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Old December 11, 2008, 03:48 PM
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So I got my ram today. popped it in and started up. i put the install disk in and it went to windows loading files but it froze. after this it was just consient freezing, when in my bios, i can move around for a bit but then it freezes. im not sure whats wrong.
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Old December 11, 2008, 04:19 PM
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no1 can help me?
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Old December 11, 2008, 04:20 PM
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So it doesn't get past the BIOS?

If it does, try running a memtest, your ram might be defective.
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Step 1. Enter BIOS, enter correct memory voltage and timings. If it's DDR2 ram, it should be 2.0-2.1V. Factory motherboard default is 1.8V, which is not enough to run a lot of memory.

Step 2. run memtest+ to make sure memory is good before trying to load OS.
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well noq it doeant display anything.
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Old December 11, 2008, 04:29 PM
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iv connected everything except the case usb,audio, and some HDR cable.
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Old December 11, 2008, 04:31 PM
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alright it booted up. im going to try what u guys said.
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Old December 11, 2008, 04:32 PM
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Now comes the fun part. Disconnect everything except CPU,1 stick of RAM, and GPU. See if you can get into the BIOS. If you can, make the adjustments to your memory.

Edit: ninja'ed. Go back to step 1 above.

Edit 2: if you have further problems, post your build parts so we know what we're dealing with.
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Old December 11, 2008, 04:34 PM
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alright. im in the bios. now where do i go? sorry this is my first custom pc so i dont know much.
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Old December 11, 2008, 04:35 PM
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You're looking for memory voltage and timings. What mobo?
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