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Old 28th Sep 2008, 05:27
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I have recently been posting with regards to my first PC build, which has finally started to work properly.

However, i do have one niggle that is bugging me. I cannot get my RAM to work in dual-channel mode.

This is my RAM:http://www.corsair.com/_datasheets/T...048-6400C4.pdf
This is my MOBO: http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?l1...74&modelmenu=1

Currently i have my two sticks of RAM in slots A1 and A2, NOT as i understand it the dual-channel slots, which should be either A1/B1 or A2/B2.

When i try to boot with RAM in dual-channel slots the PC will not reach past the BIOS boot page!!

Does this indicate dodgy RAM?
Do i need to manually adjust the settings in BIOS in some way?

Being a complete amateur at this (my first build remember) i am at a loss as to how to achieve it
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Old 2nd Oct 2008, 23:59
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Sorry for the late reply.

This indicates dodgy RAM or a dead DIMM slot. You might also check voltage settings.
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Old 3rd Oct 2008, 00:04
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Have you tried in both possible duel channel configurations?
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Old 6th Oct 2008, 09:03
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Try A1/B1, if this doesn't work try A2,B2.

I have that RAM and I believe it is in Dual Channel mode.

This could indicate dead RAM or a dead DIMM slot.
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