New RAM Not Recognised

Snew · 05-08-2007, 05:02 AM

ok, i have a weird problem.

i recently brought some new PC3200 DDR400 Ram (2 x 1gb modules)

i started out with a 512mb PC3200 DDR400 module.

when i installed the two new modules along side the original they were not detected @ startup byt the bios (it still said 512mb ram) i then tried them without the original and the computer failed to startup with a continuous fast beeping.

my motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-81PE1000 Pro2-w.

the odd thing is, i put both the new modules in and the original and booted into windows. i then ran the crucial.com memoery advider software thinger (my results: http://www.crucial.com/systemscanner/viewscanbyid.aspx?id=6F76A99531D926C3&tabid=&pagename= )
it showd the correct details of my cards :/ so i tried using everest to see what else i could get, and it also showed my 3 cards installed, but still said that only 512mb ram was being used.

Any thoughts?

dai · 05-08-2007, 11:30 AM

are you looking at the video ram listing on the post screen and mistaking it for your ram listing

Snew · 05-08-2007, 04:23 PM

no, my physical ram. even in my bios setup it shows the computer only has the 512mb ram. and nothing else.

**speedster123** · 05-09-2007, 12:27 PM

http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Support/M...ProductID=1755
There is a possibility you need a bios update. Are your "my Computer' properties showing the correct cpu and ram?
What make ram did you install? Give the complete model number.

Snew · 05-09-2007, 10:53 PM

ive updated to the latest BIOS version, and it still isnt working. Windows is only reporting 512mb ram with all three stiks installed, same as bios.

the my computer properties is showing the correct CPU, but still only 512mb.
RAM
its Samsung 1GB 1024MB DDR400 RAM PC3200 x2.

**speedster123** · 05-10-2007, 03:10 AM

Now this company claims 266 is required. Consider returning the modules. Are they on the QVL list in your motherboard book?
http://www.archmemory.com/index.asp?...ROD&ProdID=397

Please download the belark advisor and post the report
http://www.archmemory.com/index.asp?...n=Custom&ID=61

05-08-2007, 05:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Snew Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 9 OS: Windows XP SP2	New RAM Not Recognised ok, i have a weird problem. i recently brought some new PC3200 DDR400 Ram (2 x 1gb modules) i started out with a 512mb PC3200 DDR400 module. when i installed the two new modules along side the original they were not detected @ startup byt the bios (it still said 512mb ram) i then tried them without the original and the computer failed to startup with a continuous fast beeping. my motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-81PE1000 Pro2-w. the odd thing is, i put both the new modules in and the original and booted into windows. i then ran the crucial.com memoery advider software thinger (my results: http://www.crucial.com/systemscanner/viewscanbyid.aspx?id=6F76A99531D926C3&tabid=&pagename= ) it showd the correct details of my cards :/ so i tried using everest to see what else i could get, and it also showed my 3 cards installed, but still said that only 512mb ram was being used. Any thoughts?

05-08-2007, 11:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 42,106 OS: vista 32x ultimate retail	Re: New RAM Not Recognised are you looking at the video ram listing on the post screen and mistaking it for your ram listing __________________

05-08-2007, 04:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Snew Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 9 OS: Windows XP SP2	Re: New RAM Not Recognised no, my physical ram. even in my bios setup it shows the computer only has the 512mb ram. and nothing else.

05-09-2007, 12:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
speedster123 Mentor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States-New York Posts: 3,911 OS: xp pro My System	Re: New RAM Not Recognised http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Support/M...ProductID=1755 There is a possibility you need a bios update. Are your "my Computer' properties showing the correct cpu and ram? What make ram did you install? Give the complete model number. __________________ Infection Detection and Removal Thermal Grease Instructions Bench Test Last edited by speedster123 : 05-09-2007 at 12:35 PM.

05-09-2007, 10:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
Snew Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 9 OS: Windows XP SP2	Re: New RAM Not Recognised ive updated to the latest BIOS version, and it still isnt working. Windows is only reporting 512mb ram with all three stiks installed, same as bios. the my computer properties is showing the correct CPU, but still only 512mb. RAM its Samsung 1GB 1024MB DDR400 RAM PC3200 x2.

05-10-2007, 03:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
speedster123 Mentor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States-New York Posts: 3,911 OS: xp pro My System	Re: New RAM Not Recognised Now this company claims 266 is required. Consider returning the modules. Are they on the QVL list in your motherboard book? http://www.archmemory.com/index.asp?...ROD&ProdID=397 Please download the belark advisor and post the report http://www.archmemory.com/index.asp?...n=Custom&ID=61 __________________ Infection Detection and Removal Thermal Grease Instructions Bench Test Last edited by speedster123 : 05-10-2007 at 03:14 AM.