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Answer» Hi, I have a desktop computer at home that I use for development and gaming, and I recently bought some new RAM for it. Right now it has 4 1GB sticks of Kingston 240-pin DDR3 1066. What I bought for new RAM is 8GB of Kingston HyperX X2 Grey Series 240-pin DDR3 1600, and each stick is 2GB each. The problem I'm having is that my computer doesn't boot up at all, like either the memory is seated incorrectly, or the memory isn't supported at all, which is what I'm fearing. I'm looking at the QVL for my motherboard and this new RAM that I bought isn't on there, which raises my fears of buying the wrong RAM for my motherboard. The motherboard that I have is an ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO. All your HELP is greatly appreciated. Thank you 4 x DIMM, Max. 16 GB, DDR3 1800(O.C.)*/1600(O.C.)/1333/1066/800 ECC,Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory You bought the RAM new? Did you try resetting the BIOS after installing the RAM? What is EXACT part number of the new RAM?Yes, I bought the RAM straight from newegg. And I haven't touches the BIOS yet but today I was talking with a co-worker about my issue and he suggested that I do a firmware update, so I might GIVE that a try later tonight. Here is the part number for the RAM: N82E16820104237. Quote from: timtim41 on January 12, 2012, 11:45:51 AM Yes, I bought the RAM straight from newegg. And I haven't touches the BIOS yet but today I was talking with a co-worker about my issue and he suggested that I do a firmware update, so I might give that a try later tonight. Here is the part number for the RAM: N82E16820104237. There seem to be a few fixes related to the stability of memory and one fix related to a very specific Samsung memory module. I guess it's worth a try because this memory should in theory work with your computer. It could be DOA, though. Are you able to test it on another computer before you flash your BIOS?Yeah, that's where I'm so confused at, is it SHOULD still work though. I have had memory that's been DOA before, but it's illogical for 4 sticks to all be DOA. I guess I'll try a few more times still, because this is good memory and I don't want to give up on it just yet. Oh, and to answer your last question this is the only computer I own that even supports DDR3, otherwise that would be a great option. You tried each stick individually I take it? Yes. I took out all 4 1GB sticks that I have in there and individually tried each stick at least 3 times each, with the same result each time. I'd return them...and check the MBoards PVL...Preferred Vendor List... Most likely both Crucial and OCZ are listed...the 2 brands i prefer...both Lifetime. PVL means that RAM has actually been tested on that MBoard.Okay, that will probably be my only and best solution. I know that RAM is pretty cheap on newegg, so it won't be a problem for me. Any chance you could try the sticks on another pc before you return them? Might save you alot of time and will guarantee that the RAM is faulty as a result. I'd seriously doubt all 4 are bad though.No unfortunately. This computer is the only computer that I have that supports this type of RAM. HEY, I got it fixed!! I guess all that I had to do was flash my BIOS because now my RAM is working!! I'd like to thank you guys for all your help. I really appreciated it!! |
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