Compufer fails to boot. Possible RAM problems

[papul1993]

Hi,
I have been facing a booting problem recently. The computer takes 2-3 reboots and only after that it becomes stable. I first got a CMOS checksum fail error. Also the date and time got reseted after every boot. So I replaced the small battery in the mobo. But I kept getting boot problems.

On the first 2 boots the computer hangs up in the BIOS or OS within the first 5 mins. In the next boot I get the error, "DQS training failed. System reverted to slower DRAM speed. Press DEL to continue.". After this the system boots up fine.

When I bought the computer I had to settle with low quality RAM. I guess it has reached its end of life.

My full computer config is:

AMD Phenom 2 550
Biostar TA785G mobo
2x2 GB DDR3 (made by Hyundai Electronics as shown by AMD Overdrive.)
500+1000 GB Seagate HDD
Coolermaster 600w SMPS ( willing to change this. Suggeations welcome)

If I have to change the RAM please suggest a good 4GB kit. Budget is 2.5k.
Budget for PSU is 3k.

EDIT:So I took out the RAM and cleaned the contacts and then interchanged their positions. Computer working fine ever since.

 

[amr]

have you tried memtest86???

for DQS training...either disable it or simply load failsafe defaults in the BIOS.

 

[Minion]

I think this is definitely ram, swap your ram with friends and see if its solve your problem.