My HP a1620y computer has existing 1G RAM that is by Micron part #: PY106AA#ABA. I bought another 1G RAM from Kingston part #: KVR533D2N4/1G. Both are DDR2-533 PC2-4200 non-ECC. If they are in at the same time it only reconizes 1 under system setup. I've tried them both individually and it recognizes them in both slots so it isn't bad RAM. When I bought my computer it said it could support 2 gig. I'm running XP but I'm going to install my Windows Vista soon. Any thoughts on why this is happening and how to fix it?
2007-03-13 07:20:04 · 2 answers · asked by Jeremy C 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
People think that I'm just bitc*ing but HP (invent) does not make good PC's anymore. Ever since they were bought out by Compaq and then were sold to the Chinese they are just junk. I only say this because it is possible that the BIOS will not "see" 2 gig. I doubt if it is the hardware or memory because you said the sticks work separately and in each slot. Try updating the BIOS to the latest and greatest. Check your owners manual, the 1 gig configuration may be pertinent to only single sided RAM and your RAM may not be that type. Also see if the motherboard has a jumper that you have to set for different RAM configurations.
Good Luck
2007-03-13 07:43:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say it is a bad RAM slot on the motherboard. It your computer's still under warranty, get it fixed.
2007-03-13 07:24:35 · answer #2 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋