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URGENT : NEW RAM Problem - 3 beeps and won't load

7 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/urgent-new-ram-problem-3-beeps-and-wont-load.164898/

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rachitsaran Original post #1
Oct 18, 2012 at 10:26 AM
NEED URGENT HELP as 7 days exchange is running out ...

Hi,

I just bought a Dynet 1 GB DDR2 667Mhz RAM from e-bay (*www.ebay.in/itm/271078072319?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_500wt_1156)

I already have 1GB Dynet DDR2 667MHZ RAM installed and hence, sought out to buy the exact same RAM as I had read that mixing RAMS causes unwanted problems.

Well, cutting to the chase, I tried installing the RAM yesterday. No Luck. 3 Long beeps and nothing. Won't even load to BIOS. So, I started mixing and matching RAMS and the slots ... Here are the outcomes:

Scenario 1 - 1 GB RAM only in any of the 2 slots:

The computer won't load if I put the new RAM in any of the 2 slots (DIMM0 or DIMM1) ... Both slots are rated at 1.8V and AFAIK the new RAM I bought is rated at 1.5V ... It should work ... but still 3 long beeps and nothing happens ...

The old RAM works if I put it in any of the 2 slots ...


Scenario 2 - 1 GB each in both slots:

Tried both combinations, New one in DIMM0 and old one in DIMM1; and New one in DIMM 1 and old one in DIMM 0, Still 3 long beeps and nothing happens ...

So, in the end, I am stuck with the old 1 GB RAM only ... the new one is defective I think, as its not running if I only install the new one in any of Slots ...

Also, I think I must say that the new RAM looks like a fake one as the old one has Dynet written on the module as well (on the body, that is ... not just the sticker) ... also the old one has a 3-D hologram which says Dynet ... Needless to say, the new RAM doesnt have these at all ... only a sticker and the hologram too is not of Dynet (its of some Mukesh or some BS)

NEED URGENT HELP as 7 days exchange is running out ...


*** Will post Pics of both the RAMS if required ***
Also, the Mobo make slipped out of my mind ... will provide it in the evening ...
F
Oct 18, 2012 at 11:29 AM
Hi there i face same prob what i did is i have four ram slots in my desktop i plugin old ram in slot one and new ram in slot 3 and it works when iput new ram in slot 2 or 4 it was not working at all.
R
Oct 18, 2012 at 2:58 PM
Hi there i face same prob what i did is i have four ram slots in my desktop i plugin old ram in slot one and new ram in slot 3 and it works when iput new ram in slot 2 or 4 it was not working at all.

Well, I only have 2 slots in my Mobo ...
and the new RAM is not working on either of the slots ... so, I need some quick advice what to do ...
The old RAM is working on both slots ... (even though both the RAMS are pretty similar in their specs)
topgear
topgear #4
Oct 19, 2012 at 5:29 AM
post the ram pics and mobo mdel name/no. and are you sure you got a DDr2 ram module with 1.5v rating cause it's the volt rating for DDr3 ram not DDr2 and can you mention the e-bay seller/shop name.
doomgiver
Oct 19, 2012 at 5:42 AM
on most mobos, 3 beeps usually means RAM is not seated properly/no RAM installed/RAM is missing

Post mobo details, thats important.
msn
msn #6
Oct 19, 2012 at 7:02 AM
Could be faulty. Get the RAM Module replaced.
doomgiver
Oct 20, 2012 at 3:05 AM
^ lol, ebay