New ram problem!

nikhilpatel86 · 09-28-2009, 01:31 PM

Hi guys, il make this as brief as possible:

I bought 2 new ram sticks (2 x 1gb).
My BIOS and computer settings only detects 1gb of ram, not 2gbs.
I checked my motherboard manual and it says it can support 2gb max
I used a program called 'CPU-Z' and it detects both ram sticks.
I know both RAM sticks work perfectly because i tested them out individually

Anyone know what the problem could be?
Thank you for your time

**Tyree** · 09-28-2009, 01:34 PM

Are the two new sticks identical?
Clearing the Bios may help.

**wrench97** · 09-28-2009, 03:19 PM

If quick boot is enabled in the Bios set it to disabled save and exit, it should now discover and count up the new ram, you can then re-enable Quick boot.

09-28-2009, 01:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
nikhilpatel86 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1 OS: xp	New ram problem! Hi guys, il make this as brief as possible: I bought 2 new ram sticks (2 x 1gb). My BIOS and computer settings only detects 1gb of ram, not 2gbs. I checked my motherboard manual and it says it can support 2gb max I used a program called 'CPU-Z' and it detects both ram sticks. I know both RAM sticks work perfectly because i tested them out individually Anyone know what the problem could be? Thank you for your time

09-28-2009, 01:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,449 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: New ram problem! Are the two new sticks identical? Clearing the Bios may help. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

09-28-2009, 03:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,428 OS: Win7	Re: New ram problem! If quick boot is enabled in the Bios set it to disabled save and exit, it should now discover and count up the new ram, you can then re-enable Quick boot. __________________ Power Supply and Selection