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HndyMn

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HndyMn

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December 4th, 2001 12:00

No help on why I can't install more SDRAM

I have tried to up grade my memory, from 128M of SDRAM to 384m OF SDRAM

each chip works in each slot individually but when I install them in pairs or all 3 in the 3 slots I have the machine will not load win 98 on booting it loads and shows the 38v mgs of ram and detects mouse and keyboard but screen goes blank after that

Please advise and assist

  • Greendude

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    Posted December 4th, 2001 12:00

    no idea...sorry....ummm, make sure the dimms are securely in position?...ummm, can you boot in safe mood? does 2 dimms work?

  • Thereal-dbk4297

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    Posted December 4th, 2001 12:00


    HndyMn wrote:
    - I have tried to up grade my memory, from 128M of
    - SDRAM to 384m OF SDRAM
    -
    - each chip works in each slot individually but when I
    - install them in pairs or all 3 in the 3 slots I have
    - the machine will not load win 98 on booting it loads
    - and shows the 38v mgs of ram and detects mouse and
    - keyboard but screen goes blank after that
    -
    -

    Hi,

    What is your system model?

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  • Jason986

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    Posted December 4th, 2001 12:00

    What BIOS revision are you running?

    Some versions of the older Dell XPS systems require a BIOS update in order to take advantage of the motherboard's maximum capabilities.


    Jason

  • HndyMn

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    Posted December 4th, 2001 15:00

    I have an Dimension XPS R400
    128m SDRAM
    upgradeable of 384
    but I can't upgrade I have tried all of the slots and they work individually but not as a unit or set.

    Please advise and assist

    Thanks in advance

    Dennis

  • HndyMn

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    Posted December 4th, 2001 15:00

    Well Im clueless in that area how d oI find out this information, I have no Idea, I have a Dimension XPS R400
    with 128 megs of SDRAm and am trying to install to 384
    and nothing I do works. They work as individual chips in all 3 slots but nothing as a pair or in 3's

    any assistance would be greatly appreciated thanks in advance

    Dennis

  • rbathgate

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    Posted December 5th, 2001 13:00

    You're not mixing up different types are you, like ECC and non-ECC?

    Just a thought.