Pete wrote:
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-> I think, I can safely buy 8 non parity 4 MB sims for it.
-> That's if the {9 chip} sims from the del computer are
-> parity, rite?
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I don't think parity is the issue here. Parity SIMMs will
still work even when the parity check is turned off. The
problem only occurs when you use non-parity SIMMs and the
motherboard checks for parity.
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I reckon your problem is with faulty or incompatible SIMMs.
As someone mentioned, IBM PS2 SIMMs will not work in an
IBM clone computer. I have had problems with this myself.
The PS2 SIMMs look just like ordinary SIMMs, except for a
difference in the code numbers. And sometimes even the
code numbers are identical except that one letter is
different. I think there are also some other brands of
computers that use incompatible 30-pin SIMMs.
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The first thing you need to determine is exactly what variety
of SIMM your computer takes. Trial and error will work here
if you have a supply of secondhand SIMMs (as long as you are
careful to try them in matched sets of four).
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However, you are taking a risk if you buy new SIMMs without
knowing exactly what you need. If you are going to buy new,
I suggest you take the whole base unit to a retailer and
tell him to install the appropriate SIMMs. That way you
won't waste your money.
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Cheers,
Steven
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