Last edited: Apr 21, StillBorn , Apr 21, System wont boot. There are two kind of compatibility - physical and electrical. The notches in the contacts are in different locations so they will not even fit in the slots - even though without careful examination they look like they will.
You can force them in with excessive force, but you will then permanently damage the motherboard slots, and possibly the RAM too. So before even thinking about trying them, you need to make sure they are the same type of RAM.
As for electrically compatible, you should research your motherboard and see what it supports. Then use the labels on the RAM to see what it is, and if compatible. Other than physical damage if the wrong type RAM, I agree the worst that can happen is the system just won't boot. Joined: Apr 26, Posts: 2, My advice would be, just don't do it. Research your system and then purchase the appropriate RAM that is needed, saves you a lot of headaches.
Tyrizian , Apr 21, Joined: Mar 10, Posts: 6, Location: on my zxr. Joined: Oct 1, Posts: 9, Even if they fit and the machine boots, there may be speed issues, as zfactor notes. If the speeds are different, at worst if it boots all RAM will run at the slowest speed. Maybe some of the RAM will run faster, depending on design. But hey, just google it. BlackScarletLove , Apr 23, Double-check your power cords. Double-check internal cables. Update your BIOS.
More installation tips Remove and reinstall the modules to make sure that they are seated securely in the socket. Make sure that your new memory is the same type as your old memory i. Fill your slots starting with the largest density and working to the smallest put the largest module in slot 0, and the second largest in slot 1, and so on. Some systems go in reverse order, so if this doesn't work, try reversing the procedure. If you get a memory mismatch error follow the prompts to enter setup, then select save and exit.
This is not an error — some systems must do this to update their CMOS settings. If your system is only reading half of the new module's memory, and the module has chips on both sides, then your system probably will only recognize single-banked or single-sided modules. Please return the memory and request single-sided modules with the same density. Incorrect vs not compatable are two different things. Most ram when first installed will default to the Standard for that type of System.
Example using DDR3 which comes in three flavors, 1. Ex: if you put DDR cl7 1. For older systems like I 1. Another possibility along these line is using 1. Although the RAM should handle 1.
Retired Chief makes a valid point Incorrect and not compatible. We need to stipulate on that first, then move forward. MrBig55 Distinguished. Jun 27, 0 18, That reminds me of a friend that once called me out and wanted that I repair her computer. So upon arrival she tells me she built the computer herself and it never worked since then. I immediately saw that she forced sd-ram into an old HP ddr-ram slot.
Those were almost identical but it's not supposed to fit anyways. She ended using all hardware pieces inside another computer but the ram and motherboard, the latter being dead because of bad ram inserted and power on So yes it seems ram can indeed destroy a motherboard, either physicially or electronicaly. Whoa that would be monstrous to do something like that. His computer was already powered on, I don't know why he did not shut it down first.
He connected the molex to the dvd-drive and it made a loud explosion and lightning sparks that came from the computer. After a while laughing at him, we rebuilt the computer after close examination.
The motherboard was busted, and so was the dvd-drive. Personal experience. An engineer reprogramed an eeprom, but stuck the label on upside down. This was on a data combiner that collected all research data on a research B It was a Wire wrapped board a real nightmare and we could not get it to work ever again.
Had to design and build a repacement. Delayed all research flight for 2 months. A little wee bit more expensive error!!! You must log in or register to reply here.
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