I have recently purchased 1gb of RAM to upgrade my computer. I have done it before, but this time the computer will not boot at all with the new RAM, but will when I take it out again.
Is it faulty? Because I am sure 100% it's compatible.
2007-03-03 02:33:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
I have recently purchased 1gb of RAM to upgrade my computer. I have done it before, but this time the computer will not boot at all with the new RAM, but will when I take it out again.
Is it faulty? Because I am sure 100% it's compatible.
PS-
It is a relatively new computer which has been upgraded similarly before. There is also room for more.
2007-03-03 02:43:15 · update #1
PPS-
Well thanks everyone but I don't think this is going to work; I have tried your suggestions and all modules have same frequency. I have mixed different RAM sizes with this PC before so I think it is just faulty.
2007-03-03 03:53:07 · update #2
Damn i got all excited there for a moment when i saw this question ;)
2007-03-03 02:41:49 · answer #1 · answered by jizzumonkey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, check your motherboard capability with how much RAM you CPU can take. If it can take 1 GB + (or whatever you want), then be sure you system BIOS driver is updated. If that doesn't work then try switching the old RAM stick in all the slots and boot your CPU each time. If it works fine, then you can rule your mobo out. It has to be a faulty stick, return the RAM and get a new one. If that doesn't work, then it has to be a USER problem =D. Good luck and keep us posted!
2007-03-03 10:49:00 · answer #2 · answered by Ron 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's assume that the new RAM IS compatible with your PC. Try removing all the RAM sticks and install only the newest one.
If your PC boots, that stick is good. If not, take it back to the store.
Add the next stick and reboot, etc., etc., etc. If your PC won't boot, there may be a compatibility issue with the last RAM module installed.
2007-03-03 11:00:32 · answer #3 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure your mobo can take that amount of ram. at a stretch i'm guessing you have dual channel ram. to check this see if your mobo has 4 ram slots in 2 different colours. if you have this you can only use ddr or sdram together in the appropiate slots. you cant mix the 2 types at the same time. also some boards only allow 1 gig or 2 gig at max in ddr. if your board supports 1 gig and you already have 1 gig installed adding another gig will either step down or shut off.
2007-03-03 10:53:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be incompatible with your pre-existing module(s). Try putting it in by itself to see if the PC will boot or not. Place the module in the slot closest to the CPU. Once you are able to determine if this works, try putting in your other module(s) one at a time.
2007-03-03 10:43:45 · answer #5 · answered by sm177y 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take it in to a local computer repair store and have them test it. They usually do this for free. Then you'll know for sure.
Could it be that even thought it's compatable, your computer can't take that much additional RAM?
2007-03-03 10:37:18 · answer #6 · answered by BigRez 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be faulty or your motherboard cannot take that config (some older machines needs pairs of ram)
2007-03-03 10:40:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in addition to above answers please make sure about the frequency of new ram, all modules should have same frequency
2007-03-03 11:01:05 · answer #8 · answered by hersh 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋