E-Machine Memory upgrade

[BigDaddyJ]

Hello great and powerfull geeks. I seek advice and knowledge. I agreed to help a friend upgrade memory on his pc. It is an E-Machine 466is running Win98 and currently has 32MB factory installed removable memory. I got the following from crucial.com ---
E-machine E-tower 466is
• Maximum Memory: 256MB
• Standard Memory: 32MB removable
• Slots: 2 (2 banks of 1)
I ordered the compatible memory two 128MB sticks. I have never upgraded memory before and was wondering what would be the best approach. Do I need to copy the CMOS? BTW how do you do that? I sure dont want to wreck my buddys PC so should you guys talk me out of this? he he. I would like to do it if it is not going to be too difficult. I have read some of the articles about mem upgrade but honestly dont understand 100%. Any help would be great.

[YODA74]

First thing is unplug the computer and all external componets.make sure you keep at least one hand touching the case at all times while opening the case or purchase a static wrist band pretty inexpensive (this is for static electrisity ). you can copy the cmos if you would like, I did not on mine, I just pulled the old mem. out and poped the new in.
if you are going to leave the old memory in you will have to put the new memory in the first slot,the second new mem. in the second,and the old mem. in the last.Another words (trying not to confuse you)

Take out the old mem.set it asside,
put one of the new mem.sticks in it's place,
install the next new mem.in the next slot,
and finally put the old mem. in last(optional)personally i'd leave it out.

put the machine back together plug the wires back in and fire it up it should recognise the new memory on it's own.

And becarfull of static electricity it can ruin the memory and a few other things.
I'm sure someone else might have a few suggestions other than mine so stick around. good luck.




------------------
Treading,Troden,Trails
HERE (http://www.davematthewsband.com)

[BigDaddyJ]

Thanks, shows what I know I thought I had to manually change the setup or some elaborate deal. He told me to max out the memory so I got two 128MB sticks. The 32MB that is already there is up for grabs if anyone can use it. Thanks

[BigBlue66]

Howdy,

Not sure how old that machine is, but if you get a "Memory Size Mismatch" error, or something to that effect, then do the following.

Reboot and enter CMOS setup. Don't change anything! Just Save and Exit. That will rewrite the CMOS to the new memory amount.

If the machine is newer, its BIOS may automatically recognize the new memory amount, in which case, the above advice is moot. But if it doesn't, follow the above advice. http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

Oh, and I'm assuming that we're talking about SDRAM here. If there are unused memory slots on that machine, the new memory modules will go in hard. Use firm and steady pressure at about the 1/3 and 2/3 location on the module. Try to support the motherboard as well, because you don't want to flex the motherboard too much. Make sure the memory is fully seated. You will know when it is, because the little hold-down clamp on each end will rise up and flip into place. Make note of how those clamps are situated on the installed 32mb memory module before you remove it.

As mentioned previously, make sure to safeguard against static electricity. Stand in one spot, preferably on a tile floor, touch the power supply occasionally, and don't handle the new memory modules until you're ready to install them.

Have fun.

Big Blue 66


------------------
Life = Karma, or is it, Karma = Life?

[BigDaddyJ]

Here is more info about what Im working with here.
Qty: 2
SKU Part: CT178579
Part No: CT16M64S4D8E
Price: $17.09
Description: 128MB, 168-pin DIMM.
Upgrade for: Upgrade for a E-machines eTower 466is System
Line total: $34.18
SDRAM PC100(whatever that means)
Not sure how old the machine is, it has not been upgraded at all and is running Win98 if that gives you a better idea.

[kenja]

Beware of ESD (ElectroStatic Discharge). When you remove the DIMM from the packaging, avoid touching the gold-colored contacts. I don't wear an ESD wrist strap, but I lean against the table and touch the computer chassis before messing with electronic components.

I have a lot of faith in Crucial; just line up the notches on the bottom edge of the modules with the keys in the slots. Pure plug and play!

That's how it works with my Emachine, anyway.

[BigDaddyJ]

Thanks gang