You may have a speed mismatch.  Many machines do not handle 60ns with 70ns
with 80ns SIMM timings.  Check CMOS to see if you can force slower RAM/SIMM
timing.  Also, check motherboard manual...certain SIMM sizes may not be
supported or may need to be arranged in the banks a certain way.

Thanks,
Martin Kurr
QUALITY ENGINEER
FBG GLADSTONE
ph 812-348-4415
fax 812-348-4443
pgr 800-936-3544
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> ----------
> From:         Cathy Grant[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Reply To:     PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List
> Sent:         Monday, May 24, 1999 3:36 PM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      [PCBUILD] Upgrading memory problems
>
> I am having a problem with upgrading the RAM on my
> computer. Currently it is at 16MB(I know slow as
> molasses) and I purchased an additional 32MB(2 72 pin
> SIMMS 16MB on each SIMM). Here is the problem when I
> put the new SIMMs in Bank 1 my computer only does a
> memory check up to 32MB. It will not go up to the
> required 48MB. As well, when I take out my SIMMs from
> Bank 0 and replace them with the new SIMMs I purchased
> the computer does the base memory check and then stops
> completely.
> Any suggestions?
>
> Cathy
>
>
>
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