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Old October 13, 2012, 08:28 AM
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I built my computer about this time last year and I wanted to add an additional 8gb of ram.
I currently have 8gb of g-skill sniper 2x4gb low voltage 1.25v. I figured I'd buy the same ram and put that in but my computer doesn't boot properly. I tried it without the new ram and it booted perfectly but with the new ram on its' own it doesn't want to boot properly and the red dram light is on all the time.
I really don't know what else to do so any answers would be great!
I have a feeling it's a bios issue but I'm unsure.
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Old October 13, 2012, 08:45 AM
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Just install one stick from the new memory kit and see if it boots, remove it and try the second stick. This will test to see if both new sticks are good.
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Old October 13, 2012, 10:06 AM
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Both new sticks don't work... I tried this already :P
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Both new sticks don't work... I tried this already :P
Then its the memory not the board.
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Old October 13, 2012, 10:57 AM
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Then its the memory not the board.
What I don't understand is what's wrong with them?
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Old October 13, 2012, 11:04 AM
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yes check bios for current is M5A99X EVO BIOS 1503 date 2012.10.11

NOTE read all about flashing bios before attempting or end up with a paper weight
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Old October 14, 2012, 01:50 AM
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Resolved. Updated my bios via ASUS suite and it booted perfectly. No more crashing.
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Old October 18, 2012, 07:29 AM
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Nice that you have it figured.
I am about to suggest using memtest for your additional RAM.
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