My PC specs are: ECS K7S5A Motherboard http://www.ecsusa.com/products/k7s5a.html Amd Athlon Xp 1700+ (it can do 1100mhz or 1500mhz on 133mhz fsb) Nvidia Graphics card fx 5500 Windows XP Pro. Compaq MV520 Monitor Onboard Sound Verizon Internet Verizon Internet Security Suite(package anti. vir etc) I am upgrading my systems memory to 1.gb (1024 mb) Ddr 2100 ram from 394 mb pc 133 sdram. (256+128mb)(mother board supports ddr). I got the package today , i open my PC. I take out the old ram(whats installed atm) i match nothces with my new ram , plug in power source . PC boots but no display. How can i get display? Pls help. Thank you.
Make sure that any jumper settings are set correctly to change RAM type, and also try clearing your CMOS.
Hello, thanks for replying. Where can i find jumper settings? Cmos? and what would be the correct settijng's?
You should be able to find the jumper settings in the motherboard manual. That should also give you the correct settings.
the CMOS you clear through the bios, DONT TOUCH THE BATTERY! which holds it, or it can basically ruin your mobo
No removing the battery is a very common problem solver. In the BIOS all you can do is reset to defaults. Pull the battery out for a few minutes and then put it back in. Just make sure you know what your settings were before you take out the battery, so you can reset them. Just make sure the computer is off and unplugged.
Could be 1 of 3 problems 1-bad or unoficially supported RAM 2-graphics card not seated in slot properly 3-RAM not seated properly You should check these first although number 1 is unlikely it is possible, go to the manufacturers site and check RAM support list. hope this helps!
I think its as simple as a inproperly seated stick of ram (as stated above). My computer did the same thing so i pulled it out and put it back in to make sure it was snug and it worked.
