sidrick Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 no idea unless i take it back out ... old 1gb has .1GB.2Rx8.PC2-5300U-555-12-E1.667 ..on the label doesnt it say on the packet ? only came in an anti-static bag ... bought from a pc shop ..so its probably second hand ... would the speed make it not compatible with old 1GB ? No, it's backwards compatible and you've already told him the speed anyway. Go to your motherboard manufacturer's website and look into updating your BIOS...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffa Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 no idea unless i take it back out ... old 1gb has .1GB.2Rx8.PC2-5300U-555-12-E1.667 ..on the label doesnt it say on the packet ? only came in an anti-static bag ... bought from a pc shop ..so its probably second hand ... would the speed make it not compatible with old 1GB ? No, it's backwards compatible and you've already told him the speed anyway. Go to your motherboard manufacturer's website and look into updating your BIOS...... will i have to do a BIOS update ...then add the extra RAM ? ... and have i got the correct site ? > click sorry for being such a pain i aint an expert and the wife will murder me if i blow up the PC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eetaylog Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 put the system back to how it was under 1Gig of RAM -> BIOS update -> Add more Gig-age Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmetallica Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 only came in an anti-static bag ... bought from a pc shop ..so its probably second hand ... would the speed make it not compatible with old 1GB ? thought maybe the new ones too fast for the board . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eetaylog Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutley Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 check the motherboard manual, you probably have to have matched pairs if you use both slots. cant believe people say to update the bios doubtfull that will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidrick Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 check the motherboard manual, you probably have to have matched pairs if you use both slots. cant believe people say to update the bios doubtfull that will help. Have you never found the original bios versions limit what size, speed and even make of RAM can be installed, and future updates expand this as new technology is released? How odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffa Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 found this on the manufacturers web site >> This motherboard accommodates two 240-pin unbuffered DIMMs and supports DDR2800/667/533/400 DDR2 SDRAM. You must install at least one module in any of thetwo slots. Each module can be installed with 8 GB of memory; the total memorycapacity is 16 GB. by the looks of it can support any speed but cant find anything that says they have to be installed in pairs .. think i'm just going to leave it as it is till i get another 2G to match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidrick Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 found this on the manufacturers web site >> This motherboard accommodates two 240-pin unbuffered DIMMs and supports DDR2800/667/533/400 DDR2 SDRAM. You must install at least one module in any of thetwo slots. Each module can be installed with 8 GB of memory; the total memorycapacity is 16 GB. by the looks of it can support any speed but cant find anything that says they have to be installed in pairs .. think i'm just going to leave it as it is till i get another 2G to match Why don't you do what I advised which would probably solve your issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffa Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 found this on the manufacturers web site >> This motherboard accommodates two 240-pin unbuffered DIMMs and supports DDR2800/667/533/400 DDR2 SDRAM. You must install at least one module in any of thetwo slots. Each module can be installed with 8 GB of memory; the total memorycapacity is 16 GB. by the looks of it can support any speed but cant find anything that says they have to be installed in pairs .. think i'm just going to leave it as it is till i get another 2G to match Why don't you do what I advised which would probably solve your issue? not competent enough to do a BIOS update myself and manufacturers site says it takes no responsibility for any updates ... aint keen on blowing my pc up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hezz Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 check the motherboard manual, you probably have to have matched pairs if you use both slots. cant believe people say to update the bios doubtfull that will help. Have you never found the original bios versions limit what size, speed and even make of RAM can be installed, and future updates expand this as new technology is released? How odd.well back in the day i'd agree, not so much now go to www.crucial.com/uk - and run the scan - it'll tell you how much memory your pc can handle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffa Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 check the motherboard manual, you probably have to have matched pairs if you use both slots. cant believe people say to update the bios doubtfull that will help. Have you never found the original bios versions limit what size, speed and even make of RAM can be installed, and future updates expand this as new technology is released? How odd.well back in the day i'd agree, not so much now go to www.crucial.com/uk - and run the scan - it'll tell you how much memory your pc can handle already found that out from manufacturers site ..can handle up to 16GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidrick Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 check the motherboard manual, you probably have to have matched pairs if you use both slots. cant believe people say to update the bios doubtfull that will help. Have you never found the original bios versions limit what size, speed and even make of RAM can be installed, and future updates expand this as new technology is released? How odd.well back in the day i'd agree, not so much now go to www.crucial.com/uk - and run the scan - it'll tell you how much memory your pc can handle I find it inot of PCs that are 3-5 years old. Not so much now, but BIOS updates are released by the manufacturer for good reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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