[ngms72]

so i have a hp zt3250us that I got for free... HD died so i got a new one and got some more ram... its a intel 855 chipset so i kno tht it can handle 2gb of ram, but it wont boot when i put in 1 1gb stick or 2 1gb sticks... i've checked for bios updates and chipset drivers, but no luck... and yes it is the right kind of ram... any ideas??????

 

[A Russian :D]

could it be the HD?

 

[hiiyah777]

Does it work with your new drive and the old RAM?

 

[bumsoil]

what OS, ram, etc....

 

[ngms72]

well it works with 2x 512mb stick 1x 512mb but no 1gb stick... im running xp pro, slightly tweaked, but not too much... and the hard drive is great( just bought it cuz the old trashiba drive died)

 

[IEATFISH]

Make sure your ram voltage is set right. Does it do anything when you turn it on? Fans, lights, beeps, etc.?

 

[hiiyah777]

I would suspect problems with the RAM, consider exchanging them from the manufacturer. They may be bad sticks.

 

[ngms72]

lol... it runs a stock hp bios(laughs) there is no voltage settings... when i put 1 or 2 of the 1gb sticks in i get power light but no screen

 

[ngms72]

Quote:

Originally Posted by hiiyah777 I would suspect problems with the RAM, consider exchanging them from the manufacturer. They may be bad sticks.

but u think both would be bad?

 

[ericeod]

The intel chipset had issues with certain density ram modules. So that might be your problem with the ram.

 

[IEATFISH]

Make sure all your power connectors are attached right inside the case.

Are you sure there is not any way to adjust RAM voltage? I know that with my board, the default setting was not enough (1.8) for my ram. I needed around 2.0-2.1.

 

[ngms72]

nope no way to adjust to voltage...

what is I got a diff bios but still a bios for the 855 chipset?

 

[IEATFISH]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ngms72 what is I got a diff bios but still a bios for the 855 chipset?

Huh?

 

[ericeod]

According to Crucial's website, this ram is compatible:
http://www.crucial.com/store/listpar...ion%20zt3350us

Quote:

Part #: CT405151 • DDR PC2700 • CL=2.5 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR333 • 2.5V • 128Meg x 64

How do the modules you have compare spec wise?

 

[ngms72]

what if i got a different bios for another comp tht uses a 855 chipset

 

[ericeod]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ngms72 what if i got a different bios for another comp tht uses a 855 chipset

It wont work, especially on a laptop motherboard. I've done it before on OEM boards built by ASUS, but they still have problems running right. Besides, it isnt a bios issue, its a compatibility issue.

 

[ngms72]

well the only difference between old and new is the size... same mhz and all

 

[ngms72]

honestly the person hu gives me an answer to fix this problem will get $10!!!

 

[intekmdma]

just go to the store and keep buying the correct ram till it works. it's a compatibility issue. your unit is picky