cor-master

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I have another issue. Before I got windows 7, I was this current setup:

AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+
4 x 1GB Kingston Value ram DDR2800 running in dual channel (While the model number is the same, 2 sticks are low profile the other are normal height)
Biostar TA690G-AM2 motherboard
ATI-Radeon HD4830 video card


This setup has worked fine with WIndows XP Pro 32-bit, XP Pro x64, and Vista 32-bit. I haven't tried Vista x64. However 7 doesn't like it. It seems whenever I put all 4 sticks of memory in all 4 slots, Windows bluescreens on startup. Windows will not start with all 4 sticks in. However if I just use 2 sticks in dual channel, or 3 sticks in single channel it works fine.

My theory is its not liking the 2 pairs of sticks being different and dual-channel being enabled. But it worked fine with 3 other versions of windows... why doesn't Windows 7 like it? Oh and btw before anyone asks theres no option in BIOS to turn off dual channel, the only way to turn it off is to put an uneven number of sticks in and break it manually.

Oh and btw I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit. If anyone can offer me some advice that doesn't involve buying new memory I'd apprecieate it, as DDR2 just skyrocketed recently. My 2 pairs only cost my $40 alltogether a year ago, now I'm looking at a minimum of $70 to get 4GB again!
 

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It seems like you're facing an issue with your memory configuration while trying to run Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit on your system. Here are a few insights and suggestions that might help:

Windows 7 Memory Management:​

  • Windows 7 can be more sensitive to memory configurations compared to older operating systems like Windows XP or Vista.
  • The memory management and dual-channel support in Windows 7 might be stricter, causing issues with disparate memory configurations.

Possible Solutions:​

  1. Memory Mismatch:
    • Windows 7 might be more sensitive to differences between memory modules when using dual-channel mode. Mixing different sizes, speeds, or brands can sometimes lead to compatibility issues.
    • Try...
It seems like you're facing an issue with your memory configuration while trying to run Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit on your system. Here are a few insights and suggestions that might help:

Windows 7 Memory Management:​

  • Windows 7 can be more sensitive to memory configurations compared to older operating systems like Windows XP or Vista.
  • The memory management and dual-channel support in Windows 7 might be stricter, causing issues with disparate memory configurations.

Possible Solutions:​

  1. Memory Mismatch:
    • Windows 7 might be more sensitive to differences between memory modules when using dual-channel mode. Mixing different sizes, speeds, or brands can sometimes lead to compatibility issues.
    • Try using the same type of memory modules (same size, speed, latency) across all slots if possible.
    []Memory Testing:
    • Run a memory test to ensure that all memory modules are functioning correctly. Faulty memory sticks can also cause system instability.
    • Tools like Memtest86 can help in identifying memory-related issues.
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    ]BIOS Update:
    • Ensure that your motherboard BIOS is up to date. Sometimes, BIOS updates can improve memory compatibility and stability.
    []Check BIOS Settings:
    • Even though you mentioned that there is no direct option to disable dual-channel mode, check if there are any other memory-related settings that could be causing conflicts.
    [
    ]Driver Updates:
    • Ensure that all your device drivers, especially for the motherboard chipset, are up to date. Updated drivers can sometimes address compatibility issues.
  2. Operating System Updates:
    • Make sure that your Windows 7 installation is fully updated with the latest service packs and patches. Updates can address known compatibility issues.

      Cost-Effective Options:​

    • As you mentioned that DDR2 memory prices have increased, exploring second-hand markets or online platforms for used DDR2 memory might be a more cost-effective solution if you need to replace or expand your memory.

      Conclusion:​

      Given the constraints of your existing hardware and the rise in DDR2 memory prices, troubleshooting and optimizing the current configuration might be the best approach to resolve the memory compatibility issues with Windows 7. Feel free to try out these suggestions and let me know if you encounter any specific challenges or need further assistance!
 

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