What could be going wrong with your recent RAM installation?
What could be going wrong with your recent RAM installation?
Which brand and model number are visible on the "new" RAM modules you received from your friend? What details can be identified from the stick. Are these four units essentially the same in terms of brand and model? Which motherboard brand is being referred to?
BIOS configurations are usually the first thing to check when troubleshooting. Consider performing a 2x8 test using the updated configuration in identical slots as before. If you cannot access it after several reboots, reset the BIOS with a jumper and attempt again. If that fails, revert to the previous setup to confirm functionality. Once you successfully enter the BIOS with the new configuration, verify there are no XMP settings enabled until a clean boot is achieved.
Every motherboard comes with a pre-vetted selection of memory and SSD testing kits. I avoid purchasing anything not included in that list. I can't afford to risk buying DDR5 without certainty it functions properly. I recently purchased two 32GB sticks at 6000MT, which were confirmed on the list, so I trust they passed testing. Your kit might not be part of the approved set. Not every memory module performs reliably. Remove the kits and inspect the contacts with an eraser. Check for dust in the slots; if present, clean and reinsert. Review your BIOS settings and adjust to a slower speed. Experiment with similar-looking kits on the same channel to find matches from the same kit. Apply the same BIOS if possible, though some won't allow overwriting a "working" configuration.