Two RAM sticks do not work on ASRock

[SviatA]

Yes, you may think that the topic concerns RAM, but I believe its all about my motherboard.
My motherboard is ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0.

Previously, I used a single memory stick from Kingston (HyperX DDR3 1,600MHz 2GB). The memory runs at 1.65V. Since Windows 7 (even x86) runs out of memory too fast, I finally decided to buy some more. I knew that I had to change the memory settings in the BIOS in order to make two different sticks of memory work in pair.

So, I purchased the Kingston HyperX Fury DDR3 1,866MHz 4GB. This memory runs at 1.5V. When I installed the HyperX Fury in an adjacent memory slot, the computer didn't launch at all. The motherboard only produced a long 3,14 (pi) sound, which, obviously, means that something is going wrong with the memory. When I removed the older stick, I was able to turn on the computer and enter the BIOS.

I have read many times (and in this forum too) that I only have to change manually the memory voltage and the frequencies and the stepping. But the computer didn't even show the BIOS.
So, could you advise on what exactly may cause the problem?
Thank you in advance.

 

[Shlouski]

This is one of the reason why it is not a good idea to use different memory. Now it looks like you are going to need to mess around getting them to work, you should have got new memory with at least the same frequency, latency and voltage.
Tell me the latency these ram chips are running at or give me a link to exact ram sticks you are using and I should hopefully be able to get them working for you.

 

[SviatA]

Well, the website is Ukrainian.
My new memory is the Kingston HyperX Fury Blue DDR3 1866MHz 4GB HX318C10F/4 - timings 10-11-10, part number 98812.
The old one is the KINGSTON HyperX Blue DDR3 1600MHz 2GB (KHX1600C9AD3B1/2G), part number 21344.

I think I will just buy another stick and give the old one to someone. I was just curious since I didn't expect that issue. But the best idea is to give up on this and buy another 4GB stick.
I suppose also the issue is that all the data on these RAM sticks is different, including the CL value, timings, frequencies...everything. Maybe, if I cleared CMOS, it would help. But I thinks it's better to give up

Sorry to take your time))
If someone other is reading this thread, just double check the RAM stick(s) you have before buying additional memory

 

[Shlouski]

Well, the website is Ukrainian.
My new memory is the Kingston HyperX Fury Blue DDR3 1866MHz 4GB HX318C10F/4 - timings 10-11-10, part number 98812.
The old one is the KINGSTON HyperX Blue DDR3 1600MHz 2GB (KHX1600C9AD3B1/2G), part number 21344.

I think I will just buy another stick and give the old one to someone. I was just curious since I didn't expect that issue. But the best idea is to give up on this and buy another 4GB stick.
I suppose also the issue is that all the data on these RAM sticks is different, including the CL value, timings, frequencies...everything. Maybe, if I cleared CMOS, it would help. But I thinks it's better to give up

Sorry to take your time))
If someone other is reading this thread, just double check the RAM stick(s) you have before buying additional memory

I'm here now and I have time if you would like me to try and help you get it working.
First thing to do is make a note of your old rams timings in the bios, then put in only your new stick of ram in and set it to 1600mhz, but leave the timings and voltage on auto. Download prime95 and run it on blend test for 10 minutes and let me know if its ok or if it gets any errors.

EDIT: Please also download cpu-z and go to the memory tab and tell me what timings the new ram is at when its running at 1600mhz.

 

[beers]

I think I will just buy another stick and give the old one to someone.

That's probably your best bet, picking up another matching stick with the new one. Then you'll have 8 GB instead of 6 and have more consistent performance since both memory channels will be of equal capacity.

You could try some compatibility testing like setting 1333 which both modules should be able to facilitate at 1.5v. You may have to force 1.65v which overvolts the newer stick if the smaller one won't run at 1600 at 1.5v for any timings.

 

[SviatA]

I'm here now and I have time if you would like me to try and help you get it working.
First thing to do is make a note of your old rams timings in the bios, then put in only your new stick of ram in and set it to 1600mhz, but leave the timings and voltage on auto. Download prime95 and run it on blend test for 10 minutes and let me know if its ok or if it gets any errors.

EDIT: Please also download cpu-z and go to the memory tab and tell me what timings the new ram is at when its running at 1600mhz.

I will have some free time next weekend, so I will run some tests just for the fun Maybe it will work out. Thank you for your suggestions.
Anyway, I really think that the best option - to get another 4GB stick. Memory doesn't cost too much nowadays.

 

[StrangleHold]

Probably having a voltage and timing freak out. The 1600 has 1.65V and the 1866 has 1.5. Its probably trying to boot at 1600 with the highest timing of the two at 1.5V.