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XP wont find my new RAM

mrhotdog

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hey

ive just installed an additional 1GB stick (2nd slot) of DDR Ram, i only had a 512mb stick before (1st Slot). it still runs but windows XP wont find it, however pcwizard2008 says its there but that the slot is empty.

it will not boot with the 1GB stick solely on its own in slot 1.

and i cant remember where in the startup BIOS to go to see if its there.

thanks
 

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What kind of motherboard are you using?
Can you try the 1gb stick on it's own in slot 2?
 

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Are the 512 stick and the 1GB stick the same speed? like mhz? i heard that they need to be the same i think? not sure...

GOod luck
 

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i think the 1GB is slightly higher mhz, the board is a ABIT SG72, its a few yrs old, and this is the only ram MSY had. ill try ur suggestion james
 

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Its possible but rare your motherboard doesnt support any RAM above 512mb, but normally they will read it, but just as 512mb.
If it wont run just by itself in a known working slot, it could be faulty, try it another computer if you can.
 
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Your motherboard supports up to 2gb. - Abit SG-72 Specs
Two 184-pin DIMM sockets (Un-buffered Non-ECC DIMM)
Supports 2 DIMM DDR 266/333/400 (Max. 2GB)

Try the 1GB chip on its own in slot 1, and then try it in slot 2 on its own.
If it fails in both, I would suggest that the 1gb stick is faulty.
What is the brand / model of the 1gb stick??
 

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1GB will not work on its own in slot 1 or 2. yeah im taking it back tomorrow as they said they will give me a new stick, i might take the comp with me so i dont have to do this again. they sold me kingston as 'they are more compatible than the cheaper brands' $64
 

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they sold me kingston as 'they are more compatible than the cheaper brands' $64

Thats a load of **** mate, there telling you porkie pies. Aslong as its the right Type, size and speed theres no reason why it shouldnt work, even most motherboards/ram are forgiving if you mix and match speed/size, obviously you cant mix and match types though.
 

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Thats a load of **** mate, there telling you porkie pies. Aslong as its the right Type, size and speed theres no reason why it shouldnt work, even most motherboards/ram are forgiving if you mix and match speed/size, obviously you cant mix and match types though.

u can mix and match type(different brands) as long as ur not mixing ddr with ddr2, because they require different voltages. and running ddr2 at ddr voltages will fry them., they just default to the lowest mhz and the higher cas. rating
 

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Does it detect the ram when posting? Download memtest86 and give it a shot.
 
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