memory timings set to low computer not loading

dijunky · #1 28th Dec 2007, 02:28 PM

i have an intel core 2 e4400 2.0ghz proccesor, 3 (1)gig sticks of ram and an intel dg965wh board

I was recently trying to manually set memory timings and set the cas latency to three, originally five but later changed to four with no ill affects.
Restarted the computer and heard three beeps meaning a memory error, computer never loaded not even bios, then reset the bios by removing the battery. same issue, still hear the beep codes nothing loading.

**alex** · #2 28th Dec 2007, 02:47 PM

If you're still trying to run the ram at stock speeds then therein lies your problem.

But have you increased the voltage to the dimms at all? As this may (may) be the issue. Such tight timings, if the ram is capable of it (what ram?) will more than likely require a voltage higher than the stock 1.8.

I frankly doubt you're going to get CL3 regardless of the above but it's worth a shot.

dijunky · #3 28th Dec 2007, 02:59 PM

thanks for your fast reply, i cant increase the voltage as it is not a setting availible,
the main issue i am having is the computer wont load, the os and the bios, i turn it on and hear three beeps then it just stays running, with the screen blank

**alex** · #4 28th Dec 2007, 03:13 PM

3 beeps usually denotes ram problems in the post.

Relax your timings to stock and boot. Just to check you haven't permanently damaged anything. I doubt it but it's worth it to check.

What ram are you running? exact model please.

dijunky · #5 28th Dec 2007, 04:32 PM

I have three kingston kvr667d2 (1) gig sticks
the model number is 740617103816 1.8v

im still having the issue of the bios and os not loading, so i cant change the timings back to stock

**alex** · #6 28th Dec 2007, 05:13 PM

Okay, it looks like you haven't reset the bios.

turn pc off. remove power cable, pull the battery and then press the on switch. leave for two minutes then reconnect the battery.

Or, remove the cmos jumper if your mobo has one (it's clearly labelled and near the battery). Remove for 2 mins (cable removed etc) and replace.

dijunky · #7 28th Dec 2007, 06:40 PM

I tried removing the battery and then pushed the on button and left it for half and hour then replaced the battery and still no change. The computer still does not load.

dijunky · #8 28th Dec 2007, 09:28 PM

after removing the battery and still not loading i was beginning to think all was lost when i tried clearing the bios by means of jumpers, it work perfectly and now all is good and working,

I thank you so very much for your dedication and quick responses

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