If i put a 64MB no problem, if I put 128MB it shows as 64MB, if I put 256MB it shows as a 128. What can I do to solve this problem. I want to increase my memory on my "games" computer. The memory is PC 133. Its a Low speed PIII around 350 to 400MHz processor. I saw this also on a PII machine. Is the problem with BIOS.
2007-01-11 05:48:15 · 5 answers · asked by imbabala_egxhakaza_ematsheni 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
- I used sam PC 133 DIMM on all slots
2007-01-11 06:38:44 · update #1
no, it's a problem with the amount of memory you're putting into the system.
motherboards are only capable of supporting a certain amount of RAM.
also, being that its a 350 or 400.... you should probably be using pc100 not pc133 memory as that's what the board will be looking to run at. it will work with 133, but the board assumes 100 is installed because it doesn't know anything newer than that.
best thing to do.... go to your system manufacturer's website (my guess is it's a gateway), get the board specs and follow the max memory allowed. you can also check for a BIOS upgrade that may allow more memory to be installed.
2007-01-11 06:02:49 · answer #1 · answered by spl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The RAM must be the same in each slot to function properly!
Is the RAM type a simm's "single inline memory moduale" or DIMM's "Dual inline memory moduale" Then there is the parity or non-parity and then there is the speed capability of the moduale which the need of, will be determined by the BUSS speed of the motherboard.
You have to go in to the BIOS to see if it is recognized, then if correct, save it and re-boot. Hope this info helps you figure it out.
2007-01-11 14:03:25 · answer #2 · answered by R B B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop trying anything and return the ram. For that old of a computer, the motherboard maces out at 256 total (128/slot) of ram. ESPECIALLY if it isn OEm model PC (Dell, HP, gateway, compaq etc...) If you had said Pentium 4, it would max out at 512 (256/slot).
Sorry!
2007-01-11 15:02:31 · answer #3 · answered by modred189 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a problem with the BIOS but a problem with the motherboard. Find out the model and make of your motherboard and you will be able to find out the maximum amount of memory capable for that board.
2007-01-11 13:54:05 · answer #4 · answered by AJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to crucial.com and use their scanner this will tell you everything about RAM on your comp, how much you have, how much you can have, and exactly what type you need to upgrade.
2007-01-11 15:12:21 · answer #5 · answered by laughinggiraffe2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋