RAM not detected?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by NuLLByTe, Dec 18, 2010.

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  1. #1
    I have a problem... I acquired a new RAM stick (1GB PQI), I plugged it in, also replugged it in different slots and CPU-Z detects it, Windows not. What can I do? :confused:
     
    NuLLByTe, Dec 18, 2010 IP
  2. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    What if you remove all other RAM and only use the new stick?

    If you've already got 4GB, and you add another 1GB, XP etc can't see anything over 4GB.
     
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  3. djdestruction

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    #3
    Run memtest on it and reseat it. Kerosene is right tho xp is limited to 4gb
     
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  4. fleur9586

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    try to remove it and then re attach it again, If its new try checking if its compatible.
     
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    #5
    maybe your windows need restart
     
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  6. Logie_bear

    Logie_bear Greenhorn

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    Google search memtest86
     
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  7. RickFlo

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    yeah, how much RAM do you already have? If you're running a 32-bit operating system it can't see more than 4 gigs...so maybe you need to install a 64-bit operating system.
     
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  8. huseinbandi

    huseinbandi Well-Known Member

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    what's your old RAM did you use on your PC?
     
    huseinbandi, Dec 20, 2010 IP