Windows 10: Trying to upgrade from 8GB to 16GB - won't boot at 16GB

I downloaded the Win7 64-bit chipset and installed that. Then rebooted with my old RAM - no erros or problems.

Tried a new 4GB chip in slot 1 with all others empty. This time it got as far as displaying 1018MB OK and halted.

Rebooted with old RAM - again no issues.

 

What this is all boiling down in my mind is problems with the motherboard itself but quite hard to fully determine that. If the original RAM makes the computer work properly there may be no choice to using as purchased. I have seen computers where not all of the RAM slots worked.

 

I think we do have to acknowledge that the Crucial 4GB sticks, which are listed by them as compatible, are all 1.35v volts not 1.5v.

 

I recently got 2 x 8GB modules from Crucial and according to their data, they will work in either 1.5V or 1.35V mode depending upon the motherboard.

 

Within the BIOS, look for the Reset option. It may be named Reset to default, Load factory defaults, Clear BIOS settings, Load setup defaults, or something similar.
Select it with your arrow keys, press Enter, and confirm the operation. Your BIOS will now use its default settings – if you’ve changed any BIOS settings in the past, you’ll have to change them again.

 

This worked for me once servicing a client's computer:

-remove all rams form the slots
-turn on the computer and wait for the BIOS alert beeps (takes 3 to 40 seconds depending on the machine)
-if there are no beeps, wait 30 seconds at least
-turn off the computer
-replace the ram DIMMs in their respective position
-turn on the computer (it should work at this point)

Although the troubleshooting is a little primitive it might work

 

Thanks. I have done that more than once but it didn't help.

 

That's an interesting suggestion. This is my "work" computer but I'll give that a try when I get a chance.

 

Thanks anyway but that didn't help. I got one long continuous beep of "protest" which I allowed to continue for over 30 seconds and then tried to reboot with the new RAM with the same result.

I have been told by the store that they have double-sided (low density) RAM in stock which they say should work for me so that's my next step.

Thank you everyone for your suggestions. *Smile

 

Sorry we couldn't be of more help with this. Good luck - let us know how it goes! *Smile

 

You said you have the option to trade the ram in for another set. As a last resort see if they have any G Skill ram DDR3-1333 @1.5V timings of 9-9-9-24 2T. That should run in any rig. If that won't work, I would have to hazard a guess you have a Motherboard problem, and it will only use 2 GB sticks. I know the specs say different, but 3 sets of ram not working would say otherwise.

 

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I'll do that.

They are suggesting G.SKILL Value Series 4GB DDR3 1333MHz Desktop Memory (F3-10600CL9S-4GBNT)

 

That sounds good to me. Your specs sound very close to this DDR3 RAM Compatibility with Intel H57 motherboard i5-650 - G.SKILL TECH FORUM

 

Yes, except mine is an i3 instead of an i5.

 

Right, which makes no difference. But that ram is pretty much the same and the board has the same chipset, so what the store suggested should work. But, see if they have a 16GB kit.