---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

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