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Posted 4/17/2008 4:26 AM


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I wanted to install 512mb RAM on my computer. At present it just has 128mb RAM. I have both 256MB RAM and 512MB RAM. But when I remove the 128MB RAM and put 256mb RAM or 512MB RAM. My PC does not start. Why is this so? I have a 1.6ghz processor. These are my computers configurations at present:-

--------[ EVEREST Home Edition (c) 2003-2005 Lavalys, Inc. ]------------------------------------------------------------

Version EVEREST v2.20.405
Homepage http://www.lavalys.com/
Report Type Quick Report
Computer LOKKIE (Lokkie)
Generator Administrator
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600 (WinXP Retail)
Date 2008-04-17
Time 13:16


--------[ Summary ]-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Computer:
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS Service Pack Service Pack 2
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Computer Name LOKKIE (Lokkie)
User Name Administrator

Motherboard:
CPU Type Intel Pentium 4, 1600 MHz (16 x 100)
Motherboard Name FUJITSU SIEMENS D1325
Motherboard Chipset Intel Brookdale i845
System Memory 128 MB (PC133 SDRAM)
BIOS Type Phoenix (12/14/01)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM2)
Communication Port Printer Port (LPT1)

Display:
Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX 400 (64 MB)
3D Accelerator nVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX 400
Monitor Fujitsu Siemens C700 [17" CRT] (YERD065208)

Multimedia:
Audio Adapter Intel 82801BA ICH2X - AC'97 Audio Controller [C-0]

Storage:
IDE Controller Intel(R) 82801BA Ultra ATA Storage Controller - 244B
Floppy Drive Floppy disk drive
Disk Drive ST380011A (80 GB, 7200 RPM, Ultra-ATA/100)
Optical Drive ATAPI CD-R/RW 48X16 (48x/16x CD-RW)
SMART Hard Disks Status OK

Partitions:
C: (NTFS) 37644 MB (37578 MB free)
D: (NTFS) 17829 MB (372 MB free)
E: (NTFS) 10840 MB (4513 MB free)
F: (NTFS) 9993 MB (5767 MB free)
Total Size 74.5 GB (47.1 GB free)

Input:
Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse HID-compliant mouse

Network:
Network Adapter Hamachi Network Interface (5.197.23.77)
Network Adapter Speedstream Ethernet USB Adapter - Packet Scheduler Miniport (192.168.254.1)
Modem Smart Link 56K Voice Modem

Peripherals:
USB1 Controller Intel 82801BA ICH2X - USB Controller 1 [C-0]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801BA ICH2X - USB Controller 2 [C-0]
USB Device Speedstream Ethernet USB Adapter
USB Device USB Human Interface Device

Problems & Suggestions:
Problem Disk free space is only 2% on drive D:.


--------[ DMI ]---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[ BIOS ]

BIOS Properties:
Vendor FUJITSU SIEMENS // Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
Version 4.06 Rev. 1.07.1325
Release Date 12/14/2001
Size 256 KB
Boot Devices Floppy Disk, Hard Disk, CD-ROM, ATAPI ZIP, LS-120
Capabilities Flash BIOS, Shadow BIOS, Selectable Boot, BBS
Supported Standards DMI, APM, ACPI, ESCD, PnP
Expansion Capabilities PCI, AGP, USB

[ System ]

System Properties:
Manufacturer FUJITSU SIEMENS
Product D1325
Wake-Up Type Power Switch

[ Motherboard ]

Motherboard Properties:
Manufacturer FUJITSU SIEMENS
Product D1325
Version S26361-D1325

[ Chassis ]

Chassis Properties:
Manufacturer FUJITSU SIEMENS
Chassis Type Mini Tower
Chassis Lock Present
Boot-Up State Safe
Power Supply State Safe
Thermal State Safe
Security Status None

[ Memory Controller ]

Memory Controller Properties:
Error Detection Method 64-bit ECC
Error Correction Single-bit
Supported Memory Interleave 1-Way
Current Memory Interleave 1-Way
Supported Memory Types DIMM, SDRAM
Supported Memory Voltages 3.3V
Maximum Memory Module Size 1024 MB
Memory Slots 3

[ Processors / Pentium(R) 4 ]

Processor Properties:
Manufacturer Intel
Version Pentium(R) 4
External Clock 400 MHz
Maximum Clock 2000 MHz
Current Clock 1600 MHz
Type Central Processor
Voltage 3.3 V
Status Enabled
Upgrade ZIF
Socket Designation CPU

[ Caches / L1 Cache ]

Cache Properties:
Type Internal
Status Enabled
Operational Mode Write-Back
Associativity 4-way Set-Associative
Maximum Size 20 KB
Installed Size 20 KB
Supported SRAM Type Synchronous, Burst
Current SRAM Type Synchronous, Burst
Error Correction Single-bit ECC
Socket Designation L1 Cache

[ Caches / L2 Cache ]

Cache Properties:
Type Internal
Status Enabled
Operational Mode Write-Back
Maximum Size 256 KB
Installed Size 256 KB
Supported SRAM Type Synchronous, Asynchronous, Burst, Pipeline Burst
Socket Designation L2 Cache

[ Memory Modules / DIMM-1 ]

Memory Module Properties:
Socket Designation DIMM-1
Type DIMM, SDRAM
Installed Size 128 MB
Enabled Size 128 MB

[ Memory Modules / DIMM-2 ]

Memory Module Properties:
Socket Designation DIMM-2
Type DIMM, SDRAM
Installed Size Not Installed
Enabled Size Not Installed

[ Memory Modules / DIMM-3 ]

Memory Module Properties:
Socket Designation DIMM-3
Type DIMM, SDRAM
Installed Size Not Installed
Enabled Size Not Installed

[ Memory Devices / DIMM-1 ]

Memory Device Properties:
Form Factor DIMM
Type DRAM
Type Detail Synchronous
Size 128 MB
Speed 133 MHz
Total Width 72-bit
Data Width 64-bit
Device Locator DIMM-1

[ Memory Devices / DIMM-2 ]

Memory Device Properties:
Form Factor DIMM
Type DRAM
Type Detail Synchronous
Speed 133 MHz
Device Locator DIMM-2

[ Memory Devices / DIMM-3 ]

Memory Device Properties:
Form Factor DIMM
Type DRAM
Type Detail Synchronous
Speed 133 MHz
Device Locator DIMM-3

[ System Slots / AGP ]

System Slot Properties:
Slot Designation AGP
Type AGP 4x
Usage Empty
Data Bus Width 32-bit
Length Long

[ System Slots / PCI-1 ]

System Slot Properties:
Slot Designation PCI-1
Type PCI
Usage Empty
Data Bus Width 32-bit
Length Long

[ System Slots / PCI-2 ]

System Slot Properties:
Slot Designation PCI-2
Type PCI
Usage Empty
Data Bus Width 32-bit
Length Long

[ System Slots / PCI-3 ]

System Slot Properties:
Slot Designation PCI-3
Type PCI
Usage Empty
Data Bus Width 32-bit
Length Long

[ System Slots / PCI-4 ]

System Slot Properties:
Slot Designation PCI-4
Type PCI
Usage Empty
Data Bus Width 32-bit
Length Long

[ System Slots / PCI-5 ]

System Slot Properties:
Slot Designation PCI-5
Type PCI
Usage Empty
Data Bus Width 32-bit
Length Long

[ System Slots / PCI-6 ]

System Slot Properties:
Slot Designation PCI-6
Type PCI
Usage Empty
Data Bus Width 32-bit
Length Long

[ System Slots / CNR ]

System Slot Properties:
Slot Designation CNR
Length Long

[ Port Connectors / PS/2 Mouse ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Mouse Port
Internal Reference Designator SMsC
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator PS/2 Mouse
External Connector Type PS/2

[ Port Connectors / Keyboard ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Keyboard Port
Internal Reference Designator SMsC
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator Keyboard
External Connector Type PS/2

[ Port Connectors / Parallel ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Parallel Port ECP/EPP
Internal Reference Designator SMsC
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator Parallel
External Connector Type DB-25 pin female

[ Port Connectors / Serial-1 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Serial Port 16550 Compatible
Internal Reference Designator SMsC
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator Serial-1
External Connector Type DB-9 pin male

[ Port Connectors / Serial-2 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Serial Port 16550 Compatible
Internal Reference Designator SMsC
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator Serial-2
External Connector Type DB-9 pin male

[ Port Connectors / Game / Midi ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type MIDI Port
Internal Reference Designator SMsC
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator Game / Midi
External Connector Type DB-15 pin female

[ Port Connectors / Floppy ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type None
Internal Reference Designator SMsC
Internal Connector Type On-Board Floppy
External Reference Designator Floppy
External Connector Type None

[ Port Connectors / Primary IDE ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type None
Internal Reference Designator ICH2
Internal Connector Type On-Board IDE
External Reference Designator Primary IDE
External Connector Type None

[ Port Connectors / Secondary IDE ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type None
Internal Reference Designator ICH2
Internal Connector Type On-Board IDE
External Reference Designator Secondary IDE
External Connector Type None

[ Port Connectors / USB-1 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type USB
Internal Reference Designator ICH2
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator USB-1
External Connector Type USB

[ Port Connectors / USB-2 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type USB
Internal Reference Designator ICH2
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator USB-2
External Connector Type USB

[ Port Connectors / USB-3 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type USB
Internal Reference Designator ICH2
Internal Connector Type 9 Pin Dual Inline (pin 10 cut)
External Reference Designator USB-3
External Connector Type None

[ Port Connectors / USB-4 ]

Port Connector Properties:
Port Type USB
Internal Reference Designator ICH2
Internal Connector Type 9 Pin Dual Inline (pin 10 cut)
External Reference Designator USB-4
External Connector Type None

[ On-Board Devices / SMsC SuperI/O ]

On-Board Device Properties:
Description SMsC SuperI/O

[ On-Board Devices / AD1885 ]

On-Board Device Properties:
Description AD1885
Type Sound


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CPU Properties:
CPU Type Intel Pentium 4
CPU Alias P68, Willamette, A80528
CPU Stepping D0
Engineering Sample No
CPUID CPU Name Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1.60GHz
CPUID Revision 00000F12h

CPU Speed:
CPU Clock 1598.59 MHz (original: 1600 MHz)
CPU Multiplier 16.0x
CPU FSB 99.91 MHz (original: 100 MHz)
Memory Bus 133.22 MHz

CPU Cache:
L1 Trace Cache 12K Instructions
L1 Data Cache 8 KB
L2 Cache 256 KB (On-Die, ECC, ATC, Full-Speed)

Motherboard Properties:
Motherboard ID
Motherboard Name FUJITSU SIEMENS D1325

Chipset Properties:
Motherboard Chipset Intel Brookdale i845
Memory Timings 3-3-3-6 (CL-RCD-RP-RAS)

SPD Memory Modules:
DIMM5: Infineon HYS64V16302GU-7.5 128 MB PC133 SDRAM (3.0-3-3-6 @ 133 MHz) (2.0-2-2-5 @ 100 MHz)

BIOS Properties:
System BIOS Date 12/14/01
Video BIOS Date 07/23/01
DMI BIOS Version 4.06 Rev. 1.07.1325

Graphics Processor Properties:
Video Adapter Prolink GeForce2 MX400
GPU Code Name NV11 (AGP 4x 10DE / 0110, Rev B2)
GPU Clock 200 MHz
Memory Clock 167 MHz


--------[ Power Management ]--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Power Management Properties:
Current Power Source AC Line
Battery Status No Battery
Full Battery Lifetime Unknown
Remaining Battery Lifetime Unknown


--------[ Sensor ]------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sensor Properties:
Sensor Type HDD

Temperatures:
Seagate ST380011A 43 °C (109 °F)



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Posted 4/17/2008 5:02 AM


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Wait. This time when I installed 512mb RAM after removing 129mb RAM, my monitor wasn't working but my PC was. I also noticed that the fan of the graphics card wasn't moving. The same thing happened when I installed ONLY 256mb RAM.

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Posted 4/17/2008 8:32 AM


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Specifically what make and model is the computer? Also who made the memory you are trying to install and what are its specifications?

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
3gb Ram
Windows Vista Home Premium SP1
HP w2207 Monitor
CD/DVD SuperMulti drive (Lightscribe)
HD DVD ROM
Realtek ALC 888S
Nvidia 8800 GT OC 512mb
Cuppa JFG right by the monitor
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Posted 4/18/2008 5:06 AM


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My Computers make and model is - FUJITSU SIEMENS D1325
The 256mb RAM is from Onyx company and the 512mb RAM is from some ACTCTS company. Both are SD RAM. May I know what you mean by specifications for this?


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Posted 4/18/2008 9:48 AM


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This page for the motherboard shows the RAM it can use.
http://www.fujitsu-siemens.com/rl/peripherals/mainboards/ram.asp?Main=D1325
From your extensive list it appears the board has 3 memory slots.


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Posted 4/19/2008 8:08 AM
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Don't know too much about comps, but nearly the same happened to me. I ordered ram off e-bay and when plugged in, it wouldn't fire up! Took it to repairers and they showed me the problem. Take out the old (good) ram and read what's written on it. The new ram must match this spec. The ram l ordered was the right size and l thought the right spec, but my old ram said PC2100 and l had ordered PC2700.
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