About 2 weeks ago I attempted to install a 3rd HD into my DIY PC. After that, the PC would turn on, but not boot. I reseated everything, tested the PSU (everything ok), and eventually got it to boot. It was ton of trial and error but it eventually worked.
Main issue now: I have 4GB of RAM installed but the computer is only recognizing 2GB. I tried moving the stick from each slot and I get the same result each time. If I install a 2GB stick, it reads it as 2GB. These sticks, before my attempt at installing more hardware, were all registering fine. BIOS only registers half the memory of the 4GB sticks as well.
Side note, while messing around with the RAM, noticed that the computer didn't always start up unless I jiggled the main 24 pin ATX power cord going into the motherboard - huh?
Motherboard is a ASUS P5Q Pro Turbo
RAM: 2 x 4GB G.Skill DDR2-800; 2x 2GB G.Skill DDR2-800
Running Windows Pro 64 bit and Elementary OS 0.2.1 64 bit
Any ideas? Would this be a motherboard issue?
Main issue now: I have 4GB of RAM installed but the computer is only recognizing 2GB. I tried moving the stick from each slot and I get the same result each time. If I install a 2GB stick, it reads it as 2GB. These sticks, before my attempt at installing more hardware, were all registering fine. BIOS only registers half the memory of the 4GB sticks as well.
Side note, while messing around with the RAM, noticed that the computer didn't always start up unless I jiggled the main 24 pin ATX power cord going into the motherboard - huh?
Motherboard is a ASUS P5Q Pro Turbo
RAM: 2 x 4GB G.Skill DDR2-800; 2x 2GB G.Skill DDR2-800
Running Windows Pro 64 bit and Elementary OS 0.2.1 64 bit
Any ideas? Would this be a motherboard issue?
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