HT4621: iMac (Mid 2011): Memory specifications

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Apaulo013

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Q: After inserting my ram into the slots, when i turn my imac back on it begins to beep what is happening?

After installing RAM into my iMacs slots and turning it back on it begins to beep, why?

iMac (21.5-inch Mid 2011), OS X Mavericks (10.9.2)

Posted on Mar 12, 2014 9:15 AM

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Q: After inserting my ram into the slots, when i turn my imac back on it begins to beep what is happening?

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by Csound1,

Csound1 Mar 12, 2014 9:49 AM in response to Apaulo013
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Mar 12, 2014 9:49 AM in response to Apaulo013

Most likely cause is that you have not inserted the chips fully into the slot, it requires some force. Check.
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by Apaulo013,

Apaulo013 Mar 12, 2014 10:44 AM in response to Csound1
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Mar 12, 2014 10:44 AM in response to Csound1

Is there any preference for the slots if im only using two slots?
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by Csound1,

Csound1 Mar 12, 2014 10:48 AM in response to Apaulo013
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Mar 12, 2014 10:48 AM in response to Apaulo013

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1423
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by MichelPM,

MichelPM Mar 12, 2014 12:42 PM in response to Apaulo013
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Mar 12, 2014 12:42 PM in response to Apaulo013

Where did you purchase the RAM from and what brand and type is it?
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