K7VTA3 with 333FSD ( 512M DDR Memory Problem)

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John wrote:
> I have a new MB with AMDXP 2800 CPU. I have a good 512Meg DDR
> module,unbuffered, 64x64 PC2700 CL2.5
> Every time I try to install it by itself in Position #1 the computer freezes
> and never get past the memory check. I have tried to change the memory
> settings in the BIOS with no success.
> Can anyone possible tell my the specifics I need to set in the BIOS?
> I have used the DDR in a DELL computer today all day and it worked
> flawlessly.

Have you tried that stick of DDR in the other slot?

Does it boot normally if you change the clock in the BIOS to 100/100
instead of 133/133? If this is the case, it's very likely that your
current power supply is underpowered. Even if it is a 400W supply, it
may still not be capable of powering both that CPU and the DDR memory.