On Mon, 20 Jan 2003, Jun Tanamal wrote: > OFF-TOPIC: > > I'm trying to set-up linux into a Dell desktop with a P-200Mhz cpu and > has a 32MB sdram. I tried adding some sdram's but a 64Mb is detected as > 16Mb only and a 128Mb apacer is only detected as 64Mb. > What other memories are required for this machine? I checked it doesn't > even use ECC in the bios. > Anyone has encountered this problem...and please share your solution. > Great thanks!
Hi, Please check your sdram (128MB) if it has only 4 chips on it. If it does the 128 MB RAM is only detected as 128 MB if you are using a Mobo for P IV otherwise as you've said only 64MB or half will be detected. For older Mobos (for PIII and below) you have to use an SDRAM with more chips (If I'm not mistaken about 8 chips embedded on the SDRAM, its the older type of RAM and priced a little higher). Newer SDRAM nowadays only comes with fewer chips and are designed only for PIVs. HTH, ariel ===== _ Philippine Linux Users Group. Web site and archives at http://plug.linux.org.ph To leave: send "unsubscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fully Searchable Archives With Friendly Web Interface at http://marc.free.net.ph To subscribe to the Linux Newbies' List: send "subscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
