F3-10666CL9D with Gigabyte GA-EP43T-USB3

[FarChina]

Hey guys this is probable going to be a pretty nubby question but whateva,

I bought some F3-10666CL9D for my Gigabyte GA-EP43T-USB3, didn't even think there should be a problem until i noticed on the memory packaging "Compatible with Intel LGA1155/LGA1156 systems."

I tried installing anyway but I get numerous short beeps followed by computer reset, and this happens in a never ending loop.

I take it these wont work with my Intel Socket 775 P43 mb will they? Can you recommend any 8GB kits and above that would work with my motherboard?

Thanks all

[Tradesman]

Do you have the latest BIOS? Are the sticks in slots 1-3? Is the FSB at least 1333? Might want to do a clear CMOS and then install, if no joy, then may need to add + 0.05 to DRAM voltage and + 0.07 to the NB voltage

[FarChina]

Have updated the bios, sticks are in 1 and 3, i am running a 400fsb, and have tried clear cmos.

Are you sure these sticks should work with this mb?

[Tradesman]

From the info provided (8GB set and the start of the model#, F3-10666CL9D - (should be 4-5 more digits)) you have 2 4GB sticks of 1333 DRAM that runs at CL9 and your mobo is rated to run up to 1600 sticks with a max of 16GB (or yes it's capable of running 4GB sticks)....Would help to know the the full model # of the sticks and what CPU. Also the BIOS info on timings and voltages

[GSKILL TECH]

Try one module at a time to see if you can get one working at the rated specifications.

Thank you
GSKILL TECH

[FarChina]

@Tman the full model is F3-10666CL9D-16GBXL... so they are 8Gb sticks each.

I have the Intel Q9550 2.8ghz oc to 3.4ghz CPU

At this stage I have not been able to post with these sticks so cannot change info on timings with the new memory.

I have tried changing the setting with my old memory in the bios, saving it, turning off and installing the new memory but again i just get the same numerous short beeps and no post.

@GSKILL TECH
Yeah have tried with just one stick in all slots on the mb same problem over again numerous short beeps and no post.

[Tradesman]

Not good, the P43 supports 4GB sticks (times 4), but I don't know of any p43 (or offhand even any P45s) that support 8GB sticks

[FarChina]

@Tman I thought that must be the case does GSKILL do any 2x4gb or 4x4gb memory that would suit?

[Tradesman]

Most any of the 4x4GB or 2x4GB sets would work, for 8GB I'd go 2x4GB prob at 1333/CL9 or possibly try 1600/CL9, for 16GB could try 1333 but be prepared to maybe have to drop to 1066, with your mobo the memory controller is in the NorthBridge (NB) chipset and may be a pain to try and configure things to run 16GB of 1333. I'd look first to the 1.5 Sniper line of sticks with the Ripjaws (plain, not the X or Z models) next

[FarChina]

Yeah thanks heaps Tman, stupid me didnt realise that motherboard wouldnt accept these higher GB sticks.

Also prob thinking i dont need 16GB so prob just gonna upgrade to 8GB.

Again appreciate your help

[Tradesman]

With 16GB (prob even with 8GB) you could throw in a RAM Disk and get some performance pick up that way also