GA-X38T-DQ6 Flexible Memory Mode

[cmiller928]

I have a GA-X38T-DQ6 (Rev 1) motherboard that has 2 1GB Corsair DDR3 PC3-8500 memory modules installed. I purchased 2 2GB Corsair DDR3 PC10600 memory modules. I removed the PC3-8500 modules and installed the PC10600 and it works fine. If I try to add the PC3-8500 modules back in, the computer appears to boot but nothing appears on the monitor. My light on my monitor simply flashes. What do I need to do to get the modules to work together? I thought Flexible Memory Mode would kick in automatically. Thanks.

[oggmonster]

They probably won't work. They're different sizes, speeds, timings (and probably volts). Sometimes you can get away with it but its not reccomended.

[cmiller928]

They are different sizes but the volts are the same. Oh well, I was hoping that I could still use that extra 2Gig.

[oggmonster]

You could try updating to the latest BIOS? But I don't think you're going to be able to use them. Tbh 4GB of RAM is plenty for most people