On Wednesday 12 June 2002 04:44 pm, you wrote: > Marcia wrote: > > Dear All, > > > > I mentioned lately that I have upgraded with simms EDO 72 pin memory to > > 128 megs of ram. To my surprise when I opened my box I found 2 empty dimm > > 168 pin slots. Does this mean that I could upgrade to 512 megs of ram > > using the 168 pin dimm sdram memory modules? I certainly would prefer > > that to a new computer or upgrading the motherboard/cpu. I have a 200 > > megahertz genuine Intel motherboard and Pentium II MMX processor. Also, I > > am using LM 8.2. > > > > Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. > > > > Thanks. > > > > Marcia > > Simms & Dimms don't mix. You have to use one or the other. so populate > your Dimms slots, but remove the SIMMS in place already. Or vice versa.
Dear All, Again thanks for all of the suggestions. Below are the specs on a computer that I am considering. Would Linux-Mandrake 8.2 work on this machine? I may add a Dell 17" monitor that is on sale for $99.00. Is this a good combo and will this all work with LM8.2? Thanks for the help. Sincerely, Marcia The fantastic HP Pavilion 750n desktop features components like the IntelŪ PentiumŪ 4 1.60 GHz processor, 512MB memory, massive 80GB hard drive, DVD, CDRW and much more. The HP Pavilion 750n meets all-around business computing needs with long-term stability, innovative manageability and connectivity. Specifications: * IntelŪ PentiumŪ 4 1.60GHz Processor * 512MB Memory * 80GB Hard Drive * 16x8x40x CDRW * 16x DVD * 3.5" 1.44MB Floppy Drive * nVidia TNT2 M64 32MB AGP graphics card * 10/100 NIC * 56K Modem * Windows XP Home * Recertified w/ 90 Day Limited Warranty * Monitor Sold Separately Additional Specifications: * Microprocessor: IntelŪ PentiumŪ 4 processor 1.60GHz with IntelŪ NetBurst^(TM) micro-architecture * Frontside Bus: 400MHz * Memory: 512MB DDR SDRAM (exp. to 2GB) * Hard Drive: 80GB Ultra DMA * CD-RW Drive: HP CD-Writer (16x/8x/40x) * Multimedia Drive: 16x max. speed DVD-ROM * Video Graphics: nVidia TNT2^(TM) M64 AGP graphics card * Network Card: Integrated 10/100Base-T networking interface * Data/Fax Modem: ITU V.90 K56flex modem, data/fax only (33.6Kbps send/download up to 56Kbps/14.4Kbps fax) * Total Drive Bays: - External (1) 3.5", (2) 5.25" - Internal (2) 3.5" * Available Drive Bays: Internal (1) 3.5" * Total Expansion Slots: 3 PCI; 1 AGP * Available Slots: 1 PCI * Total External Ports: - 4 USB - 2 Serial - 1 parallel - 1 game port - 2 PS/2 - 3 IEEE 1394 ports * Available External Ports: - 4 USB - 2 serial - 1 parallel - 1 game port - 3 IEEE 1394 ports * Front Mounted Ports: - 2 USB - 1 Serial port - 1 IEEE 1394 port * Total Memory Slots: 2 DIMM (184pin, DDR) * Video Memory: 32MB SDRAM * Available Memory Slots: 0 DIMM (184 pin, DDR) * Memory Speed: 2100 MB/sec * Primary Cache (L1): 8KBytes of Data Cache + Trace Cache containing 12,000 Micro-Op entries * Secondary-Level Cache (L2): 256Kb advanced transfer cache * MPEG: MPEG2 for full-motion digital video * Keyboard: HP Internet Command Center; one-touch Internet keyboard * Speakers: Polk Audio Stereo Speakers with Power Port technology * DVD Software: InterVideo WinDVD^(TM) Manufactured by: Hewlett Packard Manufacturer Part No: RB-P6319AR Manufacturer Warranty: A full text version of the manufacturer's warranty may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the address below and requesting the warranty for item number: A265-1030 P TigerDirect.com Warranty Information 7795 West Flagler Street, Ste. 35 Miami, Florida 33144
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