D975XBX2 + 8 GB RAM = unstable :-(

I'm trying to get 8 GB to run stable with a D975XBX2 motherboard with Vista 64
and so far it's not working.

When locally available Kingston branded RAM would not work I returned it and
ordered the exact 2 GB Crucial RAM recommends on the Intel's support site
(Crucial CT25664AA667.16FE / 2 GB / 667mHz / 5-5-5 / Non-ECC) and it's not much
better.

As soon as I engage in any intensive activity (like downloading and installing
Vista 64 updates) the computer will suddenly reboot.

10 days ago Intel tech support escalated the issue and were generous enough to
RMA me a new more recent version of the motherboard (510 replacing 507). It did
not resolve the problem. The board remains unstable a reboots (though it's
'slightly' better with the new board rev)

At this point Intel has not been forthcoming with any further suggestions nor
assistance and I'm left wondering what to do next. I might have to resort to
buying another brand of motherboard (Asus P5E-WS?) that can use this DDR-2 RAM.

If there are any owners of this board who have been able to run Vista 64 with 8
gb I'd REALLY like to hear about it to confirm that it is possible. I really
don't want to waste my time with something that's simply impossible ...

fwiw: Vista 64 runs fine with 4 GB RAM (4 x 1GB or 2 x 2GB). With 8 GB RAM
installed I can run WinXP-Pro without any problems (obviously only 3gb is used
in that scenario)

Thanks,

Russell
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