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April 14th, 2005 18:00

Novice needs help with computer reading new memory

I have an inspiron 5000e with ME and I recently installed 256 of memory in addition to my little bit of 64.  I know I installed it properly, but it will not read the new memory.  I do not know what to do to get it to read the new memory.  Please help!: womansad:
  • jankerson

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    Posted April 14th, 2005 19:00



    @manf88 wrote:
    I have an inspiron 5000e with ME and I recently installed 256 of memory in addition to my little bit of 64.  I know I installed it properly, but it will not read the new memory.  I do not know what to do to get it to read the new memory.  Please help!: womansad:



    The new memory may not be compatable with your system.

    Goto here and get your memory:

    http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.asp?Mfr%2BProductline=Dell%2BInspiron&mfr=Dell&cat=RAM&model=Inspiron+5000+Series&submit=Go

     

  • ejn63

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    Posted April 14th, 2005 19:00

    Not much; if it doesn't work on install, it's either faulty or incompatible. Did you buy RAM tested to work in a Dell system?
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    Posted April 15th, 2005 12:00

    Thank you for the information.  I also found out that I need to update my BIOS and download on the LT and then it should read it.  If not, then I will take your advice.  That is a very useful site.  Thanks again.
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    Posted April 15th, 2005 12:00



    @manf88 wrote:
    I went to CompUSA, told the guy my computer and he gave me the memory.  It fit in the slot and was the same #



    Go back to CompUSA, take your LT with you and tell the dude it' doesn't work and get your money back.
     
    Then goto the link I posted and order your memory.
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    Posted April 15th, 2005 12:00

    I went to CompUSA, told the guy my computer and he gave me the memory.  It fit in the slot and was the same #