New RAM works, graphics card doesn't

Ilikeporkpie · 04-08-2009, 09:30 AM

I had 2GB of DDR2 PC2-5300 Ram installed in my computer (which is relatively new), and I decided to upgrade it to 4GB of DDR2 PC2-8500. However, when I installed the two new modules of RAM my graphics card ceases to function properly.

In the device manager the top PCI express root port has this error:"This device cannot find enough free resources that it can use. (Code 12)"

The BIOS reconises the new RAM, as does windows under the "systems" tab.

Everything works when I have one module of the new RAM and one module of the old RAM installed together.

I believe I already have PAE mode enabled.

Is there a solution to my problem?

**speedster123** · 04-08-2009, 11:51 AM

Welcome
Try clearing your cmos.
Pop the button battery out for 30 min ..after you unplug the unit and de-static yourself by grabbing the unpainted part of the case after you remove the side.

Ilikeporkpie · 04-08-2009, 12:46 PM

Do you mean the circular battery on the motherboard?

Ilikeporkpie · 04-08-2009, 01:27 PM

Well, I tried that and plugged back in the new RAM and there was no change; the problem still persists.

Ilikeporkpie · 04-09-2009, 04:09 AM

Anyone else have any ideas?

04-08-2009, 09:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ilikeporkpie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 4 OS: Windows Vista home premium (32-bit)	New RAM works, graphics card doesn't I had 2GB of DDR2 PC2-5300 Ram installed in my computer (which is relatively new), and I decided to upgrade it to 4GB of DDR2 PC2-8500. However, when I installed the two new modules of RAM my graphics card ceases to function properly. In the device manager the top PCI express root port has this error:"This device cannot find enough free resources that it can use. (Code 12)" The BIOS reconises the new RAM, as does windows under the "systems" tab. Everything works when I have one module of the new RAM and one module of the old RAM installed together. I believe I already have PAE mode enabled. Is there a solution to my problem?

04-08-2009, 11:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
speedster123 Mentor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States-New York-Long Island Posts: 5,207 OS: xp pro SP3 My System	Re: New RAM works, graphics card doesn't Welcome Try clearing your cmos. Pop the button battery out for 30 min ..after you unplug the unit and de-static yourself by grabbing the unpainted part of the case after you remove the side. __________________

04-08-2009, 12:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ilikeporkpie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 4 OS: Windows Vista home premium (32-bit)	Re: New RAM works, graphics card doesn't Do you mean the circular battery on the motherboard?

04-08-2009, 01:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ilikeporkpie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 4 OS: Windows Vista home premium (32-bit)	Re: New RAM works, graphics card doesn't Well, I tried that and plugged back in the new RAM and there was no change; the problem still persists.

04-09-2009, 04:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ilikeporkpie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 4 OS: Windows Vista home premium (32-bit)	Re: New RAM works, graphics card doesn't Anyone else have any ideas?