Black Screen with memory upgrade

[Paul]

Hi everyone,

I just upgraded my 1 1/2 year old Compaq desktop to 1 GB of RAM from the
original 512MB. Everything is fine and the conmputer recognizes the
increase. Only problem is that when I boot up the computer, the screen goes
black for 40-45 seconds with no hard drive activity. This happens after the
Windows XP startup splash screen is shown. After this 40-45 second delay,
everything is OK. I guess this isn't a huge problem...at least the computer
starts and I can live with it, but it just seems wierd that the increased
RAM would increase my startup time. Is this normal?

 

[Ted Zieglar]

Did you use the exact type of RAM specified for your computer?

 

[Paul]

yes!

| Did you use the exact type of RAM specified for your computer?
|
| ---
| Ted Zieglar
| "Backup is a computer user's best friend."
|
| Paul wrote:
| > Hi everyone,
| >
| > I just upgraded my 1 1/2 year old Compaq desktop to 1 GB of RAM from the
| > original 512MB. Everything is fine and the conmputer recognizes the
| > increase. Only problem is that when I boot up the computer, the screen
goes
| > black for 40-45 seconds with no hard drive activity. This happens after
the
| > Windows XP startup splash screen is shown. After this 40-45 second
delay,
| > everything is OK. I guess this isn't a huge problem...at least the
computer
| > starts and I can live with it, but it just seems wierd that the
increased
| > RAM would increase my startup time. Is this normal?
| >

 

[Ted Zieglar]

Remove the stick and reinsert - same problem?

Remove both sticks and switch slots - same problem?

Remove the new stick and run only with the old one - problem solved?

The above will tell you if the memory you purchased is defective.

 

[Pavel A.]

Before you remove the RAM chips - run a RAM test first
http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp

Regards,
--PA

 

[Janus]

I was just wondering if you came to a conclusion.

I am experiencing the excact same thing om my compaq, going from a single 256 stick to an additional DDR400 1 gig stick. I used the memory checking utility, and there is nothing wrong with the ram. I upgraded the Bios, but still no luck...

BR
Janus

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[Bob I]

Check the requirements on the motherboard. Or ask HP tech support.