Need Help with Memory Please

iMac2K6 · iMac2K6 #1 (**permalink**)

12-25-2008, 12:16 PM

I just got a 1Gig Mushkin Memory for Christmas and installed it in my iMac. It originally only had 512MB in it. For some reason when both are put in, I get a the rapid flashing white light thats in front and it doesn't go any further then a black screen.

Both of the memory's work but only if they are inserted 1 at a time. For some reason it wont read the 1G and 512MB.

Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Stretch · Stretch #2 (**permalink**)

12-25-2008, 12:48 PM

What model iMac?

iMac2K6 · iMac2K6 #3 (**permalink**)

12-25-2008, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stretch

What model iMac?

iMac G4

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #4 (**permalink**)

12-26-2008, 05:20 PM

Your iMac is telling you either the module is not compatible or not installed properly. Take it out and see if the machine will then boot?

Trust it is not a 1GB module as your machine will need 2 x 512MB modules. Here is a link to the correct memory so compare it:-

Memory Upgrades for your iMac G4 (Flat Panel) 700MHz - 800MHz at OtherWorldComputing.com

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iMac2K6 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 20, 2006 Posts: 41	12-25-2008, 12:16 PM I just got a 1Gig Mushkin Memory for Christmas and installed it in my iMac. It originally only had 512MB in it. For some reason when both are put in, I get a the rapid flashing white light thats in front and it doesn't go any further then a black screen. Both of the memory's work but only if they are inserted 1 at a time. For some reason it wont read the 1G and 512MB. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Happy Holidays Everyone!
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harryb2448 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,262 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	12-26-2008, 05:20 PM Your iMac is telling you either the module is not compatible or not installed properly. Take it out and see if the machine will then boot? Trust it is not a 1GB module as your machine will need 2 x 512MB modules. Here is a link to the correct memory so compare it:- Memory Upgrades for your iMac G4 (Flat Panel) 700MHz - 800MHz at OtherWorldComputing.com
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