Hi, I installed a 4GB (@1333MHz) RAM stick on a computer that had 1x2GB (@800MHz), but the PC won't start, i mean it starts but just with a black screen, everything is running (HDD, fans, video card etc.) I checked every connection and they're solid, the CPU FSB is 1333 MHz, MB also supports 1333MHz.I configured the bios for 1333MHz then Auto,still won't work; I tried reseting the BIOS using a jumper, even removed the battery and left it for about a minute, and it still won't start. If I put back the 2GB RAM, it starts, if I put both of them in it starts but only sees the small one. I don't get it. (I tested the 4GB ram stick on a different PC and it works without problems).
Confused about a memory stick
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OK, 1st post didn't say you tried the 4Gb alone.
So you turned off PC, switched sticks, made sure it was in correct slot as per MoBo manual, reset all BIOS settings to default, saved BIOS changes and rebooted ?
After reboot, what does BIOS say about RAM ?
So you turned off PC, switched sticks, made sure it was in correct slot as per MoBo manual, reset all BIOS settings to default, saved BIOS changes and rebooted ?
After reboot, what does BIOS say about RAM ?
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What's the model # of the DRAM? Do you have the latest BIOS? and if you did reset the BIOS to defaults as suggested above that in itself may be the problem.....Your mobo is a socket 775 and the default is to run a 800 FSB, chances are good the DRAM has a enry level of 1066 if it's a newer stick, might also use high density chips in which case it won't work....rather than defaults, I boot with an older stick and get the FSB up to 1066 or 1333 and then try the stick and see if you can get to BIOS
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Can try the newest BIOS, can't find anything on the specs of the DRAM as far as ICs used, might contact the manufacture and ask if compatible with the mobo or chipset on the mobo, may be higher density than the mobo can use
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