I am attempting to add some RAM to bring it up to 4Gb (currently running (1) 2Gb module)

[HpPro35]

I am attempting to add some RAM to bring it up to 4Gb (currently running (1) 2Gb module).

>as per manual, machine should be able to handle 8Gb.

>I Tried adding a matching module per manual slot color, no post.
>I Tried moving new module to 1st slot, no post.
>I tried clearing the CMOS right after I installed the new module, no post.

The system POST after I reinstall the old memory (2gb) but need to make it to 4gb with the new ram.

Motherboard: MSI LTD 3664h
My mobo supports DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs, PC2-10600 (1333 MHz) non-ECC. (double sided memory)
>My old module is 2GB Transcend DDR3 PC1333 CL9 DIMM 240pin 1.5v
>The brand new module is 2gb Kingston 2gb PC3-10600 CL9 DDR PC1333 UDIMM 1.5v (single sided)

I need your help guys. Thanks.

 

[Flyfisherman]

Hi,
To start with, go into BIOS Setup and do a "Load Bios Default" or similar > check the Boot priority of your drives > Save and Exit

 

[HpPro35]

Hi! Thanks for answering, I tried doing the 'Load Bios Default' and 'Load Optimized', still no post.

 

[Flyfisherman]

Ok.

Pick out every memory module except the last one (closest to the processor), start up the computer now.
How i is it working?

If it is working, put one memory module in at the next second slot (not the nearest).
How is is working now?

 

[HpPro35]

Thanks for getting back so quickly! I tried, but then it wont boot and it only gives me a screen message 'check your video adapter'.

 

[HpPro35]

I dont know if the bios requires updating to detect newer modules. It could be that the motherboard can support newer/ more memory but only with a bios update I guess.

 

[Flyfisherman]

No. It does not!
It seems to me that you have a faulty graphics card.

Do you have the opportunity to exchange the graphics card or take it out and perhaps You have another graphics port on Your computer?

Or ask Your friend if he/she is willing to temporary lend you one?
Just for testing.

 

[HpPro35]

Thanks man!. Already figured out the problem, although the one that I'm trying to add is brand new that comes with a single sided memory. Unfortunately, my old module is a double sided memory which is already phased out. I did bought a bargain awhile ago 2gb Kingston 2gb PC3-10600 CL9 DDR3 PC1333 DIMM 1.5v (Double Sided) and it worked perfectly fine.

 

[Flyfisherman]

Glad to hear.
Yes, it sounds like you had high density memory's mixed with low density memory's, they will have problem to work together.
Anyhow, very glad that everything is up and running.
Best regards from Sweden