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Restart before Boot + Missing RAM

Discussion in 'Memory - RAM' started by P6X58D-E, Mar 3, 2013.

  1. P6X58D-E

    P6X58D-E

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    Operating System:
    Windows 7
    Bit of a strange question here and have been unable to find a solution elsewhere. I have just reformatted my PC and have Windows 7 Ultimate installed inc SP1. I have noticed however that my system is only recognizing 4.00GB of the 6 installed (Tri Slot 3 x 2.00). Before the format it was all recognized.

    I have since noticed that if I update my BIOS to the latest version the PC WILL recognize all the RAM... HOWEVER I then get 2x restarts of a few seconds each before the system decides to Boot.

    The latest BIOS updates do stipulate that they contain:

    'Add Memory Recheck feature'
    and
    'Improve memory compatibility'

    I am currently on BIOS version 0502 that only sees 4GB and doesnt restart. The 3 newest BIOS updates 0602, 0701, 0803 all recognise 6GB but have the restarts before it decides to boot up. (never more than 2)

    It's driving me insane and cant quite seem to pinpoint the exact problem but have narrowed it down at least. Hoping someone on here with more experience can lend a hand.

    PS: RAM sticks are fine and not defective.


    specs:
    Intel i7 950 3.07GHz
    Nvidia GTX 470
    6GB RAM
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit - SP1
    500GB HDD
     
    P6X58D-E, Mar 3, 2013
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  3. P6X58D-E

    P6X58D-E

    Joined:
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    Operating System:
    Windows 7
    PSU: OCZ ModXStream Pro 700W Modular
    RAM: Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz
    MOBO: Asus P6X58D-E
     
    P6X58D-E, Mar 3, 2013
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