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In a computer here, there is some memory RAM compatibility issue when using a specific set-up. Thing is, there are 16 GiB of RAM available: 1x 8 GiB (G.Skill) and 2x4 GiB (Crucial ballistix) = 16. MOBO is an ASUS p8h67-m pro running latest BIOS version available, 3904, downloaded from here https://www.asus.com/latin/supportonly/p8h67-m pro/helpdesk_bios/.
Working set-ups I tried:
1. 2x4 GiB give no issues when placed in dual-channel mode (blue slots)
2. 1x4 GiB + 1x8 GiB gives no issues when placing both in the blue slots in dual-channel mode + 1x4 GiB in any of the black slots.
3. 1x4 GiB + 1x8 GiB gives no issues when placing both in the blue slots in dual-channel mode.
Non-working set-ups:
1. 2x4 GiB in the blue slots + 1x8 GiB in any of the black ones.
The machine runs Linux, KDE Neon based on Ubuntu 22.04.
Here's some info I get from terminal using dmidecode:
My concern is this:
That Error Information Handle: 0x005E message which is not present in the other DIMMs, this is one of the 1x4 GiB, a crucial one. This is with the 2 working set-up currently in use. The machine's running fine as far as I can tell. I googled that error message, but couldn't find anything I could use. Any help/advice is really appreciated. Thanks.
In a computer here, there is some memory RAM compatibility issue when using a specific set-up. Thing is, there are 16 GiB of RAM available: 1x 8 GiB (G.Skill) and 2x4 GiB (Crucial ballistix) = 16. MOBO is an ASUS p8h67-m pro running latest BIOS version available, 3904, downloaded from here https://www.asus.com/latin/supportonly/p8h67-m pro/helpdesk_bios/.
Working set-ups I tried:
1. 2x4 GiB give no issues when placed in dual-channel mode (blue slots)
2. 1x4 GiB + 1x8 GiB gives no issues when placing both in the blue slots in dual-channel mode + 1x4 GiB in any of the black slots.
3. 1x4 GiB + 1x8 GiB gives no issues when placing both in the blue slots in dual-channel mode.
Non-working set-ups:
1. 2x4 GiB in the blue slots + 1x8 GiB in any of the black ones.
The machine runs Linux, KDE Neon based on Ubuntu 22.04.
Here's some info I get from terminal using dmidecode:
Code:
sudo dmidecode --type 17
# dmidecode 3.3
Getting SMBIOS data from sysfs.
SMBIOS 2.6 present.
Handle 0x005A, DMI type 17, 28 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x005B
Error Information Handle: 0x005E
Total Width: 64 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: 4 GB
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: ChannelA-DIMM0
Bank Locator: BANK 0
Type: DDR3
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: 1333 MT/s
Manufacturer: 859B
Serial Number: 362E237B
Asset Tag: 9876543210
Part Number: BL51264BA160A.16FH
Rank: 2
Handle 0x005F, DMI type 17, 28 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x005B
Error Information Handle: No Error
Total Width: 64 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: 8 GB
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: ChannelA-DIMM1
Bank Locator: BANK 1
Type: DDR3
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: 1333 MT/s
Manufacturer: 04CD
Serial Number: 00000000
Asset Tag: 9876543210
Part Number: F3-12800CL10-8GBXL
Rank: 2
Handle 0x0060, DMI type 17, 28 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x005B
Error Information Handle: 0x0063
Total Width: Unknown
Data Width: Unknown
Size: No Module Installed
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: ChannelB-DIMM0
Bank Locator: BANK 2
Type: Unknown
Type Detail: None
Speed: Unknown
Manufacturer: [Empty]
Serial Number: [Empty]
Asset Tag: 9876543210
Part Number: [Empty]
Rank: Unknown
Handle 0x0062, DMI type 17, 28 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x005B
Error Information Handle: No Error
Total Width: 64 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: 4 GB
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: ChannelB-DIMM1
Bank Locator: BANK 3
Type: DDR3
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: 1333 MT/s
Manufacturer: 859B
Serial Number: FC60C6F3
Asset Tag: 9876543210
Part Number: BL51264BA160A.16FH
Rank: 2
Code:
Handle 0x005A, DMI type 17, 28 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x005B
Error Information Handle: 0x005E
Total Width: 64 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: 4 GB
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: ChannelA-DIMM0
Bank Locator: BANK 0
Type: DDR3
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: 1333 MT/s
Manufacturer: 859B
Serial Number: 362E237B
Asset Tag: 9876543210
Part Number: BL51264BA160A.16FH
Rank: 2