Dell Dimension E520

ndev2k · 07-11-2009, 04:37 PM

I have a Dell Dimension E520 and have bought 4x1Gb RAM modules. I checked the comaptibility lists before purchasing and the E520 was listed as compatible.

After installing the PC powers up but I get nothing on the screen. The monitor light stays orange and the computer doesn't boot.

I am currently going throught the DELL diagnostics to find out if they can help.

The only thing I notice about the memory is that it is double sided but the memory I have taken out is Single Sided. Would this be causing the issues.

If anybody can offer any help it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

**wrench97** · 07-11-2009, 05:00 PM

What Ram Brand and part number did you buy?

ndev2k · 07-12-2009, 01:20 AM

I got it from ebay. It is FunkyRAM from FunkyGiraffe.co.uk

PC2-4200 533MHz

**wrench97** · 07-12-2009, 02:57 AM

Return it, I only use Crucial in Dell units it just works> http://www.crucial.com/store/listpar...mension%20E520

ndev2k · 07-12-2009, 06:35 AM

I have just ordered the chips from crucial as I was getting annoyed trying to sort this out. Will wait for them to be delivered

**wrench97** · 07-12-2009, 06:49 AM

Let us know how it goes.

ndev2k · 07-12-2009, 03:42 PM

Definitely will do.

07-11-2009, 04:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
ndev2k Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 4 OS: Win XP MCE 2005 SP3	Dell Dimension E520 I have a Dell Dimension E520 and have bought 4x1Gb RAM modules. I checked the comaptibility lists before purchasing and the E520 was listed as compatible. After installing the PC powers up but I get nothing on the screen. The monitor light stays orange and the computer doesn't boot. I am currently going throught the DELL diagnostics to find out if they can help. The only thing I notice about the memory is that it is double sided but the memory I have taken out is Single Sided. Would this be causing the issues. If anybody can offer any help it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

07-11-2009, 05:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,444 OS: Win7	Re: Dell Dimension E520 What Ram Brand and part number did you buy? __________________ Power Supply and Selection

07-12-2009, 01:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
ndev2k Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 4 OS: Win XP MCE 2005 SP3	Re: Dell Dimension E520 I got it from ebay. It is FunkyRAM from FunkyGiraffe.co.uk PC2-4200 533MHz

07-12-2009, 02:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,444 OS: Win7	Re: Dell Dimension E520 Return it, I only use Crucial in Dell units it just works> http://www.crucial.com/store/listpar...mension%20E520 __________________ Power Supply and Selection

07-12-2009, 06:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
ndev2k Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 4 OS: Win XP MCE 2005 SP3	Re: Dell Dimension E520 I have just ordered the chips from crucial as I was getting annoyed trying to sort this out. Will wait for them to be delivered

07-12-2009, 06:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,444 OS: Win7	Re: Dell Dimension E520 Let us know how it goes. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

07-12-2009, 03:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
ndev2k Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 4 OS: Win XP MCE 2005 SP3	Re: Dell Dimension E520 Definitely will do.