ok now hows this for a spooky prob!!....??

[Guest]

also on my xmas recives list was some more mem(a 512 stick) YAY!!.....

right but i previously had 2 128 sticks(yeah i know 256 is slow as hell!!) u
really need a gig 4 xp!!....perhaps at this point i should add what system i
have...

its dell optiplex sx270, 1.6 pentium 4 with a silly intel 8256g on board
graphics card!!

right so all seemed fine with my new ammount of memory (638kb) a 128 and my
new 512, i was thinkin yeah this really flies!!(been used to 256 for so
long!!)

but now the trouble starts....it aint happenin!!...if i leave my com
runnin(usally happens after a day or 2 but will happen is the graphics
drivers jus decide to stop workin, com switches its gaphics properties back 2
4bit!!! ...yeah even my amiga had more colours than that!!!(woah ol'skool!)
yeah i come back to the com to find a warnin msg on my screen sayin the
system needs to re-boot as graphics drivers have stopped workin properly!!
yeah tried updating the graphics drivers etc. have tried 4 different versions
to still no avail!!!

any ideas anyone????????

ps thanx in advance and thanks for takin the time to read!!!

 

[Guest]

Is the memory of the same specification as the older 128Mb modules? Also if
it is DDRAM it is best installed in pairs.

Check out the user guide or call Dell for recommendations.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

also on my xmas recives list was some more mem(a 512 stick) YAY!!.....

right but i previously had 2 128 sticks(yeah i know 256 is slow as hell!!) u
really need a gig 4 xp!!....perhaps at this point i should add what system i
have...

its dell optiplex sx270, 1.6 pentium 4 with a silly intel 8256g on board
graphics card!!

right so all seemed fine with my new ammount of memory (638kb) a 128 and my
new 512, i was thinkin yeah this really flies!!(been used to 256 for so
long!!)

but now the trouble starts....it aint happenin!!...if i leave my com
runnin(usally happens after a day or 2 but will happen is the graphics
drivers jus decide to stop workin, com switches its gaphics properties back 2
4bit!!! ...yeah even my amiga had more colours than that!!!(woah ol'skool!)
yeah i come back to the com to find a warnin msg on my screen sayin the
system needs to re-boot as graphics drivers have stopped workin properly!!
yeah tried updating the graphics drivers etc. have tried 4 different versions
to still no avail!!!

any ideas anyone????????

ps thanx in advance and thanks for takin the time to read!!!

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.

Additionally, it would also greatly help to make your posts more
understandable if you were to replace your keyboard with one that has a
working shift key.

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Bruce Chambers

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