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RAM Upgrade - XP won't boot
I have purchased 2 new identical 256mb PC133 SDRAM strips (AZENRAM) to
replace my single 256 mb strip. The reason to purchase 2 new ones is due to the fact that I have tried 4 prior strips from different manufacturers and encountered boot problems. I attributed this to incompatability problems with my existing RAM strip so I bought 2 identical strips as they were on sale cheaper than buying 1 512mb. Now when I install the 2 strips I get the same problem. Windows XP Home will not boot normal. The mem test on boot-up shows 512mb. I can boot to safe mode and Windows reports 512mb in the system properties, but it won't boot in normal mode. I tried various slot combinations and each strip works on it's own. I thought the problem may be a power supply issue and I disconnected my CD and DVD burners and USB hubs but it didn't make a difference. System Specs: MSI K7T Turbo2 board with up to date BIOS AMD 1600+ Radeon 7000 Sounblaster Live ASUS TV FM Card Any ideas PLEASE! |
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RAM Upgrade - XP won't boot
You say your BIOS is up to date but have you checked all the
settings, such as memory interleaving? -- The people think the Constitution protects their rights; But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome. "kevin" wrote in message m... |I have purchased 2 new identical 256mb PC133 SDRAM strips (AZENRAM) to | replace my single 256 mb strip. The reason to purchase 2 new ones is | due to the fact that I have tried 4 prior strips from different | manufacturers and encountered boot problems. I attributed this to | incompatability problems with my existing RAM strip so I bought 2 | identical strips as they were on sale cheaper than buying 1 512mb. Now | when I install the 2 strips I get the same problem. Windows XP Home | will not boot normal. The mem test on boot-up shows 512mb. I can boot | to safe mode and Windows reports 512mb in the system properties, but | it won't boot in normal mode. I tried various slot combinations and | each strip works on it's own. I thought the problem may be a power | supply issue and I disconnected my CD and DVD burners and USB hubs but | it didn't make a difference. | | System Specs: | MSI K7T Turbo2 board with up to date BIOS | AMD 1600+ | Radeon 7000 | Sounblaster Live | ASUS TV FM Card | | Any ideas PLEASE! |
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RAM Upgrade - XP won't boot
What brand memory was in the computer??? Try that brand, or try another brand.
"Jim Macklin" wrote: You say your BIOS is up to date but have you checked all the settings, such as memory interleaving? -- The people think the Constitution protects their rights; But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome. "kevin" wrote in message m... |I have purchased 2 new identical 256mb PC133 SDRAM strips (AZENRAM) to | replace my single 256 mb strip. The reason to purchase 2 new ones is | due to the fact that I have tried 4 prior strips from different | manufacturers and encountered boot problems. I attributed this to | incompatability problems with my existing RAM strip so I bought 2 | identical strips as they were on sale cheaper than buying 1 512mb. Now | when I install the 2 strips I get the same problem. Windows XP Home | will not boot normal. The mem test on boot-up shows 512mb. I can boot | to safe mode and Windows reports 512mb in the system properties, but | it won't boot in normal mode. I tried various slot combinations and | each strip works on it's own. I thought the problem may be a power | supply issue and I disconnected my CD and DVD burners and USB hubs but | it didn't make a difference. | | System Specs: | MSI K7T Turbo2 board with up to date BIOS | AMD 1600+ | Radeon 7000 | Sounblaster Live | ASUS TV FM Card | | Any ideas PLEASE! |
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RAM Upgrade - XP won't boot
kevin wrote:
I have purchased 2 new identical 256mb PC133 SDRAM strips (AZENRAM) to replace my single 256 mb strip. The reason to purchase 2 new ones is due to the fact that I have tried 4 prior strips from different manufacturers and encountered boot problems. I attributed this to incompatability problems with my existing RAM strip so I bought 2 identical strips as they were on sale cheaper than buying 1 512mb. Now when I install the 2 strips I get the same problem. Windows XP Home will not boot normal. The mem test on boot-up shows 512mb. I can boot to safe mode and Windows reports 512mb in the system properties, but it won't boot in normal mode. I tried various slot combinations and each strip works on it's own. I thought the problem may be a power supply issue and I disconnected my CD and DVD burners and USB hubs but it didn't make a difference. System Specs: MSI K7T Turbo2 board with up to date BIOS AMD 1600+ Radeon 7000 Sounblaster Live ASUS TV FM Card Any ideas PLEASE! 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, you can use these utilities to help determine the correct type of RAM needed: SiSoft's Sandra http://www.sisoftware.co.uk/index.ph...are_dl&lang=en Belarc Advisor http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html Unlimited Possibilities' AIDA32 http://forum.aumha.org/overflow/aida32.zip Lavalys' Everest Home http://www.lavalys.com/products/over...?pid=1&lang=en Also, 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 You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on having both at once. - RAH |
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RAM Upgrade - XP won't boot
Thanks to those that have responded;
The old brand was OEM with NEC chips so I am unsure of how to match it. I had tried Kingston, GBMicro and eXtreme thus the reason I have removed it completely and am working with 2 identical strips that are suitable for my system, the Azenram strips. There are no jumpers to set and as far as the BIOS, what settings should I change? What should the interleaving be set at? In the past on other machines I have just entered the BIOS, saved on exit, and everything was set automatically. I find it very strange that the mem check on boot recognizes it and that XP sees it in safe mode. To me that leads me to believe it is a software (XP) compatibility issue and not hardware. Does this make sense? Also I should mention I have SP2 installed. |
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