got new ram?
 

Hi, purchased ram (corsair 512 3200c2), the systems already has 2/256 3200
400mhz with two extra slots for more memory, I install the memory as
directed, and when I start up windows, it would get to the welcome and then
it would just reboot. over and over again. I tried trouble shooting by
removing the original memeory completly and replacing it with just the new
corsair ram and I got the same results. a constant reboot. Did I get bunk
memory, or is the ram I purchased incorrect? Can anyone help?
The corsair memory is on one module, unlike the original, which is in two.
Does this make a diffrence?
I thought windows would just recognize the new memory automaticly, or is
there something I missed?

got new ram?
 

rosaria wrote:
Hi, purchased ram (corsair 512 3200c2), the systems already has 2/256 3200
400mhz with two extra slots for more memory, I install the memory as
directed, and when I start up windows, it would get to the welcome and then
it would just reboot. over and over again. I tried trouble shooting by
removing the original memeory completly and replacing it with just the new
corsair ram and I got the same results. a constant reboot. Did I get bunk
memory, or is the ram I purchased incorrect? Can anyone help?


The new RAm is either defective or incompatible, yes.


The corsair memory is on one module, unlike the original, which is in two.
Does this make a diffrence?

It could. Read your motherboard's documentation.

I thought windows would just recognize the new memory automaticly, or is
there something I missed?

It is absolutely essential that any new RAM module(s) be fully
compatible with both the motherboard and/or any other RAM module(s)
already in the system. Additionally, there are sometimes jumper
switches on older motherboards that need to be reset for new RAM
configurations. Consult your motherboard's manual or the manufacturer's
web site for specific instructions and compatibility requirements.

If you cannot lay your hands upon the computer's manual and the
manufacturer doesn't provide a support web site, Crucial Memory's web
site (www.crucial.com) has a database to help to find the right RAM for
your specific make and model computer and/or motherboard.


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got new ram?
 

It appears your ram is not compatabile. I suggest you first look at the
mother board manual to see what ram you need. Get the manual on-line if
yoiu don't have a copy. Then goto Corsair's site and put in the
information about the board and see what they recommend. I have had no
experience with Corsair as I use Crucial.

rosaria wrote:

Hi, purchased ram (corsair 512 3200c2), the systems already has 2/256 3200
400mhz with two extra slots for more memory, I install the memory as
directed, and when I start up windows, it would get to the welcome and
then it would just reboot. over and over again. I tried trouble shooting
by removing the original memeory completly and replacing it with just the
new corsair ram and I got the same results. a constant reboot. Did I get
bunk memory, or is the ram I purchased incorrect? Can anyone help?
The corsair memory is on one module, unlike the original, which is in two.
Does this make a diffrence?
I thought windows would just recognize the new memory automaticly, or is
there something I missed?

--
Brett I. Holcomb

Remove R777 to email

got new ram?
 

Check to make certain the ram is fully inserted. and
Also if using only the new ram, that it is in the proper location (slot when
using a single module) for your motherboard.

JS

"rosaria" wrote in message
...
Hi, purchased ram (corsair 512 3200c2), the systems already has 2/256 3200
400mhz with two extra slots for more memory, I install the memory as
directed, and when I start up windows, it would get to the welcome and
then
it would just reboot. over and over again. I tried trouble shooting by
removing the original memeory completly and replacing it with just the new
corsair ram and I got the same results. a constant reboot. Did I get bunk
memory, or is the ram I purchased incorrect? Can anyone help?
The corsair memory is on one module, unlike the original, which is in two.
Does this make a diffrence?
I thought windows would just recognize the new memory automaticly, or is
there something I missed?

got new ram?
 

If you want to know if you must always put memory by pair on your
motherboard, simply put back only one of the original memory modules and see
if your computer is able to boot. If not, then you will know that you
cannot add a single memory module at a time; always two.

--
Sylvain Lafontaine, ing.
MVP - Technologies Virtual-PC
E-mail: http://cerbermail.com/?QugbLEWINF


"rosaria" wrote in message
...
Hi, purchased ram (corsair 512 3200c2), the systems already has 2/256 3200
400mhz with two extra slots for more memory, I install the memory as
directed, and when I start up windows, it would get to the welcome and
then
it would just reboot. over and over again. I tried trouble shooting by
removing the original memeory completly and replacing it with just the new
corsair ram and I got the same results. a constant reboot. Did I get bunk
memory, or is the ram I purchased incorrect? Can anyone help?
The corsair memory is on one module, unlike the original, which is in two.
Does this make a diffrence?
I thought windows would just recognize the new memory automaticly, or is
there something I missed?

got new ram?
 

Need for pairing to adjacent RAM slots went away with SIMMs.
Bank sharing between 2 RAM slots still exists with DIMMs, but doesn't
require that there be RAM in the adjacent slot.
Dual channel functionality is a problem using a a single DIMM, but doesn't
affect by loss of use.
--
Jonny
"Sylvain Lafontaine" sylvain aei ca (fill the blanks, no spam please)
wrote in message ...
If you want to know if you must always put memory by pair on your
motherboard, simply put back only one of the original memory modules and
see if your computer is able to boot. If not, then you will know that you
cannot add a single memory module at a time; always two.

--
Sylvain Lafontaine, ing.
MVP - Technologies Virtual-PC
E-mail: http://cerbermail.com/?QugbLEWINF


"rosaria" wrote in message
...
Hi, purchased ram (corsair 512 3200c2), the systems already has 2/256
3200
400mhz with two extra slots for more memory, I install the memory as
directed, and when I start up windows, it would get to the welcome and
then
it would just reboot. over and over again. I tried trouble shooting by
removing the original memeory completly and replacing it with just the
new
corsair ram and I got the same results. a constant reboot. Did I get bunk
memory, or is the ram I purchased incorrect? Can anyone help?
The corsair memory is on one module, unlike the original, which is in
two.
Does this make a diffrence?
I thought windows would just recognize the new memory automaticly, or is
there something I missed?

got new ram?
 

Jonny wrote:
Need for pairing to adjacent RAM slots went away with SIMMs.

Not entirely true. There are various semi-obscure computers that
require dimms in pairs, or even quads. The least obscure example is
Rambus.

got new ram?
 

Even for those mobo that doesn't require dimms in pairs, is there a BIOS
setting that might have an influence on this?

(in other words, is it possible that with a wrong BIOS setting on some
motherboards, dimms will not be accepted if they are not in pair?)

--
Sylvain Lafontaine, ing.
MVP - Technologies Virtual-PC
E-mail: http://cerbermail.com/?QugbLEWINF


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Jonny wrote:
Need for pairing to adjacent RAM slots went away with SIMMs.

Not entirely true. There are various semi-obscure computers that
require dimms in pairs, or even quads. The least obscure example is
Rambus.

got new ram?
 

Sylvain Lafontaine (fill the blanks, no spam please) wrote:
Even for those mobo that doesn't require dimms in pairs, is there a BIOS
setting that might have an influence on this?

(in other words, is it possible that with a wrong BIOS setting on some
motherboards, dimms will not be accepted if they are not in pair?)

Not as I've seen. I can't say no, because, just Because I haven't mean
it doesn't exist.

There ARE motherboards that don't like mismatched ram, but they will
accept singles.
And I have seen some DIMMS that don't work singly (Pre PC-100 standard,
non-spd), they reqire another stick on some motherboards, but not
necessiarily a match.

As far as DDR goes, there may be a bios setting to toggle between
single-channel and dual -channel. Maybe if it's set to dual channel, it
won't like single. Best guess, not certianty.

got new ram?
 

Thanks, I'll try your suggestions. if that doesn't work I guess I could
always exchange the memory for another one and hope for the best.

"Bruce Chambers" wrote:

rosaria wrote:
Hi, purchased ram (corsair 512 3200c2), the systems already has 2/256 3200
400mhz with two extra slots for more memory, I install the memory as
directed, and when I start up windows, it would get to the welcome and then
it would just reboot. over and over again. I tried trouble shooting by
removing the original memeory completly and replacing it with just the new
corsair ram and I got the same results. a constant reboot. Did I get bunk
memory, or is the ram I purchased incorrect? Can anyone help?


The new RAm is either defective or incompatible, yes.


The corsair memory is on one module, unlike the original, which is in two.
Does this make a diffrence?

It could. Read your motherboard's documentation.

I thought windows would just recognize the new memory automaticly, or is
there something I missed?

It is absolutely essential that any new RAM module(s) be fully
compatible with both the motherboard and/or any other RAM module(s)
already in the system. Additionally, there are sometimes jumper
switches on older motherboards that need to be reset for new RAM
configurations. Consult your motherboard's manual or the manufacturer's
web site for specific instructions and compatibility requirements.

If you cannot lay your hands upon the computer's manual and the
manufacturer doesn't provide a support web site, Crucial Memory's web
site (www.crucial.com) has a database to help to find the right RAM for
your specific make and model computer and/or motherboard.


--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. -Bertrand Russell

got new ram?
 

"Sylvain Lafontaine" wrote:

If you want to know if you must always put memory by pair on your
motherboard, simply put back only one of the original memory modules and see
if your computer is able to boot. If not, then you will know that you
cannot add a single memory module at a time; always two.

--
Sylvain Lafontaine, ing.
MVP - Technologies Virtual-PC
E-mail: http://cerbermail.com/?QugbLEWINF


"rosaria" wrote in message
...
Hi, purchased ram (corsair 512 3200c2), the systems already has 2/256 3200
400mhz with two extra slots for more memory, I install the memory as
directed, and when I start up windows, it would get to the welcome and
then
it would just reboot. over and over again. I tried trouble shooting by
removing the original memeory completly and replacing it with just the new
corsair ram and I got the same results. a constant reboot. Did I get bunk
memory, or is the ram I purchased incorrect? Can anyone help?
The corsair memory is on one module, unlike the original, which is in two.
Does this make a diffrence?
I thought windows would just recognize the new memory automaticly, or is
there something I missed?




Hi, thanks for all your suggestions, in the end I did what most consumers
do, I exchange the cosair memory for another module. I installed it, and it
rebooted fine.
so, maybe it was just a bad module. thanks again.