HELP! Geil value 1gb pc3200 problem

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"Richmond" <ricardoindahouse@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi
>
>
> I have just purchased a Geil value dual channel PC3200 1GB, and can't
> get my system up and running. I am currently using an Abit NF7
> (version 2 with the latest bios) with an AMD Athlon XP 2500 barton
> processor.
>
>
> Both of the memory modules work individually but when both modules are
> inserted at the same time either the Bios claims the CPU has changed
> or failed or the PC fails to reach the bios screen. The modules do
> work in combination with 1 older generic 256mb pc3200 module but not 2
> x 256mb at the same time.
>
>
> I have checked the Geil compatibility chart and it says my motherboard
> is supported and i have also tried every possible combination of
> positions the modules can go in. I am unable to contact the company
> (Overclockers UK, their customer support is useless!) i bought them
> from so i thought i would go directly to you guys for help.
>
>
> Please help! I would appreciate any advise you can give
>
>
> Rick
What BIOS settings are you using? ABIT have approved this manufacturer,
so it should work. It is value RAM so you should run with SPD setting. Geil
giv a lifetime warranty, so you could try contacting them.
Mike.