Installing RAM?

Question

I have installed some more ram into my laptop but i cannot work out how to get the system to detect the additional amount it only showing one of the slots as being filled, is there something i have to do in bios or the windows system HELP PLZ

Answer 1

It's unusual, but on some machines you may have to either set the number of slots in use, in the BIOS, or manually run the memory check.

However, it's much more usual for the RAM size to be detected automagically.. which makes me wonder if you've fitted it correctly, or fitted the right kind. (Usually, though, if you've mismatched memory types, it won't work at all....)

I'd be inclined to take a good long look at what you fitted, and how... make sure it's seated correctly, those snap-in connectors can be tricky... be sure to take appropriate ESD precautions.

Then take a look at the handbook for your particular notebook

Answer 2

reinsert it firmly and carefully. Make sure the slots are lined up right. Make sure the notches on the bottom of the ram, and those in the slots are lined up.

\Make sure the slot is totally clean, windows, and your bios will pick it up automatically. Also, do not touch the contacts on the ram. Try not to touch the ram any more than possible, it is very sensative to static electricity. 1 spark from your finger can blow fry ram, even a tiny one you cant see or feel.

Also bare in mind, laptops often share ram with the video card, so where my laptop actually has 2 gigs, it shows 1.87 gigs. That is because its shared memory with the vid card allocates that from the beginning so it is guaranteed to have what it needs for graphics. the computer does not even report it having that ram.

Answer 3

When you plug in RAM, it either works, or DOES NOT. Try one at a time, then BOTH. Sometimes new RAM won't work with old RAM.

If the RAM does not work, then TAKE IT BACK. If you have more trouble, then buy RAM for someone that Guarantees that it will work. Visit http://www.coastmemory.com to look up your system and get that guarantee.

Good luck and Happy Computing!

Answer 4

Hi! First of all, I think you may have gotten a memory which may fit but have you check the speed. Usually its 300, 400 MHz and above. You may may purchase a lower or higher speed. Kindly check back to the manufacturer. There is a site that may help. I am afraid this is the only one I know but there are more. ILf you know the manufacturer, model number, etc. This will tell you what memory you should buy. Good luck and hope I help a little.

http://www.kingston.com/

Answer 5

Windows will automatically recognize any and all new RAM memory. Are you sure you have the correct memory stick? Go back in and re-seat the card making sure you are well grounded prior .....memory will blow in a millisecond with static. You should feel a distinct snap when it is properly seated and the locks on either side will grasp the edges..

Answer 6

No any BIOS settings or any settings are requires to change affter installing the ram chip.
Check whether the chip is inserted correctly.
OR just give some heat to the chip after removing it.

Good luck.

Answer 7

Yes - the bios is the place - and make sure that if one ram is larger than the other to have the largest in the first slot.

Answer 8

You should not have to get the system to detect it, it would automatically detect it, if its installed correctly

Answer 9

type dxdiag in ur run dialog ...see if the total amount of ram is ryt ... if not try reseating the ram ... then maybe try loading bios defaults ....