RAM issue

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RAM issue
Topic Started: Sep 7 2009, 01:41 PM (155 Views)
Black Shadow	Sep 7 2009, 01:41 PM Post #1
Join the Dark Side...We have cookies :) Posts: 647 Group: Members Member #97,239 Joined: February 24, 2006	I just added another 512 DDR ram card to my computer. Same model DDR400 same size as the other one (so now i have 2x512).System properties sees only 512 while System information sees 1024mb. I also installed another program SIW that also tells me that there is another RAM card there. I can read the speed mb and everything but since system properties sees only 512 i'm preety sure that only half of my 1gb is used.Any solutions ? Thx.



ZapTap	Sep 7 2009, 01:50 PM Post #2
Want to talk? My inbox is always open :D Posts: 536 Group: Members Member #146,736 Joined: February 9, 2007 I'm Browsing With Firefox 3	are you sure your operating system can handle it? My mom's old Sony VAIO is maxed out at 512 so you may want to check on that also, make sure you put it in the correct slot on your motherboard, assuming there are others still empty. You'll want to check the manual for your motherboard to see these details.



Black Shadow	Sep 7 2009, 01:53 PM Post #3
Join the Dark Side...We have cookies :) Posts: 647 Group: Members Member #97,239 Joined: February 24, 2006	Sorry that i didn't mention this earlier. To clear things. I have 3 slots on my motherboard for RAM and all of them support DDR400 (thats written in the book).Also i have XP sp2



dZ	Sep 28 2009, 05:45 AM Post #4
Member Posts: 72 Group: Members Member #110,497 Joined: May 14, 2006 I'm Browsing With Firefox 3	It wouldn't really effect the RAM, but why haven't you upgraded to SP3 yet? XD Right click on "My Computer". You can do this from either the desktop or from your Start Menu. Go to "Properties". I'm assuming you've done this, because you can see how much RAM your system has from this pop-up. Click and open the 'Hardware' tab. The first button in this section should be Device Manager. Look for a yellow question mark. You'll most likely see your RAM in this category. The thing is, websites can detect the model, size, etc of your plugged in RAM, but without the drivers for it, your computer won't run it. If you DO see your RAM in there, right click on it and press 'update driver(s)'. Do everything automatically from the internet. You may end up having to download the drivers manually from the manufacturers website. Most businesses do so. If you DON'T see your RAM in there, I honestly can't tell you what the error would be without being there myself. XD



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