Computer newbies: RAM install

Re: RAM install

The memory module should have a notch on the bottom. Just line up the notch with the corresponding slot. It will not seat unless the slots are aligned properly.
Be sure to read the instructions on handling the module. Ground yourself by touching some unpainted part of the case, in order to avoid damage from static electricity.
Hope this helps.

Re: In addition to Ernie. . .

Coryphaeus,

Sorry... But DO Not leave power cord attached on ATX M/B.

ATX M/Bs' stay hot, pressing the power button sends a signal to the P/S thur the M/B. The AT M/B's used a switch to power up, these you left pluged in for grounding.

See.
http://www.pcguide.com/ref/power/sup/funcSoftPower-c.html

Bill

Not coarse, just a good share

Coryphaeus,

Pluging in just components I won't disagree.
Static is the number one killer of components.

Couple of my stations do not have anit-static mats and you've given me a good solution for grounding these systems.

Thanks

Bill
.

(NT) I like to use cotton gloves

Re: RAM install

With Computer off, remove screws on cover of cabinet. Earth yourself by using an antistatic strap of by resting you arm/wrist against the inner frame of the computer case (unpainted surface). Locate memory slots, if adding to an empy slot, make sure largest memory stick is first in line. If you need to remove memory stick, locate the locking clips that hold the stick in place, carefully pry the clips away from edges of memory stick (should not take too much effort) place new stick into slot facing the same way as the other memory stick. There should be a slot to guide you any way. This is called "Non Confusing connection". carefully press the stick home and push the lockin clips back to their original position or toward the edge of the stick. Never Force computer components. Turn on computer to ensure the new memory is accepted, this should show on the boot cycle, (black and white screen) "Checking Memory" or "Testing Memory". you may have to reboot to see this if you monitor takes a while to "warm up".

Good Luck

RAM install

First and most important thing to do is deactivate or turn off the switch on the back of your unit.(tower or
computer). Secondly, make sure that you unplug the power cord that goes into your computer,which will have a female end with usually 3 slots.
Make sure that you will not cause any type of static electricity when you take the case off!!! This is why the computer parts come shipped or packaged in anti-static wrap or pouch of somesort. You can achieve this by not standing on a carpet even with sneakers or footware that may cause static, as it may ruin your memory by magnetizing the memory sticks.
If you have a computer that requires RAM Parity, which means you have to install 2 sticks that are equivilent in MB or it will not function, you will have to find some, it is usually in older computers. If it takes normal pc100 or pc133 RAM all you have to do is insert it into the slot next to your existing RAM and next time you start it, the computer should pick it up with plug and play, you have to do nothing, it will do it itself.
Make sure your RAM is not mixed with 1 of say, SD RAM and you want DDR Ram, you cannot mix the 2 they have to be either one type or another but not mixed in most cases. The motherboard should have the type of RAM it has marked next to the memory stick slots,if not remove the existing RAM and determine what type it is.
When you restart it again, go into your BIOS, by pushing delete when it boots up, then simply change the speed of the RAM . ex. 100/100, 100/133,etc.
You shouldn't have to do this last step. You will know when you try it out weather it is properly working or not on your last reboot. Good luck and don't get excited, it is nothing that anybody could charge you lots of money when you just need RAM installed if you encounter any diffecult situations. Have a Great Day, and Happy New Year !!!!

RAM Is A Hardware Issue...

by Grif Thomas  - 7/25/08 5:06 PM

..and requires no software to be installed. As such, it doesn't matter what type of user account you have.. Shut down the computer, open up the case, press the appropriate RAM module into the appropriate slot, restart the computer, and you're ready to go.

Hope this helps.

Grif