delliot Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 OK, I just received my new memory. Crucial TWINX2048-3200. I installed it in my PC. HP/Compaq D530c. Which a business pc, with no alterations. When I power on the box I get 5 beeps, repeated over and over again. HP support says this is the result of incorrect or bad memory. (HP specs say it should support PC 3200-400...) I tried all slots, in pairs and alone with the same result. Is there something I can do or do I need to return memory for different model?? Thanks for your help... :(: :confused: :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 XXXXXX doesn't make TwinX, Corsair does! TwinX's aren't compatible with that system. http://compatible.corsairmemory.com Using this compaq site (http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/11632_na/11632_na.HTML) find out what processor / FSB you've got. That'll help to determine which System Select memory you'll need for the PC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delliot Posted June 22, 2006 Author Share Posted June 22, 2006 Oops... Brain fart! sorry... Anyway, I see what crucial recommends, now. CMSS1GB-400. Maybe you could explain the difference? They are both pc3200 at 400 mhz. Why won't this work?? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 1. It's not XXXXXX, you did it again :) 2. There's a lot more to memory specs than just the speed. CMSS parts are built with a restricted bill of materials deemed to provide the best compatibility with OEM systems. TwinX / CMX memory is high end memory that among other things, requires higher voltage than normal. OEM systems don't have the capability to provide the higher voltage, among other things. What CPU / FSB do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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