Issues with recalling information.
Issues with recalling information.
I recently purchased two 8Gb chips for my computer. I already had 16GB installed using four 4Gb chips. After swapping two of the 4Gb chips for the 8Gb ones, the machine failed to boot. The mouse and keyboard lights didn’t activate, and the screen remained black. When I tried one 8Gb chip, it worked, so I added the remaining four 4Gb chips. My question is why these new 8Gb chips don’t work—they’re from the same brand and offer higher speed per chip.
Occasionally you may need to reset the CMOS during memory configuration changes. It’s worth giving it a try.
I tend to think I have a solid grasp of PCs, but I might be overestimating myself. Should I simply reset and check the BIOS or search for a clear button?
Check the specifications of the RAM. Ensure compatibility with your motherboard. A proper system scanner can recommend the optimal RAM and its maximum supported capacity for your PC.
Turn off the power supply, unplug the PSU, remove the battery, let it sit for 20 minutes, then install the two 8-gigabit chips and two 4-gigabit chips, and finally power it back on. Wait another 20 minutes. Appreciate the help!