Dual memory problem

[comwiz]

I have a GA-M59SLI-S5 motherboard and I'm trying to enable dual memory

ok i have put the memory modules in slots 1 & 2 which are colour coded (yellow) to allow dual memory which i done but when i do so the board doesn't like it when i try and boot up there are a series of long beeps (computer wont boot up at all)
even when i put the memory modules in slots 3 & 4 the same thing happens

I have tried both memory sticks one at a time and they seem fine
putting them in slots 1 & 3 it detects and shows up as 2gb but of course thats (single not dual)

the memory sticks I'm using is Kingston 2x1GB DDRII-667 (PC-5300)

can anybody tell me what the problem could be?

 

[thewoosterisroot]

You could maybe try reading here sometime:
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=760374

Now, the first thing I noticed, from what you said, would be that your RAM is a little slower than your boards memory standard, which in itself may cause problems (IDK, might not).

This is your board? Correct?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813128011

Secondly, if you are trying to dual-channel your memory, I am pretty sure you should be placing one stick in slot one, and the other in slot 3. Or 1 in slot 2 and 1 in slot 4. Are you sure you RAM sticks are exactly the same? If you got them in a dual-channel package they will be.

 

[comwiz]

yes that's correct thats the board
and as for the ram sticks they did come in a dual-channel package

 

[comwiz]

ummmm yes im think the ram sticks aint fast enough for dual action
what 2x1gb ram sticks would you recommand for this board to allow dual memory?

 

[Tedster]

what does your motherboard say? is that brand and model RAM supported?

 

[comwiz]

yes i just found out alot of people are having ram issues with this board

 

[KingCody]

I have tried both memory sticks one at a time and they seem fine
putting them in slots 1 & 3 it detects and shows up as 2gb

what does your motherboard manual say about proper memory installation?

but of course thats (single not dual)

how do you know? download and run CPU-Z, click the memory tab and see what it says

ummmm yes im think the ram sticks aint fast enough for dual action

RAM speed has nothing to do with dual-channel operation. you current RAM should work fine.

 

[Tedster]

quite frankly if the system works, I wouldn't worry about it too much.

 

[beef_jerky4104]

1 and 3 is the correct way for dual channel.

 

[thewoosterisroot]

quite frankly if the system works, I wouldn't worry about it too much.

I concure

 

[tipstir]

I have a GA-M59SLI-S5 motherboard and I'm trying to enable dual memory

ok i have put the memory modules in slots 1 & 2 which are colour coded (yellow) to allow dual memory which i done but when i do so the board doesn't like it when i try and boot up there are a series of long beeps (computer wont boot up at all)
even when i put the memory modules in slots 3 & 4 the same thing happens

I have tried both memory sticks one at a time and they seem fine
putting them in slots 1 & 3 it detects and shows up as 2gb but of course thats (single not dual)

the memory sticks I'm using is Kingston 2x1GB DDRII-667 (PC-5300)

can anybody tell me what the problem could be?

Matching pairs from the same RAM company and it should say it stupports DD. Check with your MOBO for which type of RAM you can use for DD.