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CPU-Z reports two memory modules in dual mode and 2 modules in single mode
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The main question:
Why does CPU-Z report the pairs of two 2GB modules as in dual mode and the two 1GB modules as in single mode? I don 't think this is how Intel 'FLEX' memory controller technology is supposed to work from what I have read. FLEX allows two different sizes of modules to run on a machine but they are supposed to be either dual or in single mode depending on configuration of what slots they are occupying. These are the original modules as this system came with 6GB or RAM. They are identical in voltage, timing, latency and brand with the exception of the size being 2-2GB and 2-1GB modules.
Below is an illustration of is the original memory configuration. This made no sense since it looks like the only purpose would be to attempt to et 3GB on each channel. But from what I have read, no memory controller technology works this way that I have yet heard of or read about. This machine was abandoned and given away due to a boot issue. My friend, the original owner, had taken it to a repair shop. So, I don't know if they removed the memory and reconfigured it this way or if it was original like this from the Acer factory.
The original memory Configuration as of when I received this machine
Below is the memory configuration that I ended up switching to and I will explain why later. I ended up with this after testing every possible config. Two of the same size pair in the same colored slot, and then one in black and one in blue. One of each size pairs in the same colored slot, and then one in black and one in blue.
Current Memory Configuration
My research came up with no real standard on memory slot/socket color codes but most info suggest that 70% of the time it delineates channels 1 and 2, whereas on Intel boards it is more like 80-90% it is for channel delineation. What does not make sense is that no matter where the memory modules are inserted, the 2GB mods always show in CPU-Z as dual channel mode and the 1GB modules always show running in single channel mode. This means or shows that when a 2GB and 1GB are inserted on the same channel, CPU-Z is reporting that channel to be running in dual and single mode simultaneously. I believe this to be impossible as I don't know any technology that allows a single memory channel to run both dual and single mode at the same time simultaneously. I am assuming something else is wrong. Perhaps CPU-Z not reporting correctly.
Below is a chart showing the test where I ran CPU-Z on both the original config and the current one I ended on, highlighting CPU-Z confusion of reporting impossibilities. I am not completely sure which two slot/sockets are channel one and which are channel two as there is no documentation to be found for this G43 MB but I am assuming the current configuration I have it on now is correct for dual channel mode.
The reason I believe the current config change to be correct and the previous one to be wrong is simply, the system booted much faster. With the original module configuration that put the same pair on separate colors made, the boot time not only increased but the boot screen and the account log-in screen after the system went into user mode would flash. Meaning it would go blank and reappear two or three times. Sometimes the account user name would appear first, followed by a blue background for a couple seconds before the default intended background would load. Also for two days the system seams more stable without the previous boot issue mentioned next.
Previous/Current Boot Issue:
I say both current and previous in case the memory reconfig fixed it.
The booting issues on this Acer Aspire AM3900G that went through a windows 10 upgrade. The firs BSOD was 'CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED' followed by 'INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE'. I somehow thought I fixed it by playing around with a Windows 7 disk repair option to access the cmd using the typical commands below.
bootrec /FixMbr
bootrec /FixBoot
bootrec /ScanOs
bootrec /RebuildBcd
It seamed like these commands got it to boot after about 4 separate BSOD's but then I was trying different thins so I can't confirm that. I may have thrown in a scndsk command in there but after the BSOD it will show error 0cx0000225.
QUESTION: Was it having boot issues because of a poor or less than ideal memory configuration?
Other Curious Unexplained Phenomena:
The BIOS disk controller setting is set to RAID. Not sure why it would be set to RAID since the system only has 1 HDD unless this is some trick on getting a Windows 10 upgrade to stick. That could also be the boot issue showing the BSOD. Maybe the memory configuration had nothing to do the the boot issue.
QUESTION: Is the RAM configuration more likely to cause a boot issue or this RAID setting?
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The main question:
Why does CPU-Z report the pairs of two 2GB modules as in dual mode and the two 1GB modules as in single mode? I don 't think this is how Intel 'FLEX' memory controller technology is supposed to work from what I have read. FLEX allows two different sizes of modules to run on a machine but they are supposed to be either dual or in single mode depending on configuration of what slots they are occupying. These are the original modules as this system came with 6GB or RAM. They are identical in voltage, timing, latency and brand with the exception of the size being 2-2GB and 2-1GB modules.
Below is an illustration of is the original memory configuration. This made no sense since it looks like the only purpose would be to attempt to et 3GB on each channel. But from what I have read, no memory controller technology works this way that I have yet heard of or read about. This machine was abandoned and given away due to a boot issue. My friend, the original owner, had taken it to a repair shop. So, I don't know if they removed the memory and reconfigured it this way or if it was original like this from the Acer factory.
The original memory Configuration as of when I received this machine
Below is the memory configuration that I ended up switching to and I will explain why later. I ended up with this after testing every possible config. Two of the same size pair in the same colored slot, and then one in black and one in blue. One of each size pairs in the same colored slot, and then one in black and one in blue.
Current Memory Configuration
My research came up with no real standard on memory slot/socket color codes but most info suggest that 70% of the time it delineates channels 1 and 2, whereas on Intel boards it is more like 80-90% it is for channel delineation. What does not make sense is that no matter where the memory modules are inserted, the 2GB mods always show in CPU-Z as dual channel mode and the 1GB modules always show running in single channel mode. This means or shows that when a 2GB and 1GB are inserted on the same channel, CPU-Z is reporting that channel to be running in dual and single mode simultaneously. I believe this to be impossible as I don't know any technology that allows a single memory channel to run both dual and single mode at the same time simultaneously. I am assuming something else is wrong. Perhaps CPU-Z not reporting correctly.
Below is a chart showing the test where I ran CPU-Z on both the original config and the current one I ended on, highlighting CPU-Z confusion of reporting impossibilities. I am not completely sure which two slot/sockets are channel one and which are channel two as there is no documentation to be found for this G43 MB but I am assuming the current configuration I have it on now is correct for dual channel mode.
The reason I believe the current config change to be correct and the previous one to be wrong is simply, the system booted much faster. With the original module configuration that put the same pair on separate colors made, the boot time not only increased but the boot screen and the account log-in screen after the system went into user mode would flash. Meaning it would go blank and reappear two or three times. Sometimes the account user name would appear first, followed by a blue background for a couple seconds before the default intended background would load. Also for two days the system seams more stable without the previous boot issue mentioned next.
Previous/Current Boot Issue:
I say both current and previous in case the memory reconfig fixed it.
The booting issues on this Acer Aspire AM3900G that went through a windows 10 upgrade. The firs BSOD was 'CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED' followed by 'INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE'. I somehow thought I fixed it by playing around with a Windows 7 disk repair option to access the cmd using the typical commands below.
bootrec /FixMbr
bootrec /FixBoot
bootrec /ScanOs
bootrec /RebuildBcd
It seamed like these commands got it to boot after about 4 separate BSOD's but then I was trying different thins so I can't confirm that. I may have thrown in a scndsk command in there but after the BSOD it will show error 0cx0000225.
QUESTION: Was it having boot issues because of a poor or less than ideal memory configuration?
Other Curious Unexplained Phenomena:
The BIOS disk controller setting is set to RAID. Not sure why it would be set to RAID since the system only has 1 HDD unless this is some trick on getting a Windows 10 upgrade to stick. That could also be the boot issue showing the BSOD. Maybe the memory configuration had nothing to do the the boot issue.
QUESTION: Is the RAM configuration more likely to cause a boot issue or this RAID setting?
boot memory bsod cpu-z flex
asked 3 mins ago
Rich MansonRich Manson
239211
add a comment |
The main question:
Why does CPU-Z report the pairs of two 2GB modules as in dual mode and the two 1GB modules as in single mode? I don 't think this is how Intel 'FLEX' memory controller technology is supposed to work from what I have read. FLEX allows two different sizes of modules to run on a machine but they are supposed to be either dual or in single mode depending on configuration of what slots they are occupying. These are the original modules as this system came with 6GB or RAM. They are identical in voltage, timing, latency and brand with the exception of the size being 2-2GB and 2-1GB modules.
Below is an illustration of is the original memory configuration. This made no sense since it looks like the only purpose would be to attempt to et 3GB on each channel. But from what I have read, no memory controller technology works this way that I have yet heard of or read about. This machine was abandoned and given away due to a boot issue. My friend, the original owner, had taken it to a repair shop. So, I don't know if they removed the memory and reconfigured it this way or if it was original like this from the Acer factory.
The original memory Configuration as of when I received this machine
Below is the memory configuration that I ended up switching to and I will explain why later. I ended up with this after testing every possible config. Two of the same size pair in the same colored slot, and then one in black and one in blue. One of each size pairs in the same colored slot, and then one in black and one in blue.
Current Memory Configuration
My research came up with no real standard on memory slot/socket color codes but most info suggest that 70% of the time it delineates channels 1 and 2, whereas on Intel boards it is more like 80-90% it is for channel delineation. What does not make sense is that no matter where the memory modules are inserted, the 2GB mods always show in CPU-Z as dual channel mode and the 1GB modules always show running in single channel mode. This means or shows that when a 2GB and 1GB are inserted on the same channel, CPU-Z is reporting that channel to be running in dual and single mode simultaneously. I believe this to be impossible as I don't know any technology that allows a single memory channel to run both dual and single mode at the same time simultaneously. I am assuming something else is wrong. Perhaps CPU-Z not reporting correctly.
Below is a chart showing the test where I ran CPU-Z on both the original config and the current one I ended on, highlighting CPU-Z confusion of reporting impossibilities. I am not completely sure which two slot/sockets are channel one and which are channel two as there is no documentation to be found for this G43 MB but I am assuming the current configuration I have it on now is correct for dual channel mode.
The reason I believe the current config change to be correct and the previous one to be wrong is simply, the system booted much faster. With the original module configuration that put the same pair on separate colors made, the boot time not only increased but the boot screen and the account log-in screen after the system went into user mode would flash. Meaning it would go blank and reappear two or three times. Sometimes the account user name would appear first, followed by a blue background for a couple seconds before the default intended background would load. Also for two days the system seams more stable without the previous boot issue mentioned next.
Previous/Current Boot Issue:
I say both current and previous in case the memory reconfig fixed it.
The booting issues on this Acer Aspire AM3900G that went through a windows 10 upgrade. The firs BSOD was 'CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED' followed by 'INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE'. I somehow thought I fixed it by playing around with a Windows 7 disk repair option to access the cmd using the typical commands below.
bootrec /FixMbr
bootrec /FixBoot
bootrec /ScanOs
bootrec /RebuildBcd
It seamed like these commands got it to boot after about 4 separate BSOD's but then I was trying different thins so I can't confirm that. I may have thrown in a scndsk command in there but after the BSOD it will show error 0cx0000225.
QUESTION: Was it having boot issues because of a poor or less than ideal memory configuration?
Other Curious Unexplained Phenomena:
The BIOS disk controller setting is set to RAID. Not sure why it would be set to RAID since the system only has 1 HDD unless this is some trick on getting a Windows 10 upgrade to stick. That could also be the boot issue showing the BSOD. Maybe the memory configuration had nothing to do the the boot issue.
QUESTION: Is the RAM configuration more likely to cause a boot issue or this RAID setting?
boot memory bsod cpu-z flex
asked 3 mins ago
Rich MansonRich Manson
239211
The main question:
Why does CPU-Z report the pairs of two 2GB modules as in dual mode and the two 1GB modules as in single mode? I don 't think this is how Intel 'FLEX' memory controller technology is supposed to work from what I have read. FLEX allows two different sizes of modules to run on a machine but they are supposed to be either dual or in single mode depending on configuration of what slots they are occupying. These are the original modules as this system came with 6GB or RAM. They are identical in voltage, timing, latency and brand with the exception of the size being 2-2GB and 2-1GB modules.
Below is an illustration of is the original memory configuration. This made no sense since it looks like the only purpose would be to attempt to et 3GB on each channel. But from what I have read, no memory controller technology works this way that I have yet heard of or read about. This machine was abandoned and given away due to a boot issue. My friend, the original owner, had taken it to a repair shop. So, I don't know if they removed the memory and reconfigured it this way or if it was original like this from the Acer factory.
The original memory Configuration as of when I received this machine
Below is the memory configuration that I ended up switching to and I will explain why later. I ended up with this after testing every possible config. Two of the same size pair in the same colored slot, and then one in black and one in blue. One of each size pairs in the same colored slot, and then one in black and one in blue.
Current Memory Configuration
My research came up with no real standard on memory slot/socket color codes but most info suggest that 70% of the time it delineates channels 1 and 2, whereas on Intel boards it is more like 80-90% it is for channel delineation. What does not make sense is that no matter where the memory modules are inserted, the 2GB mods always show in CPU-Z as dual channel mode and the 1GB modules always show running in single channel mode. This means or shows that when a 2GB and 1GB are inserted on the same channel, CPU-Z is reporting that channel to be running in dual and single mode simultaneously. I believe this to be impossible as I don't know any technology that allows a single memory channel to run both dual and single mode at the same time simultaneously. I am assuming something else is wrong. Perhaps CPU-Z not reporting correctly.
Below is a chart showing the test where I ran CPU-Z on both the original config and the current one I ended on, highlighting CPU-Z confusion of reporting impossibilities. I am not completely sure which two slot/sockets are channel one and which are channel two as there is no documentation to be found for this G43 MB but I am assuming the current configuration I have it on now is correct for dual channel mode.
The reason I believe the current config change to be correct and the previous one to be wrong is simply, the system booted much faster. With the original module configuration that put the same pair on separate colors made, the boot time not only increased but the boot screen and the account log-in screen after the system went into user mode would flash. Meaning it would go blank and reappear two or three times. Sometimes the account user name would appear first, followed by a blue background for a couple seconds before the default intended background would load. Also for two days the system seams more stable without the previous boot issue mentioned next.
Previous/Current Boot Issue:
I say both current and previous in case the memory reconfig fixed it.
The booting issues on this Acer Aspire AM3900G that went through a windows 10 upgrade. The firs BSOD was 'CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED' followed by 'INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE'. I somehow thought I fixed it by playing around with a Windows 7 disk repair option to access the cmd using the typical commands below.
bootrec /FixMbr
bootrec /FixBoot
bootrec /ScanOs
bootrec /RebuildBcd
It seamed like these commands got it to boot after about 4 separate BSOD's but then I was trying different thins so I can't confirm that. I may have thrown in a scndsk command in there but after the BSOD it will show error 0cx0000225.
QUESTION: Was it having boot issues because of a poor or less than ideal memory configuration?
Other Curious Unexplained Phenomena:
The BIOS disk controller setting is set to RAID. Not sure why it would be set to RAID since the system only has 1 HDD unless this is some trick on getting a Windows 10 upgrade to stick. That could also be the boot issue showing the BSOD. Maybe the memory configuration had nothing to do the the boot issue.
QUESTION: Is the RAM configuration more likely to cause a boot issue or this RAID setting?
boot memory bsod cpu-z flex
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