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Upgrading RAM on a 4550, problem
So my computer came with 512MB RAM pc2700, a few days ago I bought a Kingston 512MB PC2700 184-Pin DIMM chip, bumping my comp up to the max of 1GB RAM. Installation was a breeze, and bios and windows recognized the chip with no problems. Comp is running REALLY fast.
However, there is one problem. Whenever I try to run defrag or norton's optimization, I get this weird blue screen that says something like "Physical memory dumping". I shut down, restart, and the comp is fine again...until I try to defrag again.
Anyone know what's going on? Thanks
Matt
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Ehh, oh well guess it was too good to be true. Only cost 69.99. Well, got it at circuit city, they seem really good about returning stuff, so I'm sure I'll have no problem. Guess I'll have to wait a bit before I can order the real stuff. Should I get Crucial, or just chalk it up and buy from Dell directly?
Buying from Dell over Crucial should ONLY be done IF Dell is cheaper, otherwise buy from Crucial.- Ehh, oh well guess it was too good to be true. Only cost 69.99. Well, got it at circuit city, they seem really good about returning stuff, so I'm sure I'll have no problem. Guess I'll have to wait a bit before I can order the real stuff. Should I get Crucial, or just chalk it up and buy from Dell directly?
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Posted October 13th, 2003 21:00
mkm1998.
Sorry, it's not good news, ValueRam has had problems when used in Dell systems, because they are very picky on the type of ram that's installed, having a D/4550 I know this from experience. I've found that ram from www.crucial.com has always worked well in a Dell, plus it has freeS&H and a lifetime guarantee, just use their memory selector.
Return the ValueRam to where you purchased it. Also, I did not see your system model in the title until after I posted.
Bev.
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Posted October 13th, 2003 22:00
mkm1998.
Crucial, beause of the lifetime guarantee.
Bev.
When it rains, it pours. It gets worse...
So I took out the RAM, bios updated itself and everything.....well defragging STILL gets this memory dump error. Picked a recovery date before installing the RAM and I still get the message.
What the heck is going on? I can't find a full recovery cd in with my dell stuff, so I have no clue what to do. Help!
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Posted October 14th, 2003 00:00
mkm1998.
See if starting the computer by Using the Last Known Good Configuration Feature in Windows XP can help
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307852&Product=winxp
The recovery disk is labeled by Dell "Operating system Reinstallation CD" I hope that you received one with the computer.
Bev.
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Posted October 13th, 2003 20:00
mkm1998.
Is the memory you installed, a Kingston ValueRam module?
Also, it does help if the model of system is posted.
Bev.