Core i9 7900X Issues

[DjQba]

Hello guys I'm looking for information about this everywhere without any luck, maybe someone have some experience on this and would like to be educated on the matter.

Sometime ago I returned a core i9 CPU to Intel because all the sudden turn off with a 00 code on the motherboard (MSI) I RMA both..

old treat: HERE.

Anyways both of them are back and working; however, I'm still unable to sleep, overclock or enable XMP again. Someone on the old post suggest to change the PSU.  I did not agree because it was working with others PC fine, so I order a new motherboard thinking the MSI does not have double CPU Power connector, so I order an Asus.

The Asus boots fine, but as soon as I enable XPM it die.. Try everything like bios reset, bios re-flash without luck. With my finger cross (thinking I blow the CPU again) i transfer everything back to MSI and it works fine.

So i decide to change the PSU. I buy a 1000 Watts (coming from 860)

Turns out it fail again with a sleep test (00 CPU Code), Luckily the MSI have a double bios setup, so by switching to the second one everything reset to default and Computer boots.

20 something years dealing with computers......never seen an issue like this.

Current settings:

1. Sleep Mode disable.
2. No XMP
3. No Overclocking

Note: Only difference with old system is add and extra set of RAMS. Now all slots populated 8x sticks to a total of 64G.  (Please keep in mind it was 32G when it fails the first time)

The RAMS are Corsair LPX 3200. 4 whites and 4 Blacks (I don't think they differ besides just the color)

I can sacrifice the overclocking and even the XMP but not being able to sleep is killing me. I render videos (only reason for the core i9) and most time i let then running overnight.  Waking up to a full on computer doing nothing bothers me (Electricity and wear, etc $$$)

 

Anyone?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Enderman]

Did you try clicking 'load optimized defaults" in the bios?

Sometimes XMP isn't stable and you have to put in the timings and frequency manually.

It does not kill your CPU.

[faziten]

Well to properly diagnose the issue, you should state brand an model of your RAM (kit/s?) and motherboard. This information can be found on the packaging. Don't assume every module / kit has the same number just because they look the same. Due diligence is needed. Confirm the number on every package you have.

Also state the BIOS version you are currently on. This information can be found entering BIOS and searching for "info" or "description" tab/menu.

 

If there's anything that is not in stock settings. Revert everything to stock by reloading factory default settings on BIOS before testing anything. A mildly unstable overclock may trigger once XMP is enabled. It could also be a reported bug. That's why all this information is needed.

 

Cheers!

[DjQba]

On 5/8/2019 at 9:19 PM, Enderman said:

Did you try clicking 'load optimized defaults" in the bios?

Sometimes XMP isn't stable and you have to put in the timings and frequency manually.

It does not kill your CPU.

It's the only way it works: Bios default.  but it did kill the Asus motherboard (Confusing as hell, trues me)

[DjQba]

On 5/8/2019 at 11:03 PM, faziten said:

Well to properly diagnose the issue, you should state brand an model of your RAM (kit/s?) and motherboard. This information can be found on the packaging. Don't assume every module / kit has the same number just because they look the same. Due diligence is needed. Confirm the number on every package you have.

Also state the BIOS version you are currently on. This information can be found entering BIOS and searching for "info" or "description" tab/menu.

 

If there's anything that is not in stock settings. Revert everything to stock by reloading factory default settings on BIOS before testing anything. A mildly unstable overclock may trigger once XMP is enabled. It could also be a reported bug. That's why all this information is needed.

 

Cheers!

It's the only thing left...  This SET and 2x of this SET.

To be specific 2x (CMK16GX4M2B3200C16) and (CMCK32GX4M4B3200C16W) = 64G

Current Motherboard: MSI Pro X299 SLI Plus

BIOS is the latest one (Guilty for always upgrading to latest) Version: 7A93v1C - 2018-12-04

 

Broken one: Asus ROG Strix X299-E

 

O.S running on EVO960 M2 and a EVGA GForce RTX2080

The Case is an Phanteks Enthoo Pro M. (thinking about it this was a new addition besides the blue-ray burner, but I doubt a case can cause issues like this right?)

 

 

[faziten]

Sorry for delay a lot of work kept me off the forum:

So you have 3 Ram modules 2 of 16Gb and one of 32GB. It's an odd configuration, but maybe the IMC can deal with it.

 

Can you check you installed the ram kits as suggested by manufacturer's manual? (Page 29 English version).

 

Pay close attention to the labling under ram slots and the chart for 3 DIMMs.
From left to right should be:
Filled-Empty-Filled-Empty ----------- Empty-Filled-Empty-Empty

 

 

The order in which you install them should not matter But it's still worth a shot trying them out if the first one fails:

 

16a-16b-32

16a-32-16b

32-16a-16b

16b-16a-32

16b-32-16a

32-16b-16a

 

Those are all the combos to try. I'm guessing any of them should work if it works at all on one given combination.

Cheers!

 

[jonsnow1221]

I can understand the issue which has been given here and the main thing is that I have also faced the same. The issue on the I processor is also happening with most of the users. Because of the processor issue, I was not being able to use my printer as it used to show Epson error code e-01 while doing the process of printing.

[Stormseeker9]

10 minutes ago, jonsnow1221 said:

I can understand the issue which has been given here and the main thing is that I have also faced the same. The issue on the I processor is also happening with most of the users. Because of the processor issue, I was not being able to use my printer as it used to show Epson error code e-01 while doing the process of printing.

We’re not talking about printers here mate haha.

 

But home printers generally suck I must say. Always something wrong with them h

[DjQba]

On 5/16/2019 at 12:54 AM, faziten said:

Sorry for delay a lot of work kept me off the forum:

So you have 3 Ram modules 2 of 16Gb and one of 32GB. It's an odd configuration, but maybe the IMC can deal with it.

 

Can you check you installed the ram kits as suggested by manufacturer's manual? (Page 29 English version).

 

Pay close attention to the labling under ram slots and the chart for 3 DIMMs.
From left to right should be:
Filled-Empty-Filled-Empty ----------- Empty-Filled-Empty-Empty

 

 

The order in which you install them should not matter But it's still worth a shot trying them out if the first one fails:

 

16a-16b-32

16a-32-16b

32-16a-16b

16b-16a-32

16b-32-16a

32-16b-16a

 

Those are all the combos to try. I'm guessing any of them should work if it works at all on one given combination.

Cheers!

 

Ok, I'm sorry for the delay as well. My sicks are all 8G so I qualify for the bottom (All populated) the reason u see 32 + 16 + 16 is because of the package they came in.  Allegedly, the RAMS are the made by the same manufacturer, the same speed and almost the same part number.

The Way they are seat are:

The 32 are 8+8+8+8+8 and occupying the channel B2-A2-C1-D1  while the other set of 4 sicks are on the rest B1-A1-C2-D2

They all connect in quad channels and Windows display 64 (63.7 usable)

I still think is a BIOS issue. but my question is why it destroy ASUS Motherboard just by activating XMP?  

Maybe XMP require less sticks ? maybe quad channel is out of the question and was just getting lucky with four sticks only?

Im about to swim in to google about this....wish me luck!

[DjQba]

To close this question..... It was a memory issue I remove 4 stick (Back to 32G) and now I'm able to overclock (not doing it), and finally enable XMP again.... So in resume Im unable to populate all sticks. Good bye 64 GIGS.