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by conrad0297

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My Inspiron 6000 don't recognize all the RAM. It has XP Pro SP2. Both the BIOS & OS don't recognize it. I upgraded it from the original 1GB to 2 GB but it is still not recognizing it.Would appreciate your help on this one.
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by jamesrl

Take out the original RAM and put the new RAM in its place. If it still fails, then an issue with your RAM, either faulty RAM (it happens) or wrong type for the MB. If the new RAM works then you either have a timing conflict - if its in the same bank, you need to have the same timing, or you have a bank that is corroded or bad connector or....

Try that and let us know.

James

by jellimonsta

You need to ensure the upgraded RAM you purchased is of the same ilk (i.e. DDR, DDR2 and a compatible speed).
I believe the Inspiron 6000 uses DDR2 400Mhz, but the original RAM would show you this.

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