Please note that although generic memory will work,  you cannot use any "EDO"
type memory in a 486 computer whether it's a Compaq or not.


Thanks for your time,

Fred Hahnel
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI.  48021


Jim Meagher wrote:

> > -----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?



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