Hey everyone! I'm running into a strange problem with my RAM setup. I've been testing my RAM sticks one by one, and here's what I found: one stick only lets the system boot when it's in slot 4. If I try putting it in slots 1, 2, or 3, the system goes into a boot loop—the fans spin up, I get no display or keyboard lighting, and after a minute, it shuts down and tries to restart.
The other stick works only in slot 2. When I put it in slots 1, 3, or 4, it also causes the same boot loop. The good news is that when I use both sticks together in slots 2 and 4, it runs perfectly in dual-channel mode. I'm trying to figure out if this issue is due to my BIOS settings, a memory configuration problem, or potentially a faulty motherboard. Any insights?
3 Answers
I agree with GamerDude67. That's definitely a strange behavior for RAM. I've had similar issues in the past that turned out to be related to the sticks, not the motherboard. Make sure your BIOS is updated, though; sometimes that can help with compatibility problems.
It sounds like the RAM sticks themselves might be the issue. Typically, the slots shouldn't cause such a reaction, especially with such a configuration. Maybe one of your sticks is faulty? It could be worth trying a different brand or model to see if the problem persists.
Have you tried reseating the RAM sticks? Sometimes just pulling them out and putting them back can resolve odd boot issues. Also, keep an eye on whether both sticks are listed in the BIOS when they’re installed—might give you a hint if one is being recognized properly.
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