GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3 and ram

[rgreen2002]

recently purchased the GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3 MOBO and have been having huge issues with windows install. I'm curious to know if it is a ram issue. I have 4 8gb ram sticks of patriot g2 1333 ddr3 ram. Is this compatable (particularly the 8gb part)?

 

[clutchc]

Yes, totally compatible. Although that is some slow RAM to be used with a processor that can handle up to 1866mhz memory.
However, you may have a faulty stick. Run memtest and have it run on each stick individually for at least one full pass.
http://www.memtest.org/

 

[rgreen2002]

Yes, totally compatible. Although that is some slow RAM to be used with a processor that can handle up to 1866mhz memory.
However, you may have a faulty stick. Run memtest and have it run on each stick individually for at least one full pass.
http://www.memtest.org/

Thanks, Ive been having a heck of a time with a simple windows 7 install and RealBeast has been trying to help (http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2348211/loss.html#14450554 if you're interested or can help..) and we weren't sure about the 8gb part. The memory was part of my previous computer and I ran memtest on it about 2 weeks ago without an issue. I have 32 gb total and all were checked and fine. its over 2 days now and I cannot get a clean install of windows to finish...ugh

 

[clutchc]

About the only thing I can add, is to start with a reset BIOS. Use the onboard jumper, shut off the PSU, remove the CMOS battery, jumper the CMOS pins for ~ 5 seconds as per the MB manual's instructions, replace the jumper to the parking position, replace the battery, turn on the PSU. Then follow this guide: http://www.overclock.net/t/1156654/seans-windows-7-install-optimization-guide-for-ssds-hdds

Read it carefully. You have to do the SSD "clean" as instructed. There are various links to clcik open depending on your situation. This is the guide I always follow when doing a clean Win7 install to a SSD.

I had that same board and CPU on another machine. I am now in the process of installing Win7 again to a SSD but using a different board.

 

[rgreen2002]

About the only thing I can add, is to start with a reset BIOS. Use the onboard jumper, shut off the PSU, remove the CMOS battery, jumper the CMOS pins for ~ 5 seconds as per the MB manual's instructions, replace the jumper to the parking position, replace the battery, turn on the PSU. Then follow this guide: http://www.overclock.net/t/1156654/seans-windows-7-install-optimization-guide-for-ssds-hdds

Read it carefully. You have to do the SSD "clean" as instructed. There are various links to clcik open depending on your situation. This is the guide I always follow when doing a clean Win7 install to a SSD.

I had that same board and CPU on another machine. I am now in the process of installing Win7 again to a SSD but using a different board.

clutchc..thanks for the input. I have done all of this before but I am going another round. when you say you had the same board..was it giving you issues that you are changing mobos or just some other reason?

 

[clutchc]

No, I've never had an issue with a Gigabyte board. I just wanted to try another motherboard. The Gigabyte 990 FXA UD3 is back in its box on the shelf for reuse later. I just wanted to try the Asrock 990FX Killer for awhile.
I've had the 990 FXA UD3 in version 3 and version 4 both. Never an issue at all. Are all 4 RAM sticks from a matched set?

Have you tried installing Win with just a single stick? You can always add the other sticks after Win is installed.