New RAM not detected

Exrael · 08-11-2008, 08:35 PM

I recently ordered 2 of these 1GB sticks (http://www.memoryprous.com/ProductDe...tCode=1GB266HD), and tried to install them into my PC (http://support.mpccorp.com/apps/comp...o=3260026-0001).
Being a total "computer decking out" newbie, that probably wasn't too smart.

My motherboard specifications (http://support.mpccorp.com/apps/specs.asp?ID=3245) say it can take DDR SDRAM 266, which is what I supposed the two sticks I bought were. I installed them in securely and clamped them in as well. However, when I boot up my computer, the motherboard does not detect either of the two sticks, and, even when one is paired with my old 256MB stick, it causes the motherboard to detect neither of them (there are only 2 slots in my PC). When it doesn't, it automatically decreased my memory size to 32MB, so the computer becomes verrry slow until I remove all sticks except the old one. Therefore, the motherboard can detect the 256MB one when I remove the new ones, so I am inserting them securely and correctly.

Is there something I should try doing to help the motherboard detect them?

Clueless, and stuck with a useless (currently) purchase!

**belfasteddie** · 08-12-2008, 02:27 AM

The chips you bought are High density. (click on the TECH icon )your board more than likely only uses low density.

08-11-2008, 08:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Exrael Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1 OS: Windows XP SP2	New RAM not detected I recently ordered 2 of these 1GB sticks (http://www.memoryprous.com/ProductDe...tCode=1GB266HD), and tried to install them into my PC (http://support.mpccorp.com/apps/comp...o=3260026-0001). Being a total "computer decking out" newbie, that probably wasn't too smart. My motherboard specifications (http://support.mpccorp.com/apps/specs.asp?ID=3245) say it can take DDR SDRAM 266, which is what I supposed the two sticks I bought were. I installed them in securely and clamped them in as well. However, when I boot up my computer, the motherboard does not detect either of the two sticks, and, even when one is paired with my old 256MB stick, it causes the motherboard to detect neither of them (there are only 2 slots in my PC). When it doesn't, it automatically decreased my memory size to 32MB, so the computer becomes verrry slow until I remove all sticks except the old one. Therefore, the motherboard can detect the 256MB one when I remove the new ones, so I am inserting them securely and correctly. Is there something I should try doing to help the motherboard detect them? Clueless, and stuck with a useless (currently) purchase!

08-12-2008, 02:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
belfasteddie Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Belfast N.I. Posts: 1,551 OS: Puppy Linux 4.12	Re: New RAM not detected The chips you bought are High density. (click on the TECH icon )your board more than likely only uses low density.