Windows fails to start following RAM modifications.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Windows fails to start following RAM modifications.

deathhawk666
Junior Member

03-27-2016, 02:56 AM

I possess a Dell 4GB 2RX8 PC3-10600S-9-10-F2 DDR3 and 1333MHz system. I wish to upgrade to a Samsung 2GB 1RX16 PC3L-12800S-11-13-C3 DDR3 and 1333MHz model. Yet, after changing the RAM, Windows fails to boot. The motherboard is an ACLU9/ACLU0 NM-A311. I’m unsure why this happens despite the compatibility appearing correct.

deathhawk666

03-27-2016, 02:56 AM #1

KnightKing51
Member

170

03-27-2016, 03:17 AM

Check if the RAM is correctly positioned. Have you attempted to remove and reinsert it?

KnightKing51

03-27-2016, 03:17 AM #2

Check if the RAM is correctly positioned. Have you attempted to remove and reinsert it?

Jax2704
Member

03-27-2016, 08:19 AM

The laptop performs various tasks such as running applications, accessing the internet, and storing data.

Jax2704

03-27-2016, 08:19 AM #3

The laptop performs various tasks such as running applications, accessing the internet, and storing data.

JustcallmeBank
Junior Member

03-27-2016, 10:38 AM

Your previous memory was a PC3L model using DDR3L, operating at a reduced voltage (1.35V) compared to the newer system (1.5V).

JustcallmeBank

03-27-2016, 10:38 AM #4

Your previous memory was a PC3L model using DDR3L, operating at a reduced voltage (1.35V) compared to the newer system (1.5V).

Tylercoco99
Member

114

03-29-2016, 02:05 PM

JEDEC requires DDR3L to support a voltage of 1.5 V

Tylercoco99

03-29-2016, 02:05 PM #5

JEDEC requires DDR3L to support a voltage of 1.5 V

flameblaze429
Junior Member

03-30-2016, 08:18 AM

However, if the system is built for DDR3L, it could struggle to provide sufficient voltage for DDR3 or may face compatibility issues in other ways.

flameblaze429

03-30-2016, 08:18 AM #6

However, if the system is built for DDR3L, it could struggle to provide sufficient voltage for DDR3 or may face compatibility issues in other ways.