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    Memory question for M17x-R2

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Mazdaspeed_6, May 28, 2010.

  1. Mazdaspeed_6

    Mazdaspeed_6 Notebook Evangelist

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    My system came with Samsung 1333 8Gb memory. I installed Kingston HyperX 2x2gb Memory and it doesn't work. I'm using bios A05. Bios detects it but when I run Diagnostics and Memory test error. Windows don't boot up either. I installed HyperX on my M11x and it works fine. So anyone know why Kingston HyperX memory doesn't work with M17x-R2?
     
    Mazdaspeed_6, May 28, 2010
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  2. Mikoyan_UK

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    Is the Kingston on thier QVL?

    Have you tried one stick at a time and sees if it works?
     
    Mikoyan_UK, May 28, 2010
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    run memtest86 from a usb boot drive and see if it reports back any errors.
     
    Mandrake, May 28, 2010
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    I have the same problem. I increased the voltage in bios which helped but still have random BSODs and lockups.
     
    GadgetBoi, May 28, 2010
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  5. Mazdaspeed_6

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    I tried 1 stick at a time but no good. windows still don't boot up. Is the HyperX going to perform better than my Samsung? I wanted to install it and run some benches. I'll try memtest86 later. @Mikoyan_UK, not sure what you mean by QVL. I am a complete noob when It comes to memory.
     
    Mazdaspeed_6, May 28, 2010
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    sorry Quality Vendor List, as in does Dell say they officially support the memory?

    The memtest would be best bet like Mandrake said and then perhaps what Gadgetboi said.
     
    Mikoyan_UK, May 28, 2010
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    i Uped the DDR3 voltage to 1.6 and windows booted up. Going to run some benches. what is the best memory benchmarker out there?
     
    Mazdaspeed_6, May 28, 2010
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    Mikoyan_UK, May 28, 2010
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    thanks guys. I'm sticking with the 8gb. overclock is more stable.
     
    Mazdaspeed_6, May 28, 2010
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