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MY COMPUTER SPECS:
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PC Model
Packard Bell iMedia 3082
http://support.packardbell.com/uk/item/index.php?pn=P842017801&g=1400MOTHERBOARD:
Cooper PDI (P4R800VM)
http://support.packardbell.com/uk/item/index.php?i=spec_cooper&ppn=P842017801Intel P4 2.8GHz
Cooper PDI (P4R800VM):
Currently Installed: 2x Infineon 256 MB DDR400 CL3
2x DDR400 SDRAM Dual Channel Support Slots
Ati 9100 IGP onboard graphics:
16 MB to 128 MB of main memory configurable as display memory
120GB ATA HDD
20GB ATA HDD
DVD-RW
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Hi
I recently bought 2 of these Transcend DDR400 RAM modules from Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1GB-1G-PC-3200-DDR-400-DDR-400Mhz-MEMORY-RAM-MODULE-NEW_W0QQitemZ290359993851QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_ComputerComponents_MemoryRAM_JN?hash=item439acde5fbAnother site that sells them:
http://www.memoryc.com/computermemory/ddrram/1gbtranscendpc3200cl3desktop.htmlI even did a Crucial Scan to check if they would be compatible:
http://www.crucial.com/uk/systemscanner/viewscanbyid.aspx?id=A41777D931D926C3They seemed perfectly compatible with my computer, being:
+DDR400
+Low Density (64 x 8)
+ CL3
+ and Branded too.
I installed them, taking extra care about static discharge, I didn't push them too hard into the sockets, took out the power socket beforehand and STILL i got problems.
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PROBLEM:
My monitor just remains BLANK, with the Computer booting *apparently* as normal. It looks as if there's no signal being sent through the VGA port.
When I reinstall my old 256MB everything works perfectly and my Monitor is up and running again
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~I was thinking maybe it has something to do with myPower Supply Unit, i mean after all, i do have 2 Hard Drives installed. I doubt this very much though bcos I have an ATX400 400watt PSU. That should provide plenty
[[## Could this be a power issue? ##]]
~OR it could be that the system isn't recognising the memory for some reason and hence the 125MB integrated onboard graphics chipset hasn't enough memory to function?
[[## If so, why is my pc not detecting the RAM memories? and how to resolve? ##]]
~Im thinking maybe theres a bad BIOS setting eg voltage. I DO have a graphics card lying around -
[[## could installing my graphics card give me access to BIOS settings? Could it be a BIOS issue? ##]]
The RAM modules look like they're in perfect condition, arrived in very nice padded packaging (although in a plastic sealing bag rather than antistatic foil, but I doubt this is highly unusual), so I doubt they're damaged.
I don't know everything about computers so please break it down for me! and PLEASE ANSWER ALL 3 POINTS.
THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH.
