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GA-Z97MX-Gaming5 problem: can't use DDR3_2 slot.

GA-Z97MX-Gaming5 problem: can't use DDR3_2 slot.
« on: January 20, 2016, 11:49:11 pm »
Hello, I'm new to here.
After building my PC, I tried to start it up, but it gave me a contiunous short beep. I saw it on webpage that it indicates problem with powers but I couldn't find any problem with powers.

After searching for a while, I came across this topic
http://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/index.php?topic=10760.0

I did what he exactly did and figured out that my pc wouldn't boot if I installed my Memory card in DDR3_2 slot.

Here is the information for my memory card:

MANUFACTURER: Corsair
PART #: CMY16GX3M2A1866C9R
TYPE: 240-pin DIMM
SPEED: DDR3-1866
SIZE: 16GB (2 x 8GB)

For now, I'm assuming it's the compatability issue between the motherboard and Memory card.

I also came across this pdf file that shows the list of Memory cards that are compatible with GA-Z97MX-Gaming5. I attached the pdf file.

unfortunately, I can't find my memory card part # in the list.

Am I not able to use DDR3_2 slot because my memory card is not of the compatible memory cards in the pds list, or should there be other problems with it?

My processor btw is Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor

Thanks in advance