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12-20-2019 06:32 PM - edited 12-20-2019 06:50 PM
Thanks in advance for any tips - I recently decided to upgrade RAM. I looked up my motherboard model and the specs for RAM. The board limit is 16gb, and it has 4 slots. So I have 4 sticks of 4gb (each), matching the required frequency, DDRAM3 type, etc. Here is the RAM I have - https://www.pacificsunmemory.com/2x51642133p
When I install the ram and boot up, the increased ram size is detected. Then I save changes and I get some errors about "MSBIOS Table Mismatch" and/or a blue screen. Sometimes I can get it to start the windows loading screen, but the screen stalls when it says "Windows" and the windows icon fails to load. I can tell it's stuck. I can also put my old RAM in and boot up just fine at any point. It's not matching brands, but I have 3x 2Gb Sticks.
Here's what I've tried - upgrading from windows 7 to windows 10, updating all drivers, reformatting the entire PC, tried booting one single stick of 4gb RAM at a time. A friend recommended I either lower my RAM speed to the bare minimum in BIOS (my BIOS doesn't appear to have that option) or disable shadowing, etc. I can't find anything else to try, ANY help is appreciated.
12-20-2019 08:59 PM
@Nate615 , welcome to the forum.
Here is the Technical Reference Guide for the computer. In section 3.3, Memory Subsystem, Pages 3-4 to 3-6 it explains all about the memory. The memory in your link appears to be correct. However, your computer is 9 years old and the memory is new technology. I have seen this make a difference in the past. I suggest that you contact the manufacturer's Tech Support to see if they can give you an explanation to why you are experiencing problems. They are the experts on their products.
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12-21-2019 05:33 PM
You are welcome, @Nate615! I am sorry that I didn't make myself clear, I meant contact the memory manufacturer's Tech Support; not HP.
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01-25-2020 02:32 AM
*Update*
I tried calling the RAM manufacturer to get support, but nobody ever called me back. I eventually returned the product and did some more research on my 304AH motherboard. I heard talk regarding low-density RAM. Today I tried an unconventional memory arrangement, but it worked.
2x 4GB DDR3 and 2x 2GB DDR3, alternating slots. (All low density RAM).
Thanks for taking a look and for your tips, Old_geekster!
01-25-2020 08:20 PM
Thank you for the update, @Nate615! I am glad that you got it working correctly.
This is the first time that I have heard of a manufacturer's Tech Support not helping someone upgrade to their products. I guess you know who not to buy from in the future.
I am not an HP Employee!!
Intelligence is God given. Wisdom is the sum of our mistakes!!