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I'm trying to install 2 x 1Gb memory cards into an IBM motherboard and the computer will not boot once they are in. It will run no problems with 1 x 256Mb original ram. Doesn't even boot eith only one of the 1Gb cards installed. Can you offer any assistance
Clint
thanks for that, all specs., ie; freq, ram type are the same, may have something to do with the 2x1 as opposed to the 1x2 but that would probably be the only logical reason I haven't tested. board has only 2 slots, will try a 2 Gb stick.
thanks
Clintthanks for that, all specs., ie; freq, ram type are the same, may have something to do with the 2x1 as opposed to the 1x2 but that would probably be the only logical reason I haven't tested. board has only 2 slots, will try a 2 Gb stick.
thanks
Clint
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With RAM there can be a few problems 1) the frequency of ram which *********** board supports might be less than the freq at which the ram you are puttin works, hence in this case RAM wont work on this mother board and ull have to get the RAM replaced 2) some motherboards do not support a 2 x 1 GB RAM where as they might support a 1 X 2 RAM (if you do have 2 mem slots for ram) and then there is the most trivial problem of the slot not being clean or arm not being put properly, i can think of ne other reason for the ram not working properly..
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Step 1: A memory slot is a slot in your motherboard where you place your RAM (Random Access Memory) card. In layman's terms, the RAM is the "temporary memory" that the computer utilizes whenever it is turned on. If the computer cannot detect a RAM card installed in one of your memory slots, you have to troubleshoot the problem immediately. Ensure that the problem is with the RAM slot and not the memory card. Turn off the computer, unplug all devices connected into the ports of your computer and open the computer casing. Refer to the manual of the computer to know the specific steps to follow in opening the computer casing. Remove the memory card from the RAM slot. To do this, unlock the card using both hands. Pull the card away from the slot to remove. Inspect the RAM card for any apparent physical damages. Wipe the card with a clean cloth to remove dust. Also wipe the memory slot in your motherboard. Place the RAM card back into the memory slot. Press the card into the slot until it clicks into place. Close the computer casing, connect the cables back into their respective slots and turn on the computer. Turn on the computer and see if the memory is detected. If the computer does not boot up, the RAM card is not detected by the computer. Assuming that you have two memory cards installed in the computer and the computer boots up, check if the second memory card is detected by the computer. Click "Start," right-click "Computer" and then "Properties." Under "System," check the amount of "Installed Memory (RAM)." If the RAM is not detected, the RAM slot or the RAM card itself may be malfunctioning. Place the RAM card into another memory slot in your motherboard and see if the card is detected. If it is detected, the other memory slot is malfunctioning. Do not install any RAM card into it to avoid further damage. If it is not detected, the RAM card may be malfunctioning. Insert another RAM card into the slot. If the RAM card is detected, the slot is malfunctioning. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGp5AiyJInI repair memory slot
Hi,
Regarding the Beep codes try removing the Memory Rams one at a time and see if the computer will turn On properly with 1 RAM at a time, if you have an expansion video card, try removing the video card and use the internal video on the motherboard see if it will boot without any errors.
What you are experiencing is a no POST issue, you do not see the BIOS as you mentioned,remove anything expansion on the motherboard and do the RAM Dance, try One RAM at a time as mentioned and try each RAM on all the Memory RAM slots Available to find out if it will be a RAM causing the issue or possible a bad Memory Slot on the Motherboard.
That last RAM probably is good. Many motherboards have problems using many different memory. All of the memory you have should be at least identical to ensure that they work. When RAM run at different speed or require a little more voltage, they will not let your motherboard boot. You can try mixing up the order you put the RAM in. Try putting the last RAM in the first slot by itself, the motherboard should boot. Then try the rest.
Also, whenever you add or change hardwares, you should clear the CMOS/BIOS settings.
sounds like the motherboard trying to give you an error code. search beep codes for the type of motherboard you have and then you will get a possible cause of the interruption.
my friend once gave me an old ibm that had a beeping sound preventing it from booting. i googled ibm beep codes and learned that it was a video card error. i swapped the video card and problem solved
I believe resetting the CMOS would fix this problem. To reset the CMOS, open up the computer and locate a battery similar to this one (it's on the motherboard):
Once you find it, pull it out. Leave it out for about 24 hours (one day) afterward placing the battery back into its slot on the motherboard. Now try booting up.
It should now successfully start up requesting that you make changes to the BIOS since the CMOS was just reset. Afterward you should be able to use the computer normally.
NOTE: Try resetting the CMOS with the original RAM inside the computer. The new RAM might be forcing the motherboard to send too much voltage or use an incompatible Mhz setting to support the new stick of RAM.
Let me know how it turns out and if I can do anything else to assist you.
Reseat all the RAM, CMOS battery and any PCI graphics cards and then try to boot the computer.
Also remove all the memory cards and then turn on the computer. If you dont get any beep sounds, then it is a problem with 1 or more RAM cards.
Then alternatively try with 1 RAM at a time in different slots and check if it is a problem with any of the RAM cards or the RAM slots.
the DDR IS THE RAM , the processor and the ram and a good motherboard work and produce a beep,
remove the processor and the ram, get other working processor and the ram and try on your system, it works troubleshoot the removed processor and ram to find out the bad one and it does not work, your motherboard is dead.
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1 Beep
If the PC boots properly, then this beep is normal. It is an audio cue that the PC has passed the POST and started to boot.
thanks for that, all specs., ie; freq, ram type are the same, may have something to do with the 2x1 as opposed to the 1x2 but that would probably be the only logical reason I haven't tested. board has only 2 slots, will try a 2 Gb stick.
thanks
Clint
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