Added ram, now no screen?

trev3813 · 10-29-2008, 10:28 PM

I got this computer threw my fathers co-worker, who said he tried to install more memory, when i received it, it had no ram. i stuck 1 stick of 512mb ram into the bottom slot, and it starts up, but the screen stays in "sleep" mode. Any help?

**Cromewell** · 10-29-2008, 10:33 PM

Do the simple things like making sure that it is connected, testing the monitor on another computer, and that sort of thing first.

Does the computer beep at all when you power it on? If it does more than 1 quick beep then it is an error code that will tell you what is wrong.

If you have a spare video card or can take one temporarily from another computer use it to test if it works.

PC eye · 10-29-2008, 10:36 PM

You may have installed the single stick in the wrong slot like #1 instead of #0 or B instead of A depending on how the slots are identified and how many. Most systems require one specific dimm slot be populated if only one dimm is installed.

Is that the HP model in your sig or a different system altogether? The support site generally provides an online manual and likely quick setup guide with photos that will show just how memory should be installed for a particular model.

trev3813 · 10-29-2008, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PC eye

You may have installed the single stick in the wrong slot like #1 instead of #0 or B instead of A depending on how the slots are identified and how many. Most systems require one specific dimm slot be populated if only one dimm is installed.

Is that the HP model in your sig or a different system altogether? The support site generally provides an online manual and likely quick setup guide with photos that will show just how memory should be installed for a particular model.

Umm, im kinda a computer noob, i know alot abotu computers in general, but i don't know about 1 0 or A B. And yes, the computer in my sig.

trev3813 · 10-29-2008, 10:38 PM

Screen works perfect, had a older win 98 working on it earlier, When the 1 stick of ram is on the bottom slot, no beeps. if i switch it, (after i power down and unplug) and switch to the top slot, it beeps every say about 5 seconds. I do not have another video card, this one has on board too. Thanks for the quick reply, i'd love to get this computer going to i can use it

PC eye · 10-29-2008, 11:08 PM

Great! The manuals for that model are seen at http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/m...os=228&lang=en&

The upgrading and servicing guide shows that if a blank screen is seen the memory is either installed in the wrong slot(as you heard with the beeps) or the wrong type of DDR memory. You likely have the wrong type not sounding an alarm like you heard with the other slots.

Some of the older systems ran single sided dimms not seeing IC chips on both sides. If you have a dual sided seeing chips on both sides that is the likely problem. Note if RIMM not DDR memory is the type all slots have to see a module installed for that type of memory. Since you have DDR memory it's likely the wrong type or speed not supported.

trev3813 · 10-29-2008, 11:21 PM

Couple of pics from the inside and ram. So what should i do to fix the problem?

PC eye · 10-29-2008, 11:40 PM

The information on the dimm is blurred out while looking over the specifications to see what DDR memory is compatible and supported is the first step. But with the A + B dimm slots you can see where the A + B or 0 + 1 comes in with the A slot being the primary since only two slots are on that model board. Look for the marking on the board next to the slot.

The specifications show 2gb max of PC3200 with both slots populated when HP shipped those seeing two 256mb dimms. Apparently you will need a second dimm since both slots just like with RIMM memory have to be populated from what I gather at http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...roduct=1152514

There wasn't any immediate information seen on a requirement for single sided dimms. But that was seen at times on various older prebuilds. Having both slots filled seems to be the requirement. But what is the memory you have there? If DDR266 or 333 being PC2100 or PC2600 it won't work.

trev3813 · 10-29-2008, 11:52 PM

Would this work?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820141413

PC eye · 10-30-2008, 12:13 AM

I don't see any problem since I didn't run into any single sided requirement. That was the main concern while not seen for some time now. The memory is the correct speed supported and should go right in and work for you.

10-29-2008, 10:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
trev3813 New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 24	Added ram, now no screen? I got this computer threw my fathers co-worker, who said he tried to install more memory, when i received it, it had no ram. i stuck 1 stick of 512mb ram into the bottom slot, and it starts up, but the screen stays in "sleep" mode. Any help? __________________ Hp Pavilion A1203w 40 Gb Hdd 512mb Ram Sempron 3000+ 1.8 GHz:

10-29-2008, 10:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cromewell Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Age: 26 Posts: 11,802	Do the simple things like making sure that it is connected, testing the monitor on another computer, and that sort of thing first. Does the computer beep at all when you power it on? If it does more than 1 quick beep then it is an error code that will tell you what is wrong. If you have a spare video card or can take one temporarily from another computer use it to test if it works. __________________ You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til ya understand who's in command here. www.userfriendly.org

10-29-2008, 10:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
trev3813 New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 24	Screen works perfect, had a older win 98 working on it earlier, When the 1 stick of ram is on the bottom slot, no beeps. if i switch it, (after i power down and unplug) and switch to the top slot, it beeps every say about 5 seconds. I do not have another video card, this one has on board too. Thanks for the quick reply, i'd love to get this computer going to i can use it __________________ Hp Pavilion A1203w 40 Gb Hdd 512mb Ram Sempron 3000+ 1.8 GHz:

10-29-2008, 11:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
trev3813 New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 24	Couple of pics from the inside and ram. So what should i do to fix the problem? __________________ Hp Pavilion A1203w 40 Gb Hdd 512mb Ram Sempron 3000+ 1.8 GHz:

10-29-2008, 11:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
trev3813 New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 24	Would this work? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820141413 __________________ Hp Pavilion A1203w 40 Gb Hdd 512mb Ram Sempron 3000+ 1.8 GHz:

10-29-2008, 10:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
PC eye banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 21,091	You may have installed the single stick in the wrong slot like #1 instead of #0 or B instead of A depending on how the slots are identified and how many. Most systems require one specific dimm slot be populated if only one dimm is installed. Is that the HP model in your sig or a different system altogether? The support site generally provides an online manual and likely quick setup guide with photos that will show just how memory should be installed for a particular model.

10-29-2008, 11:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
PC eye banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 21,091	Great! The manuals for that model are seen at http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/m...os=228&lang=en& The upgrading and servicing guide shows that if a blank screen is seen the memory is either installed in the wrong slot(as you heard with the beeps) or the wrong type of DDR memory. You likely have the wrong type not sounding an alarm like you heard with the other slots. Some of the older systems ran single sided dimms not seeing IC chips on both sides. If you have a dual sided seeing chips on both sides that is the likely problem. Note if RIMM not DDR memory is the type all slots have to see a module installed for that type of memory. Since you have DDR memory it's likely the wrong type or speed not supported.

10-29-2008, 11:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
PC eye banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 21,091	The information on the dimm is blurred out while looking over the specifications to see what DDR memory is compatible and supported is the first step. But with the A + B dimm slots you can see where the A + B or 0 + 1 comes in with the A slot being the primary since only two slots are on that model board. Look for the marking on the board next to the slot. The specifications show 2gb max of PC3200 with both slots populated when HP shipped those seeing two 256mb dimms. Apparently you will need a second dimm since both slots just like with RIMM memory have to be populated from what I gather at http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...roduct=1152514 There wasn't any immediate information seen on a requirement for single sided dimms. But that was seen at times on various older prebuilds. Having both slots filled seems to be the requirement. But what is the memory you have there? If DDR266 or 333 being PC2100 or PC2600 it won't work.

10-30-2008, 12:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
PC eye banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 21,091	I don't see any problem since I didn't run into any single sided requirement. That was the main concern while not seen for some time now. The memory is the correct speed supported and should go right in and work for you.

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