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Ram not detected
Name: ewtang Date: January 15, 2005 at 00:55:37 Pacific OS: Win ME CPU/Ram: Pentium II, 127
Comment:
I have just inserted a 256MB Ram into the slot in my computer replacing the old 64MB Ram. However, after starting my computer it shows that there is only 127MB Ram. Why and what should I do? (PS. the old ram is PC-100)
Name: Mechanix2Go Date: January 15, 2005 at 02:31:00 Pacific
Reply:
Since it's a Pentium II, it's surprising it dos ANYTHING with 256.
M2
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Response Number 2
Name: larryf215 Date: January 15, 2005 at 04:45:46 Pacific
Reply:
is it a slot 1 PII? is the FSB 100? you can get a PIII 500mhz that will work in you machine on e-bay for under $20. do you have 3 slots for ram on the board. 128mb is probably the max for each slot. can also be had on e-bay very cheap. make sure you get pc100 non error checking this is what I did with my PII 350mhz 64ram. now its PIII 500 256 ram
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Response Number 3
Name: ddp59 Date: January 15, 2005 at 10:00:04 Pacific
Reply:
you have double density ram so reads only 128meg so need single density ram to read 256meg
david
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Response Number 4
Name: ScoobyDoo Date: January 15, 2005 at 10:59:14 Pacific
Reply:
Go to your computer manufacturers website. Get the specs for your system. Check to see what the total MAX ram for your system is and also the MAX size a Ram strip can be for each slot.
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Response Number 5
Name: jam Date: January 15, 2005 at 20:19:08 Pacific
Reply:
It's definitely a density issue. There's nothing you can do to get the other 128mb recognized, you simply bought the wrong kinda RAM for your board.
This link will explain....if you want the quick answer, read "step 6":
Asus A7N8X-X 2500+ Sempron @ 2100mhz 10.5 x 200mhz @ 1.80v 512mb PC3200 Ti4200/8X 128mb WDC 60GB
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Response Number 6
Name: Robmoski Date: January 15, 2005 at 20:25:02 Pacific
Reply:
if you are installing 256Mb DIMM memory (Dual Inline Memory Modules) and the Mainboard only takes SIMM memory (Single Inline Memory Module, you will end up having 127Mb of System Memory. Its a memory chip issue.
rob
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Response Number 7
Name: ewtang Date: January 15, 2005 at 20:32:40 Pacific
Reply:
I'm very sorry, it should be Pentium III 720MHz!
Please help.
Rain
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Response Number 8
Name: Mechanix2Go Date: January 15, 2005 at 20:46:00 Pacific
Reply:
I think Rob's got it.
The slots are likely SIMM.
M2
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Response Number 9
Name: ddp59 Date: January 15, 2005 at 20:59:36 Pacific
Reply:
simms were used on p1s not p3 so he is using dimms. a customer had same problem as reading half of ram count
david
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Response Number 10
Name: jam Date: January 15, 2005 at 22:20:42 Pacific
Reply:
"Please help"
Your question has already been answered!
You are attempting to run high density RAM in a board designed for low density RAM. There is nothing you can do to get the full 256mb recognized...NOTHING! You either have to live with it at 50% capacity, or you buy the correct RAM for your board. That is, PC100 low density RAM.
Asus A7N8X-X 2500+ Sempron @ 2100mhz 10.5 x 200mhz @ 1.80v 512mb PC3200 Ti4200/8X 128mb WDC 60GB
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Response Number 11
Name: jam Date: January 15, 2005 at 22:27:56 Pacific
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You obviously didn't bother to check the link I posted, so here's a clip that explains:
"If you try to install a higher density DIMM than your computer can handle, one of two things will happen: 1) Your computer will not boot, and you will receive memory POST beeps, letting you know there is a problem. 2) The motherboard will only recognize half of the memory."
Asus A7N8X-X 2500+ Sempron @ 2100mhz 10.5 x 200mhz @ 1.80v 512mb PC3200 Ti4200/8X 128mb WDC 60GB
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Response Number 12
Name: Mechanix2Go Date: January 15, 2005 at 22:38:39 Pacific
Reply:
jam.
Yea, I musta had a brain FRT.
SIMMs are them old 30 pin thingys.
M2
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