8GB RAM modules on Asus Sabertooth 990fx
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I got an Asus Sabertooth 990fx tonight, but I've been unable to get it to POST with my 8GB memory modules (Kingston KTD-PE310Q8, ECC Registered, 1066, 8GB each for 16GB total). The box and manual says it supports up to 32GB total, and there's only 4 slots, so it must take 8GB sticks. Has anyone got…
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Fix for: 8GB RAM modules on Asus Sabertooth 990fx
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Your problem is that the RAM you want to use is registered, aka buffered. This motherboard does support ECC memory, but only that which is unbuffered (non-registered). You can buy unbuffered ECC RAM for roughly twice the cost of non-ECC RAM from man…
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