No evidence of added RAM

[Nicholas Howell]

Running Dell Dimension L800cxe, W XP Home, Office XP, 128 MB RAM in one slot. Added another 128 MB RAM in other slot. System description still says 128 MB RAM after restart. Suggestions? nick

 

[Glen]

How many slots do you have altogether. Have a look in the motherboard manual and see if there are specific ways to have two sticks of ram. Also try the new stick in the first slot to make sure the new stick works. You might find the new stick just wont work with the old stick. You might need to get a compatible brand of ram to work with the old stick.

Glen P


Running Dell Dimension L800cxe, W XP Home, Office XP, 128 MB RAM in one slot. Added another 128 MB RAM in other slot. System description still says 128 MB RAM after restart. Suggestions? nick

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Running Dell Dimension L800cxe, W XP Home, Office XP, 128 MB RAM in one
slot. Added another 128 MB RAM in other slot. System description still
says 128 MB RAM after restart. Suggestions? nick

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

Lavalys' Everest Home
http://www.lavalys.com/products/overview.php?pid=1&lang=en

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.



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Bruce Chambers

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[VManes]

Also try asking in the General Hardware or Upgrade section of Dell support
forum
http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums?category.id=dimension

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