replacing RAM in Dell Notebook

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My Ram card with bad in my Dell Notebook. I decided to upgrade from 512 mb
to 1 gig of RAM. This local computer shop ordered my new memory for me.
However, it came in the fashion on 2 - 512 mb ram cards. I installed them as
they directed me to. However, once i restarted my system, it only recognized
512 mb of ram in my system information. Does anyone have any suggestions on
how to fix this problem. Thanks.
 
John Palmer said:
My Ram card with bad in my Dell Notebook. I decided to upgrade from 512 mb
to 1 gig of RAM. This local computer shop ordered my new memory for me.
However, it came in the fashion on 2 - 512 mb ram cards. I installed them as
they directed me to. However, once i restarted my system, it only recognized
512 mb of ram in my system information. Does anyone have any suggestions on
how to fix this problem. Thanks.
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What is the model number of your Dell Notebook?

One thing to check. Use Start - Run - MSCONFIG, go to the BOOT.INI
tab, and click on the Advanced Options button.

Make sure the checkbox for the /MAXMEM= line is clear and that there
is no value in the data box for that line.

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

"Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
has never been in bed with a mosquito."
 
Ron Martell said:
What is the model number of your Dell Notebook?

One thing to check. Use Start - Run - MSCONFIG, go to the BOOT.INI
tab, and click on the Advanced Options button.

Make sure the checkbox for the /MAXMEM= line is clear and that there
is no value in the data box for that line.

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

"Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
has never been in bed with a mosquito."
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It happened to me.

One stick was not fully home. Remove and re-install the sticks.

Jumbo
 
John said:
My Ram card with bad in my Dell Notebook. I decided to upgrade from 512 mb
to 1 gig of RAM. This local computer shop ordered my new memory for me.
However, it came in the fashion on 2 - 512 mb ram cards. I installed them as
they directed me to. However, once i restarted my system, it only recognized
512 mb of ram in my system information. Does anyone have any suggestions on
how to fix this problem. Thanks.
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Might be a bad RAM stick, or might be a bad RAM slot. You can find out by
inserting each RAM stick one at a time in each slot. While you're at it,
try both RAM sticks both ways to see if the MB prefers one RAM in one slot;
any order that gives you the full 1GB and works properly.

Yeah, I know, I suggested lots of testing. But that may take less time than
hauling the PC back to the shop.
 
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