memory not showing up as dual channel, why?

Fri Aug 12, 2011 5:02 pm

EV42TMAN wrote:
Because its Asus... enough said







They recommended everything except the case and CPU, and I am happy with the final product-just not the fact that they lied to me when I asked them about dual channel running and they said that it was running. My rant was in response to "you should have bought the warranty" and the guy saying "I wont touch his computer". I have been in service before so I know how it is when people take their day out on you, I expect better from a professional. I was told ASUS was the best mobo-from them and many others, and I have to agree it has been very easy to deal with and runs great. It wasn't just the ASUS mobo-tech comes damaged sometimes and that's the way it is. Don't know why you would just point out ASUS.
 
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Re: Dual channel memory not showing up as dual channel, why?

Fri Aug 12, 2011 5:41 pm

just brew it! wrote:
Personally, I would *never* have a place like that build a PC to spec. If you're not comfortable building your own, and don't have a local shop where you know and trust the people, you really ought to just buy something "off the rack" from a big OEM like HP.






Perhaps, but not something you or others on here would probably do. I also want to learn this stuff, and it has been a great learning experience with everybody's help.
 
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Re: Dual channel memory not showing up as dual channel, why?

Fri Aug 12, 2011 7:05 pm

RAMBO wrote:
just brew it! wrote:
Personally, I would *never* have a place like that build a PC to spec. If you're not comfortable building your own, and don't have a local shop where you know and trust the people, you really ought to just buy something "off the rack" from a big OEM like HP.

Perhaps, but not something you or others on here would probably do. I also want to learn this stuff, and it has been a great learning experience with everybody's help.

Well, I never buy OEM PCs for myself or my family; I put something together from parts. But I *do* order pre-built HPs at work, since assembling systems is not my day job.

Too bad your learning experience didn't start early enough for you to build this time around...
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Re: Dual channel memory not showing up as dual channel, why?

Fri Aug 12, 2011 10:53 pm

RAMBO wrote:
They recommended everything except the case and CPU, and I am happy with the final product-just not the fact that they lied to me when I asked them about dual channel running and they said that it was running. My rant was in response to "you should have bought the warranty" and the guy saying "I wont touch his computer". I have been in service before so I know how it is when people take their day out on you, I expect better from a professional. I was told ASUS was the best mobo-from them and many others, and I have to agree it has been very easy to deal with and runs great. It wasn't just the ASUS mobo-tech comes damaged sometimes and that's the way it is. Don't know why you would just point out ASUS.

wow! and which city/state was this microcenter in?
 
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Re: Dual channel memory not showing up as dual channel, why?

Fri Aug 12, 2011 11:46 pm

Sounds like Houston, TX...
 
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Re: Dual channel memory not showing up as dual channel, why?

Fri Aug 12, 2011 11:48 pm

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Sounds like Houston, TX...

How so? Does the Houston Microcenter have a monopoly on clueless?
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Re: Dual channel memory not showing up as dual channel, why?

Sun Sep 04, 2011 9:19 pm

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RAMBO wrote:
They recommended everything except the case and CPU, and I am happy with the final product-just not the fact that they lied to me when I asked them about dual channel running and they said that it was running. My rant was in response to "you should have bought the warranty" and the guy saying "I wont touch his computer". I have been in service before so I know how it is when people take their day out on you, I expect better from a professional. I was told ASUS was the best mobo-from them and many others, and I have to agree it has been very easy to deal with and runs great. It wasn't just the ASUS mobo-tech comes damaged sometimes and that's the way it is. Don't know why you would just point out ASUS.

wow! and which city/state was this microcenter in?



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