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Trying to get my desktop to recognize the new memory upgrade

Apr 7, 2005 2:13PM PDT

I installed a 256 memory upgrade and then went to setup to change the memory and I can't get it changed. I have an E Machines T1115. Help. I'm as dumb as they come on computers so, you'll have to go very slowly for me. Thanks so much for any help I can get.

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RAM
Apr 7, 2005 3:03PM PDT

You have PC133 Ram, are you sure of that fact that you got the same. If not, it won't work! All you have to do is put the ram into the slot and start the computer up, where the backsreen will show that its checking ram and it should show the new amount, if not go into your System and Perfomance and it'll show your current RAM installed and it should read the amount. If not, then you must've done something wrong, or wrong ram that is not supported.
Roger

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kingston.com
Apr 7, 2005 3:21PM PDT
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Ouch, check that link
Apr 7, 2005 11:41PM PDT

After following twestsh "kingston link", I see your problem. The 256mb install works only by itself and/or with added yet another 256mb ram stick. It can *not* work with a 64mb or 128mb in concert. Follow ling and see ram map" of how memory is installed. Sorry Sad ...but buy another 256mb ram?

tada -----Willy Happy