Upgrading Memory

[blackcloudsrule]

For some reason, I had difficulty when upgrading my ram today and I have installed ram on other pcs in the past.

It took me several attempts until both retaining clips clicked into place.

The first attempt was with kingston ram which is smaller in physical height to the samsang ram in the pc. I took it back for Corsair module and finally had success with it clicking in after several more attempts.

My power supply was much easier to upgrade than the memory 😉

[Snigelsson]

I have a HP Pavilion Slimline s3240.sc with 2 Gb RAM. I want to extend this and needs to know how much memory I can install. Is it another 2*1 Gb, or are there other possibilities (for more memory)?

[blackcloudsrule]

http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/hp-pavilion-slimline-s3020n/4507-3118_7-32391038.html

According to the website, only 2 GB max

But download a program called Sandra Lite as this will tell you everything you will ever need to know about your computer hardware and upgrade potential.

http://www.sisoftware.net/?d=&f=downandbuy&l=en&a=

Only download Lite as its free and its all you need. The other versions don't have much else.

[ShivaNKarup]

Good Job!

[AmroQ]

Hello 

I have a HP Pavilion A1040A. I just bought a memory module online with current specifications below. So I was wondering if it should be compilable with the system. A HP technical support officer said that it should support but I need a second opinion. Thank so much 

TYPE: DDR

Capacity: 1 GB

Speed: DDR 400 MHz PC3200

Configuration: 128 x 64

Density: High Density

Pins: 184

ECC/REGISTERED: NO/NO

CAS Latency: CL3

Voltage: 2.5 V

Unbuffered DIMM

[blackcloudsrule]

You are allowed up to 4 GB of memory. If you install memory that is faster than your motherboard allows, it will simply downsize it to the default memory standard of your motherboard. 🙂

But you may need to buy ddr and not ddr2 if you currently have ddr and not ddr2 installed.

[Hanspuppa]

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AmroQ wrote: I have a HP Pavilion A1040A. I just bought a memory module online with current specifications below. So I was wondering if it should be compilable with the system. A HP technical support officer said that it should support but I need a second opinion. Thank so much 

TYPE: DDR

Capacity: 1 GB

Speed: DDR 400 MHz PC3200

Configuration: 128 x 64

Density: High Density

Pins: 184

ECC/REGISTERED: NO/NO

CAS Latency: CL3

Voltage: 2.5 V

Unbuffered DIMM

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Hello AmroQ, Here is the memory specifications for your system.

Four 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets

Supports PC3200 (400 MHz) PC2700 (333 MHz) DDR DIMM type

Maximum HP/Compaq approved memory is 4 GB

It appears that the memory you ordered does meet many of these specifications.

However, that does no mean this memory will work in your system. If the timings are not correct to meet the HP specifications, this memory will not work.

Rather than purchase just any PC3200 memory modules, I suggest you use a Memory Configurator to insure you order the correct memory for your system.

If you already have the memory, you can always install it to see if the system will recognize the new memory and perform as it should.

[mallthus]

As with others here, I'm encountering trouble with my memory upgrade on my hand-me-down m8430f desktop HP (running Win7 Ultimate 64x).

The m8430f has a Benicia MOBO with 4 DDR2 DIMM slots. According to HP's posted specs, this system can accomodate up to 8GB of physical RAM on 4 2GB PC2-6400/800MHz dimms.

As I started this effort, I had 2 2GB (OCZ2N800SR4GK) dimms installed (in the "blue" dimm slots) and running without issue.

To add the additonal RAM I wanted, I ordered Kingston HyperX (KHX6400D2K2) memory of the same specs. Following all normal procedures (powering down, using a grounding strap, etc), I added these two new dimms in the "black" dimm slots and fired back up, upon which I got the dreaded short beep, long beep (and, of course, no startup).

I removed the new RAM and tried again. Start up was as normal with no issues. I then pulled the existing RAM and swapped in the new RAM to rule out faulty (new) RAM. Startup was, again, completely normal.

Finally, I added the "old" RAM to the system again, this time in the "black" slots and, again, got the short/long error.

At this point, I'm back to my orginal 4GB with about $70 worth of RAM sitting on my desk unused. I can't think what's happening. I hope not to need to address the CMOS dip switches as, in this system, they're impossibly located.

Any ideas folks?

[Big_Dave]

Hi mallthus,

I have 6GB in one of my PCs (m9200t) with the same mobo that your PC has in it.  My PC is running bios level 5.43.

Try clearing the CMOS. It's a long shot.

I used Kingston memory for my upgrade. I also used CPU-Z and PC Wizard to ensure that the dimms (PC2-6400) that I purchased had the same timings as the original dimms.

[blackcloudsrule]

Just wondering, did the two sides of the ram that you installed, clicked into place when you installed it?

I had a hell of a time installing kingston ram and took it back for Corsair ram which clicked into place just fine.