Could anyone explain how to determine if Windows ME is detecting all the Memory installed? I have a 700mhz which came with 128mb and installed an additional 128mb , ME indicates only 128mb still, what needs to be done to get it to detect the extra memory? It was easier when you could see memory being counted up during the boot process.

Howdy, Well do you have the proper type of memory, some PC100 and PC133 memory don't like each other when mixed and match. I don't know what type you have but taking a quess there. Try removing the good memory and attempt to boot with the new and see what happens, try different slots. Also, who makes your computer. I haven't run across a system yet that doesn't allow me to see the POST screen when you can see the memory. Also, almost all CMOS/BIOS's will tell you how much memory is installed. So check your specs, make sure you have the correct memory type first and then start the swapping around stuff. Also, make sure it is seated properly.

Laters,

Kevin The Tech Dude
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Thanks for your help, I will try that, but I am pretty sure that it is all PC100 speed, the computer is a Dell dimension 700, also haven't been able to figure out how to access the BIOS in WIN ME, any light shed on this is appreciated.

That's a problem that most brand name computers have, they don't tell you how to acces the bios.
If it's not in the manual,try hitting 1 of these keys, they are mostly used to acces the bios. (hit the key several times during memoryscheck):
del,F1,F8,F10,space

Johan

Hello Steve, I installed a 256MB PC133 memory in addition to the 128MB PC100 memory already installed in my DELL and I didn't get into that problem. Most of the PC133's are backwards compatible. There should be no problem detecting it.
Yes, you can follow Kevin's advice. Let your PC boot with the new memory and then try to install the old memory. Or maybe you can double check the your memory's being inserted into the slot. Maybe it's loose.

Well with the DELL you should be able to press F2 to enter setup. You can normaly hit the ESC or TAB key to remove the splash screen which enables you to see the POST screen and get into the CMOS/BIOS. Also a good ole trick that works aout 90% of the time is to simply remove the IDE cable from the HDD, this normaly causes an error which halts the POST and will allow you into the CMOS/BIOS. If all else fails, do what I have called the "Cory Method" when it is booting, just start beating on the keys with your hands open.

Laters,

Kevin The Tech Dude