Give your system memory a good kick!
For those who has the URGE to upgrade their motherboard with a bucket of 16GB~24GB Memory, then be prepare to follow these guidelines if you have any problems with your system motherboard / memory. However, if you don’t know what you are doing, please STOP and consult your problems with a professional.
Now, just before starting, you will need to check your system for any ‘misreading’. For example, my motherboard has 24GB DDR3 Memory and it will only recognize ‘16 GB DDR3’ from the system. So, what is the initial basic? Check the system and allow BIOS & Hardware to recognize all available memory (on-board).
Notes: for your own safety and avoiding hardware failure (ESD), some of the procedure will require you to wear ‘Anti-Static Wrist Strap’. But, if you’re living within the UK, please consider buying a PSU that provides a switch (ON/OFF). After that, you must connect it with a 3 pin socket through the wall. However, please use a universal plug and snip the ‘Blue & Brown’ wiring. They are not required! Also, for better safety, please buy this: LINDY Anti-Static Service Kit. They will provide everything for you!
Brown – LIVE
Blue – NEUTRAL
Green/Yellow – EARTH
When you are using this procedure, please ensure that your PSU and Wall are switched off (if the wall has a switch). But, don’t worry about your components. Everything will be EARTH once you ground everything.
1.] When upgrading / applying more memory for your system, please clip them into place and firmly check for loose ends. If you don’t, then your bios / system will not recognize it. However, if these problems still persist, please consider looking at ‘Memtest86’ and analyze your memory for errors.
http://www.memtest.org/
From experience, you will need to check your motherboard and make sure it’s compatible with your system. But, if your DDR memories that is registered / qualified, then there shouldn’t be problems, for example: ‘system errors, bsod (Blue Screen Of Death), crashes and system instability.’
2.] Check your version of Windows XP & Windows 7. Most of you should know the basic just before building a PC or buying more memory for your system!
* = “24GB ~ 128 GB”
Windows 7 / XP Professional (32bit) – 4GB Max
Windows XP Professional (64bit) – 24GB*
Windows 7: Home Basic (x64) – 8GB
Windows 7: Home Premium (x64) – 16GB
Windows 7: Professional (x64) – 24GB*
Windows 7: Enterprise (x64) – 24GB*
Windows 7: Ultimate (x64) – 24GB*
3.] From your desktop (operating system), you will need to deselect “Maximum Memory.” This process can be done by going through: ‘Start >> Run >> Type: Msconfig >> BOOT.INI >> Advance Options. Nevertheless, if it isn’t being selected, you will have to check your Bios configuration. However, please be aware that your motherboard may not support ‘memory remapping’ feature.
Notes: modern motherboard, such as ASUS / MSI / Gigabyte will automatically allocate your memory and managed them at full capacity. But, for specific motherboard, such as ASUS, some of their models will require you to press a button, which is normally described as: ‘Memory OK.’
4.] For those who already have a fully – built system and willing to upgrade their ‘slots’ with another bucket of memory, then check your hardware ‘Bios’ revision. Most of the next generations: DDR3 Memory will require new updates / bios revision. But, to keep everything simple when it comes to update (dead easy for everyone), please consider buying ASUS motherboard only! Their qualities are robust and easy to maintain.
Notes: for beginners, PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK your motherboard’s Model / Serial Number! After that, just use EZ-Flash + USB Stick (Tools Provided by ASUS at Boot-up) and update your BIOS safely. However, please stay away from their ‘Windows Update’ procedure. It’s NOT safe to ‘Flash’ your bios directly from Windows! Although, if you don’t want to listen and perform this procedure, then bang yourself against the wall for being an idiot.
How To Flash Safely: ASUS Bios Update
Finally, here my 1st CLASS advice: don’t buy memories from a ‘second – hand’ user. Most of them will never EARTH their body / hands when touching their equipment / components. Therefore, you must always buy memories / parts from registered retailer or directly from a company (Registered Estore). This is because, if it turns out faulty, then you can always send it back for replacement (RMA). Also, here is something you should always ASK if you want to buy ‘second – hand’ equipment: ‘How do you earth yourself?’ If the seller didn’t answer this question correctly, then I would advise you to walk away and leave it.
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