Greetings from here. I've just created an account in this forum. It has helped me a lot before so I thought I'll give it a chance this time. I'm in a desperate situation, so I'm looking for help.
Please, keep in mind I'm not a tech savvy, also, English is not my main language, so some spelling errors may be visible, and I apologize for that.
The issue is this:
I'm upgrading my RAM from DDR2 to DDR3. And I'm getting what seems to be a famous "black screen" after making that upgrade. So no boot, no possible chance to get to BIOS, since the MB doesn't seem to get past the POST.
My specs are as follows:
Motherboard: https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/P5G41CM_LX/
Old DDR2 RAMs - 1 x 2GB + 1 x 1GB (3GB in total). They are working fine, I'll try and provide links if possible, they are quite old and I don't really remember.
New DDR3 RAMs - 2 x 4GB (8GB in total). http://www.corsair.com/en-us/cmx8gx3m2a1333c9
They may not be the exact same sticks I got, because I've linked this one from the official brand's website, but it's basically Corsair XMS3 (2x4GB) DDR3 1333MHz.
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
GPU: AMD Radeon R7 360 (just listing, don't think it's important)
PSU: EVGA 500W (80+) Black
I've double checked on multiple websites for compatibility (before buying them), and they all showed those Corsair RAMs should work with my current MB.
Things to note:
- BIOS is updated to the latest version found on ASUS website
- I've tried removing the CMOS battery multiple times and doing a CLRTC (by changing the pins on the MB)
- I've inserted both RAM sticks individually into the DDR3 slots and powered on the computer, with no result. Same thing happened when I inserted both sticks at the same time (the MB has 2 slots).
- Changed the DRAM Frequency on the BIOS, from AUTO to 1111 Mhz (it does not show 1333 Mhz for some reason). I've actually checked every possible BIOS option (being careful not to do anything that can damage the MB of course).
I've tried almost every possible and findable solution, if it's not listed above, I may have just forgotten to type it. There are 2 theories about this, that I really don't want to accept:
1- The new DDR3 RAMs are faulty, which is really bad, since there's no possibility for a refund or anything, but the odds are quite low, since they're completely new. I have yet to test the memories on another computer, I just can't do that right now, might try it in the next few days, to discard this theory
2- The DDR3 slots aren't working, which is extremely rare, since I haven't put a single DDR3 memory before, those slots weren't used at all, and I cleaned everything before placing these new sticks, so there is no dust nor any other thing that can disrupt the slot.
I've had this MB since 2012, I know how it behaves, I just can't seem to find a solution. I believe the DDR3 memories do work, because if they weren't, the PC would not even power up or it would beep continuosly and not boot (that's how this MB seems to react to a faulty new component, it has happened to me before).
I want to believe I'm forgetting something important, and I really want to find an "easy" solution, since, like I mentioned, a refund is not possible, and I'd be spending too much money for nothing.
Any help is appreciated, and please mention if I forgot to type in something important in here.
Thanks in advance. Apologize for the sort of wall of text.
P.S: I forgot to mention, in case anyone wonders, I did not place the DDR2 RAMs and the DDR3 ones at the same time into the MB. I know that does not work and it can cause damage. I thought I'd mention that in case there's a misunderstanding
Please, keep in mind I'm not a tech savvy, also, English is not my main language, so some spelling errors may be visible, and I apologize for that.
The issue is this:
I'm upgrading my RAM from DDR2 to DDR3. And I'm getting what seems to be a famous "black screen" after making that upgrade. So no boot, no possible chance to get to BIOS, since the MB doesn't seem to get past the POST.
My specs are as follows:
Motherboard: https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/P5G41CM_LX/
Old DDR2 RAMs - 1 x 2GB + 1 x 1GB (3GB in total). They are working fine, I'll try and provide links if possible, they are quite old and I don't really remember.
New DDR3 RAMs - 2 x 4GB (8GB in total). http://www.corsair.com/en-us/cmx8gx3m2a1333c9
They may not be the exact same sticks I got, because I've linked this one from the official brand's website, but it's basically Corsair XMS3 (2x4GB) DDR3 1333MHz.
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
GPU: AMD Radeon R7 360 (just listing, don't think it's important)
PSU: EVGA 500W (80+) Black
I've double checked on multiple websites for compatibility (before buying them), and they all showed those Corsair RAMs should work with my current MB.
Things to note:
- BIOS is updated to the latest version found on ASUS website
- I've tried removing the CMOS battery multiple times and doing a CLRTC (by changing the pins on the MB)
- I've inserted both RAM sticks individually into the DDR3 slots and powered on the computer, with no result. Same thing happened when I inserted both sticks at the same time (the MB has 2 slots).
- Changed the DRAM Frequency on the BIOS, from AUTO to 1111 Mhz (it does not show 1333 Mhz for some reason). I've actually checked every possible BIOS option (being careful not to do anything that can damage the MB of course).
I've tried almost every possible and findable solution, if it's not listed above, I may have just forgotten to type it. There are 2 theories about this, that I really don't want to accept:
1- The new DDR3 RAMs are faulty, which is really bad, since there's no possibility for a refund or anything, but the odds are quite low, since they're completely new. I have yet to test the memories on another computer, I just can't do that right now, might try it in the next few days, to discard this theory
2- The DDR3 slots aren't working, which is extremely rare, since I haven't put a single DDR3 memory before, those slots weren't used at all, and I cleaned everything before placing these new sticks, so there is no dust nor any other thing that can disrupt the slot.
I've had this MB since 2012, I know how it behaves, I just can't seem to find a solution. I believe the DDR3 memories do work, because if they weren't, the PC would not even power up or it would beep continuosly and not boot (that's how this MB seems to react to a faulty new component, it has happened to me before).
I want to believe I'm forgetting something important, and I really want to find an "easy" solution, since, like I mentioned, a refund is not possible, and I'd be spending too much money for nothing.
Any help is appreciated, and please mention if I forgot to type in something important in here.
Thanks in advance. Apologize for the sort of wall of text.
P.S: I forgot to mention, in case anyone wonders, I did not place the DDR2 RAMs and the DDR3 ones at the same time into the MB. I know that does not work and it can cause damage. I thought I'd mention that in case there's a misunderstanding
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