Need help with ram, got blank screen when tried to start up

[GamerAj]

My computer has two ram slots filled with 512 mb each, I replaced 1 ram card with a two gb ram card and tried to start my computer after I plugged it in. All I got was a blank screen. I replaced the new card with my old one and my computer started up normally. Does anyone have any suggestions? I also can't enter bios, it is just blank.

 

[Kevork]

Hi,

We have a few possibilities but first try these two:

1) Verify that your motherboard can support up to 2 GB per slot.
2) The RAM You bought is defective; return it and purchase another one. I suggest 2 stick of one 1GB each.

 

[GamerAj]

Do you think those are the only two options? I know my mother board can support 4 gb of memory.

 

[Kevork]

No, its possible that your 2 GB stick is high density and in older motherboards high density can cause problems. I suggest you replace it with 2 sticks of 1GB each make sure your purchasing the correct cl cach.

 

[GamerAj]

Ok, thanks for your help.

 

[Tedster]

read my ram guide in the guides forum