Beeping after installing 8GB memory

After installing 2 4GB Memory Cards, I get beeping when trying to turn the computer on.

I did try removing both cards and reinserting. Both times the cards went in smoothly and positively. I did get the clicking sound when the two side arms reset itself. However, I will try again for the third time. Maybe this will be the charm.

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2008 macbook pro beeps after installing new hard drive

I install a new hard drive in a 2008 macbook pro and it just beeps. three quick beeps repeatedly. I cloned the new drive from my 2011 macbook pro
Is anybody experience this same problem? please help
thank you

You can't reliably use the clone from one Mac on another Mac of a different vintage. Boot off an external hard drive after installing the operating system from Apple or the original discs on the external hard drive, and use the migration assistent to import data from the internal hard drive. You'll want to make sure the copy on the external hard drive does not excede the internal hard drive capacity by more than 85% before cloning and overwriting its contents.

Mac Three Beeps after install RAM. Again.

Greetings
Introduction
I've seen all discussions on the topic and still decided to create new one in order to collect information.
I've joined the club. Now I also have Macbook Pro, which freezes and beeps three times from time to time.
I often attend to pubic lectures, or give a presentation myself, so this beeping issue is not acceptable for me.
Description
Problems began when upgraded my RAM to 16GB (two Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 modules).
After random period of time (10 minutes - 3 days) my MacBook Pro freezes and beeps three times until I do hard shutdown.
I checked my new RAM (each module separately) with memtest.
One of modules was bad and I changed it from merchant.
Replaced it. Still beeping
Checked both modules with memetest again (10 runs, each module separately). No errors. Still beeping
Performed PRAM reset. Still beeping
Performed SMC reset. Still beeping
Disabled SMS. Everything was fine for 3 days and moment I began feeling happy it beeped.
Ran memtest on both modules simultaneously. Got kernel panic ("kernel trap at ...")
I suspect that problem is not in memory itself (since both modules passed quite intensive tests) but that something brakes when I put two of them together...
Maybe Mac is not able to process them in right way or something...
Summary
Mac: MacBookPro Early 2011
RAM: 16GB, 2 x Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9
Status: Periodic beeping and freezing
Didn't help: Switching memory slots, Replacing faulty module, Disabling SMS (Sudden Motion Sensor), Resetting PRAM, Resetting SMC
Helped: nothing yet
Main question
Is there any way I can diagnose everything and pinpoint source of the problem?
Since nobody can answer that, I suggest we try empirical approach and just figure out which RAM models work fine.
Conclusion
I would like to collect success and failure stories:
You upgraded RAM and you have same problem and nothing helps
You upgraded RAM, had this problem and something helped
You upgraded RAM and everything is fine
Please leave your comments in following format
Mac: your Mac model
RAM: memory type and model
Status: Still beeps / Fixed / Everything was fine from beginning
Didn't help: List of step you did to fix the problem and failed
Helped: Steps which lead you to fixing the problem
Let's collect enough of such data and we might me able to see the pattern and come up with idea how to avoid The Problem.
- Ilya

With the link you provided for the Corsair RAM you purchased.
The one you provided in your link is a PC notebook/laptop RAM - see image of your link below:
The one you need for your Macbook Pro has a different part number - see image below:
Best to return and exchange it for the right one so you won't have any issues for your Macbook Pro.
Or you can install Crucial 16GB (i have this in my 2011 13 Inch Macbook Pro) or 16GB Patriot Mac Series (I have this in my 2011 15 Inch Macbook Pro).
Good luck - hope you get it sorted out.

After installing new memory modules cannot boot windows

I have a G60-458DX with 4GB of RAM; (two 2GB modules) running Vista. Spec's say that I can install up to 8GB.
After I installed two 4GB modules Windows Vista would not boot. The power light was on but the software would not boot. Could not turn off the power until I uplugged power cord and pulled the battery. Put the battery and the two 2GB modules back in and had no problem with booting up the software. The modules I tried to install were new (never used) and the same specifications as the 2GB modules. Is there any way I can check the new modules?

Hi,
If you check Page 52 of your Maintenance & Service Guide this would also indicate a maximum of 4Gb as the largest modules specified are 2GB for each slot.
Definetely worth checking further, but I have a feeling that this apparent 4Gb limit is the problem.
All the best,
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After install 2GB memory x2 , Macbook pro start with no screen

Hello guy,
I just bought a pair of Transcend 2GB 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 memory, and put in my computer. after I installed on my MACBOOK PRO C2D 2.33Ghz, I start comuter with no screen at all, no sound, nothing.
Is there any way can fix the problem?
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Hello guy,
I just bought a pair of Transcend 2GB 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 memory, and put in my computer. after I installed on my MACBOOK PRO C2D 2.33Ghz, I start comuter with no screen at all, no sound, nothing.
Is there any way can fix the problem?
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Monitor not working after installing new memory in Mac Pro

I installed 4GB of new memory in my first generation Mac Pro following diagram. When I booted the monitor is black. The key board is working but not the monitor. I removed the new memory and tried again but same problem. Any suggestions on solving this problem would be greatly appreciated.

Well no one really buys from Apple and higher density goes into A1:2 then B1:2 and four DIMMs in those is best symmetrical configuration.
You say you tried xyz but not really very specific to me.
Some users doesn't tell much. However sometimes putting all the 512MB (not 500) on one Riser and the 4GB set on other has worked.
If it doesn't work with just the new RAM alone in A1:2 then it is bad or wrong and needs to go back.
And there have been 3-4 article changes on how to reset SMC. Yours has an SMC button. Leaving unplugged alone is a waste and almost useless. Hitting power button while unplugged was added in 2009.
And it could still be your GPU which is common - 7300 or X1900 or 8800GT... or...

MacBook won't start up after installing new Memory

I have a Macbook White from the year of 2009. It is currently running with 2GB of Memory. I bought 4GB Memory online for my MacBook, so I could get it to run twice as fast.
I turned off my MacBook, removed the battery, and then unscrewed that 'silver thing'. The one that protects and covers the Memory. I took out the two memory 'parts' and then I tried to insert the new ones. I did not get any kind of 'click sound' or what so ever. They were hard to push in and no matter what I did, I was able to pull them out again without using that 'flicker' or what it is called. The thing used to pull the Memory out. I then inserted my old Memory to check if that worked and it did. They made a very small sound and the Memory sort of disappeared into the machine. They were not loose. The major problem was that the other two new Memory parts were 'loose' and would not 'lock' in the computer. When I tried to turn on my MacBook after inserting the new Memory, the screen was black and it made a weird sound like every 3th second. It did this for about 20 seconds and then I turned it off using the power button.
What do I need to do?
Thanks for reading.

You probably bought the wrong RAM that has different pin assignments, so it won't fit in the slot. Return it.
I bought 4GB Memory online for my MacBook, so I could get it to run twice as fast.
Doubling the memory does not make your computer run twice as fast.

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I have installed two new memory cards and removed the original and now my computer starts to start up - But then locks with a gray overlay and says restart - which you can only do by a hard start.

The trick with installing memory is that you have to PUSH harder than you can possibly imagine, so hard that you think you will damage the RAM, but you won't. Keep pushing till you hear a click.

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The problem that I have is this:
I have an iMac PPC G5 2.1 GHz 20" w/ built-in iSight which was purchased in April 2006. Last week I purchased a certified 1 GB stick of RAM from OWC. I installed the RAM per the instructions given in the owner's manual. I restarted my computer and the RAM was not recognized in "About This Mac", nor was it listed in the Apple System Profiler. I thought that maybe I hadn't seated the RAM properly, so I removed the stick and repeated the installation process. I called and spoke to a tech at OWC who walked me through resetting the PRAM and NVRAM. This was not successful in forcing the RAM to be recognized. I have returned the RAM to OWC and am expecting a replacement from them within the next week or two.
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I completed the Disk Warrior rebuild but it did not solve my problem. It has even added a new problem. Now the "Starting Mac OS X..." progress bar that runs prior to the appearance of the desktop image is still on my screen after the desktop image is loaded. It is starting to look like I need a fresh install of the OS, but I can't do that either. Somebody please help!!! I am glad that I bought the AppleCare protection.
I am going to give the "fsck" thing a try before I give up.
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Hi I just bought a new graphic card for my p6-2055sc and it makes 6 beeps when trying booting up.
The new graphic card is Geforce GTX 750ti
I cant get it to work.
Have tried to find the latest BIOS but the latest one is from 2012 :/
Please help me.

Thanks for the quick answers. I think i will buy a new motherboard or a upgrade package. Is it possible that someone can answer if this all would work together ?
I thinking of buying this sort of upgrade package when im still on a "spending money spree".
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I have the same trouble, I try installing rEFI but when I try start my Pro from DVD doesn't recognize.
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I try to use Lion, more than one week but I can't, and some app that I use for my profession, doesn't work, I really need downgrade to SL.
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Photoshop keeps on getting out of memory error after installing Premier Pro

I just upgrade my CS to CC. Yesterday I installed Photoshop and did my work without any problem but today after installing Premier and After Effect, I keep on getting out of memory error when I'm working even though I don't have any other application running accept photoshop alone. The file I'm working on is a small file, iphone plus size interface. Basically I can open the file, add blur effect and try to type text I will get photoshop telling me that my system is out of memory. Restarting photoshop give the same problem, restarting my computer give the same problem, ie do one thing and next will give memory not enough.
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When you get that error leaver the error showing and use something the can show you how much free disk space there is left on Photoshop scratch disk. It may be a problem with scratch storage space not ram storage space. I see Photoshop use much more scratch space the ram. I have seen Photoshop using less than 10GB of ram on my machine leaving 30GB of free ram on my system unused while using over 100GB of scratch space.

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I put the bootable OS XMavericks USB in Mac #1 with only 2GB memory and it works fine. Both Macs are mid 2009 and both work fine.
Anyone have a clue to what the problem may be??

Could be Apple is locking the Mavericks install to the system it is downloaded TO. Not sure as I only have one Mac that has Mavericks installed and I have no desire to install it on my Mini.
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After installing 2 Corsair 4GB memory sticks (for a total of 12GB) my less than a year old IMac (mid-2011) started crashing like crazy. Everything indicated that they were installed properly, ie, About this Mac, Activity Monitor, etc...
As soon as I opened up any application or even a single browser window--CRASH.
I took them out and all was fine. Back to normal.
Any advice. Does Corsair make bad products?

This is not even possible. Crucial has sold memory that did not work in Macs as I'm sure so has MacSales.
In fact any memory meeting the specs set forth by Apple will work regardless of brand. Brand is not a strong indicator of compatibility or reliability. If the memory product is bought from a reliable vendor that is all that really matters (and a manufacturer's Lifetime Warranty.)
Nobody can guarantee that a memory module will work. All they can do is guarantee to replace it if it doesn't work.

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