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Installing RAM in matched pairs speeds up the performance of certain applications. When it's a requirement, as in computers with the Mac G5 chip(s), the computer will not function properly without matched pairs of RAM chips.
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Where is the OS installed?
Usually it is installed on your HDD (Hard Disk Drive).
Why do computer programs stop responding?
The problem can be fixed by increasing RAM of the system or your program is not installed properly and needs to be installed properly. You can close the not responding program by going to task manager and going to the process and ending it.
Is ram faster than virtual memory?
Virtual memory is memory taken from your HDD and converted into ram. Ram is the actual memory chips installed in the memory modules on your motherboard that are used for running processes,programs(etc.)
What content is erased when the computer is turn off?
The contents of the Random Access Memory (RAM) are lost on switch off, unless the contents is first saved to the hard drive, or an external drive. RAM is considered to be a volatile memory.
What precautions should you take when installing ram?
1) Do your research and get the right RAM for your computer or motherboard. 2) Power down (shut down or turn off) your computer 3) Unplug your computer from the wall, and remove any battery that might provide power to the computer (like a laptop battery). 4) Ground yourself, touch a large piece of metal, or a grounding strip 5) Open the case of your computer 6) Ensure that you have the RAM installed in the right order and the right direction. The largest size sticks of RAM in the lowest numbered slots, these are typically nearest to your CPU 7) It is very disconcerting how hard you need to push the RAM to get it all the way in. Make sure that the RAM is all of the way installed, that you hear the RAM click into place. 8) Close the computer up, plug in and turn on. If you hear beeping, then something went wrong with the installation. If the computer boots up, then the installation was assumedly successful.
What are the indications of RAM working properly?
If you want to know if your RAM is working properly you could look on you computer information to see if the amount of RAM that is in you computer matches up with what your computer tells you. For instance if you know that you've installed 8GB of RAM in your computer and when you turn it on the computer tells you that you have 8GB of Ram in your computer it should be working correctly. Also there are tests that will look at your RAM to make sure that it is running properly.
Can a 1999 dodge ram 1500 radiator be installed and work properly in a 2002 dodge ram 1500?
No the 1999 and 2002 1500's are different body styles.
Where is the RAM installed?
In RAM Slots.
How would you know if your fuel pump was not installed properly?
engine will not start
A computer system becomes memory bound when?
there is not enough ram installed
You have installed 1gb ram but it is showing 504mb?
if you have installed two 512 MB of ram, then it could be due to ram slot. may be your one ram slot is faulty.
Can a heated power mirror from a 2006 dodge ram 1500 be installed and work properly on a 2001 dodge ram 1500?
Not with out major electrical modifications. The 2006 has different connecters, and receives power from a different computer.
Will a computer accept ram if it had a different voltage than the factory installed ram cards?
A computer will not accept a new RAM that has a different voltage than the factory installed RAM cards.
Can you have ram from a pci slot?
No, RAM is installed in separate specially sited RAM or SIMM slots in the motherboard.
Is a RAM chip portable?
RAM chips are portable in the sense that they can be moved from one computer to another. When they are installed, they are only as portable as the machine that they are installed into.
Cpu fan and LED lights work but hard drive and CD drive not working and I just installed a new motherboard processor and RAM I checked the cmos settings and that the RAM was seated properly Any ides?
Check the IDE cable, make sure it's connected properly. Make sure the HD and CD are jumpered properly. Make sure the power supply to the HD and CD is functioning properly.
What do you do if your computer is all dark?
Your ram may not be properly connected.. connect the ram properly and re-start the computer..
