I'm experiencing a boot issue with my PC, and after taking everything apart to test, I suspect there might be a problem with either my motherboard or the DIMM B2 slot. It seems to boot successfully with one stick of RAM, and both sticks function properly in the DIMM B1 slot. I'm uncertain if the issue lies with the BIOS or the DIMM slot itself. Since I'm having trouble with the DIMM B slots, can I switch to using the DIMM A slots without causing further problems?
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For optimal performance, you should install the RAM sticks in one A slot and one B slot. Typically, the best configuration is to use A2 and B2, but it often works fine with other combinations. If both A1 and B1 are operational, you can use that setup too. A1 and B2 should be fine as well if you really need to go that route. Just experiment a bit!
I've heard the recommended setup is A2 and B2 too. Sometimes motherboards can be temperamental. If it's only accepting one stick of RAM, that might point to a problem with the slot or possibly a BIOS setting. Have you tried resetting the BIOS?