Computer Advice: RAM upgrade

Originally Posted by Dr Rich

Can I also ask a RAM q?

I have just stuck 1gb of ECC RAM in a computer that doesnt support ECC, allegedly. It doesnt need pairs in slots.

I wasnt expecting it to work but windows says I have 1.25b RAM on system hardware. I think the processor has previously been swapped ou.

Should this not work or does it sometiems work? Am I up for trouble ahead??

Not 100% sure, but it will probably send ECC signals down connectors not connected on your motherboard, so it will probably work. I'd prefer sticking correct type in though.
Depending on where you got the memory, you can always send it back and ask for it to be swapped for correct type, normally a small(restocking) fee, but then you have no worries about anything.

I got it for nothing, hence am keen it works

Uh-oh, i just flicked through my laptops hanbook - the slots for the memory modules are under the keyboard, bit iffy about removing that. It also says something about "boot mode" and im not entirly sure I know what that is either. I dont think it means its the mode for putting it in just incase you get annoyed and "boot" the computer across the room when it dosnt work first time round

Still, I suppose i should still give it a go....eh?

Matt

Cant you take it in to your IT guy and get him to 'supervise'?

Originally Posted by Dr Rich

Cant you take it in to your IT guy and get him to 'supervise'?

I dont have an IT guy (or girl, to be completly PC) I can manage software pretty ok (i dont really mess about with things or download too many programmes), but I've never delt with hardware before........

And before someone mentions Geeks On Wheels, they charge WAY too much

Matt

[SoulKiss]

My Toshiba Tecra M7 also had the memory under the keyboard.

Took 5 mins to sort it all out - but then I have soem experience.

You ever in Central London these days?

I can have a look if you like

David

Originally Posted by SoulKiss

My Toshiba Tecra M7 also had the memory under the keyboard.

Took 5 mins to sort it all out - but then I have soem experience.

You ever in Central London these days?

I can have a look if you like

David

Well I'm not far, because I spend alot of time at Maria's in palmers green, about 5 - 10 mins away from bounds green underground station. I'll be back up next week - I'll order the memory module anyway, some help would be apreciated! Where are you in central?

Matt

[EDIT] duuurrrrhhhh your in vauxhall, i just noticed, silly me