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    Dell D600 - problem recognising new RAM

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by dbd, Jun 4, 2007.

  1. dbd

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    Hi,

    My work computer is a Dell D600 laptop, currently running 512MB of PC2700 RAM (2 x 256), with a maximum capacity of 2GB.

    I've just tried to install a PC2700 1GB module, but the machine doesn't like it. It won't boot, it simply sits there with the caps lock indicator flashing.

    I also tried it with one of the existing 256's as well as the 1GB - again just flashing. I reinstalled both 256's and it's happy again.

    Any ideas as to why the 1GB won't work??

    Background -
    The spec sheet states that the machine takes PC2100 RAM, but I've read online that running PC2700 should work, and as I said, it currently has PC2700 in it. The spec sheet also says that it will take a 1GB stick.

    Thanks for your help.
     
    dbd, Jun 4, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You may need to update your BIOS. You might also have a bad piece of RAM.
     
    Greg, Jun 4, 2007
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  3. swarmer

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    You have the 1 gb stick in the first slot, right?
     
    swarmer, Jun 4, 2007
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  4. dbd

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    Hi S, slot A or slot B, neither work :confused:
     
    dbd, Jun 4, 2007
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