RAM problem.

SXT · 04-25-2009, 07:53 PM

Hi, I'm new here.

I recently purchased and installed new RAM, but Windows XP doesn't seem to recognize it. There are 2 RAM slots. Both currently have two 1GB sticks of RAM in them. When I check the system setup on the boot up screen, it says one of the memory slot is not installed, and the other says it has 1024 MB in it. What could be the problem? I have tried reseating the old and new RAM between memory banks 1&2. My mobo should be able to handle up to 2GB.

Both new and old memory were able to be recognized by memory banks 1 and 2 when inserted by themselves. When inserted together, only one bank is displayed. It seems like it only recognizes the new RAM.

**Net Jockey** · 04-25-2009, 08:19 PM

Is the new RAM the exact same..."as the old RAM"?

SXT · 04-25-2009, 08:31 PM

No, they're different, but I've tried mixing RAMs before on this mobo and it runs fine.

makinu1der2 · 04-25-2009, 09:12 PM

Hello SXT,

What is the make/ model of the motherboard?

Also list the type of RAM that is being installed.

**Net Jockey** · 04-26-2009, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SXT

No, they're different, but I've tried mixing RAMs before on this mobo and it runs fine.

I have not had any success with mixing RAM...Good luck.

Rondey_Revenge · 04-26-2009, 05:51 PM

make sure the mhz of the ram is the same, and that your computer is compatible with the mhz of the ram. its probably somewhere around 400-667 or so, since your comp can only hold 2 gigs. post your mobo up and the ram you bought.

if all is well in that category you have 1 of 2 problems:

A.) one of your ram slots is burned out
B.) you purchased a faulty stick of ram

SXT · 04-27-2009, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Net Jockey

I have not had any success with mixing RAM...Good luck.

By, mixing RAM, I meant by different brands. Not speed ect. And the problem is fixed now. I just had to reseat them around.

makinu1der2 · 04-27-2009, 09:23 PM

Glad you got it sorted and Thanks for posting back.

You can mark the thread as solved under thread tools at the top of this page.

04-25-2009, 07:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
SXT Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 3 OS: xp	RAM problem. Hi, I'm new here. I recently purchased and installed new RAM, but Windows XP doesn't seem to recognize it. There are 2 RAM slots. Both currently have two 1GB sticks of RAM in them. When I check the system setup on the boot up screen, it says one of the memory slot is not installed, and the other says it has 1024 MB in it. What could be the problem? I have tried reseating the old and new RAM between memory banks 1&2. My mobo should be able to handle up to 2GB. Both new and old memory were able to be recognized by memory banks 1 and 2 when inserted by themselves. When inserted together, only one bank is displayed. It seems like it only recognizes the new RAM.

04-25-2009, 08:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Net Jockey TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deroche BC. Canada Posts: 565 OS: XP Pro sp 3 My System	Re: RAM problem. Is the new RAM the exact same..."as the old RAM"?

04-25-2009, 08:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
SXT Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 3 OS: xp	Re: RAM problem. No, they're different, but I've tried mixing RAMs before on this mobo and it runs fine.

04-25-2009, 09:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
makinu1der2 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 2,015 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1,Win XP SP3,Ubuntu 9.04,Sabayon 4,Windows 7 RC1 x64 My System	Re: RAM problem. Hello SXT, What is the make/ model of the motherboard? Also list the type of RAM that is being installed. __________________ "The dumbest people I know are those who know it all."

04-26-2009, 05:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rondey_Revenge Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 26 OS: XP sp3	Re: RAM problem. make sure the mhz of the ram is the same, and that your computer is compatible with the mhz of the ram. its probably somewhere around 400-667 or so, since your comp can only hold 2 gigs. post your mobo up and the ram you bought. if all is well in that category you have 1 of 2 problems: A.) one of your ram slots is burned out B.) you purchased a faulty stick of ram

04-27-2009, 09:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
makinu1der2 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 2,015 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1,Win XP SP3,Ubuntu 9.04,Sabayon 4,Windows 7 RC1 x64 My System	Re: RAM problem. Glad you got it sorted and Thanks for posting back. You can mark the thread as solved under thread tools at the top of this page. __________________ "The dumbest people I know are those who know it all."