Gigabyte Z97X Gaming G7 shenanigans

[DAlaser]

recently bought

- GA Z97X G7 rev 1.0
- i7 4790 Intel
- Memory G.Skill 2x8GB - F3 - 1866C9D - 16GXM

Problem is , when inserting 2 memory sticks in any combination MB won't boot
Tried all of them 1, 3 / 2, 4 DIMM slots
Only 1 module inserted in any slot the MB boots

According to GA website a similar DIMM appears on memory HW compatibility list
http://download.gigabyte.us/FileList/Memory/mb_memory_ga-z97x-gaming7.pdf
F3 - 1866C9D - 16GAB

Does it have to be 100% the same ?

If not is this a MB issue ?
Memory ?


A similar discussion was here
"Gigabyte z97x gaming 5 and 32gb of Gskill Ripjaws X will not post - Gaming - Systems"

Thx for any help

DALaser

 

[Tradesman1]

Have you tried in 1-2? or 3-4? If they both work in that config then it may be your CPU cooler is too tight in a corner or side, try loosening then snugging back down screwtight and then try a dual channel combo of 1-3 or 2-4

 

[DAlaser]

Have you tried in 1-2? or 3-4? If they both work in that config then it may be your CPU cooler is too tight in a corner or side, try loosening then snugging back down screwtight and then try a dual channel combo of 1-3 or 2-4

Yes tried every possible combination
No biit
Unless you move to a single DIMM

 

[Tradesman1]

Could check in the Socket for bent broken pins, or may just have a set of sticks that don't want to play. Can you borrow a pair of sticks that are working in aanother rig?

 

[DAlaser]

Could check in the Socket for bent broken pins, or may just have a set of sticks that don't want to play. Can you borrow a pair of sticks that are working in aanother rig?

I'll get another set of sticks by tomorrow
But Isn't the fact that a single stick works fine any indication?

 

[Tradesman1]

Let's you know they both work, question is whether they will work together or if a problem with the mobo or MC

 

[DAlaser]

Could check in the Socket for bent broken pins, or may just have a set of sticks that don't want to play. Can you borrow a pair of sticks that are working in aanother rig?

Thx Tradesmen1, you are correct the pair of DIMMS didn't like each other
Got it replaced by the store all is well.
The RipJaws G.Skill 1866 2x8GB indeed do work with any GA Z97x - Gaming 7 (or other from the same family)

 

[Tradesman1]

Glad to hear all is well have fun !