Windows7 only accept 2 GB RAM

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  1. Posts : 14
    Win
       #1

    Windows7 only accept 2 GB RAM


    Hello,

    By some reason Win7 only wil run with 1 x 2 GB RAM.

    First i couldn't install Win7 - i got BSOD wit somthing about VSMRAID.SYS and IRQL NOT EQUAL.
    Then I try to remove som hardware, and when I removed one of my to 2 GB RAM, then Win7 was installing perfect.

    Afterwods I tryed to inset the second 2 GB RAM again - but then BSoD came again.

    What is wrong? Why do Win7 give BSoD?

    Win XP was OK with 2 x 2 GB - Why is Win7 not?

    RAM: 2 x 2 GB GEIL, PC2-6400, DDR2-800
    Mainboard: MSI P45 Zilent/Platinum with the newest BIOS.

    Please help me
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  2. Posts : 385
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #2

    Hi,

    Welcome to 7 forums :)

    In this regard, i guess the problem is with the 2 GB RAM or the RAM slot. The issue is not with Windows 7.

    ► Lets say RAM 1 works, RAM 2 caused the issue.

    * To find if the defect is with that RAM or the slot, remove the working RAM 1 and place the RAM 2 in that same slot.

    * If your Windows works fine, then the problem may be with the other RAM slot. If the RAM 2 causes BSOD now, then the issue is with the RAM. You may have to replace that RAM 2.

    * Additionally, you can try interchanging the RAM slots and boot up !.

    Hope this helps :)
    *
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  3. Posts : 1,360
    win7 ultimate / virtual box
       #3

    please can you post your minidump files for analysis ?

    VSMRAID.SYS is a VIA raid driver so check that's up to date ?

    and I also suggest you burn to CD and run from boot memtest86 for at least 3 passes, with one stick then with both, you won't need to boot into windows at all for this test.

    please post results here ?
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  4. Posts : 551
    XP Pro/Vista Ultimate (64)/Windows 7 Ultimate Signature Edition(64)
       #4

    Sounds like it's most likely faulty RAM...
    Download and burn to disc a copy of Memtest86 then run a test overnight.
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  5. Posts : 14
    Win
    Thread Starter
       #5

    I will post the minidump - but first, what contain the minidump?
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  6. Posts : 1,360
    win7 ultimate / virtual box
       #6

    Freekyzone said:
    I will post the minidump - but first, what contain the minidump?
    drivers and crash details >>

    > google< is your friend
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  7. Posts : 14
    Win
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Thanks

    First Venths: I have try to have one singel 2 GB RAM in every 4 slot on the mainboard - and Win7 is starting perfect. I have also tryed with the other 2 GB RAM with the same result.
    So the RAM is working fine and mainboard too. Byt when have two RAM in 2 slots - then Win7 is crashing.

    So the problem is something wit the to RAM in the slots together - nomater is it is in DUAL or not.

    I'll find my minidump an post it here.
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  8. Posts : 551
    XP Pro/Vista Ultimate (64)/Windows 7 Ultimate Signature Edition(64)
       #8

    Have a look in the motherboard manual also, some boards will only like to have RAM in say slots 1 & 2, 1 & 3, 3 & 4 for example.
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  9. Posts : 14
    Win
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Orpheous: I have already looked in my MSI p45 Zilent manual. If I will use DUAL for good performance the system is 1 and 3 or/and 2 and 4 - othervise I can place the RAM as I like.
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  10. Posts : 14
    Win
    Thread Starter
       #10

    Here is my latest minidump - i hope you guys can help me
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