A desktop that worked perfectly no longer passes POST after its RAM is replaced with faster modules bought online. The old modules still work. What is the best next step?
Un PC de bureau qui fonctionnait parfaitement ne passe plus l'autotest de démarrage après le remplacement de sa RAM par des barrettes plus rapides achetées en ligne. Les anciennes barrettes fonctionnent toujours. Quelle est la meilleure étape suivante ?
Answers
AReplace the processor, since it cannot handle faster memoryRemplacer le processeur, car il ne supporte pas une mémoire plus rapide
BCheck the board's supported memory list and specs for those modulesVérifier la liste des mémoires prises en charge par la carte et les caractéristiques de ces barrettes
CReinstall the operating systemRéinstaller le système d'exploitation
DUse both old and new modules togetherUtiliser ensemble les anciennes et les nouvelles barrettes
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