New memory

da_Ricci · February 16, 2009, 08:30:20 PM

Hello Guys

I just put some new memory in my pc.
But it still shows me that i still have 512 MB.
It must be atleast 1024 MB what did i wrong?
Can you guys have any clue ?

Da Ricci

Anonymous · February 16, 2009, 08:37:11 PM

try going into the bios - sometimes the simple act of accessing the bios allows the memory configuration to be updated or you may have to press F1

da_Ricci · February 16, 2009, 08:56:05 PM

I did go in to bios and i did what you told me to do.
But still there is no more then 512MB.
Very weird if you ask me?
What can i do more.

DarkAngel · February 17, 2009, 09:13:18 AM

What have you got installed memory wise?

Do you know if your motherboard will support the upgrade?

Do yo know the make and model of the motherboard?

Is the memory clicked into place?

da_Ricci · February 17, 2009, 06:26:33 PM

Quote from: DarkAngel;264381What have you got installed memory wise?

Do you know if your motherboard will support the upgrade?

Do yo know the make and model of the motherboard?

Is the memory clicked into place?

The memory is from www.ocztechnology.com
I dont no if the motherboard support the upgrade?
Can you tell me what Motherboard i have i'm that good whith all this.

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System Information
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Time of this report: 10/10/2008, 19:20:46
Machine name: cc719113-a
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp.080413-2111)
Language: Dutch (Regional Setting: Dutch)
System Manufacturer: American Megatrends Inc.
System Model: Uknown
BIOS: Version 1.00
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2600+, MMX, 3DNow, ~1.9GHz
Memory: 512MB RAM
Page File: 350MB used, 513MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

KKND · February 17, 2009, 06:35:44 PM

Quote from: da_Ricci;264446The memory is from www.ocztechnology.com
I dont no if the motherboard support the upgrade?
Can you tell me what Motherboard i have i'm that good whith all this.

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System Information
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Time of this report: 10/10/2008, 19:20:46
Machine name: cc719113-a
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp.080413-2111)
Language: Dutch (Regional Setting: Dutch)
System Manufacturer: American Megatrends Inc.
System Model: Uknown
BIOS: Version 1.00
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2600+, MMX, 3DNow, ~1.9GHz
Memory: 512MB RAM
Page File: 350MB used, 513MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

Can you tell what motherboard you have?
Do you have the book for your motherboard

what kind off mem did you buy?
DDR2 ore DDR3.

Some info on this will help a bit..

Anonymous · February 17, 2009, 06:49:28 PM

Quote from: KKND;264447Can you tell what motherboard you have?
Do you have the book for your motherboard

what kind off mem did you buy?
DDR2 ore DDR3.

Some info on this will help a bit..

Its an XP2600+ CPU so I guess he'll be on DDR2 - IIRC DDR3 will not physically fit in a DDR2 slot.

KKND · February 17, 2009, 07:05:45 PM

Quote from: BlueBall;264449Its an XP2600+ CPU so I guess he'll be on DDR2 - IIRC DDR3 will not physically fit in a DDR2 slot.

True BB.
Maybe he bought DDR3 instead off DDR2.
So ricci go search for some info bout your motherboard.

You can also dl cpu-z with this you can check your mem,and post some screen shots.

Carr0t · February 17, 2009, 08:03:54 PM

Quote from: BlueBall;264449Its an XP2600+ CPU so I guess he'll be on DDR2 - IIRC DDR3 will not physically fit in a DDR2 slot.

The Athlon XPs only ever ran DDR1, which nobody ever really stocks these days. Even my (when I bought it) top end mobo for an Athlon XP 4000+ only ever took DDR1. So chances are if he's bought memory from a normal retail outlet it'll be DDR2, which is why it won't be working. I'm guessing DDR1 and DDR2 share a slot layout?

Anonymous · February 17, 2009, 09:02:02 PM

Quote from: Carr0t;264469I'm guessing DDR1 and DDR2 share a slot layout?

Nope, different form factor:

The notch on DDR2 DIMMs is in a different position to DDR DIMMs, and the pin density is slightly higher than DDR DIMMs. DDR2 is a 240-pin module, DDR is a 184-pin module.

Carr0t · February 17, 2009, 09:11:50 PM

Hmm. Not sure how he'd have managed to installed the wrong type then. Maybe it is the right kind after all.

da_Ricci · February 17, 2009, 09:13:54 PM

I found something on the motherboard:
Chaintech 7kjd socketa atx ddr mainboard
According to Duvel the memory is normal DDR
If you want to see my dxdiag just pm me and i will send it to jou by email.
Glad yo guys can help me because Duvel is on a holiday.

kregoron · February 17, 2009, 09:39:40 PM

Sometimes, older motherboards have issues reading two or more modules if they are of larger size (which the modules are if you compare to the day the mobo is from) or even just 1 module if its a large module.

what modules do you have installed now?
two 512mb?

One thing you could try is go to the motherboard manufatures site and have a look, and maybe update your bios.
If you need help with this ill be happy to assist you, email address you can find under my contact info.

da_Ricci · February 17, 2009, 10:15:59 PM

Quote from: kregoron;264496Sometimes, older motherboards have issues reading two or more modules if they are of larger size (which the modules are if you compare to the day the mobo is from) or even just 1 module if its a large module.

what modules do you have installed now?
two 512mb?

One thing you could try is go to the motherboard manufatures site and have a look, and maybe update your bios.
If you need help with this ill be happy to assist you, email address you can find under my contact info.

There are 3 Memory sticks in there right now there's no place for 1 more.
What would that be total??
Do you have a free site to upgrade te bios so i can try that.
Thanks for the help guys.

kregoron · February 18, 2009, 07:36:19 AM

Well, you say you got 3 modules in it now?

Then the motherboard probably aint the Chaintech 7KJD, as that only has two sockets as shown on the picture below.

i sent my mail address in a pm, could you send me the dxdiag?