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    Medion MD 96290 (WIM2160) RAM upgrade.

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by The_Meadows, Jan 12, 2009.

  1. The_Meadows

    The_Meadows Newbie

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    I recently tried to upgrade my laptop RAM from 2 x 1GB to 3GB.
    I ran a memory test on crucial and here are my results:

    * Maximum Memory Capacity: 3145728 MB
    * Currently Installed Memory: 2048 MB
    * Available Memory Slots: 0
    * Number of Banks: 2
    * Dual Channel Support: N.A.
    * CPU Manufacturer: GenuineIntel
    * CPU Family: Genuine Intel(R) CPU T2130 @ 1.86GHz Model 14, Stepping 12
    * CPU Speed: 1866 MHz

    The test shows that my laptop is capable of taking 3GB.
    However, when i inserted 2 new RAM sticks, of 1GB and 2GB, i turned my laptop back on, and only a black screen was present and nothing changed. Not even windows vista boot or Medion startup.

    Anyone have any ideas what may be the problem? And if theres a solution to it.
     
    The_Meadows, Jan 12, 2009
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  2. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    try putting the two 1Gb memory cards back into your laptop.
    Go to medion's website and see if their is a new bios revision for your system. If there is a new bios revision, you should update your bios.
    After updating the bios, try installing the 2Gb and the 1Gb card again and see if it is recognized.

    Good luck,

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Jan 12, 2009
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  3. Michel.K

    Michel.K 167WAISIQ

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    Try with only the 2GB stick inside. And do as K-TRON told you.

    But if you had 2x1GB before, why did you buy another 1GB stick besides the 2GB stick?
     
    Michel.K, Jan 12, 2009
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    I have the new Bios and still no change.
    Also, i bought another 1GB stick to be sure it was compatible with the 2GB i bought.
    I have noticed, if i put just one of the 1gb sticks in, it works. Likewise with just a 2gb stick.
    But not combined. :(
     
    The_Meadows, Jan 12, 2009
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