Omg i have a problem with my ram....help..

[AlexRaider]

Ok, i just got my new ram and i put it in...on the next slot next 2 the other memory slot thing, and it doesint show up on the system info when i run the computer and when i see it on my bios or whatever that thing is when u wanna see info before ur computer boots up, it said memory 0 slot: 256mbs, and then memory slot 1: Not intalled. Can any1 tell me why it says that?. what do i have 2 do 2 "Install it"...plez any1 :( ..dont tell me i wasted 71 bucks on it.

(ooo and i never used the other slot before...just if u were wondering)


-help :doh:

o and i even took of the old 256 memory and put in the new one and my computer didint even boot up... :( :huh:

[Jarlo]

I am no RAM expert but it would really help to know what your motherboard, processor, and type of RAM.

Most likely the RAM you got isnt compatible with your MB.

Or you just don't have it pushed all the way into the slot.

[AlexRaider]

ok sry^^ i have a LM810E Motherboard.
and i checked on my motherboard manul and yea it is compatible...o and i guess i did put it in all the way cuz the clips clicked in...><

[AlexRaider]

can any1 out there help me out plez T___T

[Marsman]

Here's what I'd try next.

Remove the new ram - start machine - if all is well....
then remove existing ram and replace with new ram - start machine...
if all is well, the stick is ok, compatable, etc..
if not - that ram is having problems with your machine or is bad.
if it worked, then add your second stick and start machine.

Be sure to check your manual for placement - try different slots in different orders. Be very careful to insure you RAM is completly in the socket, and not crooked. Take care when adding and removing ram - alway disconnect the power cord, or flip the on/off switch on the Power Supply - not just having the machine 'off' is enough on newer machines.

Hope that helps

[AlexRaider]

ty i'm gonna try that now

[AlexRaider]

crapcrap that didint work...hey can it be xuz the new memory i have is sdr dimm ? and the one i have on my computer is sd ram , it doesint have that "r" does that mean anything?, is that mayb why it doesint work?

[Lise]

And remember to make sure it's in there nice and tight. The first time I installed a RAM upgrade I didn't push it in far enough, even though it seemed like I had. Generally, make you push it in until you can see none of the gold connectors at the bottom of the RAM chip. The connectors on the motherboard should also "click" into place. Don't push too hard and break the board, but make sure it is in there securely.

[Lise]

WHOA WHOA WHOA, what now? "SDR?" What does it say on the packaging of the RAM chip EXACTLY?

[AlexRaider]

umm on the ram package it says 256mb SDRAM PC133(133MHz) 32x64 168-pin DIMM its just what my motherboard manul says it can hold

**oh but on the ram it says U10-1519 256mb 133mhz sdr dimm

[Lise]

:huh:

PC133 SDRAM... Damn thing should work if it's inserted correctly.

What model of computer do you have?

[AlexRaider]

emachine the new silver and black one

[Cauldron Borne]

the new silver and black one

the new silver and balck one, great, very descriptive :rolleyes:. Me hopes you realise that a computer is what is inside, not what it looks like. now, tell us the EXACT name of the computer, my dad is a computer wiz, If he can't help NO ONE can.

[AlexRaider]

Lol! ok its a T1220 with a LM810E Motherboard, and 256sd ram ...and the new one is the same ...256sd ram

any more info u need???

[STEALTHKILLER]

I just got a 80 gig harddrive and a raidon 9000. But i have to reinstall and repatch planetside 3 hours to go.....

[AlexRaider]

i'm goign into hypershock the fact that i MIGHT not be playing PS T_________T!

[AlexRaider]

hey should i restore my windows with the new memory in there 2 ..it doesint really matter, i have another hd so i can put anything important in there, should i?. cuz mayb i'll pick it up...after i restore my computer

[Lise]

Well, here's the thing. PS will run with 256 MB of RAM. You'll have to turn down all the graphical settings but it will work, at least until you can get this figured out.

If all else fails take the machine down to a local computer store and see if they can figure out what's wrong with it. By all rights the new RAM stick should work fine.

[AlexRaider]

i hope so >< but ty u so much for ur support ^^; i'm still finding ways 2 see what i did wrong..

[AlexRaider]

well there is notign else i can do i tried all i can><, i'm gonna call some guy that knows about computers and mayb take mine and take the memory stick to see if he can fix it...i wanna play ps...T___T