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2019/02/17 08:03:50 (permalink)
Hello EVGA community, first post here as I've recently decided to upgrade ram and have been scouring the web for solutions.
 
I currently have a EVGA X58 SLI LE mobo (141-BL-E757-TR) on the following BIOS version: E75783.
I'm upgrading to three 4GB G.Skill DDR3 1333 RAM (Model F3-10666cl9s-4gbrl), which is on the compatibility list for this motherboard.
 
When trying to boot up after installation, nothing appears and I do not get to the BIOS screen. I took a look at the mobo and sees the following numbers flashing:
E8
01
62
00
 
I made extra care in making sure the DIMMs are properly seated and that they are in the appropriate slots (1,3,5). I've also tried various combinations of using 1,2 or 3 DIMMs and were unsuccessful. Falling back to the old RAM still works.
 
Can anyone help me determine what my issue is? Greatly appreciated.
 
-Derrick 
post edited by lderrick126 - 2019/02/17 08:11:30
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Re: RAM Troubleshooting Help - X58 SLI LE - Unable to use compatible G.Skill RAM 2019/02/17 08:22:40 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby lderrick126 2019/02/17 08:36:13
have you tryed single slot ram ?

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Re: RAM Troubleshooting Help - X58 SLI LE - Unable to use compatible G.Skill RAM 2019/02/17 08:25:13 (permalink)
Yes, I've tried with using just 1 slot with the same result.
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Re: RAM Troubleshooting Help - X58 SLI LE - Unable to use compatible G.Skill RAM 2019/02/17 08:29:09 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby lderrick126 2019/02/17 08:36:08
Welcome to the EVGA forums
 
I haven't finished my morning coffee yet, but on my X58 E760 the primary channel for (3) sticks is slots 2,4,6 and not 1,3,5 
On my board they are RED on yours they are GREY

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Re: RAM Troubleshooting Help - X58 SLI LE - Unable to use compatible G.Skill RAM 2019/02/17 08:35:28 (permalink)
Yep, that's how mine look. You're right, they're technically in positions 2,3,6 but are labeled 1,3, and 5. I've seated them in the Grey slots (my old RAM were also 3 DIMMS so i just followed the same config). 
 
 
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Re: RAM Troubleshooting Help - X58 SLI LE - Unable to use compatible G.Skill RAM 2019/02/17 08:41:33 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby Cool GTX 2019/02/17 09:17:11
Are you tapping like -crazy mad- on the DEL key as soon as she starts to boot, and keep it up until bios or fail.... 
--->XMP does not work on these old boards (you have to disable it and set the timing/voltage manually) and not tapping -fast- enough you can miss the BIOS window and the boot can fail.
 




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Re: RAM Troubleshooting Help - X58 SLI LE - Unable to use compatible G.Skill RAM 2019/02/17 08:54:00 (permalink)
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Are you tapping like -crazy mad- on the DEL key as soon as she starts to boot, and keep it up until bios or fail.... 
--->XMP does not work on these old boards (you have to disable it and set the timing/voltage manually) and not tapping -fast- enough you can miss the BIOS window and the boot can fail.
 


I'm not, should I be? Also, is there anyway I can confirm I have the latest BIOS? I "think" I did it right but wasn't sure how to verify. MSINFO32 tells me my BIOS date is 8/25/2011, which sounds about right...
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Re: RAM Troubleshooting Help - X58 SLI LE - Unable to use compatible G.Skill RAM 2019/02/17 08:55:00 (permalink)
I missed the second part of your comment. Let me give it a shot. Thanks.
 
Update: Nope, no dice getting into BIOS with that method
 
post edited by lderrick126 - 2019/02/17 09:27:47
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Re: RAM Troubleshooting Help - X58 SLI LE - Unable to use compatible G.Skill RAM 2019/02/17 09:07:22 (permalink)
Which BIOs setting do I need to change? Have never messed with voltage and timings before.
 
I've booted up using the Old RAM on the first slot and the New RAM on the second. Of course, only the old RAM is recognized by the mobo right now
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Re: RAM Troubleshooting Help - X58 SLI LE - Unable to use compatible G.Skill RAM 2019/02/17 09:34:34 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby lderrick126 2019/02/17 09:46:08
Welcome to the Forums
From sticker on your new RAM - those are the settings you should manually set in BIOS
9-9-9-24 & 1.5V
 
Look on page 59 in the Manual
 
https://www.evga.com/support/manuals/files/141-BL-E757.pdf
 

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Re: RAM Troubleshooting Help - X58 SLI LE - Unable to use compatible G.Skill RAM 2019/02/17 09:59:57 (permalink)
OK, manually changed tCL, tRCD, tRP, tRAS and voltage. No dice.
 
Oh well, gave it my best shot.
 
Nonetheless, truly appreciate the fantastic support. Was honestly not expecting it given how old the hardware is. Thank you all!
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Re: RAM Troubleshooting Help - X58 SLI LE - Unable to use compatible G.Skill RAM 2019/02/17 11:02:13 (permalink)
bummer, make sure you check back just in case someone has a possible solution
 
Might want to check with GSkill

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