PC is not booting after inserting 4GB Ram :(

[Ryan25]

Hello, I am using a msi board G41M -P26, It an old modle. One Ram slot had been damaged and one still works. I have been using 2GB Ram in my computer but today I bought a 4GB Ram. And when I took that 2GB Ram out and Insert 4GB Ram in then The computer doesn't boot. It shows black screen. What may be the problem. As I have been told that my computer supports 4GB ram.

Please help me.

 

[brispuss]

What is the make and model/part number of the 4 GB memory module, please?

 

[Ryan25]

What is the make and model/part number of the 4 GB memory module, please?

It's written that DDR3 4GB 1333 DIMM
S/N:201702074192 RoHs [3V]
Transcend CE

 

[Ryan25]

What is the make and model/part number of the 4 GB memory module, please?

My processor Name is Intel Pentium E2200
Motherboard Manufacturer is MSI
Modle is G41M-P26(MS-7592)

BIOS Brand American Megatrends Inc.
Version V26.11
Date 12/10/2012

 

[brispuss]

Thanks for the extra details.

Actually, the memory part number should be something like JM . . , or TS . . . for Transcend memory.

However, if the 4 GB memory module part number is either JM1333KLH-4G, or TS512MLK64V3H, then the 4 GB memory module uses higher density memory chips which are not compatible with the G41M-P26 motherboard. In this case some other compatible memory will have to be found instead.

If the 4 GB memory module part number is either TS512MLK64V3N, or TS512MLK64V3NL, then the 4 GB memory module is (or should be) compatible with the G41M-P26 motherboard. In this case, clear CMOS and try the 4 GB module again. If still have problems then the 4 GB module may be faulty. Try the 4 GB module in another computer to verify whether it is faulty or not.

 

[Paul NZ]

It only supports 4 GB max for the 2 slots. So you cant use 1 4GB stick in 1 slot

You can only use 2x2 GB ram

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/G41M-P26.html#hero-specification

 

[brispuss]

^ Sorry, but that is incorrect.

The G41M-P26 does support 4 GB modules. Look here for tested modules which includes 4 GB. And for further verification, see here for compatible memory from Crucial.

 

[Paul NZ]

Did you read what the site says? It says 2 slots 4 GB MAX

Dont go by what some site says. The mobo manufacturer should know how much ram it supports


DDR3 Memory DDR3 800/1066/1333*(OC)

Memory Channel Dual

DIMM Slots 2

Max Memory (GB) 4 - THAT doesnt mean 1 4GB stick in one slot.

It means 4 GB ram TOTAL for both slots

 

[brispuss]

Can YOU read! Did you even bother to look at the links!

Crucial compatible memory has been tested for compatibility. So if it says it is compatible, then it is compatible.

Also Kingston memory has also been tested for compatibility. Their test includes compatible 4 GB memory.

Most memory manufacturers list TESTED compatible memory on their websites. They DON'T list what they THINK is compatible memory, they actually TEST their modules.

And from MSI website (as mentioned before), this list is of compatible memory as tested by MSI themselves!

At the bottom of the list are two entries for 4 GB modules which have been tested and verified for compatibility by MSI themselves.

The first 4 GB entry is for part number KVR1066D3N7/4G. If you do a Google search for that part number, you find find that it is a single 4 GB module (from Kingston; and from their Value RAM series).

The second 4 GB entry is for part number M378B5273BH1-CF8. A Google search reveals that it is also a single 4 GB module (from Samsung).

Therefore the G41M-P26 motherboard supports 4 GB memory modules; no doubt!

 

[Ryan25]

Did you read what the site says? It says 2 slots 4 GB MAX

Dont go by what some site says. The mobo manufacturer should know how much ram it supports


DDR3 Memory DDR3 800/1066/1333*(OC)

Memory Channel Dual

DIMM Slots 2

Max Memory (GB) 4 - THAT doesnt mean 1 4GB stick in one slot.

It means 4 GB ram TOTAL for both slots

I did go to computer shop and ask that person to fix this ram problem.he some how managed 4gb ram to run but after 2 days it again shows black screen. My home is little far from that shop so I am not able to go there with my cpu

 

[Paul NZ]

Well whatever I would rely on the MSI site NOT the crucial site

Did I say anything about compatibility ?? NO

Youre still wrong

 

[brispuss]

Unbelievable!

MSI tested memory compatibility list from the above posted links CLEARLY shows that 4 GB memory modules are compatible and work with the G41M-P26.

Most memory manufacturers test their memory with different setups and post the results on their websites as tested and guaranteed compatible memory.

Likewise the motherboard manufacturers also test some memory on their motherboards, and similarly publish a list of compatible and tested memory in the form of QVL's.

"Compatibility" means that memory will work with the motherboard, as the memory and motherboard combination have been tested to verify that the combination works.

Ryan25 The G41M-P26 definitely supports 4 GB modules, but this is dependent on the density of memory chips used.

Paul NZ Recommend you do further research into memory and motherboards from various online reputable sources.