I'v recently doubled the RAM memory on my desktop computer from 512 to 1024 and I experience sudden shutdowns. I can't make anything from the "reports" so I don't know where to start. Could it be an overheating problem?
Processor: AMD Duron 1600mhz (12x133), Motherboard: DFI AZ30-TC/TL (3PCI, 1AGP, 2DIMM, Audio, Video)
DirectX 4.0900.0904
Motherboard Chipset: VIA VT8375 ProSavageDDR KM266
Graphics Card: S3 Graphics ProSavage DDR 32 Mo
3D Accelerator: S3 ProSavage DDR
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Windows XP Home Edition Sudden Shutdown
6th Jan 2007
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Sudden Shutdown
I doubt a heat problem, but memory.
Remove the new stick and clean both the memory pins and memory tray. There may be dust in the track and that is preventing full contact being made. Actually, I would remove both sticks and make sure that they match also. Sometimes mixed memory will not work.
Remove the new stick and clean both the memory pins and memory tray. There may be dust in the track and that is preventing full contact being made. Actually, I would remove both sticks and make sure that they match also. Sometimes mixed memory will not work.
6th Jan 2007
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Hi Paul, both memories are newly purchased identical Corsair 512 mb sticks, there is no mix and match. I replaced the existing 2x256 sticks. When inserting the sticks, I felt I had to press quite hard. Then, one on the sticks dropped slightly on the board. Can this be the cause, i.e. a slight physical flaw in the memory sticks?
andre.khodjamirian@...
6th Jan 2007
