tritium Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 My boyfriend attempted to upgrade our desktop's RAM from 1GB (2 x 512) to 2GB (2x 1GB). Well, when he put both of the sticks of RAM in, the computer would not boot. I told him it was because the RAM was not seated properly or it was not functioning. So we tried different combinations of justing having one of the 1GB sticks in there and it still wouldn't boot. We put in the original 2 x 512 sticks in and it still won't boot. The tower is receiving power because the fans come on and the light turns on. It does make a long single beeping noise as well. Did we inadvertently break something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPMC Mate Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 What kind of RAM was it? It looks like the Motherboard does not support your RAM. Really? Cause as I recall it was you who was the one cussing me at base. Also, re-read what you just said: one 15 second delay (which is an exaggeration to begin with) ruins floor times? You are beyond ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeRambo Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 http://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm What motherboard do you have and what memory was installed and what one did you try to install? (DIMMS, RIMMS, or SIMMS?) Here are some general upgrade problem solutions: - Remove and Reinstall the module(s). Make sure clips on each side of the slot are in latched positions.- Check that you have the right memory. Verify BIOS recognizes the memory features.- Make sure you've installed the correct module size as stated by your motherboard documentation.- If you're dual or triple channeling make sure the modules match in their size, CL, density, features and brand.- Clean the module edge connectors with a soft cloth. Blow or vacuum dust from memory sockets. - Flashing BIOS might help. Most likely I'm guessing your motherboard doesn't support the memory. Is it from the same manufacturer as the old memory? Check your motherboard documentation if you have it.Did you wear a ground bracelet to protect against ESD? Sorry for the long post. Let us know. GL. :) "Night gathers, and now my watch begins. It shall not end until my death. I shall take no wife, hold no lands, father no children. I shall wear no crowns and win no glory. I shall live and die at my post. I am the sword in the darkness. I am the watcher on the walls. I am the shield that guards the realms of men. I pledge my life and honor to the Night's Watch, for this night and all the nights to come." "An imperfect man can do great deeds, and a great man imperfect ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Diddy Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Jeremy wrote a very nice post, try to POST without any ram, if you succeed try adding one by one and try to boot, if you fail to boot without ram - unplug any peripherals and try a POST. There might be a cable that got loose somehow during the upgrade. Edit - Sbrideau made me realize its not a good idea to post without proofreading, especially after 6 study marathon for finals. :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbrideau Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 You can't boot without RAM lol. Although the computer might give some feedback on the POST usually being beeps or light patterns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tritium Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 He bought the RAM after using the Crucial memory scanner, so I figured it would work. No idea what make our motherboard is though. But again, the old RAM sticks aren't working now either (and they used to). So I don't think it's about the motherboard not supporting the RAM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Sometimes you really have to force the RAM in to place. Are the hooks, for want of a better word, holding on to the ram at the ends of the sticks? RIP TET "That which does not kill us makes us stronger." - Friedrich Nietzsche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaziek Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Did we inadvertently break something? probably. If you've got the manual for the motherboard you can look up what the sound it is making means. Do that, and you'll be able to tell what the problem is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldJoe Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 And he was grounded? J'adore aussi le sexe et les snuff moviesJe trouve que ce sont des purs moments de vieJe ne me reconnais plus dans les gensJe suis juste un cas désespérantEt comme personne ne viendra me réclamerJe terminerai comme un objet retrouvé Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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