Put ddr2 ram in ddr3 motherboard

[Zykrim]

Ok so like a total idiot i put ddr2 ram in a computer with a ddr3 motherboard and now whenever i try to turn the PC on it turns on for 5 seconds then turns off. And it continues to do that untill i turn it off. I don't know Why it does this but it might be because when i replaced the ddr3 ram the ram got some scratches and a little dent. So Idk what whetever the problem is that the ddr3 ram is broken or that something else is broken.

 

[bigpinkdragon286]

If your motherboard powers up without any RAM installed, and has a speaker attached to the pin header, or integrated, it will make a beeping sound. Lack of a beeping sound means there's either no speaker, or you have issues beyond just the RAM.

 

[Zykrim]

Dented? You mean you deformed heat spreaders / heat sinks attached to the memory chips on the memory module? If you were that hard on the modules, you could have damaged some BGA connections underneath one or more memory chip.

Idk if its like what your talking about but it is little white mark on the ddr3 ram sticks because i tried to put them in at sides at first

You used the word, "dented," so I don't know what you're talking about either. PCB material doesn't generally dent, unless you mean you crushed part of the edge of the module, however memory modules often come with metal heat spreaders on them that can be deformed. A picture of the damage would be more helpful.

Oh i typed it wrong i meant i put it in wrong sides like the divider thing in the socket

 

[Zykrim]

Dented? You mean you deformed heat spreaders / heat sinks attached to the memory chips on the memory module? If you were that hard on the modules, you could have damaged some BGA connections underneath one or more memory chip.

Idk if its like what your talking about but it is little white mark on the ddr3 ram sticks because i tried to put them in at sides at first

You used the word, "dented," so I don't know what you're talking about either. PCB material doesn't generally dent, unless you mean you crushed part of the edge of the module, however memory modules often come with metal heat spreaders on them that can be deformed. A picture of the damage would be more helpful.

Oh i typed it wrong i meant i put it in wrong sides like the divider thing in the socket

 

[Hlsgsz]

Is there any possible way i can check if it is the ddr3 ram that i broken or the sockets/motherboard

So what happens if you put the DDR3 in?

when i turn on the PC it turns on for 5 seconds then turns off and then it automaticly turns on for 5 seconds again

What happens if you start it with no RAM? Does it differ from when the there is RAM?

Nope it does the same thing

Motherboard's toast. It should beem as to warn at the absence of RAM. It does this when the cpu or ram aren't present. Different number of beeps.
No beeping => hasta la vista 🙁

 

[turkey3_scratch]

He might not have installed the speaker.

 

[Zykrim]

If your motherboard powers up without any RAM installed, and has a speaker attached to the pin header, or integrated, it will make a beeping sound. Lack of a beeping sound means there's either no speaker, or you have issues beyond just the RAM.

well so how do i find out if i have a speaker intergrated?

 

[Hlsgsz]

He might not have installed the speaker.

Right. Didn't reckon that. Well, if the speaker's there thats that, If not, OP should install one.

 

[Hlsgsz]

If your motherboard powers up without any RAM installed, and has a speaker attached to the pin header, or integrated, it will make a beeping sound. Lack of a beeping sound means there's either no speaker, or you have issues beyond just the RAM.

well so how do i find out if i have a speaker intergrated?

Check the MB schematic in the manual to see where the connector is and see if it's populated.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

It looks like a small black dangly ice cream jug on two wires, and somebody stabbed a knife into the top of the ice cream jug.

 

[bigpinkdragon286]

So, it sounds like the card edge connector portion of the RAM module was gouged by the slot while trying to put it in the wrong direction. I suspect that sort of damage, depending on how deep, could make the module unusable if it has affected any of the electrical connections to the module.

 

[Hlsgsz]

It looks like a small black dangly ice cream jug on two wires, and somebody stabbed a knife into the top of the ice cream jug.

Nice one ))

 

[Zykrim]

He might not have installed the speaker.

Idk how do check

 

[Hlsgsz]

He might not have installed the speaker.

Idk how do check

turkey3_scratch said:
It looks like a small black dangly ice cream jug on two wires, and somebody stabbed a knife into the top of the ice cream jug.

Check the MB schematic in the manual to see where the connector is and see if it's populated.

 

[Zykrim]

He might not have installed the speaker.

Idk how do check

turkey3_scratch said:
It looks like a small black dangly ice cream jug on two wires, and somebody stabbed a knife into the top of the ice cream jug.

Check the MB schematic in the manual to see where the connector is and see if it's populated.

Well ill check all this tommorow ill tell you guys how it goes

 

[Zykrim]

Ok so i looked after the speaker inside the computer and unfortuneatly i cant find something that matches your guys description.

 

[Zykrim]

He might not have installed the speaker.

Is there any other way to check whats wrong? Because i don't think i have a speaker. atleast i couldent find it.

 

[Hlsgsz]

He might not have installed the speaker.

Is there any other way to check whats wrong? Because i don't think i have a speaker. atleast i couldent find it.

Borrow a stick of DDR3 that you know is good and test with it. No other way. The probable causes need to be eliminated one by one. This is how PC troubleshooting works.

 

[Zykrim]

He might not have installed the speaker.

Is there any other way to check whats wrong? Because i don't think i have a speaker. atleast i couldent find it.

Borrow a stick of DDR3 that you know is good and test with it. No other way. The probable causes need to be eliminated one by one. This is how PC troubleshooting works.

So i think im going to buy new ram in a couple of days. But if that doesn't work is it guranteed that it is the motherboard which is the problem? or is there any possibilty the cpu have been fried?

 

[USAFRet]

He might not have installed the speaker.

Is there any other way to check whats wrong? Because i don't think i have a speaker. atleast i couldent find it.

Borrow a stick of DDR3 that you know is good and test with it. No other way. The probable causes need to be eliminated one by one. This is how PC troubleshooting works.

So i think im going to buy new ram in a couple of days. But if that doesn't work is it guranteed that it is the motherboard which is the problem? or is there any possibilty the cpu have been fried?

Nothing is 'guaranteed' until you actually discover what it is.
But a fried CPU is waaaaay down the list of possibilities.

 

[Zykrim]

He might not have installed the speaker.

Is there any other way to check whats wrong? Because i don't think i have a speaker. atleast i couldent find it.

Borrow a stick of DDR3 that you know is good and test with it. No other way. The probable causes need to be eliminated one by one. This is how PC troubleshooting works.

So i think im going to buy new ram in a couple of days. But if that doesn't work is it guranteed that it is the motherboard which is the problem? or is there any possibilty the cpu have been fried?

Nothing is 'guaranteed' until you actually discover what it is.
But a fried CPU is waaaaay down the list of possibilities.

Well if it is the motherboard do you have any recommendations on a cheap but good motherboard?

 

[USAFRet]

Well if it is the motherboard do you have any recommendations on a cheap but good motherboard?

Seeing as we know exactly zero about the rest of your system, no.

 

[Hlsgsz]

He might not have installed the speaker.

Is there any other way to check whats wrong? Because i don't think i have a speaker. atleast i couldent find it.

Borrow a stick of DDR3 that you know is good and test with it. No other way. The probable causes need to be eliminated one by one. This is how PC troubleshooting works.

So i think im going to buy new ram in a couple of days. But if that doesn't work is it guranteed that it is the motherboard which is the problem? or is there any possibilty the cpu have been fried?

I wouldn't buy DDR3 just yet, unless you can RMA it. Can't you borrow some from a friend or something?
The thing is, although very slight, there is the possibility that both the MB and CPU are done for. The you would need a new platforn and you'd want ddr4, not 3.
Btw, what exactly is your build? It might be the case that a new MB is either unavailable or not worth buying.

 

[bigpinkdragon286]

It really doesn't sound like anything is fried yet. It sounds to me like you are simply inexperienced, and have damaged things instead of trying to put them together correctly.

I suspect that if you get undamaged, working DDR3, and correctly install it, the system may actually work.

However, this begs the question, was there anything wrong with the system before you started tinkering with it?

If you're going to borrow a memory module from somebody, I hope you take the time and care necessary to ensure correct installation into the motherboard, so you don't damage anything further. If you're unsure of what you're doing or unable to find the patience, maybe have somebody more experienced perform the work.

Did you move around, bump, disconnect, or otherwise modify the system when you opened it to install the RAM?

DDR3 Installation Video

Remember, if the notch in the card edge connector does not line up in the slot, you have the wrong orientation or wrong part. Incorrect or backward memory modules will never work in a RAM slot, so whether you can force fit them or not, it is pointless. Also, the latches on the memory slot need to be in the open position before inserting the RAM. They usually close on their own when the module is correctly inserted, but may need to be clicked closed the last millimeter or so to fully grasp the module.