I in post Re: DZ68BC Board Issues, Bad to Worse
I stated that I had a bad memory module. I got a copy of Memtest86 and burned a bootable CD to test with. I found that both memory modules passed perfectly. I ran these tests with the modules in the system in question, running them one at a time. The system was running on the "good" module to download Memtest86 and burn the CD.
I put the "bad" memory back in the machine and booted it. It opened to windows. I swapped the memory and again got to windows. I tested the memory in all slots and both modules work as long as it is only one. If you put two modules in either the blue memory pair or the black memory pair, the system will shut down after displaying the Intel screen. You cannot go to the bios.
So, my problem does not appear to be the memory itself. It is the board whenever there are two sticks present. I looked at the bios and do not see any settings relative to this, so I am assuming I do not have something set wrong. I am on bios 0042.
Is this a known condition? Would a bios rollback to 39 help? Is there a way to truly confirm that I have a board issue before I go out and purchase a replacement board?
