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how do I get to bio's settings?

by 3151jeff Jun 9, 2005 6:45AM PDT

I am installing a new stick of
-Samsung 512mb pc3200 ddr 400 nr CL2.5 Ram
in addition to my
-Kingston 512mb pc3200 ddr 400 nr CL3.0 Ram
and was told to set my ram to auto in the bios, but I do not know how to get there

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Just put the stick in. Most likely
by Ray Harinec Jun 9, 2005 7:17AM PDT

your BIOS is already set to read the RAM by SPD.

POSSIBLY, iy you took a little extra time to provide the information requested in the red text atop the text entry box, we could tell you how to get into the BIOS. Many use the DEL key.

The real secret is that the message on an early screen during the boot says "hit ???XXX to enter set up". Guess what, set up is what we all call BIOS.

Ain't computers great???

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just put
by 3151jeff Jun 9, 2005 9:34AM PDT

do you mean the red text above the subject title box on this forum website? If that is what you mean, I am sorry, because I thought I had put all the info needed on my "who is 3151jeff" page that might be needed.
I am not sure what other info that I could add to this, but if you could give me a idea I won't make the same mistake again.
so you think the ram setting is likely already set to auto and I can check by stopping the boot and the info will be there? just want to be sure. thanks

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Most likely
by John.Wilkinson Jun 9, 2005 10:33AM PDT

It is almost always set so that it will automatically recognize more RAM (as long as your system can handle it). The key used to access BIOS varies by model...check out this guide to find out what it is for you.

Hope this helps,
John

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THANKS...The Help is Appreciated
by 3151jeff Jun 9, 2005 10:52AM PDT

Thanks for the help guys. The bio's info is great. I will post to this string when the ram arrives and is installed. I scanned with ''www.crucial.com'' and the ram will work. My system can use up to 2048mb of ram.

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I would
by rgfitz Jun 9, 2005 11:01AM PDT

Disconnect everything, vacuum out all the dust, inside and out (I vacuum because it is easy and I am an old electronics tech and electrical engineer and that is the way I have always done it) and stick the new memory card in place.

Hook it all back up and click Start then right click on My Computer.

Left click properties and it will tell you how much RAM is installed...probably 1 GB.

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I Will
by 3151jeff Jun 9, 2005 1:32PM PDT

I will do that, sounds like sound advice..Thanks

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LETS END THIS STRING/ THANKS FOR THE ASSIST.
by 3151jeff Jun 14, 2005 1:29AM PDT

EVERYONE WAS A LOT OF HELP. THANKS AGAIN

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