Freezing Problem - Memory

OK - I have tried adjusting the ram voltage and settings as suggested, but
the machine still suffered the same.

I am very hesitant there is a power supply problem as I installed a 550w due
to the resources, it definitely seems memory linked, and the only way to
overcome the problem is to remove either of the two Memory sticks (can be
any one) and just run at 512mb

Any further ideas?

Vincent


"Vincent Wonnacott" <> wrote in message
news:c8c854$pe0$...
> Thanks for your time, I will try tonight and keep you posted.
>
> Vincent
> "ICee" <> wrote in message
> news:MaydnXjieKWaPjTdRVn-...
> > Vincent Wonnacott wrote:
> > > Icee
> > >
> > > I currently have the memory timings set to "aggressive" is this
> > > incorrect...
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > > Vincent
> >
> > With both sticks installed, it's best to leave it set to Optimal, or By
> > SPD. Corsair memory has fast timings anyway, so aggressive is probably
> > too, well, aggressive.
> >
> > > "ICee" <> wrote in message
> > > news:e8mdnayRhNzMAjTdRVn-...
> > >> ICee wrote:
> > >>> Vincent Wonnacott wrote:
> > >>>> I have recently upgraded to an Asus A7N8X-E Deluxe board with an
> > >>>> Athlon 3200XP proc and 1gb Corsair 400mhz mem.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> After a few weeks use, I have started to get a break down in
> > >>>> graphics, resulting in my screen graphics starting to pixelate and
> > >>>> eventually going like a "patch-work quilt" and eventually freezing
> > >>>> up.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> After a few obvious checks, I decided that my graphics card may be
> > >>>> braking down and so I have just bought a further one of similar
> > >>>> spec, although this seems to have not cured the problem.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> I have just discovered that by removing either one of the 512mb
> > >>>> sticks, the problem "seems" to go. As it can be either I guess it
> > >>>> rules out a faulty stick. I have tried positioning them in slots
> > >>>> that do not allow dual channel, although this does not seem to
> > >>>> solve the problem, the only solution at present seems to be to run
> > >>>> on 512ram which seems such a waste.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Has anyone any ideas what could be happening here and how I can
> > >>>> overcome this?
> > >>>>
> > >>>> I have already flashed the BIOS update, and still not cured the
> > >>>> problem. Could this be the board faulty, the memory not compatible,
> > >>>> or am can I change any setting on the board to help this freezing?
> > >>>>
> > >>>> After reading some reviews, I have tried changing the memory
> > >>>> timings to "aggresive" which I thought had cured the problem
> > >>>> although it has now re-appeared.
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Athlon XP3200 400FSB
> > >>>> Asus A7N8X-X Deluxe
> > >>>> 1gb Corsair DDR400
> > >>>> Cyberpower 550w Power Supply
> > >>>> Geforce 4 T84800 SE 128MB Card (have tried replacing this with a
> > >>>> completely diff 256mb Riva card to eliminate)
> > >>>> WD 7200RPM 160GB Hard drive x 2
> > >>>> Windows XP - Pro
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Thanks
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Vincent
> > >>>
> > >>> Try increasing the memory voltage (Vdimm) in the BIOS to at least
> > >>> 2.6V. If you're still having the problem, increase again to a max of
> > >>> 2.8V. If the problem persists, it's probably the power supply
> > >>> that's at fault.
> > >>
> > >> Also, make sure the memory timing is set to "By SPD", or AUTO, or
> > >> Optimal (however the BIOS labels it).
> >
> >
>
>
>

Vincent Wonnacott

Try lowering the "Hardware Accelerator" setting a notch or two.
Right-click the desktop, select Properties. Click the "Settings" tab.
Click the "Advanced" button, click the "Troubleshoot" tab.


On Wed, 19 May 2004 04:30:52 +0000 (UTC), "Vincent Wonnacott"
<> wrote:

>OK - I have tried adjusting the ram voltage and settings as suggested, but
>the machine still suffered the same.
>
>I am very hesitant there is a power supply problem as I installed a 550w due
>to the resources, it definitely seems memory linked, and the only way to
>overcome the problem is to remove either of the two Memory sticks (can be
>any one) and just run at 512mb
>
>Any further ideas?
>
>Vincent
>
>
>"Vincent Wonnacott" <> wrote in message
>news:c8c854$pe0$...
>> Thanks for your time, I will try tonight and keep you posted.
>>
>> Vincent
>> "ICee" <> wrote in message
>> news:MaydnXjieKWaPjTdRVn-...
>> > Vincent Wonnacott wrote:
>> > > Icee
>> > >
>> > > I currently have the memory timings set to "aggressive" is this
>> > > incorrect...
>> > >
>> > > Thanks
>> > >
>> > > Vincent
>> >
>> > With both sticks installed, it's best to leave it set to Optimal, or By
>> > SPD. Corsair memory has fast timings anyway, so aggressive is probably
>> > too, well, aggressive.
>> >
>> > > "ICee" <> wrote in message
>> > > news:e8mdnayRhNzMAjTdRVn-...
>> > >> ICee wrote:
>> > >>> Vincent Wonnacott wrote:
>> > >>>> I have recently upgraded to an Asus A7N8X-E Deluxe board with an
>> > >>>> Athlon 3200XP proc and 1gb Corsair 400mhz mem.
>> > >>>>
>> > >>>> After a few weeks use, I have started to get a break down in
>> > >>>> graphics, resulting in my screen graphics starting to pixelate and
>> > >>>> eventually going like a "patch-work quilt" and eventually freezing
>> > >>>> up.
>> > >>>>
>> > >>>> After a few obvious checks, I decided that my graphics card may be
>> > >>>> braking down and so I have just bought a further one of similar
>> > >>>> spec, although this seems to have not cured the problem.
>> > >>>>
>> > >>>> I have just discovered that by removing either one of the 512mb
>> > >>>> sticks, the problem "seems" to go. As it can be either I guess it
>> > >>>> rules out a faulty stick. I have tried positioning them in slots
>> > >>>> that do not allow dual channel, although this does not seem to
>> > >>>> solve the problem, the only solution at present seems to be to run
>> > >>>> on 512ram which seems such a waste.
>> > >>>>
>> > >>>> Has anyone any ideas what could be happening here and how I can
>> > >>>> overcome this?
>> > >>>>
>> > >>>> I have already flashed the BIOS update, and still not cured the
>> > >>>> problem. Could this be the board faulty, the memory not compatible,
>> > >>>> or am can I change any setting on the board to help this freezing?
>> > >>>>
>> > >>>> After reading some reviews, I have tried changing the memory
>> > >>>> timings to "aggresive" which I thought had cured the problem
>> > >>>> although it has now re-appeared.
>> > >>>>
>> > >>>>
>> > >>>> Athlon XP3200 400FSB
>> > >>>> Asus A7N8X-X Deluxe
>> > >>>> 1gb Corsair DDR400
>> > >>>> Cyberpower 550w Power Supply
>> > >>>> Geforce 4 T84800 SE 128MB Card (have tried replacing this with a
>> > >>>> completely diff 256mb Riva card to eliminate)
>> > >>>> WD 7200RPM 160GB Hard drive x 2
>> > >>>> Windows XP - Pro
>> > >>>>
>> > >>>> Thanks
>> > >>>>
>> > >>>> Vincent
>> > >>>
>> > >>> Try increasing the memory voltage (Vdimm) in the BIOS to at least
>> > >>> 2.6V. If you're still having the problem, increase again to a max of
>> > >>> 2.8V. If the problem persists, it's probably the power supply
>> > >>> that's at fault.
>> > >>
>> > >> Also, make sure the memory timing is set to "By SPD", or AUTO, or
>> > >> Optimal (however the BIOS labels it).
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>
>

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