could it be the voltage jumpers

cdz25 · May 4th, 2003, 06:14 PM

I'm installing memory on a clients computer, the system has a amd k6-2 processor,(supports 100mhz) although setup shows its running 66mhz bus speed, I need to know if i need to change the voltage on the dimm jumpers, the system has a 64mb dimm in slot 0 but when i installed the (PC-100) 128 mb dimm into slot 1(or)0 the system doesnt boot and nothing happens, also setup has a setting for you to change dram configuration but only for speed timing and such but the system doesnt even recognize the ram.There is no name or markings on the mbd , But I have the book the cover says PC-100 main board users manual, also the computer is in the AT configuration, and the dimm jumpers is set at 3.3 volts. What could be the problem.

Peter M · May 4th, 2003, 06:16 PM

You wouldn't be the first who doesn't manage to push the DIMM in all the way. DIMM slots in these old days used to be ridiculously tight, and get even more tight when aged without being used.

cdz25 · May 4th, 2003, 06:26 PM

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Originally posted by Peter M
You wouldn't be the first who doesn't manage to push the DIMM in all the way. DIMM slots in these old days used to be ridiculously tight, and get even more tight when aged without being used.

i have no problem what soever putting the original module in either slot(system boots fine)

John Prophet · May 4th, 2003, 07:30 PM

Did you try the new RAM by itself? Have you checked the new RAM in another computer? Have you tried another stick of RAM in the k6-2 comp?

What kind of motherboard is it?

Is there a setting for RAM latency? If there is maybe try it on "3" if its on "2".

I have seen on the new PC133 ram that some of it now states that it will NOT "underclock" back to pc100....I wonder if someone now makes pc100 that wont work with pc66 speeds?

JP

cdz25 · May 5th, 2003, 10:15 AM

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Originally posted by Peter M
You wouldn't be the first who doesn't manage to push the DIMM in all the way. DIMM slots in these old days used to be ridiculously tight, and get even more tight when aged without being used.

you were exactly right i took the ram out put MUCH more pressure on it , turned the system on and it recognized the ram