> -----Original Message-----
> From: PCBUILD - PC Hardware discussion List
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Dan Dodder
>
> At 06:00 PM 4/29/98 -0500, you wrote:
> > I have a friend that wants to add memory to his Compaq Presario
> >850(486/50). Compaq only has recommended part numbers for Compaq memory
> >modules. Is Compaq memory proprietary or can I install generic?
> >
> it's proprietary...like everything else by compaq...we tried
> adding 16 megs
> edo to my friend's presario 2500,it didn't work...you have to use
> thiers...
I haven't worked on a 2500 but I have worked on a number of different
Compaq models and I have always used "generic" parts. Are you sure that
the PC can recognize EDO?