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Inspiron 531 not recognizing new ram.
Hello, I am new to these communities and would like help to fixing this problem.
I just bought 2 of these types of ram:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Kingston+Technology+-+Platinum+Series+1GB+PC5300+DDR2+Desktop+Memory/8224986.p?id=1166840340953&skuId=8224986
The problem is, I just bought one a few days ago and it worked completely perfectly, and I get the two new ram modules in the slots, but my computer fails to recognize the new ram. Here are my specifications:
Inspiron 531
X86-Based pc
AMD Athlon(tm) X2 Dual Core Processor 4000+ 2100 Mhz, 2 cores, 2 Logical Processors
Total Virtual Memory 2.12 GB
Available Virtual Memory 1.21GB
Please help.
jmcd39
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December 26th, 2009 19:00
Bump, please help
mew905
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February 18th, 2010 12:00
I'm a little late to answer this so I'm not sure if you've already figured it out. If one module worked and another didn't, there's a good possibility the new one is dead, although it usually prevents the PC from booting up at all. You COULD try an x64 version of Windows but the only thing that really helps is if the PC isn't recognizing over 3.0GB (or 3.5GB for some people) of RAM. Try the new module in another DDR2-capable computer, if it doesnt work there either, then you know the stick is dead, and should send it back for a replacement.
jcsjourney2010
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March 4th, 2011 14:00
I have purchased the same RAM. I have stuck the ram in as many combinations that I can come up with. I still have the origional ran and am only wanting to increase the ram by one. I cannot get it to register in the operating system or the BIOS. Please Help ASAP.
RoHe
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March 4th, 2011 16:00
@JCSJourney-
This thread is over a year old! You should have started a new one of your own, and always include the PC model and version of Windows in your posts.
Ron
jcsjourney2010
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March 5th, 2011 17:00
I have a Inspiron 531 with a AMD sempron processor. I have windows 7 and the latest BIOs version. I have tried to install the ram in as many configurations as possible. Please Help.
The_Namek
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March 5th, 2011 19:00
jcsjourney2010,
It's possible you got a defective module. You could try exchanging it for a replacement or try ordering this instead.
jcsjourney2010
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March 6th, 2011 19:00
Do i have to buy two sticks to utilize the dual channel mode? (I have the original two installed currently)
shesagordie
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March 6th, 2011 20:00
jcsjourney2010
Yes.
Bev.