Dual channel not working

[swy81]

Hey everyone I'm having problems running my memory as dual channel. I put the first 512mb stick of memory into the first slot. I then put the second 512mb memory stick into the 2nd slot and when I try to turn on the computer, nothing happens. The computer won't boot. I have to put the memory stick into the 3rd slot for it to boot up. I'm trying to get it to run dual channel. I have 2 different brands of memory stick and I"m wondering if that's the problem. They're both 512mb ddr400. However one is a Kingston brand while the other is a Rosewill brand. Anyone have any ideas??

My computer specs:

x800 xl agp
Athlon 64 3000
1 gig ddr ram
gigabyte k8 triton mobo
coolmax 400w psu

 

[P3N1X0R]

unfornatuly some boards dont like diff brands of memory

u could try to manually set the timings with 1 stick in, then puyt the opther stick in and hope it works....also perhaps a bios update for your board would allow it to work better with mismatched sticks, but for all intents and purposes, matching sticks of memory is ideal

 

[swy81]

unfornatuly some boards dont like diff brands of memory

u could try to manually set the timings with 1 stick in, then puyt the opther stick in and hope it works....also perhaps a bios update for your board would allow it to work better with mismatched sticks, but for all intents and purposes, matching sticks of memory is ideal

Hmmmm. How would I go about setting the timing with 1 stick in?? I'm sort of confused about this.

 

[computerdude]

You need the same type of memory in order to run dual channel(matched pairs).You will not be able to use dual channel using 1 stick of memory it is designed only for 2 sticks.

 

[Ultra Wide]

Most times the memory sticks do have to be the same, you don't necessary need a "matched pair kit" crap, but they should be the same part # for dual channel to work.

I recommend you try to get the same part # for either of those sticks.

 

[P3N1X0R]

i wasnt suggesting he run dual channel with 1 stick of ram, i was saying, since theyre diff brands, why not put 1 stick in, and set loose timings, 3-3-3-8 for example., thern put the other stick in, and see if it works....then ok it works with 2 sticks at that timing, then tightern it 2.5-3-3-8 etc, and go with it till it wont boot....

but yea it is ideal to buy matched pairs....not for the sake of havinv identical pairs, but its much nicer to buy a kit rather than buy 1 stick wait some time then get another stick..bla bl abla iu dunno, enjoy