Two Different RAM Kits

[Azriel]

My friend is trying to use both of these memory kits. The RAM in the package is only two sticks of 4GB since the other two are in use in another computer. His motherboard is a Gigabyte GI Sniper Z170 and wants to use both kits but we both couldn't figure out how to tweak the bios for the RAM to do it. The problem with plugging them both in is that his monitor won't turn on and stays black screened. Any help would be greatly appreciated! 

[schwellmo92]

Have you tried just plugging them in? If the PC doesn't boot you will need to go in to the BIOS and select a different RAM XMP/DOCP profile that is slower, or trying increasing the DRAM voltage a little (say up to 1.4v).

[Azriel]

Just now, schwellmo92 said:

Have you tried just plugging them in? The existing kit is only 2800 CL16 so it's likely that new kit will also run at that same speed.

He tried but his computer's monitor would just black screen and never turn on. I'll add this info to the OP.

[TrigrH]

see my post for some tips:

 

[schwellmo92]

2 minutes ago, Azriel said:

He tried but his computer's monitor would just black screen and never turn on. I'll add this info to the OP.

He may need to lower the XMP/DOCP profile already set in his BIOS to a lower speed for the new RAM to work, or increase the voltage of the RAM (up to 1.4v) if he would like to try maintain his speed.

[Azriel]

1 minute ago, TrigrH said:

see my post for some tips:

 

LOL. Your post is accurately named because I am thoroughly lost. I will be sure to read through your post. Thank you much!

[TrigrH]

1 minute ago, schwellmo92 said:

He may need to lower the XMP/DOCP profile already set in his BIOS to a lower speed for the new RAM to work, or increase the voltage of the RAM (up to 1.4v) if he would like to try maintain his speed.

my guess is OP needs to update the bios, which will clear his settings then insert the memory, memory of the same kind needs to be in the same channel.

[Azriel]

1 minute ago, schwellmo92 said:

He may need to lower the XMP/DOCP profile already set in his BIOS to a lower speed for the new RAM to work, or increase the voltage of the RAM (up to 1.4v) if he would like to try maintain his speed.

That's what @TrigrH's post is about! I am very thankful to find as knowledgeable people as y'all!

[Guest]

The issue may be the Jedec profiles. The 2400mhz memory may be a Jedec and XMP profile or just no XMP.

The timing sets vastly differ at Jedec Frequency if this theory is accurate.

 

[Azriel]

2 minutes ago, TrigrH said:

my guess is OP needs to update the bios, which will clear his settings then insert the memory, memory of the same kind needs to be in the same channel.

Should the newest BIOS update be adequate? His PC was bought back in like 2016.

[TrigrH]

1 minute ago, Azriel said:

Should the newest BIOS update be adequate? His PC was bought back in like 2016.

F22f is ideal, F4 specifically mentions fixes. So you need to be F4 or above.

[Azriel]

6 minutes ago, TrigrH said:

F22f is ideal, F4 specifically mentions fixes. So you need to be F4 or above.

Ahh okay then. Thanks much man.