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Issue RAM upgrade Aurora R4
BIOS A11,
http://www.findlaptopdriver.com/mainboard-alienware-07jnh0-specs-5h48372011/
^motherboard
New RAM is:
CML16GX3M4A1600C9B 4x4gb, 1600 MHz, 1.5V.
I don't know why the computer doesn't accept the RAM, (won't start, just starts than instantly turns off)
anyone know what I did wrong?
I'm honestly regretting buying this machine all these years ago since upgrading things is impossible without starting from the ground up and half the things that should work don't.
beamermt79
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May 4th, 2018 10:00
Tesla1856
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May 4th, 2018 12:00
From my notes:
Chipset
Intel X79 Express Chipset (Intel BD82X79 PCH)
Memory
DD3 Non-ECC Quad Channel supporting overclocked and XMP Memory
•DDR3-1333 PC3-10600
•DDR3-1600 PC3-12800
•DDR3-1866 PC3-14900
Minimum: 8Gb
Maximum: 32Gb
4x 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM Slots for use with the following configurations:
•8Gb (2x4 Gb DIMMS)
•16Gb (2x8 Gb DIMMS)
•24Gb (2x8 Gb + 2x4Gb DIMMS)
•32Gb (4x8 Gb DIMMS)
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Personally, I think new-memory 4x4gb-dimms should down-clock and work, but only if it's DDR3. However, I'm sure there are more compatible DIMMs out there. DDR3-1333 PC3-10600 is most compatible.
You could re-install the old working memory and take screen-shots of CPUz's Memory & SPD screens (and then match them closer).
Pex
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May 4th, 2018 14:00
The Aurora R4 only accepts 2 GB and 4 GB DIMMs.
Aurora R4 RAM Specs
But I don't know why those particular DIMMs aren't working. The R4 owner's manual says 1600 MHz RAM is supported.
Edit: This site is not allowing anyone except me to view the above screenshot, so I posted it to Imgur:
Aurora R4 RAM Specs
Pex
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May 5th, 2018 07:00
Here's a CPU-Z screenshot of my R4, which has four 4 GB DIMMs:
Aurora R4 RAM - CPU-Z
If you do a search for that part number (HMT451U6AFR8C-PB) you'll find it on several sites, including Amazon, for around $25 per DIMM.
Edit: This site is not allowing anyone except me to view the above screenshot, so I posted it to Imgur:
Aurora R4 RAM - CPU-Z
Tesla1856
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May 5th, 2018 09:00
The forum won't let us see your pictures. Use a "hosted pic service" or describe in words.