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    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by stan4321, Mar 24, 2009.

  1. stan4321

    stan4321 Newbie

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    I got 4gb for my m5550 and when i put it in when my computer goes on desktop and usually crashes and resets. I also updated my BIOS but it still doesnt work still crashes and resets. :mad: :mad:
     
    stan4321, Mar 24, 2009
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    kobe Notebook Virtuoso

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    1. Are you using the right RAM?
    2. Is the RAM properly seated in the slot?
    3. Did this problem occur even before the RAM change?
     
    kobe, Mar 24, 2009
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    stan4321 Newbie

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    yes
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    And the 2gb works perfectly alone but when i put in the other 2gb it starts crashing
     
    stan4321, Mar 24, 2009
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    kobe Notebook Virtuoso

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    Run a memory test on the 2gb by itself. Maybe that's causing the crashing. Maybe it's bad ram.
     
    kobe, Mar 24, 2009
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    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    yeah. have you tried both 2GB sticks separately?
     
    whizzo, Mar 24, 2009
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