ASRock G41C-VS - Q6600 DDR3 Memory Issue

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Hello,

I have a Core 2 Quad Q6600 which has been used off and on for years. I am aware that the CPU is very old however being a quad core it can still compete (when overclocked) and even beat some of today's lower end CPU's.

My issue is my motherboard will accept a 2gb Stick of Kingston DDR3 memory however when I put a 4gb Kingston stick in; the motherboard will not boot. I have even tried this with a Kingston 8gb stick which should work as the maximum amount of DDR3 memory supported is 8gb.

I have also tried updating the bios to the latest version, resetting the CMOS and changing the header to FSB1333 as suggested in the manual.

Hope someone can help 😉

Thanks!

CPU - Core2Quad Q6600
GPU - AMD Radeon R9 270
MOBO - ASRock G41C-VS
 
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look at the memorys specs like I gave you on that Kingston you said waked -look at the chart from the next link

but then still no guarantees cause it also got to be compatible with the motherboards bios as well [what you see sometimes a boards bios update call out ''for improved memory compatibility '' ]

in that one link theres newegg links and all on memory claimed to be fine with 775 did you look at them ??

''Pros: If you need memory for an older motherboard that uses the Intel G41 chipset this will work''

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231422&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-VigLink2-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3821802&SID=inx6dcokha000a1700053

[funny its the same memory...
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just to be clear, the 8gb stcik didn't work either?

I'd suggest setting the rm timings manually in your bios. You should have options for that in the bios.

The old Q6600 (awesome OC chip in its day) works on a 533mhz FSB, its doubled to get the 1066mhz FSB. So at 1333mhz setting your overclocking the CPU.

Setting the timings on the ram is straight forward. It should be written on the pack. From my own memory (pardon the pun) you should look at setting tRAS, tCL etc. And set them in the bios, as it's written on the pack, just make sure to leave all other mem settings on auto for the moment. Once done (and making sure that the FSB is set at 533/1066mhz) you should then be able to boot. After that you can work on tightening timings and/or OC FSB to increase CPU speed
 
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No the 8gb stick didn't work either. Ill go fetch the packaging for the ram to find these timings. I do have the function in the BIOS to update the timings manually however I cannot adjust the FSB, only the 'CPU Speed' in MHz. I am used to my old MSI motherboard where 1333 would be 3Ghz on the Q6600.

Ill let you know.
 
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I do have a PC with ASRock G41C-VS mobo, but it has only 2GB DDR3 ram. Box says only Core 2 Duo processors, good to know even Quad works. Try cleaning the slots, I always have that problem. Manual timings will solve the problem, see the serial number on the ram stick and google it, you will get the specs.
 
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setting the timings manually should hopefully help. yes, at 1333 it is a nice OC on that CPU. You might need to link/unlink ram to CPU, this will stop the CPU overclocking (which is prob why it own't post). I'm not sure though, as I haven't OC'ed on that mobo before.
You can always try google you mobo/cpu combination, often you will find someone who has similar setup, and a guide to getting things working again.
 
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How would I go about un linking the memory in the BIOS? I have never seen an option to do so.

The memory I have is Kingston KVR16N11S8/4 By the way.


 
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I've had this memory module since mid 2013 when I used it on my LGA1155 mobo.
 
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Hmm.. Okay. The only memory that works with the system as of now is a 2gb stick of Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G

 
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like here corsair and crucial about say the same thing

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2926529/high-density-ddr3-work-motherboards.html

lots of guys with 775 boards run in to this its just not so plug and play anymore with ddr3 and 775


''Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G'' looks like that memory released around 2010 ? and could of been the last run that would work ?? then that same part number may not be close to the same as manufactured then it could of moved off low density to high over time ?

anyway 775 and todays memory is funny and you got to research the right stuff



good luck
 
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DRAM made since about the turn of 2010/2011 is made with high density memory ICs, where before they used low density (i.e. your 775 mobo), the high density just don't want to play. I'd look into getting the GSkill NT series of value DRAM, still available even though it's an old line of DRAM and is compatible
 
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My local pc store is selling G.Skill 8GB(1X8GB) DDR3-1600 Single Channel [NT] F3-1600C11S-8GNT. This claims to be aparart of the NT family therefor should be low density. Its only $55. Let me know if I should give that stick a go.
 
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look at the memorys specs like I gave you on that Kingston you said waked -look at the chart from the next link

but then still no guarantees cause it also got to be compatible with the motherboards bios as well [what you see sometimes a boards bios update call out ''for improved memory compatibility '' ]

in that one link theres newegg links and all on memory claimed to be fine with 775 did you look at them ??

''Pros: If you need memory for an older motherboard that uses the Intel G41 chipset this will work''

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231422&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-VigLink2-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3821802&SID=inx6dcokha000a1700053

[funny its the same memory but different listing/page from newegg ??]

'''''Pros: One of the few memory series to work on the GIGABYTE GA-G41MT-S2PT LGA 775 Intel G41

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231424&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-VigLink2-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3821802&SID=inx6uyn137000a1700053


thing is now with 775 type boards you just upgrading on luck and rolls of the dice

or take your computer in to that local shop and let them match up a set and if they do it just pay the man if not say thanks anyway have a nice day....
good luck
 
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stil the thing is older memory and newer memory bought today is not the same the ic's are not manufactured the same . you got to be careful Kingston admits they don't make compatable memory for a lot of these boards any more

in the end just buy and try it will work or it will not you got the info above on low and high density and and shown how it don't work on older systems
 
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