Is this the right RAM?

[nimnorf2]

Ok, I practically had everything delivered to me already assembled. So, I'm thinking, I'm going to be so smoothe and put together my first desktop and....I can't even do the first task.
Gotta put some memory in one of the three dimm slots.
Went out and bought a stick of SDRAM PC133 256mg. The package says 32X64-7ns 168 pin DIMM OK? Well I don't know, 'cause the MOBO user manual says I need 168-pin 3.3V non-buffered Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMMs). The memory chips must be standard or registered SDRAM. Is that what I bought? I don't know if it's buffered or not but I am thinking of taking some Excedrin. Yes that was an attempt at humor. HA! Anyway the manual lists Supported Memory Configurations and has another table of "the maximum memory for DIMM based platforms: I don't see anything that says 32X64-7ns. Please don't mock me, I'm already concluding that failure this soon into the process bodes potential to have my lunch packed in a roadmap by Paleo Pete in the near future.

[tjaymadison]

Where did you buy the RAM? Are there any other markings or labels?

You probably have the right thing, but it doesn't hurt to check. http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/wink.gif


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[evalroy]

Nim,

I think you are safe with your RAM purchase. Your mobo sounds pretty much standard and PC133 is about as standard as it gets. You can check out a very good primer on RAM in the PC guide at http://www.pcguide.com/ref/ram/tech_SDRAM.htm

Good luck,
ER

Originally posted by nimnorf2:
Ok, I practically had everything delivered to me already assembled. So, I'm thinking, I'm going to be so smoothe and put together my first desktop and....I can't even do the first task.
Gotta put some memory in one of the three dimm slots.
Went out and bought a stick of SDRAM PC133 256mg. The package says 32X64-7ns 168 pin DIMM OK? Well I don't know, 'cause the MOBO user manual says I need 168-pin 3.3V non-buffered Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMMs). The memory chips must be standard or registered SDRAM. Is that what I bought? I don't know if it's buffered or not but I am thinking of taking some Excedrin. Yes that was an attempt at humor. HA! Anyway the manual lists Supported Memory Configurations and has another table of "the maximum memory for DIMM based platforms: I don't see anything that says 32X64-7ns. Please don't mock me, I'm already concluding that failure this soon into the process bodes potential to have my lunch packed in a roadmap by Paleo Pete in the near future.

[nimnorf2]

Thanks Eval and TJ,
yeah each of the little black chippy things has some writing on them
"VT 5B 0114 VT3612804T-7H"

Oh, that explains it all, now!
Whatever???!

I'm going to go ahead and try to boot this beast. I wish the RAM purchase package had just said "yes, nimnorf2, this is the stuff you want" , but until these guys realize that I am indeed the center of the universe, I'll have to take my chances, eh? 'Gotta leave town for the weekend so I won't be able to post back about this until next week. Again, thanks for the advice and encouragement.

[This message has been edited by nimnorf2 (edited 05-25-2001).]

[This message has been edited by nimnorf2 (edited 05-25-2001).]

[psabi]

You have the right memory. The 7ns indicates PC-133, but the PC-133 (and PC-100) are Uncle Intel's creation indicating it meets standards for timing and performance. If it said 10ns, that would be PC-100. And let me tell you, I can tell you a lifetime of stories in 3ns...

Mixing different speeds isn't recommended but can work, but all memory will operate at the lowest speed in a mixed setup.