Memory doesn't show up

charliepage · 10-19-2006, 11:42 AM

Just bought a stick of 512 MB RAM, got the same attributes as my first one (PC3200, SDRAM, etc.) so I put it in and it doesn't seem like it can go in all the way but I figure I would give it a shot.

For one on startup the message about updating drivers or something says something different, I'll write that down.

But more importantly it doesn't show up. My Computer > Properties shows the same, 512 MB of RAM. But I opened up EVEREST and it showed 512 MB RAM just the same but in the list of memory sticks it lists my new one.

What have I done wrong? I've never installed memory before so do I need to push it in further? (it looked like it couldn't go further, I wanted to be as careful as possible) Do I need to have the sticker near the bottom or what? Thank you.

dai · 10-19-2006, 11:48 AM

some slots are tight,put it in and and out a few times
don't rely on the clips clicking over to indicate it is seated,sometimes it is'nt

charliepage · 10-19-2006, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dai

some slots are tight,put it in and and out a few times
don't rely on the clips clicking over to indicate it is seated,sometimes it is'nt

I shut my PC off, took it out and put it back in and the same thing now.

BTW that message is:

"Verify DMI Pool Data... Update Successful"

It never said the update successful part before. Any other idea on why it's doing this? (btw, never mind about putting it in right, I know I am)

dai · 10-19-2006, 12:22 PM

try it with just the new stick

charliepage · 10-19-2006, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dai

try it with just the new stick

I did it again and now 2 times in a row the stick isn't even listed. I have no idea what I'm doing wrong.

EDIT: Tried it 3 or 4 times and it doesn't say that new message, show it in the total amount of RAM nor list it as memory in EVEREST. :(

dai · 10-19-2006, 02:57 PM

if it is booting with just the new stick in then it must be seeing it or the computer would not boot at all

charliepage · 10-19-2006, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dai

if it is booting with just the new stick in then it must be seeing it or the computer would not boot at all

The new stick is in slot 2 though, my old one is in slot 1. Not picking it up whatsoever at the moment.

dai · 10-19-2006, 03:11 PM

take the old one out and try the new one in both slots

charliepage · 10-19-2006, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dai

take the old one out and try the new one in both slots

So put the new stick in slot 1 and the old stick in slot 2 you mean? I'll give it a try.

dai · 10-19-2006, 05:10 PM

no leave the old out completly and just use the new stick

10-19-2006, 11:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
charliepage Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 37 OS: XP SP2 My System	Memory doesn't show up Just bought a stick of 512 MB RAM, got the same attributes as my first one (PC3200, SDRAM, etc.) so I put it in and it doesn't seem like it can go in all the way but I figure I would give it a shot. For one on startup the message about updating drivers or something says something different, I'll write that down. But more importantly it doesn't show up. My Computer > Properties shows the same, 512 MB of RAM. But I opened up EVEREST and it showed 512 MB RAM just the same but in the list of memory sticks it lists my new one. What have I done wrong? I've never installed memory before so do I need to push it in further? (it looked like it couldn't go further, I wanted to be as careful as possible) Do I need to have the sticker near the bottom or what? Thank you. Last edited by charliepage : 10-19-2006 at 11:43 AM.

10-19-2006, 11:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 39,457 OS: vista 32x ultimate retail	some slots are tight,put it in and and out a few times don't rely on the clips clicking over to indicate it is seated,sometimes it is'nt __________________

10-19-2006, 12:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 39,457 OS: vista 32x ultimate retail	try it with just the new stick __________________

10-19-2006, 02:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 39,457 OS: vista 32x ultimate retail	if it is booting with just the new stick in then it must be seeing it or the computer would not boot at all __________________

10-19-2006, 03:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 39,457 OS: vista 32x ultimate retail	take the old one out and try the new one in both slots __________________

10-19-2006, 05:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 39,457 OS: vista 32x ultimate retail	no leave the old out completly and just use the new stick __________________