I placed the RAM in the incorrect orientation—PC fails to boot to Windows, only BIOS works.

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MaddiBlake
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12-01-2016, 08:58 AM

Hello everyone, yesterday I received new PC parts and installed RAM on the wrong side. I even pushed it in and it clicked fine. Usually I never do this, but since it's DDR4, my friend said it doesn't matter which side you place it on, so I put it incorrectly. After correcting, I can now boot into BIOS only. However, I still see the RAM functioning because it shows 16GB inserted, but I’m still stuck in BIOS. I’m not sure if this is how I got them. When I removed them from the slot, I noticed the RAM chips were getting wider near the middle and narrower at the ends. Is this normal, or does it suggest I damaged them?

MaddiBlake

12-01-2016, 08:58 AM #1

_noko
Junior Member

12-01-2016, 09:57 AM

Usual behavior is for the edge to stay uneven. You must properly align the notch. Pushing in while the notch is misaligned and increasing power could have led to permanent harm. Consider resetting the CMOS.

_noko

12-01-2016, 09:57 AM #2

Fatryx
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235

12-01-2016, 02:27 PM

I removed the battery and left it out for ten minutes, but there was no reaction.

Fatryx

12-01-2016, 02:27 PM #3

I removed the battery and left it out for ten minutes, but there was no reaction.

NoOne4805
Junior Member

12-02-2016, 05:04 AM

Running Memtest64 can identify issues with your RAM by checking for errors, helping you assess whether the memory is functioning properly.

NoOne4805

12-02-2016, 05:04 AM #4

Running Memtest64 can identify issues with your RAM by checking for errors, helping you assess whether the memory is functioning properly.

Losfun
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12-08-2016, 06:04 PM

It shouldn't be feasible to make a mistake here. Were you using a hammer?

Losfun

12-08-2016, 06:04 PM #5

It shouldn't be feasible to make a mistake here. Were you using a hammer?

Lowdes
Member

214

12-10-2016, 03:35 AM

I applied a small amount of force, just enough to place it correctly. The BIOS indicates 16GB of RAM was installed. I plan to run Memtest86 to see if there are any issues. The main issue right now is that I’m unable to boot into Windows.

Lowdes

12-10-2016, 03:35 AM #6

skierboy14
Member

12-12-2016, 01:04 AM

Sure, I can create a visual to confirm we're discussing the same topic. Just let me know if you'd like it in a specific format!

skierboy14

12-12-2016, 01:04 AM #7

Sure, I can create a visual to confirm we're discussing the same topic. Just let me know if you'd like it in a specific format!

littlerascal19
Member

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12-12-2016, 04:05 AM

The test should confirm if your RAM functions properly.

littlerascal19

12-12-2016, 04:05 AM #8

The test should confirm if your RAM functions properly.

Thesnake9
Member

160

12-12-2016, 10:30 AM

It can be done, though. Still, performing such actions risks seriously harming the RAM or DIMM slot.

Thesnake9

12-12-2016, 10:30 AM #9

It can be done, though. Still, performing such actions risks seriously harming the RAM or DIMM slot.

Jens45134
Junior Member

12-12-2016, 05:15 PM

#10

I attempted to do it the other way, but it seems impossible. I’m unsure why I thought I was doing it right, yet now I realize I was mistaken. Still, I can’t start Windows.

Jens45134

12-12-2016, 05:15 PM #10

I attempted to do it the other way, but it seems impossible. I’m unsure why I thought I was doing it right, yet now I realize I was mistaken. Still, I can’t start Windows.

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