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sportie
08-27-2001, 10:20 PM
Hi

I have a 350 MMX Pentium 2 Win 98
I want to upgrade Is it ok to use 1 stick of 256mb or 2 x 128mb will i have any conflict as i have 2x32mb=64mb in now.

( 256MB PC100Mhz 168 Pin SDRAM )
I would like to Add this Ram Is this compatible with my PC

I have done some tests on my pc see below

Memory Configuration


Description Results
RAM installed 64 MB
Windows RAM 64 MB
Total RAM slots 4
Available RAM slots 2
Max RAM module size 32 MB
Memory Type |DIMM|SDRAM| level 1 Cache 32 KB
Level 2 Cache 512 KB
Chipset Intel 82443BXSpeed Rating 612 MB/s (104% of 22115 similar)
Speed Rating 612 MB/s (104% of 22115 similar)

Processor


Description Your Results
Brand/Model Intel Pentium II with MMX
Nominal Clock Speed 350 MHz
Measured Clock Speed 361 MHz
External Clock Speed 66 MHz
CPUID Information 0x0651 0x183F9FF
CPU Load 2%
Level 1 Cache 32 KB
Level 2 Cache 512 KB
Speed Rating 1056 (107% of 22115 similar)



speed rating is measured in megabytes per second. The percentage indicates the performance of this system compared to systems in our database with a similar CPU and clock speed; the number of similar systems is also shown. For example, a score of 50% would indicate this system had half the performance of comparable systems; 200% would indicate twice the performance. A "normal" number is 100% plus or minus about 15%.

This system has 64 megabytes of memory available for Windows. This amount will be adequate to run some applications with acceptable performance, but you may still notice periods of disk swapping. This is particularly true if you run large applications, or use multiple Windows applications simultaneously. Adding more memory might improve performance.

According to the data reported by the system BIOS, there are 2 available memory slots on the system board. That means you can add memory simply by inserting new memory modules into the empty slots. On this system, memory modules can be up to 32MB, so you could add up to 64MB of RAM without removing the existing memory modules.

evalroy
08-27-2001, 10:48 PM
Hey Sportie,

Welcome to the PC Guide. You should not have a problem with either a single or two DIMMS. RAM is not very expensive right now, so I would go for a single stick of 256.

ER


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bassman
08-28-2001, 12:06 AM
Hi Sportie,
I think you need to reread your test results. It plainly says up to 32 megs per slot. A 256 meg stick will not work. What you need to find is two sticks of PC66 32meg sdram

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sportie
08-28-2001, 02:34 AM
Hi

But did you stop to think that the reading test i got might be wrong ive been told i shouldnt have trouble and the PCpitstop could be inaccurate.

thanks

BigBlue66
08-28-2001, 10:31 AM
Hey Sportie,

If it were me, I would consider that the information concerning the maximum installable memory stick of 32mb is correct.

If you choose to use a larger size stick, the system won't read it correctly.

If you can, as Bassman pointed out, find a couple of sticks of 32mb PC66 and use them. That will give you 128mb which should be plenty for that sytem. You could also try 32mb PC100 sticks. They should be backward compatible and run at 66Mhz.

Good luck.

Big Blue 66


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mjc
08-28-2001, 12:21 PM
Unless you have info about your motherboard from the its manufacturer stating that there is no limit of 32MB per slot, then go with what you have with the test results...on some boards if you exceed the maximum per slot you will not even get a POST, it just won't work...others with run but will only recognize the amount of memory upto the maximum and nothing over that...

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sportie
08-28-2001, 06:28 PM
Hello

Thanks for the replies peoples now im getting really psssssidd
will this info help any.

Mother board manufacturer is Tekram
Model P6B40-A4X-i440BX VER 1.0

IN THE INSTALLATION MANUAL MAINBOARD
as reads
DIMM sizes supported 8mb,16mb,32,mb,64mb,and 128mb
A Total of (4) Dimms can be installed for a maximum Ram capacity of 512MB

I put an order in for 4X128mg PC100Mhz 168- Pin SDRAM Hyundai Brand


Mjc is this enough info were in my manual can i get information if this is not enough.


Appreciate for those who replied

bassman
08-28-2001, 07:20 PM
Sounds like your mobo manule has the better scoop. Check Here (http://www.tekram.com/Hot_Products.asp?Product=P6B40-A4X) for more info on your board.

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If I tell you to think for yourself, then your not doing it.
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This is not directed at those asking questions in order to gain knowledge. That shows you are thinking.

[This message has been edited by bassman (edited 08-28-2001).]

sportie
08-28-2001, 08:59 PM
Hell

Im glad I went with my instinct!!!!!!!!

Thanks bassman I found that info earlier on, when I sent an email to tekram about Bios upgrade.

mjc
08-28-2001, 11:03 PM
Yeppers....the manual trumps a website, unless its the manufacturer's site with an update to the manual... http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/wink.gif

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sportie
08-31-2001, 07:26 AM
Were are you going with this mjc is it sarcasm I read well I cant see them changing the manual that drasticly and directed at ram modules hmhhhh anyways I think Im prety safe I could of gone with a few 256mb sticks but played it safe by buying a few 128mb.

Soon find out wont Ihmmmmmmmmmmmmm

ranchdog
08-31-2001, 07:38 PM
sportie If you had all the answers........

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mjc
08-31-2001, 10:08 PM
Basically what I was saying is the manual is more likely to be the correct source unles the manufacturer has put out a revised manual on its site, a testing site is as good as its database and that could of course be wrong, but the manufacturer has an interest in getting the manual correct (at least most of them do). Every so often though there have been major errors in manuals (most often for a feature that never gets implemented in final production). This is for all the info for a particular MOBO, not just the RAM.

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