I installed ram into a newer dell computer but the ram was from an older computer from 8 years ago and i thought it would work the dell computer is about 3 years old but now the computer turns on but nothing happens the monitor says no signal received. I took out the old ram and tried starting it up but same problems. is there nething i could possibly do please help thank you.
2006-10-06 13:24:59 · 9 answers · asked by Chet P 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
The RAM from 8 Years ago will not work for your new computer. Odds are that they have different BUS speeds. The newer computer requires faster BUS speed than your old RAM can provide.
You can buy RAM pretty cheap these days. Go to Newegg.com .
To be honest with you, I'm suprised that the memory even fit in your new system.
As for your display, issue, I can assume that you put the original RAM into the Dell again. Did you seat it properly? If you have 4 slots for RAM, put the sticks in slot 1 and 3, not 1 and 2.
When you boot up, do you get 1 POST beep from your computer? If not, it's comes back to your memory install fiasco. On a healthy POST, you should get 1 quick beep. Anyything else is a sure sign of hardware issues.
Hope this helps.
2006-10-06 14:04:51 · answer #1 · answered by Gimp 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are there any "beeps" when you turn on the computer?? Beeps or a pattern of beeps is a BIOS code. Count the number of beeps and pauses, if you know who made the BIOS for your computer then you can look up the beep codes on line. But, since you installed memory which was probably the incorrect memory for that machine given the age of the memory. Remove the memory that you installed from that old computer. Whenever you are going to install memory, check with crucial.com first. They have a tool that will help you find the proper memory for your computer.Is the hard drive running when you turn the power on? Does the CPU fan spin? If you took out the original RAM, make sure that you've put it back into the same slots that it came out of. Make sure the locks engage when the RAM is fully seated in the socket. Put your first stick of RAM in the slot closest to the CPU fan. If the slots are colored then the second stick of RAM will go into the same colored slot as the first. Make certain that the computer is unplugged and that you are grounded i.e. touch the metal parts of the computer CASE before handling the RAM sticks or touching anything inside the computer, static electricity will kill your computer! Do not touch the gold contacts on the RAM sticks, this will cause them to corrode..
2006-10-06 14:22:48 · answer #2 · answered by mittalman53 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm...bad idead to use RAM that old. Although it may have fit into the slots OK the bus speed of the newer desktop probably could not recognize the older RAM sticks...
So what happened?
Well, not sure, but one good way is to try and restore your Dell motherboard is to consult the manual for that model and reset the master reset jumper on the motherboard (consult manual on this operation).
I really don't think that the old RAM could have caused physical damage to the MB, so I would try the reset method I metioned above and stay away from old RAM (even if they appear to fit).
2006-10-06 16:22:54 · answer #3 · answered by ggfire 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What was the specification of the computer that was 8 years ago compares to 3 years ago?
I know that certains hinge prevent wrong model ram to go into the slot. However, my curiousity searching for the causes of the problem.
Did you put in the system memory while the computer was unplugged?
2006-10-06 14:10:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would take your computer to a technician, as that RAM may have damaged the motherboard. I was under the impression that you could not even fit SDRAM (8 year old) into a DDR (3 year old) slot, but if you did manage to do it, it might have seriously damaged your motherboard. SDRAM requires 3.3 volts while DDR only 2.5, so that might have damaged your motherboard. I will admit this is just a theory and I may be totally off, but nonetheless I would recommend taking it to a technician.
2006-10-06 14:34:18 · answer #5 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It feels like the wear and tear is already finished to a ingredient that it could be maximum suitable to start clean. Reinstall homestead windows XP from the CD and while it activates you to reformat your complicated force, do it. One put in, get carry of lively Virus shelter, that's the loose version of Kaspersky Anti-Virus. it truly is loose, it updates many times and has a plenty greater malware detection value than products which includes AVG and Avast. get carry of and set up Comodo Firewall professional, that's additionally loose. get carry of all your Microsoft replace patches utilising the homestead windows replace characteristic. Use uncomplicated experience surfing the cyber web and you will desire to have not have been given any extra effective issues.
2016-10-02 00:41:21 · answer #6 · answered by grumney 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check did u install the RAM the wrong way? is the RAM on your newer computer usong the same RAM of your older computer, next, check the VGA cable....haha
2006-10-06 13:30:35 · answer #7 · answered by TeChnOh0liC 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that sounds like a nightmare... hmm... do you know if there's a reset jumper on your motherboard ? if so, i'd put it to reset entirely cut the power to the pc for a while, then replace the jumper to its working position and reboot. normally, you should have to set date and time on the bios again, unless some settings need to be changed.
if you dont know what you're doing though... well i wish you good luck and try finding someone who knows about it !
2006-10-06 14:03:35 · answer #8 · answered by goth_mtl_girl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
CALL DELL
2006-10-06 14:50:12 · answer #9 · answered by roger c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋