Added new memory stick

[MalaNoche]

I bought a new 8gb memory stick for my home computer and when I installed it my monitor screen stopped receiving signals. When I removed it the monitor resumed receiving signals. My question is it something to do with the BIOS settings, my own faulty installation, a faulty memory stick, or a compatability issue?

Here is the memory stick
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8045512

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&docname=c02479701 This contains the specs on my motherboard.

 

[Supahos]

•Supports 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB DDR3 DIMMs


from that site. Need to buy your memory in 4gb sticks and see if that works. Additionally that board will only work up to 1333mhz, so 1600 mhz ram won't help

•Four DDR3 DIMMs (240-pin) sockets
•PC3-8500 (DDR3-1066)
•PC3-10600 (DDR3-1333)

if you just wanted to add 4gb to it, you need to figure out exactly what is in it right now and try to match it the best youcan (speed, timings, voltage)

 

[Calvin7]

Memory Manufacturer G.Skill FAQ's:

Q:
I want to install more memory, in addition to my existing memory kit. What are my options?

A:
We do not recommend mixing memory kits, regardless of brand or model.

By mixing memory kits together, there may be compatibility issues such as unable to boot or unable to operate at rated specifications.

Each of our memory kit are thoroughly tested to ensure compatibility within each memory kit. And because we have not tested our memory kit with your existing memory kit, we cannot guarantee compatibility when multiple kits are used.