Well, I've tried everything I can within my scope of understanding. I pulled the sticks out and swapped them around, tried one only, different slots, etc..
All I get is the three beep memory error, no video at all and essentially a dead computer..
After having bought the wrong kind of memory (I assume), I'm afraid to buy MORE wrong memory. I just can not afford to keep messing up.
I can't return that wrong memory and I can't use it in anything else so it's $30 thrown away on folly..
I really thought I had picked out the right stuff but obviously not..
I know there are a lot of you guys that are real computer gurus out there.
Maybe you can tell me if this will work. I was thinking that MAYBE it's because I bought the cheapest memory sticks I could find. Maybe that's the problem.. ?? Yes? No? I don't know..
I went to
the Intel site and found the following info about my board,
System Memory Features
- Four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) connectors with gold-plated contacts
- Non-ECC, 1.5 V, DDR3 1333(OC)/1066/800 MHz memory
- Serial Presence Detect (SPD) memory only
- Unbuffered, non-registered single- or double-sided DIMMs (except double-sided DIMMs with x16 organization) (I DO NOT UNDERSTAND THIS PART)
- Up to 8.0 GB utilizing2 Gb technology
- A minimum of 512 MB of total memory is required
To be fully compliant with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to accurately configure memory settings for optimum performance. If non-SPD memory is installed, the BIOS will attempt to correctly configure the memory settings, but performance and reliability may be impacted or the DIMMs may not function under the determined frequency.
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Supported Memory Configurations
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SDRAM Organization Front-side/Back-side
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I followed a link on that page where they suggest memory that is known to work. BUT, they only list two types and those are discontinued.
Then I went to
Crucial memory site as you guys suggest and I found this information
It says that the memory they recommend for my board is
- Module Size: 4GB kit (2GBx2)
- Package: 240-pin DIMM
- Feature: DDR3 PC3-10600
- Specs: DDR3 PC3-10600 • CL=9 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR3-1333 • 1.5V • 256Meg x 64 •
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Now, the memory I bought is Kingston brand.
I bought it from Amazon.com
Amazon gives this information on it,
Included in the package is two 2GB modules of 1066MHz DDR3 memory. Specs are 240-pin DIMM.
Well, that was informative !!
So I found this on the Kingston site (PDF specifications) -->
http://www.kingston.com/dataSheets/KVR1066D3S8N7K2_4G.pdf
I see some of the numbers are different. Some of the other numbers say 10600. Some says 1333. This says 1066. But this PC3 vs Mhz stuff is confusing. I don't know if those numbers mean the same thing or what.
It also says that in the memory I bought it is CL6. I have no clue on earth what that means. But I notice that the Curial site says it's memory is CL9. Um, no... Again, a number conundrum...
Well, irregardless, I obviously bought the wrong stuff..
So now I have to find SOMETHING that will work.. I'm a little afraid of going the ultra cheap route again.
Another thing I am now taking into consideration is that after reading up on the server stuff, it says that, much to my amazement, that servers use lots of memory. That ZFS stuff, which looks really cool, apparently wants tons of memory.. Huh??? Why?? Oh well, never mind, my brain is about to melt down already..
So,
I did a search on Amazon for Unbuffered, "Non-ECC , pc3-10600 , DDR3 DIMM, kit, 240-pin -notebook"
I'm thinking I should go ahead and get 8gb of memory so the server will be happy.
I narrowed down my search to stuff that is Amazon Prime available and I found this stuff for a reasonable price.
Silicon Power 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3-1333 PC3-10600 Non-ECC 240-Pin SDRAM Dual Channel Desktop Memory Dual Channel Kit SP008GBLTU133V22
The dufus on a skateboard does NOT inspire confidence in me, at all. But whatever.. If they think that makes the memory "cool" then more power to em.. Idiots..
Anyway, Amazon was a little light on details about this memory so I googled the stuff and I found Newegg.com where they have a lot more detail (but a higher price!)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820301087
Model
Brand Silicon Power,
Model SP008GBLTU133V22,
Type 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM
Tech Spec
Capacity 8GB (2 x 4GB),
Speed DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600),
Cas Latency 9,
Timing 9-9-9,
Voltage1.5V,
ECC No,
Buffered/Registered Unbuffered,
Multi-channel Kit Dual Channel Kit,
Features 8GB (2x4GB)
DDR3 1333
9-9-9 Timing
CL9
Dual Channel Kit
Voltage 1.5V
Designed to be highly compatible with different models of computers and motherboards using AMD and Intel platforms
I prefer to get the stuff from Amazon because I have a Prime account not to mention the overall price is lower than Neweggs..
Given what you guys know, in your opinion, if I buy this
Silicon Power 8gb memory, would that be the right stuff for my board? Am I on the right track?
I'm really afraid to blow even more money and have even more useless stuff laying around. I just don't have a lot of money to work with but if I cut back and ride the next week out on Ramen noodles I can do it. (j/k!)
Thanks !!