RE: Upgrading a MS 6382 Mobo System
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Date: 08/17/04
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Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2004 01:45:03 -0700
John
Firstly the important consideration is the size [known as form factor] of
the Motherboard. If the case doesn't permit anything of large overall
dimensions, you must choose a replacement of the same form factor.
If you need a copy of the manual, get it from:
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/manual/mnu/spt_mnu_list.php?kind=1&CHIP=Archives&ID=1
You will also need to ensure that the new MOBO is compatible with the Power
Supply connector of your existing case, and also the LED, Speaker, Power
Switch and Rest Switch connectors. Most of the time it's not a problem,
however some 'proprietary barnds' such as HP will have a unique say
'all-in'one' plug which will prevent you using a Generic Motherboard as a
replacement. No problem, as a new case doesn't really cost that much. But
just the same, it's better to have thisresoled before you return home with
your new purchase and find out that you can't install the MOBO in the old
case.
As for 2 or 4 memory modules, many Asian suppliers do not take enough care
when they have a native to English translation performed. Best thing is to
look at a picture of the MOBO and eyeball the number os scokets for memory.
On this subject, it is unlikely that your old modules will be suppoted on
the new MOBO, indeed the performance has long been overshadowed.
ECC - error checking and correcting: special memory conmfiguration that
enables the sytem to correct single bit ewrrors in memory. Don't waste your
time attempting to buy this from a PC dealer. It is very rarely used in
desktops and only found in the better servers. Your current modules are
Non-ECC.
Most cases will provide for two or more HDD to be mounted above each other.
Provided there is a good airflow, it is satisfactory. Some people do install
extra HDD cooling units, they are not just a simple fan.
To sum up:
A new MOBO, will require new memory [RAM] and I recommend a new AGP card to
get better perfomance than you currectly have. You will definitely need a
faster CPU, otherwise why bother changing MOBO.
As for your selection of a new HDD, investigate the benefits of SATA vs IDE
before you purchase the wrong one.
To understand just what is involved wehen building or rebuilding a PC, get
this guidebook from MSI:
http://www.msi.com.tw/html/support/manual/note/quick_installation.pdf
"John Latter" wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm new to this newsgroup and to computer hardware in general - please
> be tolerant of any (deletes 'stupidity') naviety shown!
>
> I've owned a Time Computer (UK) AMD Athlon 2000+, which has a MSI 6382
> Mobo, for two years now and I would like some advice on upgrading.
>
> The first area I'm looking at is memory. Currently I have 512MB in two
> sticks of 256Mb which occupy the only two dimm sockets the board has.
>
> I'm a bit confused by this because I had assumed that to upgrade I
> would have to replace one or both existing sticks with 512MB sticks
> (some info I've read says I might have to replace both at once rather
> than go from 512 to 768MB) but at this link
>
> http://www.pcx.com.ph/showcase/profile.asp?id=165
>
> it says:
>
> "Support four memory banks using two 184-pin DDR DIMM
> Support a maximum memory size of 2GB
> Support 2.5v SDRAM DIMM"
>
> How can it support 4 memory banks if there are only 2 DIMM sockets?
>
> Also, the current memory is Samsung PC2100 non-EEC ram (part# M3
> 68L3313CT1-CB0) - does this board support EEC Ram? (not that I know
> what these abbreviations mean!)
>
> The second thing I'm looking at is to add a second HDD. From what I've
> read so far it seems it is best to mount it away from the first HDD
> and near a fan.
>
> My existing HDD is mounted at the front of the tower, nowhere near a
> fan but above an air inlet, and its help in a casing (is this called a
> caddy?) with space for another HDD directly on top - would I have
> heating or any other kind of problem if I put a second HDD there? is
> it possible to buy another casing and mount it on the bottom of the
> tower or something (using sticky pads *grin*).
>
> Any general advice or links to useful info/forums would be welcome!
>
> --
>
> John Latter
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