Can get two sticks of ram to work with MB

deannacario · 12-23-2008, 01:03 PM

Hello, I have a DFI LP DK X48-T2RSB PLUS MOtherboard and got crucial sddr2 ram and one of them was DOA. So I am returning and in the time being im going to purchase OCZ Reaper HPC 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 for the Motherboard. Can I get your guys input if these with work and are good?? Thanks

deannacario · 12-23-2008, 01:06 PM

Also, if any of you have these if you know the configuration as well so I wont have to find out if they both dont work together. Thanks

ash369 · 12-23-2008, 01:12 PM

If your upgrading your RAM you can try using the scan on http://www.crucial.com/uk/ and find out what type of RAM will work on your computer. It will tell you everything you need to know to upgrade.

deannacario · 12-23-2008, 01:19 PM

Im not going with curical anymore I bought the above OCZ Reaper instead and am just using the one stick now from crucial until I get the new ones to send back the crucial.

ash369 · 12-23-2008, 01:23 PM

You can use the scanner on the crucial site to see if the OCZ Reaper is compatible with your Motherboard.

deannacario · 12-23-2008, 02:38 PM

so newegg is only going to return the Crucial Ballistex ram so, could there be something wrong that i am doing that doesnt allow me to have two ram installed to boot of anything? Or, should I boot up with one stick and go into Bios to make sure that the timing and volts are correct??

ash369 · 12-23-2008, 02:47 PM

The reasons two sticks of RAM may not work are:

1) The sticks of RAM need to be put in pairs ( 2 x 1GB DDR2).
2) You've exceeded the maximum capacity of RAM you can use on your motherboard.
3) The RAM you have installed is not recognized by the motherboard (incompatible).
4) The RAM could be damaged.

deannacario · 12-23-2008, 02:53 PM

Yeah they were a dual channel (2gbx2 ddr2) And the motherboard has up to 8gb ram available slots. I really think its just one of the ram is bad and need to replace it! because if i put the one that i think is bad by itself the computer wont boot!

ash369 · 12-23-2008, 03:01 PM

Your problem is clear, your RAM is bad. If you put that RAM in the computer and it doesn't boot then the RAM must be faulty. Replace the RAM and then try again.

**grimx133** · 12-23-2008, 03:36 PM

I've got the OCZ Reaper PC2-8500, but the 2 gig kit. Excellent ram, but it is big. I have to use the 2nd and 4th slots, my hsf is big too and can't fit those ram heatpipes under it.

You never mentioned what you were doing that only one stick worked. Was this a new build and trying the OS install without success? If so, always best to install your operating system using one module only and add in the rest of your ram after. It'll usually work anyway, but it's just one more thing that can turn a relatively simple procedure into a headache. Not that my track record of remembering that is all too good, though it pops into mind right quickly if something goes a tad wonky.

12-23-2008, 01:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
deannacario Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 15 OS: vista	Can get two sticks of ram to work with MB Hello, I have a DFI LP DK X48-T2RSB PLUS MOtherboard and got crucial sddr2 ram and one of them was DOA. So I am returning and in the time being im going to purchase OCZ Reaper HPC 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 for the Motherboard. Can I get your guys input if these with work and are good?? Thanks

12-23-2008, 01:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
deannacario Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 15 OS: vista	Re: Can get two sticks of ram to work with MB Also, if any of you have these if you know the configuration as well so I wont have to find out if they both dont work together. Thanks

12-23-2008, 01:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
ash369 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 233 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit	Re: Can get two sticks of ram to work with MB If your upgrading your RAM you can try using the scan on http://www.crucial.com/uk/ and find out what type of RAM will work on your computer. It will tell you everything you need to know to upgrade. Last edited by ash369; 12-23-2008 at 01:15 PM.

12-23-2008, 01:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
deannacario Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 15 OS: vista	Re: Can get two sticks of ram to work with MB Im not going with curical anymore I bought the above OCZ Reaper instead and am just using the one stick now from crucial until I get the new ones to send back the crucial.

12-23-2008, 01:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
ash369 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 233 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit	Re: Can get two sticks of ram to work with MB You can use the scanner on the crucial site to see if the OCZ Reaper is compatible with your Motherboard.

12-23-2008, 02:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
deannacario Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 15 OS: vista	Re: Can get two sticks of ram to work with MB so newegg is only going to return the Crucial Ballistex ram so, could there be something wrong that i am doing that doesnt allow me to have two ram installed to boot of anything? Or, should I boot up with one stick and go into Bios to make sure that the timing and volts are correct??

12-23-2008, 02:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
ash369 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 233 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit	Re: Can get two sticks of ram to work with MB The reasons two sticks of RAM may not work are: 1) The sticks of RAM need to be put in pairs ( 2 x 1GB DDR2). 2) You've exceeded the maximum capacity of RAM you can use on your motherboard. 3) The RAM you have installed is not recognized by the motherboard (incompatible). 4) The RAM could be damaged.

12-23-2008, 02:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
deannacario Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 15 OS: vista	Re: Can get two sticks of ram to work with MB Yeah they were a dual channel (2gbx2 ddr2) And the motherboard has up to 8gb ram available slots. I really think its just one of the ram is bad and need to replace it! because if i put the one that i think is bad by itself the computer wont boot!

12-23-2008, 03:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
ash369 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 233 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit	Re: Can get two sticks of ram to work with MB Your problem is clear, your RAM is bad. If you put that RAM in the computer and it doesn't boot then the RAM must be faulty. Replace the RAM and then try again.

12-23-2008, 03:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
grimx133 Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada eh Posts: 3,144 OS: xp mce sp2, xp pro sp2, windows 7 beta My System	Re: Can get two sticks of ram to work with MB I've got the OCZ Reaper PC2-8500, but the 2 gig kit. Excellent ram, but it is big. I have to use the 2nd and 4th slots, my hsf is big too and can't fit those ram heatpipes under it. You never mentioned what you were doing that only one stick worked. Was this a new build and trying the OS install without success? If so, always best to install your operating system using one module only and add in the rest of your ram after. It'll usually work anyway, but it's just one more thing that can turn a relatively simple procedure into a headache. Not that my track record of remembering that is all too good, though it pops into mind right quickly if something goes a tad wonky. __________________