Boot Problem with 8GB's Of RAM :(

[JustinTime91]

Hello All, I know this is a VERY big problem for many of people, but I did what they said worked for them, but I'm still having problems. Ok I am running Vista Ultimate 64-bit, I have all my drivers, tested the RAM with memtest 86 (no problems), The RAM is OCZ Nvidia Sli-Ready 800MHZ (2GB's each stick). I can boot up into Vista using 2 sticks (4GB's), And when I add one more stick (6GB's total), I only can reach the bios, but Vista will not ever boot up. And When I add the last stick, the computer cuts on, but nothing shows up (black screen). So I tested all the RAM ports, and all four are working, I also then boosted the RAM Voltage from 1.8V to 2.2V, And I also changed the NB Voltage from 1.1V to 1.4V, Nothing happened!!! So I underclocked my RAM from 800MHZ to 667MHZ, nothing happened...Again. I also noticed, I can add all the RAM sticks, when the computer is already running, and it don't blue-screen then, but in my computer, it still shows 4096MB's of RAM (4GB's). I even called OCZ, and ASUS (my MoBo Manafacturer), and they didn't even know more than me. So, if anyone knows the solution, I would GREATLY appreciate it!!! -Thanks, God Bless. -Justin

My Specs:
Asus P5Q-E MoBo (With Latest Bios)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 @ 2.5
2x 500GB Seagate Barracuda HDD's
Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit/64-bit (dual-boot)
PNY Nvidia GeForce 9600GT GPU
Logistics 550W Acrylic PSU
OCZ Nvidia Sli-Ready 4x2GB 800MHZ

 

[patonb]

That much RAM might need more power on your RAM, NB and SB.

 

[JustinTime91]

That much RAM might need more power on your RAM, NB and SB.

Thats what I think the problem is, but I went from 1.8V to 2.2V on RAM, and I went from 1.1V to 1.4V, on the NB. But still the same problems, and I'm kinda scared to keep going up on Volts, because I don't really know what's my limits. Also I just noticed there is a sticker on my RAM. two of the RAM's say "4-4-4 @ 2.1V", and my other 2 sticks say "5-4-4 @ 2.1V" So I set the Voltage up to 2.1V, and it still didn't work, but should I set the timing in my bios to 5-4-4, and 4-4-4? But I don't even know which setting to change for the timings. So do you think I should add more Voltage to any other hardware? Or Up The RAM or NB Voltage even more? Thanks.

 

[patonb]

Hmmm, thoses volts i think are for the average build.... maybe push abit higher of 2.2.

What uis your MB?

 

[JustinTime91]

Hmmm, thoses volts i think are for the average build.... maybe push abit higher of 2.2.

What uis your MB?

Well my MoBo is an ASUS P5Q-E, I also ensured that I have the latest drivers. Ok I'll probaly attempt to bump the Voltage from 2.2 up to maybe 2.3. Because once I set it to 2.3 or higher the font turns from yellow to red (I guess letting me know it could get more dangerous temps). Thanks.

 

[Baez]

Setting the voltage higher than 2.2 will shorten the life of your RAM so be careful.

 

[JustinTime91]

Oh ok, thanks, nevermind I won't mess with anymore RAM Voltage I'll try and tweak something else.