The RAM isn't connecting to the motherboard. Solution found.

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Cefreak113
Senior Member

484

10-06-2016, 11:15 PM

I'm assembling my first PC and got some Evga DDR4 RAM that fits. I have two 8GB sticks and a DDR4 motherboard with CPU. I made sure the notch lines up with the memory slots, and when I push the RAM in, the side notch stays in place. I've applied a lot of pressure evenly, but it still won't go in. I'm worried about breaking the RAM but think the force might be the issue. I'll share a photo so you can see.

Cefreak113

10-06-2016, 11:15 PM #1

Nitney
Junior Member

10-07-2016, 03:03 AM

Additionally, you can see the levers on the side; I'm not sure if this is typical.

Nitney

10-07-2016, 03:03 AM #2

Additionally, you can see the levers on the side; I'm not sure if this is typical.

mj_lopez
Junior Member

10-09-2016, 01:03 AM

Inspect the socket, verify if anything is obstructing your RAM from fitting correctly. The photo suggests alignment might be off—confirm. Consider testing with other sockets as well.

mj_lopez

10-09-2016, 01:03 AM #3

Inspect the socket, verify if anything is obstructing your RAM from fitting correctly. The photo suggests alignment might be off—confirm. Consider testing with other sockets as well.

VaneGamer
Junior Member

10-09-2016, 06:51 PM

Yes, I open the sockets first to prepare them in this state.

VaneGamer

10-09-2016, 06:51 PM #4

Yes, I open the sockets first to prepare them in this state.

CAMOOO
Member

225

10-09-2016, 08:23 PM

I added flash to the image which made the gold contacts more visible, while the RAM stays correctly positioned in its slot. Also, I’m installing the motherboard directly from the box and there’s no cover on the memory slots.

CAMOOO

10-09-2016, 08:23 PM #5

itza_red_panda
Member

220

10-09-2016, 09:01 PM

Don't worry about applying too much pressure. You can't shatter anything like Hulk. Just place the MoBo on a rough surface and give the sticks a solid push. It should go through easily then.

itza_red_panda

10-09-2016, 09:01 PM #6

Don't worry about applying too much pressure. You can't shatter anything like Hulk. Just place the MoBo on a rough surface and give the sticks a solid push. It should go through easily then.

MR_DIG
Member

10-11-2016, 03:23 AM

I accessed the terminals up to their limits

MR_DIG

10-11-2016, 03:23 AM #7

I accessed the terminals up to their limits

Dankad
Junior Member

10-12-2016, 09:22 PM

Yes, if the RAM is fully inserted, you should be able to see the gold contacts clearly.

Dankad

10-12-2016, 09:22 PM #8

Yes, if the RAM is fully inserted, you should be able to see the gold contacts clearly.

Nynhow
Member

199

10-14-2016, 01:13 AM

Okay sometimes on a MOBO there is 1 on each side of the slot. Open both and push evenly onto both sides

Nynhow

10-14-2016, 01:13 AM #9

Okay sometimes on a MOBO there is 1 on each side of the slot. Open both and push evenly onto both sides

krishan8
Junior Member

10-14-2016, 08:43 AM

#10

Occasionally it doesn't make sense, so enter the BIOS and see if it's present

krishan8

10-14-2016, 08:43 AM #10

Occasionally it doesn't make sense, so enter the BIOS and see if it's present

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