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    Issue with upgrading my RAM

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Manyface, Feb 26, 2013.

  1. Manyface

    Manyface Newbie

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    So I want to upgrade my RAM in my m11x R1. I have two slots with two 2gbs were, but when I put in two 4gbs my computer starts up with only a black screen.

    The 4gb RAM i'm using are 4GB DDR3-1065 SODIMM
     
    Manyface, Feb 26, 2013
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  2. un4tural

    un4tural Notebook Evangelist

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    what do you mean by black screen? does it go past bios checks?

    most likely one of the sticks is faulty, try starting with one of them inside a slot at a time see if any single bone works.

    can also try running diagnostics (hit f12 to select boot device, diagnostics is in the list, mighty useful feature alienware added as i keep "misplacing" my hiren's boot flash drive)
     
    un4tural, Feb 28, 2013
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  3. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Do you have the full specs on those memory sticks?
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Mar 5, 2013
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