iMac 2020 ram install - won’t boot

[noir_et_noir]

Trying to install Samsung 64gb kit. Will not boot in any slot combination. Tried with stock 8gb ram. Only way iMac turns on is with the stock 8gb in either 1/3 2/4 config.

Has anyone run into this? iMac shipped from Ireland.

 

[chscag]

Are you sure you purchased the correct memory for your 2020 iMac? And where did you buy it from?

I've upgraded memory in three iMacs and have always purchased the memory from either OWC or Crucial. Never a problem.

 

[noir_et_noir]

M471A4G43MB1

bought from memory.net

this is verified memory that should work.

 

[pldelisle]

I read here other people installed this exact same module and it worked perfectly fine.

Maybe a bad stick ?

Try only one Samsung module at a time.

 

[PieTunes]

Put in just the new RAM in the same slots that the original RAM were in. How long are you waiting after you turn it on? New/changed RAM in an iMac results in the system having to go through some testing and it can take upwards of 30+ seconds. This only happens the first time it detects a new/changed RAM configuration.

 

[noir_et_noir]

I read here other people installed this exact same module and it worked perfectly fine.

Maybe a bad stick ?

Try only one Samsung module at a time.

tried that too. No go. Now iMac won’t turn on with base ram.

Anyone have issue at all about this???
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Put in just the new RAM in the same slots that the original RAM were in. How long are you waiting after you turn it on? New/changed RAM in an iMac results in the system having to go through some testing and it can take upwards of 30+ seconds. This only happens the first time it detects a new/changed RAM configuration.

holding down power button for 90+ seconds and no Apple logo

 

[pldelisle]

Now iMac won’t turn on with base ram.

Wtf ?

Try SMC/PRAM reset.

 

[PieTunes]

You don't have to hold down the power button. Just pop the RAM ensuring they're seated correctly, pop the door back on, plug in the power cord and just press and release the power button. Screen will remain black for 30 seconds if not longer then the Apple logo should appear.

 

[PieTunes]

It might seem like it's not turning on with the base 8GB RAM back in it, because every time you remove or add or shift around RAM, it has to do its initial tests when it first powers on. If you aren't waiting long enough it can give the impression it's not turning on.

 

[noir_et_noir]

You don't have to hold down the power button. Just pop the RAM ensuring they're seated correctly, pop the door back on, plug in the power cord and just press and release the power button. Screen will remain black for 30 seconds if not longer then the Apple logo should appear.

Thanks this worked. I felt like an idiot dealing with this.

 

[PieTunes]

this is where I miss the startup sound to know when it’s booted. Trying now.

I miss the chime too, that was why I re-enabled it! Apple finally gave it back to us for newer machines, though by default it's off. To enable it, launch Terminal and then enter sudo nvram StartupMute=%00 and press Return then put in the administrator password.

How loud the chime is seems to be in direct relation to the volume level in macOS when you restarted or shut it down.

 

[noir_et_noir]

Wtf ?

Try SMC/PRAM reset.

I miss the chime too, that was why I re-enabled it! Apple finally gave it back to us for newer machines, though by default it's off. To enable it, launch Terminal and then enter sudo nvram StartupMute=%00 and press Return then put in the administrator password.

How loud the chime is seems to be in direct relation to the volume level in macOS when you restarted or shut it down.

forgot about this — thanks for the reminder!

 

[PieTunes]

Thanks this worked. I felt like an idiot dealing with this.

Haha glad it’s working! And you’re not an idiot, you were just a little impatient in your zeal to play with a sexy new machine! Enjoy!

 

[chscag]

Okay.... so you finally got it to boot with the 64GB Samsung memory? And by the way, macOS 11 (Big Sur) returns the boot chime although it's an optional setting.

 

[noir_et_noir]

Okay.... so you finally got it to boot with the 64GB Samsung memory? And by the way, macOS 11 (Big Sur) returns the boot chime although it's an optional setting.

Yep got it working — stupidly enough it was from holding down the power button too long waiting for logo to show up. Slots 2/4 like original ram. Full speed no problems so far.

 

[chscag]

Okay, great. Enjoy that new iMac!

 

[gmikesell]

Thanks for posting about this! I'll be looking to do my RAM upgrade on my shiny new iMac tomorrow when it arrives tomorrow. Looking for the 'gotchas'.