IBM IntelliStation M Pro - Unable to Upgrade RAM

dextra72 · 01-04-2009, 05:06 AM

Hi guys

I have IBM IntelliStation M Pro (6230-34A) with Win XP Pro SP2 & 1 GB Kingston DDR400 RAM. Memory Upgradable up to 4GB.

Recently I bought 1 GB Transcend DDR400 RAM but cannot use it. When I slot it in, the system will show 2 GB RAM but the Windows becomes unstable. Either it will restart automatically or pop-up nice blue screen for me.

When I remove it back to 1 GB, no problem at all. I tried already with another 1 GB Legend DDR400 RAM, but still have the same problem.

And if I put 3 GB RAM, the windows won't start at all (including safe-mode). It will hang when i tried to log on.

do i need to use only the same brand to upgrade memory? or is there any problem with my motherboard?

Anybody can help me with this?

TQ & HAPPY NEW YEAR....

**wrench97** · 01-04-2009, 07:27 AM

What is the voltage rating on the sticks you have been buying 2.5v or 2.6v if it is different then what you have currently installed then there may be a conflict.
http://www.crucial.com/store/listpar...20All%20Models

01-04-2009, 05:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
dextra72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1 OS: WIN XP SP2	IBM IntelliStation M Pro - Unable to Upgrade RAM Hi guys I have IBM IntelliStation M Pro (6230-34A) with Win XP Pro SP2 & 1 GB Kingston DDR400 RAM. Memory Upgradable up to 4GB. Recently I bought 1 GB Transcend DDR400 RAM but cannot use it. When I slot it in, the system will show 2 GB RAM but the Windows becomes unstable. Either it will restart automatically or pop-up nice blue screen for me. When I remove it back to 1 GB, no problem at all. I tried already with another 1 GB Legend DDR400 RAM, but still have the same problem. And if I put 3 GB RAM, the windows won't start at all (including safe-mode). It will hang when i tried to log on. do i need to use only the same brand to upgrade memory? or is there any problem with my motherboard? Anybody can help me with this? TQ & HAPPY NEW YEAR....

01-04-2009, 07:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 17,940 OS: Win7	Re: IBM IntelliStation M Pro - Unable to Upgrade RAM What is the voltage rating on the sticks you have been buying 2.5v or 2.6v if it is different then what you have currently installed then there may be a conflict. http://www.crucial.com/store/listpar...20All%20Models __________________ Power Supply and Selection