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Actually Larry answered his own question.
> > > In matched pairs, they test okay....
Since the RAM sticks work properly in their respective PAIRS, this points
very clearly to a vendor/model problem. Many systems will not work with RAM
modules from different makers.
Jim Meagher
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----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Wittry <[log in to unmask]>
> ---Reply to mail from Dave Gillett about [PCBUILD] Memory mess---
>
> > On 15 Aug 99, at 10:53, Larry Atlow wrote:
> >
> >> I'm having a problem that's new to me. A motherboard that doesn't
> >> recognize or report memory modules at their correct size. I added two
> >> new 16MB (4x32) FPM, 60NS to a system which already had a pair. At
that
> >> point, the system reported 32MB at POST. Pulling out one of the new
> >> SIMMs yielded 40MB instead of 48. Pulling the existing SIMMs and
> >> installing just the new ones yielded 32. Adding one of the old ones
> >> gave me 40 instead of 48 again. Installing the second original SIMM in
> >> the fourth slot again put me back up to 48MB. Individually, all of the
> >> chips test okay. In matched pairs, they test okay. I'm not aware of
> >> any CMOS settings that should affect how the memory is recognized. Is
> >> it a SIMM compatibility problem, bad memory slot(s), a possible jumper
> >> setting, or something else? Unfortunately, I don't have the manual for
> >> the system. Any assistance greatly appreciated.
> >>
> >> MOTHERBOARD SPECS:
> >> OEM: GemLight
> >> Chipset: SiS-496-497/A/B
> >> BIOS: Award v4.50PG
> >> BIOS Version: 40-0205-2A4IBG39-V2.05
> >
> Hello,
>
> This appears to me to be a "jumper/configuration". If the manual is
> missing, try the manufacturer's website. Keep in mind that some 486 class
> mainboards, will not configure for more than 32MB of RAM.
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> -ppw3
>
> ---End reply---
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