One stick may be defective. Download a program called MEMTEST and use it to test each stick of RAM within Windows individually.
Also check in the BIOS to see if the RAM is getting enough voltage. Typically it should be 1.8v or 1.9v, but it could be as high as 2.1v depending on the RAM. Check the RAM's packaging or go back to the website from where you bought it to get that info.
Chances are you have a defective stick of RAM and you should exchange it for another pair.
If both sticks of RAM are good, then it could be the RAM slot itself is bad. If so, then try placing in the other two free RAM slots on the motherboard.
Also check in the BIOS to see if the RAM is getting enough voltage. Typically it should be 1.8v or 1.9v, but it could be as high as 2.1v depending on the RAM. Check the RAM's packaging or go back to the website from where you bought it to get that info.
On the ram itself it says 1.8V, but I've tried both 1.9 and 2.0v
Chances are you have a defective stick of RAM and you should exchange it for another pair.
If both sticks of RAM are good, then it could be the RAM slot itself is bad. If so, then try placing in the other two free RAM slots on the motherboard.
I have tried the two other slots, still the same error.
Message edited by username123 on 05-03-2008 at 08:01:24 PM
First, if the sticks say 1.8v, use 1.8v and see if it gets rid of the problem.
Yes, he means memtest86+. You'll make a boot disk, correct. It takes as long as you feel you want it to take - the test keeps looping. Run it for at least a few hours, or until you're comfortable that there aren't any errors going to pop up on you. Usually I just let it run overnight.
