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Jun 9, 2017 · How to Test Your Computer's RAM for Problems. Windows includes a built-in memory diagnostic tool that you can run, if your system can boot without the RAM you just replaced. If you can't boot into Windows or you're running Linux, the MemTest86 tool or MemTest86+ can run pre-boot and isolate problems in the same way.
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- Check if RAM is inserted properly. If your DIMM isn’t perpendicular to your RAM slot and motherboard, or if the clips can’t be snapped completely, your PC/laptop won’t detect your new RAM sticks.
- Motherboard compatibility. Usually, different generations of RAM might not fit in the same RAM sockets. A motherboard might support DDR4 RAM sticks, but it won’t be possible to physically fit a DDR3 RAM stick.
- Run a diagnostic. You might have purchased a faulty RAM DIMM stick, which is why RAM is not detected by the motherboard. Luckily, you can run a diagnostic with software tools to see if this is the case.
- Clean electrical contacts. When your RAM isn’t detected or presents errors, the electrical contacts on the DIMM may have gathered dust or are obstructed somehow.
- Check Windows OS RAM limits. Press the Cortana button on the taskbar. Enter the keyword system in the search box. Select to open the System tab shown in the snapshot directly below.
- Check Motherboard RAM restrictions. Check your motherboard manual. Alternatively, enter the motherboard’s model number in a search engine to find a manufacturer support page for it.
- Check RAM compatibility. Check out this web tool with which you can find compatible upgrades. Enter your model and check the compatibility list. If it’s not compatible, remove the module and return it to the vendor for a replacement.
- Adjust the maximum RAM setting. Press the Windows key + R hotkey and enter msconfig in Run’s text box. Press the OK button to open the MSConfig window in the snapshot below.
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- Re-Seat the RAM Modules. When you install a RAM module onto a motherboard of a Windows PC, it's held in place by hinged clips at either end of the RAM socket.
- Check for Damage and Clean the Electrical Contacts. If you are moving RAM from an old computer to a new one or are using modules purchased secondhand, dirt or damage on the contacts could cause this error.
- Test the RAM in a Different Slot or System. If the contacts on the RAM module are unbroken and clean, the problem could be the memory socket on the motherboard.
- Double-Check Motherboard/RAM Compatibility and Capacity. It is pretty difficult to insert the wrong RAM into a motherboard. Different RAM module generations have different numbers of pins and alignment cutouts in varying positions.
Feb 10, 2020 · First disconnect power cord from psu. Hold case power button for 30 seconds to discharge capacitors. Put case on it's side so you're working on a level motherboard. Remove ram and put...
- Was the power supply disconnected from the wall before working on it? Try First disconnect power cord from psu. Hold case power button for 30 secon...
- Ended up resetting the CMOS and reseating the ram until it worked. (y)
- Glad to hear you got it fixed. Thanks for the help
- They may not have been seated properly then? Did you reset cmos or just reseat ram? Ended up resetting the CMOS and reseating the ram until it work...
Nov 28, 2022 · Method 1: Check the Seating. Method 2: Check Your Motherboard’s Compatibility. Method 3: Run Windows Memory Diagnostics Tool. Method 4: Clean the Electrical Contacts. Final Words. RAM is pretty critical for your desktop computers.
Feb 8, 2024 · When your PC fails to recognize RAM, the issue often lies in the system configuration. Ensuring proper BIOS or UEFI settings, configuring RAM in Windows, and harnessing maximum capacity with Msconfig are crucial steps.
