BSOD: F3-12800CL9S-4GBXL + MSI-7636 H55M-E33 + Intel i3 540

[Geez]

Hi,

I searched the forums for information on MSI-7636 main board, but found little information.

I bought a F3-12800CL9S-4GBXL RipJaws X module with the hope to increase my PC's RAM. After trying many times and a few OC attempts, I still can't get the new RAM to boot (by itself). The farthest the system could go is the Windows BSOD before even the logon screen.

My PC's configuration:
System Manufacturer: MSI
System Model: MS-7636 (H55M-E33)
BIOS: AMI latest revision 1.10
Processor: Intel Core i3 540 @ 3.07GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1

I've been running with a single 4GB Corsair RAM module CMX4GX3M1A1333C9 without any problem for years. It has DDR3-1333 max bandwidth.

From the limited messages I could find in this forum, it seems the Core i3 CPU only supports up to DDR3-1333 but not 1600. I'm unable to overclock the CPU to support 1600 either.

I've tried:

• single G.Skill module in DIMM1 slot, and/or together with the Corsair module in DIMM1/3 slots
• turning on XMP
• manually OC the CPU
• using Micro-Star Int'l's Live Update to update the BIOS version

But no luck. Could someone please help??

[GSKILL TECH]

Exchange for this model and it should work better:

F3-10666CL9D-8GBNT

[Geez]

Exchange for this model and it should work better:

F3-10666CL9D-8GBNT

Did you mean this one instead?
[RipjawsX] F3-10666CL9S-4GBXL
DDR3-1333 (PC3-10600/10666)
4GB (4GBx1)
CL9-9-9-24
1.5 Volt

Since my purchase was a little over 30 days ago, I'm unable to return/exchange with the seller. Could I RMA the exchange?

[GSKILL TECH]

No, RipJaws is no longer compatible with older platforms like H55

Contact the RMA dept to see if they can make the exchange.

rma@gskillusa.com

http://www.gskill.com/en/rma