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**Tyree** · 07-01-2009, 08:38 AM

Do the 2 512 sticks work properly by themselves?
Use ONLY the new RAM and run memtest86+. That will tell you if the RAM is faulty.
Why are you afraid to disconnect the external drive?
What "firmware" is your roommate referring to?

07-01-2009, 08:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,508 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Dell RAM upgrade question. Firmware? Do the 2 512 sticks work properly by themselves? Use ONLY the new RAM and run memtest86+. That will tell you if the RAM is faulty. Why are you afraid to disconnect the external drive? What "firmware" is your roommate referring to? __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.