Re: 1 GB memory module installed, Windows running awkward

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"Steve Miller" <misterblues39@xxxxxxxxxxx> schrieb im Newsbeitrag news:u$9OeKfJJHA.5576@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

"Bruce Chambers" <bchambers@xxxxxxxxxxxx> schrieb im Newsbeitrag news:eEE3hdbJJHA.1156@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Steve Miller wrote:
hello ng,

I installed a 1 GB memory module. Now,Windows is a running awkward. Like two windows open by clicking
on a link ones. Or a mail opens in Outlook Expres by only clicking in it ones. That's severe on the amount of
todays Spam, I think.

Could I update some program on the computer to let it realize the actual amount of memory. I would say
there the fault must be somewhere. Like the mbr, or other?

Steve


You can't just buy any ole RAM module, stick it in, and expect it to work.

It is absolutely essential that any new RAM module(s) be fully compatible with both the motherboard and/or any other RAM
module(s) already in the system. Additionally, there are sometimes jumper switches on older motherboards that need to be reset
for new RAM configurations. Consult your motherboard's manual or the manufacturer's web site for specific instructions and
compatibility requirements.

If you cannot lay your hands upon the computer's manual and the manufacturer doesn't provide a support web site, you can use
these utilities to help determine the correct type of RAM needed:

SiSoft's Sandra
http://www.sisoftware.co.uk/index.php?dir=&location=sware_dl&lang=en

Belarc Advisor
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

Unlimited Possibilities' AIDA32
http://forum.aumha.org/overflow/aida32.zip

Also, Crucial Memory's web site (www.crucial.com) has a database to help to find the right RAM for your specific make and
model computer and/or motherboard. (Incidentally, Crucial is the only company from which I ever buy RAM. I've never been
disappointed.)



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Hello!

Thank you Mr.Chambers. Jumper setting sare effected by the RAM swap,
I think.

Steve
Here was a link to the manual. You might want to take a look at it. It's being the
K7S41GX. Jumper setups are on page 14.

http://download.asrock.com/manual/K7S41GX.pdf

Steve


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