Inspiron 4100 RAM upgrade problem..help!

Question

Hi, I upgraded my Inspiron 4100 to 1GB of RAM. I installed two 512MB crucial memory RAM modules. When I attempt to use both modules, I have loads of problems! On bootup, I keep getting a blue screen with the following errors: DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA It complains about the RAM, and then it downgrades to 256MB of RAM!! It has no problem running with one RAM module. I can get it to work on 512. So, not sure if its a problem with one of the RAM modules, or a hardware issue, or what. I did upgrade the BIOS to the latest (A13), but that didn't resolve anything. I would love to test the RAM, but not sure how to do that. Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated. John

Mary G · Answer

Did you try one module in one slot, then switch it to second slot? That will tell you if the slot is faulty. You should contact Crucial. Their support is terrific.

mannikin · Answer

Hi, Great advice. Thank you. Will give that a try tonight. J.

mannikin · Answer

Managed to troubleshoot the issue to a bad RAM module (went bad after four months!). Arranged for an exchange. Thankfully, I should be OK with 512 for now. J.

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