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SOYO m/b problem with ram

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by kc9eax

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Ok i just got an soyo m/b and got everthing to work install window xp pro sp2. but my ram was showning 256mb when install a 1gb PC3200 ddr.
I return the ram and got what soyo said will work a KINGSTON KVR400X64C25 512M. i turn off, clear CMOS install ram and now i get a Repeating (Endless loop) Memory error Bad memory or bad connection. check it still the same. and i bought 2 stick same problem with both.

So here my Q i have only a 300watt Power supply
would this cause this problem with the beep and also the problem of showning 256m when a 1g was in it?

spec i know off
SOYO SY-K8USA DRAGON Ultra BLACK LABEL
AMD 64 athlon 3300+ 754
3800+ amd fan
GeForce FX5600 Ultra 128
300w power supply
KINGSTON PC3200 DDR 512mb 2 sticks

thanks

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by thechas

Yes, you should have a larger power supply. Soyo recommends a minimum of 350 watts for a minimal system. With your video card, I would go with at least 450 watts.

Still, I don't believe lack of power is the source of your RAM and boot problems. One thing to verify is if your video card is a 1.5 volt card.

It also is pretty easy when changing RAM to jar the video card out of it's socket. For AGP cards, being up just a little bit can disable the video.

Chas

by kc9eax

well i called soyo tech and they said it has to be low density ram. ok alittle confused on how to tell what low density ram looks like. i call tigerdirect and they dont even carry that type. well that makes sense on why with 1gb it read 256mb 128/32. i think i just should get a other mobo

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