pc won't start with the new memory

[defuz-]

Please help, today i got new memory from a friend (elixir m2f2g64cb88g7n-cg), and my pc won't start with it, i think it has something to do with it being 1333mhz and my pc only goes with 1600 but i'm not really sure, do i need to change something in the bios? i read updating your bios will help, but it's too big of a risk. Hoping for any help

 

[EasyLover]

Pl follow these steps:

Update your bios (No issue there, just make sure there is no power failure)
Reset bios or clear CMOS
Restart your PC and see if it helps.

Were you using other RAM? Are there two RAMs?

 

[defuz-]

Pl follow these steps:

Update your bios (No issue there, just make sure there is no power failure)
Reset bios or clear CMOS
Restart your PC and see if it helps.

Were you using other RAM? Are there two RAMs?

the new ones are two 2x2gb, currently i have 1gb crusial memory

 

[EasyLover]

ok pl follow the steps in my post. I'm suspecting you have RAM compatibility issue at hand.

 

[defuz-]

ok pl follow the steps in my post. I'm suspecting you have RAM compatibility issue at hand.

ok, but i'm still pretty scared of updating the bios, because many seem to have problems after it but i guess ill have to go for it

 

[ICTiempo]

Hello, try to remove the old RAM, just insert one RAM, then try to restart your PC. You can also try to clean your RAM with rubber eraser and compressed air your RAM slot. Have a look with this http://www.techchore.com/2013/12/5-signs-of-ram-problems.html. Somehow, it may give you ideas.

Please take note that, running two RAMs' with different speed is not advisable. It may run today, but at some given time one of the RAM will get burn.

 

[Tradesman1]

What mobo and CPU?

 

[defuz-]

What mobo and CPU?

asrock n68c-s ucc and amd athlon ii x2 4400e

 

[Tradesman1]

At 1333 will prob have to raise DRAM voltage + 0.07 and CPU/NB voltage at least + 0.10, your CPU is only rated for up to 1066 sticks

http://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-articles/Pages/ddr3memoryfrequencyguide.aspx

may want to try at 1066, 8-8-8-24, 2N and 1.5-1.55

 

[defuz-]

At 1333 will prob have to raise DRAM voltage + 0.07 and CPU/NB voltage at least + 0.10, your CPU is only rated for up to 1066 sticks

http://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-articles/Pages/ddr3memoryfrequencyguide.aspx

may want to try at 1066, 8-8-8-24, 2N and 1.5-1.55

so your saying this elixir memory won't work on my pc?

 

[EasyLover]

No, he is saying to give it a try using his stated values and procedure

 

[defuz-]

ah ok, can u give me any guide on how to do that + should i do this with my current memory or the new one? tho i can't access bios with the new ones

 

[Tradesman1]

Try it with a single stick in slot 1, closest to CPU

 

[EasyLover]

Why don't you just use 2x2gb and remove 1gb ram!
You can do his method with old one. with old one access the bios, change the values save them. Shut down the system. Plug in new rams and start pc

 

[defuz-]

Why don't you just use 2x2gb and remove 1gb ram!
You can do his method with old one. with old one access the bios, change the values save them. Shut down the system. Plug in new rams and start pc

ok so i changed some settings in the bios, now only the one stick works, when i put both of them it wont start up mby u guys need a screen from cpu-z?

 

[EasyLover]

Pl provide cpu-z reading.

 

[defuz-]

Pl provide cpu-z reading.

http://www.bildites.lv/images/8c2kp1iyqplpmlm0hkby.png

http://www.bildites.lv/images/6tqja50n2xhe1mlj3l3.png

 

[EasyLover]

Cpu-z reading is ok. Pl try to follow the steps described by tradesman1

 

[defuz-]

ok, so it seems like the other memory stick is dead or something because when i put back my 1gb memory it the second slot the pc starts up, so i just think ill go with 3gb ram

 

[EasyLover]

Sorry for late reply. You may conisder increasing dram voltage by +0.001 every time till your second ram starts working. If this does not work then you may stick with 3gb ram.

Good luck