RK549AA-ABA SR2170NX problem: i think my second slot for ram is no good. i'm supposed to be able to install 2 gb max . I bought 1gb ram to install in slot # 2 but it doesn't work. can i install one 2 gb module in one slot # 1 which appears to work for the original 1 gb ram?

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2) bad Power Supply.
3) bad RAM
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I'd leave that computer with the version of Windows it came with:
from the HP website:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00835809&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=3340210#N321

• Single-channel memory architecture
• 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets
• Supports PC2-3200 (400 MHz), PC-4200 (533 MHz) DDR2 DIMMs
• non-ECC memory only, unbuffered
• Maximum HP/Compaq approved memory is 2 GB
  
  You can see that the max memory is limited to 2GB which will probably work, but I'd still just get a new computer which will come with Windows 7, usually for free.
  
  http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/system-requirements

its time to clean the computer a general cleaning if the fan making noise replace it with a new one, tnx

The Intel D102GGC2 uses a Dual Channel Memory Architecture meaning that both slots need to be running at the same speeds. I would suggest getting another 667 MHz RAM card and installing it along side your current one, just as I reminder this motherboard only supports 2GB RAM Max so don't get one that is above 1GB.

Make sure it is the correct ram for your computer. If you just added one ram chip then try swapping them and make sure they have a tight fit.

To test the new chip replace the old one with it and turn on your machine. If it doesn't see it then it is either bad or not the correct one.

Let me know how it goes.

2x 1 GB DDR 266

How much memory did you put in? Try changing the position of the memory.. In other words take out the memory and put the new memory in the old slot first. Let me know.

Hi

Yes you can use upto 2gb of ram max.

you can use the 1gb ram in single slot.

With Regards

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If you do not get the right memory for your computer it will not work. the memory you need is listed in the table below. And pay attention to the max amount of ram. Your system can only hold 2 gig and it comes with one gig installed

Component Attributes Memory Installed 1 GB Maximum allowed 2 GB (2 x 1 GB) Speed supported PC2-4200 MB/sec Type 240 pin, DDR2 SDRAM