Identify memory expansion ports and troubleshoot issues.

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Identify memory expansion ports and troubleshoot issues.

Identify memory expansion ports and troubleshoot issues.

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Cupcakedogbutt
Junior Member

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01-21-2016, 07:12 AM

#1

Start by noting that my old HP Pavilion is in pretty bad shape, but I need it for school. Right now I’ve got three RAM sticks installed, totaling 1.5GB (three 512MB units). When I try to add another 512MB, it works fine, but when I try to install the extra one, it won’t turn on at all. All the RAM slots and RAMs are functioning properly after testing. Powering up with the four 512MB sticks produces three beeps and a red light. Please help me out.

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Cupcakedogbutt

01-21-2016, 07:12 AM #1

Start by noting that my old HP Pavilion is in pretty bad shape, but I need it for school. Right now I’ve got three RAM sticks installed, totaling 1.5GB (three 512MB units). When I try to add another 512MB, it works fine, but when I try to install the extra one, it won’t turn on at all. All the RAM slots and RAMs are functioning properly after testing. Powering up with the four 512MB sticks produces three beeps and a red light. Please help me out.

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Mitas211
Member

124

01-23-2016, 10:12 PM

#2

Just checking if the HP Pavilion is HP, but it seems similar—only the details are lacking. I’m pretty sure the CPU is an Intel Core 2 VPro.

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Mitas211

01-23-2016, 10:12 PM #2

Just checking if the HP Pavilion is HP, but it seems similar—only the details are lacking. I’m pretty sure the CPU is an Intel Core 2 VPro.

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Adabelle
Senior Member

724

01-30-2016, 07:37 AM

#3

Yes, I'm running a DDR2 mode.

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Adabelle

01-30-2016, 07:37 AM #3

Yes, I'm running a DDR2 mode.

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Josue47
Junior Member

30

01-31-2016, 12:30 PM

#4

It's possible the final RAM module might have failed, as seen in older systems

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Josue47

01-31-2016, 12:30 PM #4

It's possible the final RAM module might have failed, as seen in older systems

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TomBarty
Member

175

01-31-2016, 12:43 PM

#5

I haven't tried changing the order of the 3 rams, and it functions properly.

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TomBarty

01-31-2016, 12:43 PM #5

I haven't tried changing the order of the 3 rams, and it functions properly.

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X_PATD_X
Junior Member

12

01-31-2016, 05:53 PM

#6

yes

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X_PATD_X

01-31-2016, 05:53 PM #6

yes

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snipeing4life
Junior Member

22

02-06-2016, 12:49 AM

#7

Sure, I can test with 1 gig or 2 gig sticks.

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snipeing4life

02-06-2016, 12:49 AM #7

Sure, I can test with 1 gig or 2 gig sticks.

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joaoplay
Member

141

02-16-2016, 02:59 AM

#8

I don’t have much and honestly, I don’t want to invest more money since the machine is quite old. Still, I’d like to get the most out of it.

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joaoplay

02-16-2016, 02:59 AM #8

I don’t have much and honestly, I don’t want to invest more money since the machine is quite old. Still, I’d like to get the most out of it.

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Jewel24
Junior Member

24

02-17-2016, 04:34 PM

#9

You mentioned just one slot isn't working, or maybe the stick isn't functioning. Also, DDR2 RAM is affordable these days.

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Jewel24

02-17-2016, 04:34 PM #9

You mentioned just one slot isn't working, or maybe the stick isn't functioning. Also, DDR2 RAM is affordable these days.