Hello all !!
Looking for a little assistance with an issue I am having on an older Gateway One model GZ7112. I have added an additional 2GB SODIMM in the second slot (2 total slots). Originally, it had 1 stick Samsung 2GB PC2-6400S 666mhz in one slot and nothing in the 2nd slot (Motherboard has 2 total slots). I have purchase the exact same model that was existing (Samsung 2GB PC2-6400S 666mhz). If I use any of them by themselves, in either slot, I have no issues. Computer runs like it should. Once I install both SODIMMS, the computer is extremely slow. Takes about 3-4 minutes for the POST to complete and show splash screen. Takes a few more minutes for it to enter BIOS and navigating in the BIOS menus is next to impossible as it's like everything is in slow motion.
I have been working on computers since 1992 and NEVER seen an issue like this so I am lost.The only thing I can think of is a BIOS upgrade but there isn't any available. Newer or older.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated !!!!!!
macjax
Looking for a little assistance with an issue I am having on an older Gateway One model GZ7112. I have added an additional 2GB SODIMM in the second slot (2 total slots). Originally, it had 1 stick Samsung 2GB PC2-6400S 666mhz in one slot and nothing in the 2nd slot (Motherboard has 2 total slots). I have purchase the exact same model that was existing (Samsung 2GB PC2-6400S 666mhz). If I use any of them by themselves, in either slot, I have no issues. Computer runs like it should. Once I install both SODIMMS, the computer is extremely slow. Takes about 3-4 minutes for the POST to complete and show splash screen. Takes a few more minutes for it to enter BIOS and navigating in the BIOS menus is next to impossible as it's like everything is in slow motion.
I have been working on computers since 1992 and NEVER seen an issue like this so I am lost.The only thing I can think of is a BIOS upgrade but there isn't any available. Newer or older.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated !!!!!!
macjax
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