be working i clicked on system to check to see how much ram computer was running at and it stills says 512mb when it should be 1512mb?! i have looked on the bios setup page and there doesn't seem to be an option for ram on there...be great if u could help me cheers :)
2007-08-30 06:47:09 · 6 answers · asked by daniel 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
You probably need to be running identical ram chips in your slots. Test it by pulling out your 512 chip.. If it reads 1GB, I am right. If it does not read at all, you probably have a bad chip..
2007-08-30 07:35:41 · answer #1 · answered by BigWashSr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't listen to everyone. If your ram fits in there..its compatible..if its a higher speed then what your motherboard can handle..it'll clock the ram down to the maximum it can use. Make sure you pushed your ram in all the way..the tabs on the left and right should be able to go into the notches on the ram. 2. The slot doesn't matter unless you plan on dual channeling or single channeling(you say you're supposed to have 1.5gb of ram so no dual channel). Theres a good chance the ram is faulty or you put it in wrong and damaged it. Take it out, clear the ram slot of possible dust and make sure the ram isn't damaged. Put it in(while the pc is off and no power is coming to it ofcourse) and start up the computer. If you're running XP, it should say it detects new hardware on a black screen, just continue and then check your system. If it still doesn't show that you have what you're supposed to have. Return the Ram and get your money back or a new stick.
2007-08-30 07:35:19 · answer #2 · answered by Zayd 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Several things to look at:
1. Did you make sure that the RAM is compatible for your computer?
2. Some computers require the same amount of RAM in each slot and they have to be compatible with each other.
3. Have you tried the new RAM by itself?
4. The new RAM may be defective.
5. When installing, you shouldn't have to force it into the slot. If you did, it may not be seated properly.
6. RAM is not in the BIOS since it is recognized before BIOS startup.
2007-08-30 06:59:51 · answer #3 · answered by surfsidecp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It'd be helpful if you could tell us the model of your motherboard, the type of RAM you purchased and the type of the already existing RAM in your motherboard.
My current suggestions going by what you said are to download this: http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php
Check the RAM tab and see if it still displays the same results as you saw before.
If that doesn't work, try removing your existing RAM and only placing the new RAM into your computer and try to boot up. If the computer doesn't boot, then either A) your RAM is faulty, or B) it's not compatible with your system. Without knowing further details I can't be sure.
Good luck.
2007-08-30 06:55:22 · answer #4 · answered by Ser3nity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, well first you should check again to see if it is inserted properly and if this doesn't work have you bought the right type of RAM? is it compatible? if not i suggest you go to www.crucial.com where you can use the the memory advisor tool to see if you're stick of RAM is compatible with the spec shown.
2007-08-30 06:57:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it may be an issue with your motherboard
2007-09-01 23:31:23 · answer #6 · answered by DMKNIGHTS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋