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Win 7 won't boot with 8 Gigs of Ram
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ddp
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20. December 2012 @ 15:31 |
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use the vista 64bit as that is what win7 is based on.
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20. December 2012 @ 15:36 |
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Originally posted by ddp:
use the vista 64bit as that is what win7 is based on.
Do I need to create a system restore point first?
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ddp
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20. December 2012 @ 15:41 |
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not a restore point but a backup copy of current bios version if older then new bios version.
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20. December 2012 @ 15:42 |
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Originally posted by ddp:
not a restore point but a backup copy of current bios version if older then new bios version.
And how might I do that?
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ddp
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20. December 2012 @ 15:45 |
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1st see if current version is the lates version number as listed on hp site.
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20. December 2012 @ 16:05 |
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Jigdish
You probably do not need to update your Bios. The instructions you posted
at http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/docu...product=3686665 are for BIOS update
Question?
Have you been able to get into the BIO's yet?
This should not be all that complicated. Just open the Bios and change the voltage to 1.8v. Have you tried calling HP yet to find out what keystroke opens the Bios and when to press it. HP usually has a useless flash screen with the HP logo and no instructions. The key press must happen before or during this logo display. Most Mobos use the DEL key but HP might be different. Several key presses cant hurt.
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ddp
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20. December 2012 @ 16:13 |
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usually f1, f2 or f10 to get into bios setup, the user manual will tell you that.
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20. December 2012 @ 16:15 |
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Originally posted by gilboa:
Jigdish
You probably do not need to update your Bios. The instructions you posted
at http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/docu...product=3686665 are for BIOS update
Question?
Have you been able to get into the BIO's yet?
This should not be all that complicated. Just open the Bios and change the voltage to 1.8v. Have you tried calling HP yet to find out what keystroke opens the Bios and when to press it. HP usually has a useless flash screen with the HP logo and no instructions. The key press must happen before or during this logo display. Most Mobos use the DEL key but HP might be different. Several key presses cant hurt.
I can get into the BIOS. But it doesn't allow me to make any changes to the memory. Unless there is some other hidden place to make these changes.
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20. December 2012 @ 16:21 |
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20. December 2012 @ 16:33 |
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Originally posted by jigdish:
Originally posted by gilboa:
Jigdish
You probably do not need to update your Bios. The instructions you posted
at http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/docu...product=3686665 are for BIOS update
Question?
Have you been able to get into the BIO's yet?
This should not be all that complicated. Just open the Bios and change the voltage to 1.8v. Have you tried calling HP yet to find out what keystroke opens the Bios and when to press it. HP usually has a useless flash screen with the HP logo and no instructions. The key press must happen before or during this logo display. Most Mobos use the DEL key but HP might be different. Several key presses cant hurt.
I can get into the BIOS. But it doesn't allow me to make any changes to the memory. Unless there is some other hidden place to make these changes.
Sometimes the voltage settings are not revealed on the top of the BIOS screen and it is necessary to press the down arrow key to reveal options at the bottom of the list. Also sometimes a selection will take you to a subordinate screen. I am convinced they are there somewhere. All machines I have had experience with have had voltage options for memory for many years now.
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20. December 2012 @ 16:54 |
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Originally posted by jigdish:
Originally posted by gilboa:
Jigdish
You probably do not need to update your Bios. The instructions you posted
at http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/docu...product=3686665 are for BIOS update
Question?
Have you been able to get into the BIO's yet?
This should not be all that complicated. Just open the Bios and change the voltage to 1.8v. Have you tried calling HP yet to find out what keystroke opens the Bios and when to press it. HP usually has a useless flash screen with the HP logo and no instructions. The key press must happen before or during this logo display. Most Mobos use the DEL key but HP might be different. Several key presses cant hurt.
I can get into the BIOS. But it doesn't allow me to make any changes to the memory. Unless there is some other hidden place to make these changes.
I just looked at my AWARD Bios to see where the DDR3 voltage was listed
I found under Motheboard Intelligent Tweaker (MIT)
System Voltage - Change to manual
DRAM voltage and I could change the setting from "Normal" to 1.8v
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ddp
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20. December 2012 @ 16:58 |
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namebrand computers like dell & hp might not have that ability to change voltages just as some of them don't allow overclocking of cpu's.
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20. December 2012 @ 17:23 |
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Originally posted by ddp:
namebrand computers like dell & hp might not have that ability to change voltages just as some of them don't allow overclocking of cpu's.
TNX: I was unaware of that. Guess I will never buy a DELL or HP.
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ddp
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20. December 2012 @ 17:31 |
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teach & learn
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20. December 2012 @ 18:21 |
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ddp
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20. December 2012 @ 18:25 |
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what version is your bios, 5.17 or 5.29?
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20. December 2012 @ 18:26 |
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Originally posted by ddp:
what version is your bios, 5.17 or 5.29?
5.17
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ddp
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20. December 2012 @ 18:33 |
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go with the 5.29 as it has update with hardware diagnostics but don't think that is going to resolve problem. also you can make the computer into a doorstop if you screwup the reprogramming of the bios so you will have to decide as none of us can do it for you.
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20. December 2012 @ 19:15 |
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Yeah I have enough door stops already. It sounds as if there might not be a way to overclock/Adjust the voltage on this machine. Am I right?
It will run with 6G or 7G of RAM. Since RAM should be in pairs is if better to run it with 6G or 7G of RAM?
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20. December 2012 @ 20:00 |
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It sounds as if there might not be a way to overclock/Adjust the voltage on this machine. Am I right?
Correct. FWIW, I don't think updating your BIOS is going to resolve the issue either.
Anyway, I was under the impression you had bought four 2GB sticks of RAM, so how are you planning on running 7GB?
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20. December 2012 @ 20:17 |
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Originally posted by Ripper:
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It sounds as if there might not be a way to overclock/Adjust the voltage on this machine. Am I right?
Correct. FWIW, I don't think updating your BIOS is going to resolve the issue either.
Anyway, I was under the impression you had bought four 2GB sticks of RAM, so how are you planning on running 7GB?
For 2+ years I ran (3) 2GB sticks & (1) 1GB sticks. But I had always wondered why it wouldn't run with the full 8GB's. So I asked.
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ddp
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20. December 2012 @ 21:43 |
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jigdish, without seeing the machine 1 can't say yes or no but presumably no. 1 of the ram slots could be bad to read 1gig ok but not 2 gig stick or the ram controller to read that extra gig of ram could have a bad address line.
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20. December 2012 @ 23:09 |
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Originally posted by ddp:
jigdish, without seeing the machine 1 can't say yes or no but presumably no. 1 of the ram slots could be bad to read 1gig ok but not 2 gig stick or the ram controller to read that extra gig of ram could have a bad address line.
I have moved the RAM to all the different slots. It will read 7GB no mater what slot the 1GB of RAM is placed into. So I'm assuming the slots are OK.
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