First Time Power Up --- Something's Wrong --- I'm scared....

**Praetor** · 09-09-2006, 04:23 AM

In that case, you just simply plug it in, no extra power or anything to worry about

DavidWright05 · 09-09-2006, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Praetor

In that case, you just simply plug it in, no extra power or anything to worry about

yeah so it must be the RAM then huh

am I allowed to return my opened RAM to newegg? :/

pretty gay if I just blew 200 bucks on incompatible ram

**Praetor** · 09-09-2006, 04:47 AM

Well I did suggest that back at post #13

DavidWright05 · 09-09-2006, 04:55 AM

returning the ram?

Is it possible?

A few more things I wanna ask you praetor, if u have have the answer:

- Does it matter which slots I have the ram in? At this point I tried them all, but I figured I would put them both in one set... there's 2 sets of 2 each on my MB.

- I just realized that I MAY have accidentally been running the computer for about 20 seconds with a cord preventing the CPU heatsink fan from moving... do u think i may have damaged the CPU like that?

- I have no speakers hooked up to my computer... where would this "beep" come from? The MB????

**Praetor** · 09-09-2006, 06:05 AM

- Returning the ram is dependent on the store you got it from

- If you're troubleshooting, you should only have 1 stick of ram in (i.e., less sticks = less complications). It goes in dimm_1

- Your chip should be ok
- The beep comes from the speaker connected to the mobo

DavidWright05 · 09-09-2006, 07:39 AM

Thx Praetor, I really do appreciate you helping me out.

I guess i'm out to the store tommorrow to buy new RAM.

I hope newegg accepts opened packages.

**Praetor** · 09-09-2006, 07:44 AM

Well, if it's a small store you might be able to cajole a couple staff to help you out (so long as they arent busy) ... that'll save you some effort ... most stores with technicians willl have spare parts lying around

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DavidWright05 Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 126	returning the ram? Is it possible? A few more things I wanna ask you praetor, if u have have the answer: - Does it matter which slots I have the ram in? At this point I tried them all, but I figured I would put them both in one set... there's 2 sets of 2 each on my MB. - I just realized that I MAY have accidentally been running the computer for about 20 seconds with a cord preventing the CPU heatsink fan from moving... do u think i may have damaged the CPU like that? - I have no speakers hooked up to my computer... where would this "beep" come from? The MB???? Last edited by DavidWright05; 09-09-2006 at 05:03 AM.

09-09-2006, 06:05 AM	#25 (permalink)
Praetor Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Age: 25 Posts: 19,954	- Returning the ram is dependent on the store you got it from - If you're troubleshooting, you should only have 1 stick of ram in (i.e., less sticks = less complications). It goes in dimm_1 - Your chip should be ok - The beep comes from the speaker connected to the mobo __________________ ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, Q6600@3.7 / ASUS P5ND, E6400@3.8 4GB OCz Platinum XTC 8500 / 4GB CorsairXMS2 6400 5x500GB Seagate 7200.10 / 2x500 Seagate 7200.10 OCz 8800GTX 768MB @ 630/800 / 2x Galaxy 8800GT SLI

09-09-2006, 07:44 AM	#27 (permalink)
Praetor Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Age: 25 Posts: 19,954	Well, if it's a small store you might be able to cajole a couple staff to help you out (so long as they arent busy) ... that'll save you some effort ... most stores with technicians willl have spare parts lying around __________________ ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, Q6600@3.7 / ASUS P5ND, E6400@3.8 4GB OCz Platinum XTC 8500 / 4GB CorsairXMS2 6400 5x500GB Seagate 7200.10 / 2x500 Seagate 7200.10 OCz 8800GTX 768MB @ 630/800 / 2x Galaxy 8800GT SLI

09-09-2006, 07:39 AM	#26 (permalink)
DavidWright05 Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 126	Thx Praetor, I really do appreciate you helping me out. I guess i'm out to the store tommorrow to buy new RAM. I hope newegg accepts opened packages.

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