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Please advise on new RAM module placement
My brother, is using a Compaq Prosignia Desktop 320, with a 64 MB
SDRAM PC100 - 100MHz 168 pin DIMM memory module. The mainboard's (Intel B1440ZX) memory maximum is 256 MB. We recently ordered an additonal 128 MB RAM module from Crucial.com. MAke sure that the new RAM is not DDR. The mainboard has two RAM slots (1 and 2): Slot 1 = 64 MB Slot 2 = 128 MB I have never found it to matter where it's placed(and I've done a lot of RAM switching). Yes, PC100 RAM too. |
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Just put it in the empty slot....it should not matter which is where on that mobo.
If you used Crucial's memory selector for that particular model Compaq, there is no worry about incompatibility. -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+ http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "Joe" wrote in message ... Hi, My brother, is using a Compaq Prosignia Desktop 320, with a 64 MB SDRAM PC100 - 100MHz 168 pin DIMM memory module. The mainboard's (Intel B1440ZX) memory maximum is 256 MB. We recently ordered an additonal 128 MB RAM module from Crucial.com. The mainboard has two RAM slots (1 and 2): Compaq Prosignia Desktop 320 h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/division_07-1999/10300_div.PDF (under optional memory configurations - page 6) The illustration depicts: Slot 1 = 64 MB Slot 2 = 128 MB I've thought, the larger sized memory module, is placed into the first slot and the smaller (64 MB) into the second. The illustration, shows the opposite. My brother believes, because I've used a PC much longer than he, I know about computers. Changing memory modules is about the extent of my 'hardware' experience, and I sure could use additional advice here! My apologize's to all, if this should have been posted to another newsgroup. Thanks, for all help! Best regards, Joe |
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Crucial's online memory selector would not even show DDR RAM for that model Compaq.
-- Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+ http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "jkb" nospam wrote in message ... My brother, is using a Compaq Prosignia Desktop 320, with a 64 MB SDRAM PC100 - 100MHz 168 pin DIMM memory module. The mainboard's (Intel B1440ZX) memory maximum is 256 MB. We recently ordered an additonal 128 MB RAM module from Crucial.com. MAke sure that the new RAM is not DDR. The mainboard has two RAM slots (1 and 2): Slot 1 = 64 MB Slot 2 = 128 MB I have never found it to matter where it's placed(and I've done a lot of RAM switching). Yes, PC100 RAM too. |
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"Joe" wrote in message ... Hi, My brother, is using a Compaq Prosignia Desktop 320, with a 64 MB SDRAM PC100 - 100MHz 168 pin DIMM memory module. The mainboard's (Intel B1440ZX) memory maximum is 256 MB. We recently ordered an additonal 128 MB RAM module from Crucial.com. The mainboard has two RAM slots (1 and 2): Compaq Prosignia Desktop 320 h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/division_07-1999/10300_div.PDF (under optional memory configurations - page 6) The illustration depicts: Slot 1 = 64 MB Slot 2 = 128 MB I've thought, the larger sized memory module, is placed into the first slot and the smaller (64 MB) into the second. The illustration, shows the opposite. My brother believes, because I've used a PC much longer than he, I know about computers. Changing memory modules is about the extent of my 'hardware' experience, and I sure could use additional advice here! My apologize's to all, if this should have been posted to another newsgroup. Thanks, for all help! Best regards, Joe Just do it that way, with the 128 memory in slot two. On some motherboards, the faster memory (CAS 2 compared to CAS 3) needs to go into slot one. Heck if it doesn't work in slot two, just reverse the sticks. Usually this is quite simple. Hope your brother enjoys his new memory. PS: remember to have the machine powered off and to take precautions for static electricity. |
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On Tue, 16 Aug 2005 10:16:50 -0600, "Buffalo"
"Joe" wrote in message My brother, is using a Compaq Prosignia Desktop 320, with a 64 MB SDRAM PC100 - 100MHz 168 pin DIMM memory module. The mainboard's (Intel B1440ZX) memory maximum is 256 MB. We recently ordered an additonal 128 MB RAM module from Crucial.com. The mainboard has two RAM slots (1 and 2): The illustration depicts: Slot 1 = 64 MB Slot 2 = 128 MB I've thought, the larger sized memory module, is placed into the first slot and the smaller (64 MB) into the second. The illustration, shows the opposite. Just do it that way, with the 128 memory in slot two. On some motherboards, the faster memory (CAS 2 compared to CAS 3) needs to go into slot one. That would be the opposite of what I'd expect. If the system queries the first RAM module it sees for timing info, then runs all the rAM based on that, you'd think that first RAM should be the slowest one (i.e. the one with the most conservative settings). PS: remember to have the machine powered off and to take precautions for static electricity. For "powered off", read "unplugged from mains". ATX "off" is not really off, in the sense that mains power still flows into the power supply, and out ofthe power supply to the motherboard via the standy power line. There's debate about where this power then goes, but the safest thing is to just unplug mains before working in the case. ------------ ----- ---- --- -- - - - - The most accurate diagnostic instrument in medicine is the Retrospectoscope ------------ ----- ---- --- -- - - - - |
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"cquirke (MVP Windows shell/user)" wrote in message ... On Tue, 16 Aug 2005 10:16:50 -0600, "Buffalo" "Joe" wrote in message My brother, is using a Compaq Prosignia Desktop 320, with a 64 MB SDRAM PC100 - 100MHz 168 pin DIMM memory module. The mainboard's (Intel B1440ZX) memory maximum is 256 MB. We recently ordered an additonal 128 MB RAM module from Crucial.com. The mainboard has two RAM slots (1 and 2): The illustration depicts: Slot 1 = 64 MB Slot 2 = 128 MB I've thought, the larger sized memory module, is placed into the first slot and the smaller (64 MB) into the second. The illustration, shows the opposite. Just do it that way, with the 128 memory in slot two. On some motherboards, the faster memory (CAS 2 compared to CAS 3) needs to go into slot one. Perhaps that is correct. It makes sense. I just thought I had recalled doing it the other way somewhere down the line. That would be the opposite of what I'd expect. If the system queries the first RAM module it sees for timing info, then runs all the rAM based on that, you'd think that first RAM should be the slowest one (i.e. the one with the most conservative settings). PS: remember to have the machine powered off and to take precautions for static electricity. For "powered off", read "unplugged from mains". ATX "off" is not really off, in the sense that mains power still flows into the power supply, and out ofthe power supply to the motherboard via the standy power line. There's debate about where this power then goes, but the safest thing is to just unplug mains before working in the case. Actually, many say to not unplug it, but to shut it off at the surge protector (if you use one) so that the power is disconnected but the ground is still connected to the PC. |
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On Wed, 17 Aug 2005 08:14:00 -0600, "Buffalo"
"cquirke (MVP Windows shell/user)" wrote in For "powered off", read "unplugged from mains". ATX "off" is not really off, in the sense that mains power still flows into the power supply, and out ofthe power supply to the motherboard via the standy power line. There's debate about where this power then goes, but the safest thing is to just unplug mains before working in the case. Actually, many say to not unplug it, but to shut it off at the surge protector (if you use one) so that the power is disconnected but the ground is still connected to the PC. Yes, that combines today's warnings about ATX "off" with pre-ATX advice to stay plugged in but switched off, for the grounding benefit. My own desk has a mass of switchless 5-way adapters, so I don't have that option and forget it's there for others :-) ------------------------ ---- --- -- - - - - Forget http://cquirke.blogspot.com and check out a better one at http://topicdrift.blogspot.com instead! ------------------------ ---- --- -- - - - - |
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