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BulaNNNN
Junior Member
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01-10-2023, 02:11 AM
#1
Hey everyone! I wanted to upgrade my old ACER ASPIRE 5715 z. Swapped in an SSD and upgraded the RAM from 2 GB (1+1 DDR2 400) to 4 GB (2+2). I checked each RAM separately and they functioned fine, but when I tried connecting them together the PC would freeze and show a blue screen. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks a ton for your help!
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BulaNNNN
01-10-2023, 02:11 AM #1

Hey everyone! I wanted to upgrade my old ACER ASPIRE 5715 z. Swapped in an SSD and upgraded the RAM from 2 GB (1+1 DDR2 400) to 4 GB (2+2). I checked each RAM separately and they functioned fine, but when I tried connecting them together the PC would freeze and show a blue screen. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks a ton for your help!

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Sneakyginger8
Senior Member
580
01-12-2023, 02:23 AM
#2
The RAM sticks are from the same kit.
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Sneakyginger8
01-12-2023, 02:23 AM #2

The RAM sticks are from the same kit.

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Tyazoyd
Member
71
01-12-2023, 06:49 PM
#3
It might be that your CPU or motherboard doesn’t support 4GB of RAM, and searching online hasn’t turned up much information.
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Tyazoyd
01-12-2023, 06:49 PM #3

It might be that your CPU or motherboard doesn’t support 4GB of RAM, and searching online hasn’t turned up much information.

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swagwolf32
Member
61
01-14-2023, 03:50 AM
#4
I purchased them together, so they’re the same set. By the way, if I swap back the originals, everything functions fine. I also experimented with two different kits, wondering perhaps one was faulty. It’s confusing… The BIOS seems to recognize it, but Windows won’t boot.
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swagwolf32
01-14-2023, 03:50 AM #4

I purchased them together, so they’re the same set. By the way, if I swap back the originals, everything functions fine. I also experimented with two different kits, wondering perhaps one was faulty. It’s confusing… The BIOS seems to recognize it, but Windows won’t boot.

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Tautgroundhog7
Member
62
01-21-2023, 05:32 AM
#5
I'm looking forward to a more recent CPU. Perhaps once it's installed, the RAM will be recognized properly?
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Tautgroundhog7
01-21-2023, 05:32 AM #5

I'm looking forward to a more recent CPU. Perhaps once it's installed, the RAM will be recognized properly?

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KawiianMili
Posting Freak
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01-21-2023, 01:21 PM
#6
Some online sources suggest updating the BIOS might be the issue. Could that be the cause? Thank you. I'm hoping for a more recent CPU; perhaps once it's upgraded, the RAM will be recognized properly?
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KawiianMili
01-21-2023, 01:21 PM #6

Some online sources suggest updating the BIOS might be the issue. Could that be the cause? Thank you. I'm hoping for a more recent CPU; perhaps once it's upgraded, the RAM will be recognized properly?

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Un0wn
Junior Member
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01-21-2023, 06:36 PM
#7
It's possible if the CPU isn't working correctly, especially with modern motherboards that include a north bridge chipset handling memory. The CPU itself doesn't manage memory controllers—it relies on the chipset. Are there any BIOS updates for your motherboard?
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Un0wn
01-21-2023, 06:36 PM #7

It's possible if the CPU isn't working correctly, especially with modern motherboards that include a north bridge chipset handling memory. The CPU itself doesn't manage memory controllers—it relies on the chipset. Are there any BIOS updates for your motherboard?

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darknesshitsme
Junior Member
15
01-22-2023, 08:21 PM
#8
I still don't see any changes after updating the BIOS
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darknesshitsme
01-22-2023, 08:21 PM #8

I still don't see any changes after updating the BIOS

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TheCCSampson
Member
70
01-26-2023, 07:03 PM
#9
Yes, a USB flash drive can be used to install Windows 10 or Linux and test boot options.
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TheCCSampson
01-26-2023, 07:03 PM #9

Yes, a USB flash drive can be used to install Windows 10 or Linux and test boot options.

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velocity0621
Member
58
02-02-2023, 02:57 AM
#10
I downloaded Windows 7. Before that, I had Windows 10 and faced the same issue. The older setup with 1+1 RAM works fine, but using two at once doesn’t. (Two plus two doesn’t work.) I’m really worried.
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velocity0621
02-02-2023, 02:57 AM #10

I downloaded Windows 7. Before that, I had Windows 10 and faced the same issue. The older setup with 1+1 RAM works fine, but using two at once doesn’t. (Two plus two doesn’t work.) I’m really worried.