Memtest errors - memory or board?

[nick25]

I recently bought 2GB (2x1GB) crucial ballistix tracer which I have only just got a chance to test out. One of the sticks is getting a few errors in test 4 at stock timings/volts. Is it likely to be a duff stick or DFI playing up as it often does? I have just left the memory settings at SPD.

Any suggestions? Thanks.

 

[GoLLuM4444]

Tried different BIOS?

 

[nick25]

I cant get into windows at the moment but as soon as I can I will change to a different BIOS - which one ? I was thinking 510-3

I'm just installing windows on a raid0 array, once everything is up I will try a diff bios.

 

[GoLLuM4444]

Have you not got another computer (such as the one you're using now) to make a flashdisk with? Just try different ones - I'm not sure which wil be best for your ram. Try the latest one first.

 

[fatty]

what spd is the mem if its 3200 set it to 200:1 or 1:1 ration loosen the timmings in the bios like 7,3,3,2.5 2.6v or 2.7v go from there

 

[maverik-sg1]

It's gotta be -3 as the ram you are using is not TCCD/TCC5 (-1) BH5 or UTT (-2).

ballistix 1GB sticks will be considered generic for the decision of which BIOS to use you must use -3 in all instances (618-3 is a good BIOS).

The Coach

 

[nick25]

I will deffo use -3 but you think 618 is the one to go with? Not 510? Also I've just installed windows using diff mem - going to try and get my pc sorted before I fiddle with different memory. I'm using an X2 at what point should I install things? I was planning on doing it in this order:

Chipset drivers

xp critical updates

vid card drivers

other periphial devices

software

I need to download AMD X2 drivers (i assume from the AMD site) - when should I do this? after the chipset drivers?

Thanks for the help

EDIT: once ive done all the above I will try the ballistix again and set the timings to something loose, like 3-3-3-8. What are 3-3-3-8 called in the BIOS as there are loads of other timings and I get confused

 

[fatty]

think im usin bios 704-3

 

[GoLLuM4444]

So am I methinks.

 

[nick25]

Didn't realise there was a 704! Where is the best place to get these?

 

[scorchio]

Here's the link my friend use the cd version piece of cake!

http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6369

Didn't realise there was a 704! Where is the best place to get these?

 

[maverik-sg1]

Make Sure If You Use The 704 Bios Do Not Use The 123% Or Higher Special Vid Control - This Could Bow Up Your Processor And Mobo!!

 

[nick25]

Is it worth flashing to 704 with these problems? People on DFI board are suggesting not to flash to it.

Thanks for the link scorchio.