Memory

[Rayster]

I upgraded (Added) a 256 memory stick to my HP 501n that already had 128. It
now only shows 256 when it should show 384. I have tried mixing them running
only one and when ever I do that it shows 128.

Thoughts?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Did you purchase PC100 SDRAM for your PC?
Ref: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...en&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&docname=bph07369#N10037

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| I upgraded (Added) a 256 memory stick to my HP 501n that already had 128. It
| now only shows 256 when it should show 384. I have tried mixing them running
| only one and when ever I do that it shows 128.
|
| Thoughts?

 

[Guest]

PCs must upgrade with the exact same size,you should try replacing existing
memory stick with a 256mb,add the new 256mb,giving you 512mb.Right now
it wont recognize one of them and actually could crash the system.

 

[Nick Burns]

A few PCs must upgrade with the exact same size. I own 4 that don't.

 

[Shoe]

WRONG, if the ram is the correct type for your machine then it should
recognize any size(of megs)that is installed in it

 

[Coconut]

PCs must upgrade with the exact same size,you should try replacing existing
memory stick with a 256mb,add the new 256mb,giving you 512mb.Right now
it wont recognize one of them and actually could crash the system.

Not all pc's require this. The last five dells I've purchased don't
require the same size/amount of ram.
All the best,
Chris

 

[Ron Martell]

I upgraded (Added) a 256 memory stick to my HP 501n that already had 128. It
now only shows 256 when it should show 384. I have tried mixing them running
only one and when ever I do that it shows 128.

Thoughts?

It appears that you have purchased a 256 mb high density (single
sided) PC133 RAM module and that your PC, being a few years old, can
only accept the low density double sided modules.

You will have to return the new module (if they will accept it) and
exchange it for a low density (double sided) module.

Note that not all retailers will carry the double sided modules, and
it may have to be special ordered. The price for double sided modules
can be approximately double that of the high density modules.

Good luck


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

"The reason computer chips are so small is computers don't eat much."

 

[Aug]

Actully the machine will only recognize what the motherboard specs say it will
recognize. Max ram per slot on some is 128M where others will recognize 1Gig
per slot. Also you must keep in mind maximum total memory for the motherboard.