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More info?)
Thanks Gary,
Will look into that memory tester.
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* * Pebble in Boulder * *
who would never underestimate the humble floppy
"Gary S. Terhune" <grystnews@mvps.org> wrote in message news:ObGU5L9sFHA.2860@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Nope, you should be fine. You only have to worry about RAM in excess of
> 512MB.
>
> Glad to hear it's all working well. You might want to download and run a
> floppy-based RAM tester on the RAM, just to make sure it's all good before
> much time goes by and you lose any chance to exchange the RAM. Standard
> Operating Procedure for new RAM.
>
> One that I use is DocMemory from www.simmtester.com Unfortunately, their
> download pages aren't working for me right now. Might try later.
>
> --
> Gary S. Terhune
> MS-MVP Shell/User
>
> "Pebble" <Pebble@boulder.rock.com> wrote in message
> news:eqh5T35sFHA.1372@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> EUREKA, It's in and recognised. Went for the 128MB and installed the other
> 32MB, don't see a whole lot of difference yet, but haven't done ay graphics
> work (and that's the main reason I increased it)
> Do I have to configure anything to take full advantage of this larger
> memory?
> --
> * * Pebble in Boulder * *
> who would never underestimate the humble floppy
>
> "Gary S. Terhune" <grystnews@mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:OGTwRcvsFHA.2008@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > Well, all I can suggest, Pebble, is that you make sure you have a
> > money-back
> > guarantee from the vendor in case the sticks don't work well in your
> > system.
> > The specs you note below are quite general ones, and I'm guessing that
> > most
> > of the sticks in this world that match those specs *won't* work well, that
> > there are more detailed specs that you aren't aware of that apply. I'd
> > make
> > sure that this guarantee is in place, and I'd try to talk to someone at
> > the
> > company, tell them what you have (the machine's specs) and see if they
> > have
> > any reference guide that would suggest which RAM to use. Compare that with
> > what Crucial's RAM Selector says, too.
> >
> > --
> > Gary S. Terhune
> > MS-MVP Shell/User
> >
> > "Pebble" <Pebble@boulder.rock.com> wrote in message
> > news:elOwJlssFHA.304@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > Hi all and thanks for replies,
> > I came about the info for memory for my system from many sources - Everest
> > home edition, Belarc advisor, printout of all the Bios screens but the
> > main
> > info was a packard bell user guide which came with my computer (complete
> > with lots of coloured diagrams!) which explains how to do anything, with
> > detailed system specs like:-
> >
> > Supports 3.3v SDRAM DIMM.
> > Supports two memory banks using two 168-pin unbuffered DIMMs.
> > Supports up to 256MB of system memory (both PC100 or PC66 DIMM
> > specifications can be used, but make sure to use 100 MHz DIMMs if your
> > motherboard is equipped with a CPU with a 100MHz bus speed).
> > The motherboard automatically detects the speed, technology (parity), and
> > size of the memory used
> > Memory upgrades
> > System memory holds information until the CPU accesses it or routes it to
> > a
> > device. The memory of the motherboard described in this chapter can be
> > upgraded using DIMM modules. The Bora Pro motherboard has two DIMM sockets
> > and can hold up to 256MBytes. Please use only the DIMM modules as
> > described
> > in the specifications. DIMM modules only fit in one way as they have two
> > notch keys (A) on the connector. Push the module gently down in the slot,
> > the slot side levers will automatically swing up to the vertical position.
> > Memory is automatically detected, there is no need to change jumper
> > settings
> > after changing the memory configuration."
> >
> > PB user guide is quite easy to follow, I've just recently installed a
> > firewire card in an empty slot in the guts, ripped out the internal modem
> > (I
> > now have another hole to fill!) as am on ADSL, don't need the dial-up.
> > I did actually stumble across the crucial.com site and used it's memory
> > script.
> > I will do as you suggest Gary, putting 128MB in the Dram bank 0, as I
> > can't
> > seem to find 64MB sticks. Thanks for the cleaning tips, in this dusty
> > mining town it's probably gold dust anyway (and the inevitable dog hair)
> > --
> > * * Pebble in Boulder * *
> > who would never underestimate the humble floppy
> >
> > "RJK" <notatospam@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:#1xvQ$psFHA.596@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > >
http://www.crucial.com has a great memory locator script / facility, if
> > > you
> > > can fill in the make and model of your PC or motherboard. It helps
> > > avoid
> > > single/double sided and other incompatibilities.
> > >
> > > regards, Richard
> > >
> > >
> > > "Gary S. Terhune" <grystnews@mvps.org> wrote in message
> > > news:OkA2JvnsFHA.4052@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > > > Addendum: Make sure you blow out the slot that's remained empty all
> > > > this
> > > > time. Check it closely for lint, dust, etc. Also pull the existing
> > > > stick,
> > > > clean its contacts using a pencil eraser, then re-seat it.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Gary S. Terhune
> > > > MS-MVP Shell/User
> > > >
> > > > "Gary S. Terhune" <grystnews@mvps.org> wrote in message
> > > > news:Oca2CsnsFHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > > >> There is no knowing what RAM is appropriate for your system without
> > > >> knowing the exact make/model of the motherboard (or of the computer
> > > >> in
> > > >> the case of its being a major brand name.) The *only* good RAM for
> > > >> that
> > > >> system is whatever is recommended for your system.
> > > >>
> > > >> In general, RAM likes to be matched. Even if you used Crucial.com, my
> > > >> favorite RAM supplier, the stick I get from them may not play well
> > > >> with
> > > >> what is already installed.
> > > >>
> > > >> My recommendations:
> > > >>
> > > >> You must have the right RAM for your system. If the vendor can't
> > > >> positively identify its RAM as being appropriate for your system
> > > >> (using
> > > >> a
> > > >> model by model database) then I would recommend against it. I would
> > > >> find
> > > >> the right RAM. I would *not* buy what your link suggests unless I
> > > >> knew
> > > >> how you decided that was the right stuff for you.
> > > >>
> > > >> I would look at the pricing involved when determining what to buy. If
> > > >> the
> > > >> 128 MB is substantially cheaper than 2 each of the 64 MB version,
> > > >> then
> > > >> I
> > > >> would recommend just getting the 128 MB stick and putting it into the
> > > >> first slot (DRAM Bank 0) by itself. Run it for a while that way, and
> > > >> if
> > > >> everything seems OK, put the old 64MB stick into the second slot
> > > >> (DRAM
> > > >> Bank 1). If it remains stable, fine, otherwise it's a write-off.
> > > >>
> > > >> You *can* get just one 64 MB and try adding it into the second slot,
> > > >> or
> > > >> even swap them. If it works, great. If not, you'll have to buy
> > > >> another
> > > >> 64MB stick and replace the old one. The gamble is that your least
> > > >> expensive option--one 64MB stick--will work. If not, you'll be paying
> > > >> for
> > > >> two 64MB sticks, instead of writing off your current RAM (unless it
> > > >> happens to work) and installing 128 MB immediately at, presumably, a
> > > >> cost
> > > >> much less than 2x64MB sticks.
> > > >>
> > > >> --
> > > >> Gary S. Terhune
> > > >> MS-MVP Shell/User
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> "Pebble" <Pebble@boulder.rock.com> wrote in message
> > > >> news:u939pdnsFHA.3732@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > >> Hi all,
> > > >> Have decided to load up some more memory into this old beast, after
> > > >> installing a firewire port to enable my Vidcam to download from the
> > > >> tape,
> > > >> not just the memory card - works fine, though slow, but that's OK.
> > > >> I've
> > > >> never got an out of memory error - yet!
> > > >> Bios tells me Dram bank 0 SDRAM Dram bank 1 NONE. I have 64MB of
> > > >> total
> > > >> memory.
> > > >> I don't want to overload the thing. Can I just chuck a module in the
> > > >> spare slot? Or should I take out the 64MB and insert a 256MB in same
> > > >> slot
> > > >> and leave the original empty slot empty. This is the product I was
> > > >> thinking of, as I can get it locally.
> > > >>
> > > >>
http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/431cdc450a5f65de2740c0a87f9c0718/Product/View/XH8017
> > > >>
> > > >> After this, am having a go at a second hard drive - where does it all
> > > >> end
> > > >> ...............
> > > >>
> > > >> Thanks for any suggestions,
> > > >> --
> > > >> * * Pebble in Boulder * *
> > > >> who would never underestimate the humble floppy
> > > >> --
> > > >>
> > > >> Name: MULTIMEDIA 800AU*
> > > >> Microprocessor: Intel Pentium Ill 800MHz
> > > >> RAM: 64MB
> > > >> Video Memory: 8MB (VooDoo 3 2000)
> > > >> Hard Disk: 20GB
> > > >> Operating System: Windows '98 SE
> > > >> OE v 5.50.4807.1700
> > > >> IE v 5.50.4807.2300IC
> > > >>
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