HELP! PC will start with one stick of RAM, but not two
HELP! PC will start with one stick of RAM, but not two
I updated my old setup with a new CPU, motherboard, RAM, and SSD. Everything was assembled correctly, but now it doesn’t boot at all—even with the BIOS. It works with just one stick of RAM, but two cause a red LED to light up labeled CPU. I checked by swapping the sticks and booting separately, confirming they’re not the actual RAM. If anyone has advice, it would be really helpful.
Did they come packaged together as one set or were they bought individually?
Yes. I placed them in another configuration too, but it didn't work either.
Are you referring to that motherboard model where there is just one clamp on the right side of the stick? From my own misguided attempt, you should ensure the left side of the stick is fully seated in the slot before closing the right clamp. It’s quite similar to needing a magnifying glass to check how the stick fits, at least I found that out.