System fails to start after installing new memory.
System fails to start after installing new memory.
Hey there! I upgraded my old Acer M5811 PC and thought about giving it to a friend who needs something affordable. I got some new 8GB RAM sticks in a 2x8GB kit—specifically the Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB 1600MHz CL10 model. After installing the new RAM and removing the old stick, the system wouldn’t boot at all. It would just beep, show the Acer screen, then turn off and on again. When I swapped it back in with the old stick (Elixir 2GB 1333MHz CL9), it worked perfectly. I tested different combinations of RAM in all four slots, but nothing worked. Now I’m curious—could it be because my CPU (i3-530) doesn’t support the new RAM speed, or is there an issue with the original motherboard?
That's a pretty simple answer. You're mixing up older and newer tech specs. The devices you're talking about are from different eras, so comparing them directly doesn't make much sense. Make sure you understand the differences between DDR2 and DDR memory.
It seems to be a Micro ATX board. The main site used to provide more details, but now everything is fully supported. The recommended capacity is likely 8GB, which should fit DDR3-1600 as suggested: https://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatibl...pire-m5811. I’d probably buy all new memory and replace the original if needed, using four Crucial sticks at full capacity.
The device features four memory slots, organized in two banks of two. The maximum capacity is eight gigabytes, though it should not surpass the manufacturer's limits. Available standard configurations include two gigabytes or four gigabytes of removable RAM.