>Okay, most of us know that you can't use EDO memory in a 7200. Does
>anyone know a good way to distinguish between EDO and FPM. Most
>vendors don't seem inclined to mark their products at all, not even
>with such useful data as the size. That at least I can find out.
>But it seems the only way to determine FPM vs EDO is by playing
>Russian roulette with a 7200. I tried the chip directory but while
>it will show the size, it doesn't indicate the type. Is there any
>way to determine it on another machine such as a 7500 that doesn't
>self destruct with EDO?
>--
>Clark Martin
Look at the numbers on the chips themselves.
it's in this format (At least for most manufacturers)
xxx x xx xx x x x xx
xxx=Manufacturer
x=Fab indicator
xx=Refresh rate
xx= internal organization (ie 4Meg x4)
0=FPM
5=EDO
x=?
V=3.3volt/blank=5volt
xx=Speed
HTH
Aloha, Ken
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