What does "28 autosize DRam" mean?

[Maureen Goldman]

I posted a message yesterday about putting in new DDR RAM and my
computer not starting up. (Also contacted emachine on-line technical
support and was told this was likely the right memory for my machine
but may be a defective stick.) I've looked up the Phoenix beep code of
1-3-3-1, which says "autosize DRAM".

In simple terms, could someone kindly explain what this means? What's
"autosize"?

 

[Alvin A Brown]

Hello

Replace your memory and make sure that your using same speed as
your current memory also view the few links below ok

http://www.uxd.com/phoenix2.html

http://www.electrocution.com/quadtel.htm
http://www.firmware.com/support/oldbios/1001.htm



Alvin

 

[S.Heenan]

I posted a message yesterday about putting in new DDR RAM and my
computer not starting up. (Also contacted emachine on-line technical
support and was told this was likely the right memory for my machine
but may be a defective stick.) I've looked up the Phoenix beep code of
1-3-3-1, which says "autosize DRAM".

In simple terms, could someone kindly explain what this means? What's
"autosize"?

According to Crucial, the motherboard on the T2240 supports 2 banks of 1.
This page explains it:
http://www.crucial.com/crucial/pvtcontent/memorytype.asp?memtype=SLOTS

 

[S.Heenan]

Thank you, but I just wanted to know the meaning of the error message
"28 autosize DRAM". The computer tech confirmed that the RAM was
correct for my system.

It means the BIOS has tried to initialize the RAM and finds an error. Look
at your new RAM module. If it has memory chips on both sides, it's not the
correct type. Look at the original module. Dollars to doughnuts it has chips
on one side only.

 

[Maureen Goldman]

It means the BIOS has tried to initialize the RAM and finds an error. Look
at your new RAM module. If it has memory chips on both sides, it's not the
correct type. Look at the original module. Dollars to doughnuts it has chips
on one side only.

Both have memory chips on one side only. The new one has a couple of
small paper stickers on the other side which I left alone (they're on
the main body only, no contact with the teeth).

 

[Maureen Goldman]

Hmmm. You could try replacing the old module with the new, then remove the
CMOS battery for 20 minutes or so. This resets the CMOS. It's worth a try.
Be sure to unplug the PC from the power bar or wall socket beforehand.

Very interesting suggestion! Unfortunately, the result didn't change -
same 1-3-3-1 beep code.

 

[S.Heenan]

Very interesting suggestion! Unfortunately, the result didn't change -
same 1-3-3-1 beep code.

Crucial or similar may be your best bet after all.
http://tinyurl.com/mgmh

 

[S.Heenan]

Very interesting suggestion! Unfortunately, the result didn't change -
same 1-3-3-1 beep code.

Crucial or similar may be your best bet after all.
http://tinyurl.com/mgmh

 

[winner]

Never would have thought of using memory with only 1 side of chips.

This fixed my problem. Many Thanks guys.

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