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    Natre Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 4, 2012, 03:24 PM
    Black screen at start up
    Hi tried starting up my PC when I got home and was getting noting but a black screen I have been having a problem with my ram I have 4 stick and it was doing a black screen when I tried us wing all 4 but if I used 2 of them in the 2 and and 4 slots it would come on but was only running on 1 stick worth of memory but like I said I just got home and tried to start it up and was getting the black screen I have tried us ring all 4 sticks again also tried Stick 1in all slots by its self going to try the rest the same way but what els can t try
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    Jan 6, 2013, 03:25 PM
    Most likely your computer cannot handle all four sticks at one time. You most likely have a dual channel ram port which mean you need to have the same size ram in two of the "blue" colored slots. With some computers if the motherboard cannot handle all of the ram it will short out and you won't be able to use the motherboard again. Make sure that you look at your manufactures specifications of ram sizes to see if your putting in more then the motherboard can take. Also make sure your not overloading each ram slot with too much memory. Ex: Some slots can only handle 1gb or 2gb.
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    Jan 8, 2013, 05:48 AM
    Reinstall the RAM that originsaly came with the computerand try to start. Remember to consult the manufacture when upgrading RAM to see what is supported.
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    Jan 13, 2013, 07:44 PM
    I did but I still get the same problem.
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    Jan 14, 2013, 07:31 PM
    Does your screen come on at all? Does your power button on your monitor change colors when you turn on the computer ?
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    Feb 5, 2013, 10:34 PM
    Yeah could be video adapter. Any special beeps? When its trying to post?
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