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| 249313 | 2004-07-02 13:14:00 | Hi I thought it would be easy to upgrade the RAM in my computer ( an HP Pavilion 534a). Looked up the specs and got the XH9415 from DSE. After a couple of fumbles (due to IDE cables and the like being in the way), I slotted it in, but the computer doesn't recognize it. I am running Windows XP Home Ed and thought it would automatically recognize it. So my questions are -Is it the right RAM 256 DDR333? -Is the problem due to mishandling? -Is there something else I need to do? Appreciate any help regards |
palude (4170) | ||
| 249314 | 2004-07-02 13:21:00 | Well it looks like that particular model takes PC2100 DDR266 184pin DIMM memory. There might be some issues with trying to put DDR333 memory in it, probably the BIOS not supporting it? | KingWave (5517) | ||
| 249315 | 2004-07-02 17:37:00 | Sometimes the RAM specs are allright but the computer does not like RAM from that manufacturer. Also you could be using single sided RAM when you need double sided or visa versa. | Augustus (4490) | ||
| 249316 | 2004-07-02 23:11:00 | the operating system .....xp home........win98 whatever has nothing at all to do with wether the sysetm will recognize some ram | drcspy (146) | ||
| 249317 | 2004-07-02 23:17:00 | palude, have a look Here (www.memoryx.net) it may help you. cheers merlin-nz ;-) |
merlin-nz (275) | ||
| 249318 | 2004-07-02 23:21:00 | does the puter recognise the ram at ALL ? have you checked and double checked that it's plugged TIGHT ? if you took out the old ram what happens when you try to boot with the new ? | drcspy (146) | ||
| 249319 | 2004-07-03 00:20:00 | Have a look at www.4allmemory.com Suggest blow out any crap in the slot, do not touch contacts, check if your new higher value RAM should be in slot 0, are ejector tabs snapped up into locked position. Note RAM notch is off centre. |
FrankS (257) | ||
| 249320 | 2004-07-03 01:48:00 | Further to drcspy comments suggest install Everest Home Edition from http://www.lavalys.com go to Motherboard then Memory and SPD, check new RAM is listed plus any problems listed. |
FrankS (257) | ||
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