Trying to install more RAM and failing, help
lemonfresh:
As Skadi indicated. It means that if you want 1gb total, you should install two 512mb sticks. If you want 2gb, install two 1gb sticks.
skandelouslala:
Okay, makes sense. Aggh more money to spend, we just need a new comp!
Hegelian:
Quote from: lemonfresh on 2008 January 11, 06:24:53
As Skadi indicated. It means that if you want 1gb total, you should install two 512mb sticks. If you want 2gb, install two 1gb sticks.
In addition, if the RAM already in the machine is PC2700, your new RAM should also be PC2700.
If your new module is a 1GB module, just use that one in slot 1 and leave the other one out. If that works properly, try adding the old module in slot 2. Personally, I have never had any problem mixing RAM sizes, and I've been doing this since 1991.
Note that in your computer, RAM slot 1 and RAM slot 2 are not adjacent. The slots are paired as 1 & 3 and 2 & 4. If you have only two modules, they go in slots 1 and 2.
The module connector strip is keyed, so it fits only one way. Make sure not to try to force it in backward. The module is fully seated when the retaining clips snap into position. On some motherboards, this requires more force than might seem safe.
Make sure you didn't accidentally buy an ECC module.
The free utility CPU-Z is useful for identifying the components in your PC, including motherboard, CPU, and RAM.
skandelouslala:
We actually got it to work w/o having to buy another gig. We mixed them and discovered my hubby wasn't installing it right the first time, it wasn't clicking right or something. He got it installed and it was showing we had 1.5 gig of ram and then I tested it up by booting up TS2 of course. Wow, tis like having new computer.
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