Installed New Ram

I just installed 4GB's worth of new Ram on my MacPro at the Office. I originally had two 512MBs for a total of 1gb. I bought (2) 2GB sticks and installed them myself. They work great, but I was wondering if my computer would run faster if I moved the 2GB's where the 512's are and moved the 512's to the back.
I didn't notice much difference in rendering time in FCP 5.1. The system profiler does recognize the ram, telling me I have 5GBs of ram.
I'm running dual 2.66ghz and Tiger 10.4.10

Thanks a lot for the response. I'm not very tech savvy.. so if this helps any, here it how my ram is aligned per apple report:
Memory Module: DIMM Riser A/DIMM 1, 512 MB, DDR2 FB-DIMM, 667 MHz
Memory Module: DIMM Riser A/DIMM 2, 512 MB, DDR2 FB-DIMM, 667 MHz
Memory Module: DIMM Riser A/DIMM 3, 2 GB, DDR2 FB-DIMM, 667 MHz
Memory Module: DIMM Riser A/DIMM 4, 2 GB, DDR2 FB-DIMM, 667 MHz
Are they in the correct risers? Or if I moved the (2) 2GBS from 3&4, to, 1&2, then moved the 512's to risers 3&4, would I see a speed difference?
Thanks again.. sorry if I seem stupid.

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*_Crash Report:_*
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Kernel Extensions in backtrace (with dependencies):
com.digidesign.mbox2.driver(8.0.0f1)@0x184e000->0x1871fff
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOAudioFamily(1.7.9fc4)@0x90c000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOUSBFamily(4.1.7)@0x1232000
dependency: com.apple.driver.AppleUSBMergeNub(4.1.5)@0x1292000
dependency: com.apple.kext.OSvKernDSPLib(1.3)@0x908000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.6)@0x948000
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AirPort: spairportwireless_card_type_airportextreme (0x14E4, 0x93), Broadcom BCM43xx 1.0 (5.10.131.36.1)
Bluetooth: Version 2.3.8f7, 2 service, 12 devices, 1 incoming serial ports
Network Service: AirPort, AirPort, en1
Serial ATA Device: TOSHIBA MK2555GSXF, 232.89 GB
Serial ATA Device: MATSHITADVD-R UJ-898
USB Device: BRCM2070 Hub, 0x0a5c (Broadcom Corp.), 0x4500, 0x06600000
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Memory Slots:
ECC: Disabled
BANK 0/DIMM0:
Size: 2 GB
Type: DDR3
Speed: 1067 MHz
Status: OK
Manufacturer: 0x0000
Part Number: 0x000000000000000000000000000000000000
Serial Number: 0x00000000
BANK 1/DIMM0:
Size: 2 GB
Type: DDR3
Speed: 1067 MHz
Status: OK
Manufacturer: 0x0000
Part Number: 0x000000000000000000000000000000000000
Serial Number: 0x00000000

It's almost impossible to trace back the panic report to a specific cause, but it's highly suspicious that you started experiencing problems after installing new RAM.
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SpottyFox,
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I have reset bios and updated it, i have try to boot with only one slot of 4GB but always the blue screen error, i even have reinstalled windows and donne all again but always the wonderfull blue screen error.
When i change for the old ones, 2x2GB, it runs always perfectly.
I will apreciate some help, tanks
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Did you use the PNY memory configurator - Here
Obviously the ones you ordered are incompatable with your system or bad. Contact who you bought them from.
Crucial suggest these - Crucial memory for L655-1JV
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Additionally, when using my new RAM stick with only 2 of the old ones (total 3 GB) it works fine, but whenever 4GB of RAM is in my computer it just isn't working properly. What might be causing my computer not being able to handle 4GB? Is there a dual channel option I have to enable or something? Help will be VERY much appreciated! =)
Message Edited by kingholman on 08-25-2008 08:45 PM

Hummm, did you get into the Bios screen and check to see if the 4th gig is runnin? will pop up as 4 gigs in Memory. If not move the sticks around, if not get a new stick. If it show in bios then it's working.
In Vista though you only get 3gigs max unless you run 64bit.
I am using Kingston for $27 working fine.
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Laptop freezes after installing new ram card.

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i recently upgraded my ram card on my toshiba c650d laptop. after installing the ram card the laptop began to freeze while in the desktop and then it could be resumed when Alt+Ctrl+Del was pressed.
and the laptop wouldn't wake from the sleep mode....
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Hello Malith Ratnayake,
After changing the old RAM by the new one, this issue occurs?
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Either your RAM is no good, of poor quality, the wrong specs or it's not installed correctly or it got subjected to static electricity when you put it in.
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MacBook won't even turn on after installing new ram

I am using the 2010 MacBook (white 13 inch) I bought ram (two 2gb modules) and was going to install it. I removed my Original ram, but accidentally powered it on it the process (no ram was inside). I got a longed beep. I held the power button and shut it off. I then put the ram back in and it won't turn on. I don't hear any parts moving, no power, nothing. Yes I put the ram in right, an it's tight as can be. Its pushed in well. Help! I never put the new ram in!

The new ram doesn't fit. The laptop won't turn on with old ram. It worked before I removed it now it doesn't. It's I'm there tight so don't tell me to put it in with pressure because I did

Installing New Ram...

Hey all,
I am considering buying a 1gig stick of ram to take my iMac G5 up to 1.5 gig of ram to hopefully run WoW better with my tiny little radeon 9600...not the x600.
Anyways I was wondering how you install the ram in the computer. I have done it on a PC before and am assuming this is no different, but where the heck do I put it in?
Should I just have the mac people do it, lol it was simple enough for Pc's but who knows.
Any directions/pictures to help?
Thanks

Do it yourself instructions for iMac G5 models prior to the new iSight model:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300205
Adding RAM can not slow you down, can only speed you up. If your iMac seems to bog down, run the Repair Permissions procedure first, second boot from Tiger install disc and run Repair Disk procedure, third boot from Apple Hardware Test and run extended test. It really shouldn't take all that to get it back up to its new speed, but those or one of them should definitely do the trick.
Yes, you will definitely notice the gaming improvement, might notice a web page improvement, will definitely improve downloads such as software updates, etc.

Installing new RAM: Compatible with existing RAM?

I've just ordered 8G of memory, 4 lots of 2G. I have 2x1G on board already. Will I need to uninstall the original RAM, or will it work happily with the new RAM?
Secondly, I see a warning in the Apple installation document that I need to remove the battery to get at the memory slots, and that replacing the battery incorrectly could cause an explosion. Seriously? I'm nervous enough just installing the RAM. I could do without explosions.

Rob Grant wrote:
I've just ordered 8G of memory, 4 lots of 2G. I have 2x1G on board already. Will I need to uninstall the original RAM, or will it work happily with the new RAM?
Depends on the manufacturer to be honest. I have 2GB of original RAM in my system with 10GB of OWC and they play happily together. I suppose it still holds true that you "get what you pay for" - they're not the cheapest, but I didn't break the bank.
Rob Grant wrote:
Secondly, I see a warning in the Apple installation document that I need to remove the battery to get at the memory slots, and that replacing the battery incorrectly could cause an explosion. Seriously? I'm nervous enough just installing the RAM. I could do without explosions.
I honestly did not see that warning on my 2008 Mac Pro and simply powered down, unplugged the power cord, took both memory risers out and installed the modules per the instructions of OWC (Macsales.com) - Kappy has posted those for you.
I've had them in for a couple of months now and couldn't be happier. I would suggest following Apple's instructions though, it could prevent serious damage to internal components caused by electrostatic shock.

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