New PC Build Problem (p5n-e SLI/Hynix RAM)

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Syzygy78

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Hi Guys,

When we start up the PC, there are long intermittent beeps. Each beep is about 15 seconds. Does this mean their could be a ram issue? What else could possibly be the problem? What kind of ram would you suggest if the Hynix ram is the problem.

Thanks
 
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Does the PC still start normally while it's beeping? If yes, it might be due to a setting in the bios which monitors fan speeds...when 0rpm -> beep. Happened with a gigabyte motherboard in the past :)
I have the same motherboard as you with Mushkin EM2 2x1GB RAM, works great. If you suspect the RAM, try putting them in the black dimms (memory slots) and see if it helps.
 
heya,

thx for the reply. the PC doesnt start at all, we just get the beeps :\
I will try put the ram into the black dimms and see how it goes.

thx
 
We tried inserting the ram into the black dimms, still the same problem. long intermittent beeping (abt 15 seconds btw beeps). Nothing appears on screen, cant get into the BIOS or anything :\
 
What kind of bios do you have? Search under google for "bios beep codes" . The length and the amount actually tells you nicely which component is not working. You'll get beep errors especially on RAM and Faulty video card .
 
Try booting up without the RAM and see if it gives the same beep..also try booting up with 1 stick if you have 2
 
according to the manual,there are only 2 types of 1gb hynix modules (ddr2-800) supported on the board...do the part numbers you have match with what is mentioned in the manual (section 1.7)
 
Make sure that the RAM modules are properly seated, and try swapping them or removing one. Take your CMOS out for about a minute, and them replace it. Did you try some over aggressive overclocking?
 
hey guys, thx for the help

so far it seems like its a RAM problem. The hynix ram modules are not supported by this board as it is a later part number and it seems like the board wont recognise it. We decided to shelve working on it last night as the frustration levels were getting rather high :p

I got some Kingston RAM which is supported by this board and will find out later tonight if the RAM was the problem.

And thx to BiteMe for suggesting to look at the RAM part numbers and to ///Moh. The Boot up sound error was different when all RAM was removed. So hopefully this is pointing to a RAM issue.

Thx again, ill let you guys know if I am up and running later on :p

Cheers,
Syzygy
 
Well.. I'm running 667 Hynix (Axiz) Ram perfectly on my P5N-E SLI.. Works in the yellow and black slots..
 
thing is, the 1GB RAM sticks I have are the latest Hynix RAM parts. It seems like I needed to update the BIOS on the board in order for it to recognise it, but I didnt have a DDRII stick of RAM that would work in order for me to do so.

Im hoping I put the RAM in tonight and it works :p
 
My mushkins aren't in the board's supported memory list but they work fine :)
Hope the kingstons work for you though :) The past couple of bios updates did improve ram compatibility according to the info of the BIOSes so hopefully that'll help :) Remember, you can easily update the bios with a USB flash drive via the BIOS . Very quick and easy...but you do need some working RAM first as you suggested :p
 
ehehe, thx :p

I want to get myself a pair of nice RAM, but that will have to wait til next year after the Xmas spending spree is finished with.
 
Exactly the same problem

My brother bought exactly the same configuration and we got exactly the same error today when he tried to boot for the first time. Details are as follows.
  • ASUS P5N-E SLi mobo.
  • Hynix 2x1GB DDR2 800 RAM (marked as HYMP512U64EP8S5 but on the invoice it says it's HYMP512U64CP8S5.

We cannibalised my pretty Kingston HyperX RAM from my rig and all of a sudden his system booted fine. Installed Windows (Vista, I know, I know) and flashed the BIOS to the latest version (even though the BIOS was already at the latest version that had memory compatability fixes).

Praeses said:
Remember, you can easily update the bios with a USB flash drive via the BIOS . Very quick and easy...
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This didn't work for us/me. We tried using my old Sahara flashdisk but the BIOS simply refused to see it. We used a good ol' stiffy in the end.

We tried the Hynix RAM again and still nothing. I overvolted it, but stopped short of manually keying in the latencies. The Hynix RAM works fine in my rig for some reason (ASUS P5N32-E SLi). It's definitely not a power issue because (a) HyperX RAM drinks more juice and (b) we tried using my Antec 420W PSU in his machine already.

So it's definitely the RAM so I guess we'll call ComputersOnly on Tuesday and try to sort this thing out. We're LANning on Monday (tomorrow) so I guess I'm stuck using the silly 5-5-5-12 Hynix and my brother gets my 1337 4-4-4-12 HyperX for the day. (I paid R400 more to shave 1ms off each of the latencies?! Weak!)
 
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