Alan Cox wrote: >>> I've just run memtest86 a few times. I ran it with all four memory >>> modules in and got errors almost immediately. I ran it on each module >>> individually for one pass and I got no errors. I guess I'll try it in >>> pairs. Is there any reason why using both memory channels would cause >>> trouble? > > You may just have hair or dirt in a socket. You might also have problems > with the bus load - if the chips (or board) are marginal then the more > RAM on the bus the more the load may be out. Also check the manual as > some systems have rules (notably some AMD ones) about not being able to > use all the sockets with the highest speed RAM. > I have a Asus P4R800-VM motherboard that is that way. If you use PC3200 RAM, you can only use sockets A1 and B1, but if you use slower memory, you can use all 4. You are limited to 2G with PC3200, but 4G with PC2700. Mikkel -- Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with Ketchup!
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