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My installation of an OEM version Vista HP 32-bit had some issues. Chose memory using RAM Configurator on G.Skill website. The QVL had 4GB and 6GB configurations for this board. Too expensive and unnecessary for a 32-bit OS. This was a typical installation configuration: CPU, one memory stick, new HD, optical drive, etc.
First, program hung during installation. Hard drive was reformatted and timing was manually set at 8-8-8-21 1T @1066 MHz. Noticed DDR3 was 1.6V. Could not lower voltage in BIOS. Reviews at Newegg and this website were helpful. Program installed w/o issues.
Second, attempted to copy Vista SP1 from CD-R to desktop. Received error message with 1 min, 35 sec remaining before copy action was completed. Reset RAM BIOS to AUTO (9-9-9-24 2T @1333, 1.6V) and rebooted system. SP1 file copied to desktop and installed from desktop w/o issues.
Finally, all drivers and updates installed w/o issues. Vista SP2 was installed using same method. Second memory stick installed. No issues.
Conclusion: I've read one review that mentioned AMD CPUs are 'finicky' about RAM. Something to be aware of when considering an AMD M/B.
OS: Vista HP SP2 32-bit
CPU: Athlon II X4 630
M/B: Gigabyte GA-MA785GMT-UD2H rev 1.0
RAM: F3-10600CL9D-2GBNQ
OC: No
BIOS: Award v6.00 PC
First, program hung during installation. Hard drive was reformatted and timing was manually set at 8-8-8-21 1T @1066 MHz. Noticed DDR3 was 1.6V. Could not lower voltage in BIOS. Reviews at Newegg and this website were helpful. Program installed w/o issues.
Second, attempted to copy Vista SP1 from CD-R to desktop. Received error message with 1 min, 35 sec remaining before copy action was completed. Reset RAM BIOS to AUTO (9-9-9-24 2T @1333, 1.6V) and rebooted system. SP1 file copied to desktop and installed from desktop w/o issues.
Finally, all drivers and updates installed w/o issues. Vista SP2 was installed using same method. Second memory stick installed. No issues.
Conclusion: I've read one review that mentioned AMD CPUs are 'finicky' about RAM. Something to be aware of when considering an AMD M/B.
OS: Vista HP SP2 32-bit
CPU: Athlon II X4 630
M/B: Gigabyte GA-MA785GMT-UD2H rev 1.0
RAM: F3-10600CL9D-2GBNQ
OC: No
BIOS: Award v6.00 PC