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XyZspineZyX

09-07-2003, 02:18 AM

I am from the Gr forums but i figured i would get quicker repsponses here....

i went to install 2 sticks of memory into my PCI slots on my pc...only it didnt work...when i turned it on it showed that 64MB was good and the rest was bad...then it said F1 to boot...or F10 to conputer setup...first i tried booting it but it went back to the same screen...next i tried F10 and i got some big menu with all sorts of options...i booted it again and it went to the window that asks what mode i want to run...(Safe Mode, Normal Mode..etc)...but it just shut off...when i turned it on safe mode, the color was like 3 different colors...and it looked my first computer...horrible...so i took everything back out...and restored it to how it was yesterday...i was just wondering what i did wrong?

-Matt
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XyZspineZyX

09-07-2003, 02:18 AM

XyZspineZyX

09-07-2003, 05:30 AM

well, if you actually put memory into a PCI slot, there is your first mistake, what kind of memory are you using, remember, you can not mix speeds when you use anything less than DDR memory, also if you use EDO or RIMM memory, you need to install in pairs. Please post more information on what exactly you are installing, and where you are trying to install it

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09-07-2003, 06:33 AM

Right on! If you stick a stick of RAM into a PCI slot (the white expansion slots) it won't work because that's for expansion cards such as modems, sound cards, etc. The RAM slots are usually black with white locks on both ends. They are located right next to the CPU. Take out the old stick you have and put the new stick in and see if it recognises it.

My system:

AMD XP 3000+ @ 2.23Ghz
1 gig of Corsair DDR PC2700 RAM @354Mhz
Radeon 9800 Pro video w/TV out core @434, mem @720
Windows XP SP 1
Microsoft Directx 9.0b
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16x Antec DVD drive
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XyZspineZyX

09-07-2003, 01:04 PM

oopss...i dindt mean to say pci slots...i did in fact put them in the right place...

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System Information
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Time of this report: 8/7/2003, 20:39:51
Machine name: Computer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows ME (4.90, Build 3000)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Compaq
System Model: Compaq PC
BIOS:
Processor: AMD Duron(tm) Processor, MMX, 3DNow, ~800MHz
Memory: 64MB RAM
Page File: 85MB used, 1899MB available
Primary File System: FAT32
DirectX Version: DirectX 8.1 (4.08.01.0881)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 4.08.01.0881 32bit

The memory cards I have are 128MB SDRAM 168pin DIMM, PC100 Memory.

what else do ya need to know?

-Matt
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XyZspineZyX

09-07-2003, 03:28 PM

What size and type were they?

My system:

AMD XP 3000+ @ 2.23Ghz
1 gig of Corsair DDR PC2700 RAM @354Mhz
Radeon 9800 Pro video w/TV out core @434, mem @720
Windows XP SP 1
Microsoft Directx 9.0b
Antec TruePower TrueBlue True480 PSU
16x Antec DVD drive
24x10x40 Plexwriter CD-RW
1 Westerndigital 40 gig harddrive, master
1 Westerndigital 100 gig hdd, slave
Asus A7V600 VIA KT600 mainboard, 4-in-1 4.49
Creative 5.1 surround system
Thermaltake Aquarius II liquid cooling system
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XyZspineZyX

09-07-2003, 08:11 PM

The memory cards I have are 128MB SDRAM 168pin DIMM, PC100 Memory.

-Matt
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XyZspineZyX

09-07-2003, 08:40 PM

How many sticks did you buy of it?

My system:

AMD XP 3000+ @ 2.23Ghz
1 gig of Corsair DDR PC2700 RAM @354Mhz
Radeon 9800 Pro video w/TV out core @434, mem @720
Windows XP SP 1
Microsoft Directx 9.0b
Antec TruePower TrueBlue True480 PSU
16x Antec DVD drive
24x10x40 Plexwriter CD-RW
1 Westerndigital 40 gig harddrive, master
1 Westerndigital 100 gig hdd, slave
Asus A7V600 VIA KT600 mainboard, 4-in-1 4.49
Creative 5.1 surround system
Thermaltake Aquarius II liquid cooling system
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XyZspineZyX

09-07-2003, 09:38 PM

4...but i only have 3 slots anyway...

-Matt
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XyZspineZyX

09-07-2003, 10:13 PM

So, the highest you can go is 384. Take out the original stick(s) that was in there to begin with. Then, put the new sticks in and try to boot up.

My system:

AMD XP 3000+ @ 2.23Ghz
1 gig of Corsair DDR PC2700 RAM @354Mhz
Radeon 9800 Pro video w/TV out core @434, mem @720
Windows XP SP 1
Microsoft Directx 9.0b
Antec TruePower TrueBlue True480 PSU
16x Antec DVD drive
24x10x40 Plexwriter CD-RW
1 Westerndigital 40 gig harddrive, master
1 Westerndigital 100 gig hdd, slave
Asus A7V600 VIA KT600 mainboard, 4-in-1 4.49
Creative 5.1 surround system
Thermaltake Aquarius II liquid cooling system
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http://www.pcgamessource.com

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XyZspineZyX

09-09-2003, 12:09 AM

does it make a difference in what order they go...??

meaning, does the highest have to go in a particualr slot...?

-Matt
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XyZspineZyX

09-09-2003, 12:29 AM

Only stick the ones that are the same into your computer. For example, if you have two PC133 128mb sticks, only put those in. Different memory sticks can cause problems.

My system:

AMD XP 3000+ @ 2.23Ghz
1 gig of Corsair DDR PC2700 RAM @354Mhz
Radeon 9800 Pro video w/TV out core @434, mem @720
Windows XP SP 1
Microsoft Directx 9.0b
Antec TruePower TrueBlue True480 PSU
16x Antec DVD drive
24x10x40 Plexwriter CD-RW
1 Westerndigital 40 gig harddrive, master
1 Westerndigital 100 gig hdd, slave
Asus A7V600 VIA KT600 mainboard, 4-in-1 4.49
Creative 5.1 surround system
Thermaltake Aquarius II liquid cooling system
Additional PC version help:

http://www.pcgamessource.com

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XyZspineZyX

09-09-2003, 12:53 AM

i know, but could that be why it didnt work the first time?
-Matt
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Message Edited on 09/08/0308:54PM by Claudeboy88

XyZspineZyX

09-09-2003, 12:55 AM

it is very likely

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XyZspineZyX

09-09-2003, 07:48 PM

i got it working....i took out the first one and put in a new one....but for some reason the other 2 slots arent working...no card will be accepted in the slots...so i was wondering how to enable the BIOS...for those two...

Thanx for your help...while i had the case off i also installed a new video card....

-Matt
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XyZspineZyX

09-09-2003, 07:56 PM

While you had the case off?

Quick Poll: How many people actually have a case on their computer. I, for one, have three computers with no cases on them. It makes it easier to fix things when they are broken (which happens frequently).

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XyZspineZyX

09-09-2003, 10:48 PM

I have my case on because my airflow is better with the case together, plus my temp drops with it on.

As for your problem, there may be something wrong with your board. Contact the company that put it out and ask them if there is a way to fix it.

My system:

AMD XP 3000+ @ 2.23Ghz
1 gig of Corsair DDR PC2700 RAM @354Mhz
Radeon 9800 Pro video w/TV out core @434, mem @720
Windows XP SP 1
Microsoft Directx 9.0b
Antec TruePower TrueBlue True480 PSU
16x Antec DVD drive
24x10x40 Plexwriter CD-RW
1 Westerndigital 40 gig harddrive, master
1 Westerndigital 100 gig hdd, slave
Asus A7V600 VIA KT600 mainboard, 4-in-1 4.49
Creative 5.1 surround system
Thermaltake Aquarius II liquid cooling system
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http://www.pcgamessource.com

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XyZspineZyX

09-10-2003, 03:02 AM

I have my case on, it improves the airflow. Also I will be getting a new Thermaltake Xasier III case when my insurance money comes in

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XyZspineZyX

09-10-2003, 03:28 AM

Sweet, my next upgrade will be SATA drives.

My system:

AMD XP 3000+ @ 2.23Ghz
1 gig of Corsair DDR PC2700 RAM @354Mhz
Radeon 9800 Pro video w/TV out core @434, mem @720
Windows XP SP 1
Microsoft Directx 9.0b
Antec TruePower TrueBlue True480 PSU
16x Antec DVD drive
24x10x40 Plexwriter CD-RW
1 Westerndigital 40 gig harddrive, master
1 Westerndigital 100 gig hdd, slave
Asus A7V600 VIA KT600 mainboard, 4-in-1 4.49
Creative 5.1 surround system
Thermaltake Aquarius II liquid cooling system
Additional PC version help:

http://www.pcgamessource.com

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XyZspineZyX

09-10-2003, 04:15 AM

that is going to be my next thing when I get some more money, the mobo i have has onboard SATA RAID

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XyZspineZyX

09-10-2003, 05:27 AM

Yeah, mine too, the reason I got it was for the 400Mhz fsb and the onboard serial.

My system:

AMD XP 3000+ @ 2.23Ghz
1 gig of Corsair DDR PC2700 RAM @354Mhz
Radeon 9800 Pro video w/TV out core @434, mem @720
Windows XP SP 1
Microsoft Directx 9.0b
Antec TruePower TrueBlue True480 PSU
16x Antec DVD drive
24x10x40 Plexwriter CD-RW
1 Westerndigital 40 gig harddrive, master
1 Westerndigital 100 gig hdd, slave
Asus A7V600 VIA KT600 mainboard, 4-in-1 4.49
Creative 5.1 surround system
Thermaltake Aquarius II liquid cooling system
Additional PC version help:

http://www.pcgamessource.com

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