problem adding extra ram

**cdpaul** · 01-25-2008, 02:00 AM

Hi,

My mobo has 4 ram slots and ive always used 2 512mb sticks with no problem. I recentley aquired another 512mb of the same type and tried to install it but the pc hust beeps and wont start. I was told this is because i have to use BOTH the remaining slots so i bought another 512mb stick and installed both. Unfortunately the same thing happens.

If i put the 2 new sticks in slots 1&2 on there own they work fine suggesting the ram isnt faulty.

Do i need to set something to use all four sticks?

BTW, all the sticks are double sided except the 1 i just bought (dont know if thats relevant)

Thanx

**BCCOMP** · 01-25-2008, 06:16 AM

Hi cdpaul,
What is the make and model of the Motherboard?
What is the specs of the ram you have (manufacture etc.)
Thanks,
Bill

**cdpaul** · 01-25-2008, 06:34 AM

Motherboard: MSI K8N Neo2
Ram: Different manufacturers (not hi spec stuff), pc3200 CL3 each 1 is 512mb

**BCCOMP** · 01-25-2008, 07:41 AM

Hi cdpaul,
Is this the Platinum version? I am thinking yes. Anyhow MSI is very funny with memory for thier boards. Here is a spec sheet for the memory
http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p..._neo2_platinum
It appears you can not use both Double sided and single sided memory at the same time.
Hope this helps.
Thanks,
Bill

01-25-2008, 02:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
cdpaul I helped the forums. Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 77 OS: XP PRO	problem adding extra ram Hi, My mobo has 4 ram slots and ive always used 2 512mb sticks with no problem. I recentley aquired another 512mb of the same type and tried to install it but the pc hust beeps and wont start. I was told this is because i have to use BOTH the remaining slots so i bought another 512mb stick and installed both. Unfortunately the same thing happens. If i put the 2 new sticks in slots 1&2 on there own they work fine suggesting the ram isnt faulty. Do i need to set something to use all four sticks? BTW, all the sticks are double sided except the 1 i just bought (dont know if thats relevant) Thanx

01-25-2008, 06:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
BCCOMP MENTOR HARDWARE TEAM Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,228 OS: Win98/XP/SUSE My System	Re: problem adding extra ram Hi cdpaul, What is the make and model of the Motherboard? What is the specs of the ram you have (manufacture etc.) Thanks, Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ \| Power supply calculator \| Speedfan

01-25-2008, 06:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
cdpaul I helped the forums. Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 77 OS: XP PRO	Re: problem adding extra ram Motherboard: MSI K8N Neo2 Ram: Different manufacturers (not hi spec stuff), pc3200 CL3 each 1 is 512mb

01-25-2008, 07:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
BCCOMP MENTOR HARDWARE TEAM Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,228 OS: Win98/XP/SUSE My System	Re: problem adding extra ram Hi cdpaul, Is this the Platinum version? I am thinking yes. Anyhow MSI is very funny with memory for thier boards. Here is a spec sheet for the memory http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p..._neo2_platinum It appears you can not use both Double sided and single sided memory at the same time. Hope this helps. Thanks, Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ \| Power supply calculator \| Speedfan