RAM question

[BryceC]

I pulled my machine apart yesterday because I was looking to see how many PCI slots I had on my motherboard as well as how many RAM slots... I pulled out the RAM and put it back (with a lot of difficulty) and now I'm getting an error that says setupdd.sys is screwed up.

I did some research and basically that happens when you screw up your RAM hardware, like it either isn't set right or it's broken. I didn't break the RAM cards and I think I got them set right. Are they that fragile? I haven't handled them much, and it was really hard to get them back in based on where they were in the case. How do I know if they are set right? I'm pretty worried I just broke some RAM here.

 

[1100011CS]

I pulled my machine apart yesterday because I was looking to see how many PCI slots I had on my motherboard as well as how many RAM slots... I pulled out the RAM and put it back (with a lot of difficulty) and now I'm getting an error that says setupdd.sys is screwed up.

I did some research and basically that happens when you screw up your RAM hardware, like it either isn't set right or it's broken. I didn't break the RAM cards and I think I got them set right. Are they that fragile? I haven't handled them much, and it was really hard to get them back in based on where they were in the case. How do I know if they are set right? I'm pretty worried I just broke some RAM here.

Just try re-setting them. There should be two little lever like things on the sides that clamp down on them when their fully seated.

 

[CYdTracked]

re-seat them and if you still get it just try taking them all out and booting up with 1 stick of RAM at a time. if it is RAM you'll know which stick is bad once you add it back

 

[Skyh13]

RAM doesn't usually require a excessive amount of force to get back in... although sometimes it can be tough.

The thing about RAM is that you can't put them back in any direction -- there will usually be a notch or two (depending on the type of RAM) on the stick, and those notches fit over raised parts in the RAM slot. You use these to guide you in putting them back in the correct direction. If you didn't check for those, chances are that a.) the RAM sticks are set correctly, and/or b.) A stick could be ruined.

So I would check that out first.. make sure that they are going the correct direction, and all of the notches are where they are supposed to be. If that's the case, then perhaps they just aren't set all the way down. Usually there are locks on either side of the RAM slot that come up and lock onto the RAM stick after it is set all the way down. Make sure your RAM is set down far enough so that lock can come up and set on the stick.

 

[HawkFanISUalum]

What is your make/model of the computer? Just curious how old it is. If it's a pretty old machine, you may have to put the RAM in at an angle and then snap them upright into place. It would have to be a pretty old machine for that to be the case, but just thought I'd ask.

It's also worth noting that if you just grab your user manual (paper copy or online at your manufacturer) it generally will tell you all of the information you wanted to know by opening your machine. That way you can avoid problems like this.

 

[Flag Guy]

The title of this thread is so misleading... here I thought we were going to be talking about stealth planes and their special coatings

 

[aauummm]

RAM doesn't usually require a excessive amount of force to get back in... although sometimes it can be tough.

Sometimes a side-to-side motion helps as you firmly push the RAM back into it's slot. I agree, an excessive amount of force is not needed. As others have stated, when the RAM is correctly seated, you should hear or feel a slight click as the end tabs take hold of the ends of the RAM.

 

[HtownCyclone]

I thought we were going to talk about the 2010 truck of the year:cute:

 

[BryceC]

So I would check that out first.. make sure that they are going the correct direction, and all of the notches are where they are supposed to be. If that's the case, then perhaps they just aren't set all the way down. Usually there are locks on either side of the RAM slot that come up and lock onto the RAM stick after it is set all the way down. Make sure your RAM is set down far enough so that lock can come up and set on the stick.

I figured this out and made sure everything was lined up correctly. And when they were set there were those little levers that popped up to lock it in. I figured I was good to go.

As far as my machine goes, I don't have the manual and I think it's about 3 or 4 years old. It was actually given to me as a gift so I don't have a whole lot of background on it.

 

[mikeiastat]

I thought that we were talking about the RAM Bar in Chi town.

 

[cloneluke80]

you may have broke something.

Try the RAM one stick at a time thing.