Gigabyte GA-8IEX

[JackFrost]

hey guys, I have my new PC up and running but Im having a problem w/ one thing. I have 3 256 Mb PC2100 Chips in the memory slots but the computer only recognizes 512 Mb. Any suggestions?

 

[lhgpoobaa]

hmmm
does that motherboard support 3 sticks of unregistered ram? check your motherboard manual.

other things to try
swap the ram sticks around.
try one known good stick in each of the slots in turn


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[JackFrost]

bump

 

[JackFrost]

Tried the 256 Mb chips in each of the three slots and all three slots, and chips, work. So, I think it has to be a combination thing. Can someone help me w/ this?

 

[MrBean]

Hello Jackfrost,
Although your mobo have 3 memory slots, it will only support and recognize dual-sided modules in any 2 of the three - that is why a lot of these 845 boards only sport 2 slots.... If you want to populate all 3, you will have to use 2 single and 1 double or 3 single sided modules.

Hope this helps a bit!

Regards,
MrBean
South Africa

 

[JackFrost]

what is the best 512 Mb chip that I can use for my motherboard? I know it take PC2100, however someone mentioned that you can use PC3200. What would be the best chip to use in the first slot? I want to eventually have 1 Gig of memory in the comp. Thanks for your help.

 

[lhgpoobaa]

PC3200 is a waste of money unless you plan on overclocking (alot)

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