PC beeps after installing new RAM

Helghast said:
Recently I bought 4gb DDR3 RAM 1600 for the PC which had two slots filled with 1gb DDR3 1333 ram each. When I put it in (in both slots alone and with another stick) all my PC did was beep. So I thought the problem was it was 1600. So i swapped it for a 1333 4GB DDR3 RAM stick and the same thing is happening to that one, so I'm all out of ideas. Could this be a motherboard issue? Seems weird that I am not allowed to upgrade my RAM.
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What is the motherboard make and model number?
 
Swa said:
You're not being clear. Is the new RAM one stick or two? How many slots does your motherboard have?

A common problem is people upgrading a dual channel setup with one ram stick which doesn't work or the motherboard simply ignores it. It's also easy to mix up the wrong slots. Double sticks have to be installed on the same channel in two serial slots or in two channels on the same serial path.

If the configuration isn't the problem it's likely though rare your motherboard simply doesn't support the RAM modules used.
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Got two slots however if I put one of my old RAm sticks in one of the slots and leave the other one empty my PC still works.
AfricanTech said:
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Yeah - looks like you have to go down that route.

In the old days motherboards and RAM were a lot less finicky.

When you say "specifically ordered" did you provide the supplier with you motherboard make and model number? If you did, he needs to show you that the RAM supplied is guaranteed to be compatible - if you told him what RAM to procure, then you're going to have to rely on his goodwill / return policy.

The motherboard manual will usually tell you exactly what type of RAM is compatible.
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I got it from a normal PC store.
AfricanTech said:
What is the motherboard make and model number?
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Gigabyte G41MT-S2
 
Helghast said:
Got two slots however if I put one of my old RAm sticks in one of the slots and leave the other one empty my PC still works.

I got it from a normal PC store.


Gigabyte G41MT-S2
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Why is google giving me a socket LGA775?
http://www.gigabyte.co.za/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3610#ov

*Supports 45nm Intel Core 2 multi-core processors with FSB 1333 MHz
*Dual channel DDR3 1066 for remarkable system performance

It supports 1066 not 1333 (just the CPUs that would of run with 1333)
Didn't you make an error with iding your old RAM modules?

Also can you post the eaxt make etc of the new RAM modules, you get server and desktop memory which ain't compatible with each other.
 
HideInLight said:
Why is google giving me a socket LGA775?
http://www.gigabyte.co.za/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3610#ov

*Supports 45nm Intel Core 2 multi-core processors with FSB 1333 MHz
*Dual channel DDR3 1066 for remarkable system performance

It supports 1066 not 1333 (just the CPUs that would of run with 1333)
Didn't you make an error with iding your old RAM modules?

Also can you post the eaxt make etc of the new RAM modules, you get server and desktop memory which ain't compatible with each other.
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That's weird since my old Ram sticks are 1333. On the new one it says Transcend 4gb 1Rx8 DDR3 1333 U [A5]
 
2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR3 1333(OC)/1066/800 MHz memory modules
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Motherboard OC's
But I think the problem is that it only supports 2Gig modules.

Nvm, it specifies 4
 
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Wait what is the voltage on the new ram? The board stipulates 1.5v I know you get higher as well.
 
Helghast said:
That's weird since my old Ram sticks are 1333. On the new one it says Transcend 4gb 1Rx8 DDR3 1333 U [A5]
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Magnum said:
Wait what is the voltage on the new ram? The board stipulates 1.5v I know you get higher as well.
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This!

I had that problem with one of my old motherboards - RAM wouldn't work / was flaky unless I set a specific voltage setting in the BIOS - can't remember which one, but do remember tearing my hair out in frustration until I figured it out.
 
AfricanTech said:
This!

I had that problem with one of my old motherboards - RAM wouldn't work / was flaky unless I set a specific voltage setting in the BIOS - can't remember which one, but do remember tearing my hair out in frustration until I figured it out.
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I already checked it, it does show 1.5V

What I don't get however is if the motherboard will overclock itself or underclock the card. Either one is going to happen and since all timing etc are different it could cause a problem.

Maybe see if there's a way to set the FSB at 1333 so that it doesn't underclock the memory stick.
Or look for the clear cmos jumper on the board, and reset the bios with the memory stick in.

Or get a new motherboard and CPU...
 
Magnum said:
Wait what is the voltage on the new ram? The board stipulates 1.5v I know you get higher as well.
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This is the first reason to always only order RAM that is on your motherboard's supported list. That way you can never go wrong.
 
Magnum said:
Wait what is the voltage on the new ram? The board stipulates 1.5v I know you get higher as well.
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How do I check that?
AfricanTech said:
This!

I had that problem with one of my old motherboards - RAM wouldn't work / was flaky unless I set a specific voltage setting in the BIOS - can't remember which one, but do remember tearing my hair out in frustration until I figured it out.
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Do I just go into the settings to do that?
HideInLight said:
I already checked it, it does show 1.5V

What I don't get however is if the motherboard will overclock itself or underclock the card. Either one is going to happen and since all timing etc are different it could cause a problem.

Maybe see if there's a way to set the FSB at 1333 so that it doesn't underclock the memory stick.
Or look for the clear cmos jumper on the board, and reset the bios with the memory stick in.

Or get a new motherboard and CPU...
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How?
Also do you know where would the clear be?
 
Google the new ram you bought. It will specify the voltage. I built my complete replacement mobo with addons from rebeltech only to read at the last minute the diffrent DDR3 voltages. was so close to making a ballsup. Then spent a whole day googeling support lists to find something.

Left it all as nothing that was supported would fit with my current air cooler. Now I need a R1500 closed loop water cooler to get space for the cooling fins on the ram.

PC's suck. Even worse than cars or Woman.
 
Helghast said:
How do I check that?

Do I just go into the settings to do that?


How?
Also do you know where would the clear be?
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You will have to consult the motherboard manual, but it's normally two pins under the cmos battery.
Last motherboard I worked with it was called JBAT1.

Just make sure the PC is off, all you have to do is take a screwdriver and touch the two pins. It's a lot more convenient than taking out the battery for 10 minutes.
 
AfricanTech said:
Yep, in the bios - but it's a moer of a ballache fiddling with those settings.

You're better off returning those sticks and getting ones that are guaranteed to work with your specific motherboard
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True I'm just wondering if they will give me a refund.
 
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